JP2022033166A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement.

SOLUTION: Design change performance that can be executed in the pachinko game machine is performance which proceeds in the order of an introduction part, an agitation part and a result part. During the introduction part of the design change performance, a movable part of a movable body is so controlled as to move from a prescribed position to a target image. The design change performance branches into a first result in which the target image is displayed overlapping the movable part of the movable body and a second result in which the target image is not displayed overlapping the movable part of the movable body when the performance proceeds from the agitation part to the result part. In the case of branching into the first result, the design change performance is started for a variation game which is reserved and is finished by satisfaction of a termination condition after the start of the target variation game as a trigger. In the case of branching into the first result, for the result part of the design change performance, the design of the target image changes into a state related to the design of the movable part of the movable body and then performance related to the design of the movable part of the movable body is executed.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are related to the execution of a symbol variation game, such as an effect of operating a movable body during execution of a symbol variation game and an effect of displaying predetermined information on an effect display device. There is a gaming machine configured to be capable of performing various effects (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-12640

In recent years, it has been desired to improve the interest of the player by further devising such a production.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an effect control means for controlling the effect and a variable game execution means for executing the variable game. The effect has a specific effect, and the specific effect is an introduction portion. It is an effect that progresses in the order of the fanned part and the result part. In the introduced part of the specific effect, the object is controlled to move from a predetermined position toward the object, and the specific effect is from the fanned part. When proceeding to the result portion, the object is branched into a first result in which the object is superimposed and displayed on the object and a second result in which the object is not superimposed and displayed on the object, and the first result is described. When branching to, the design of the object changes to a specific aspect related to the design of the object in the result portion of the specific effect, and when branching to the first result, the result of the specific effect. In the portion, the visibility of the object is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect, the visibility of the variable game is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect, and the fanned portion of the specific effect is covered with the cover. The object is controlled to move toward the object, and the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the introduction portion of the specific effect is the speed at which the object moves toward the target in the fanned portion of the specific effect. The gist is that is faster than the speed at which it moves toward the object.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an effect control means for controlling the effect and a variable game execution means for executing the variable game. The effect has a specific effect, and the specific effect is an introduction portion. It is an effect that progresses in the order of the fanned part and the result part. In the introduced part of the specific effect, the object is displayed at a predetermined display position different from the display position of the object, and the specific effect is the fanned part. When proceeding from When branching to the result, the design of the object changes to a specific aspect related to the design of the object in the result portion of the specific effect, and when branching to the first result, the said specific effect. In the result portion, the visibility of the object is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect, the visibility of the variable game is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect, and the introduction portion of the specific effect and the introduction portion are described. In the fanning portion of the specific effect, the object is controlled to move toward the object, and the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the introduction portion of the specific effect is the specific. The gist is that the object is faster than the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the fanned portion of the effect.

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

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the operation of a movable body schematically. A front view schematically showing a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show an example of the production mode of the introduction part of the design change effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show an example of the production mode of the fanned part of the design change effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views which show an example of the production mode of the result part of the design change effect at the time of the 2nd result. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing an example of the effect mode of the result part of the design change effect when it is the first result. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing an example of the effect mode of the result part of the design change effect when it is the first result. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery mode of a design change production. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an execution mode of a design change effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing a specific example of the execution mode of the design change effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing a specific example of the execution mode of the design change effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing a specific example of the execution mode of the design change effect. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production mode of the introduction part and the fanning part of the design change effect in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production mode of the result part of the design change effect when it is the second result in the second embodiment. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing an example of the production mode of the result portion of the design change effect when it is the first result in the second embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. A center frame SW with various decorations is provided in the center of the game area YBa. The center frame SW includes an opening SWa. The opening SWa is provided substantially in the center of the center frame SW. The center frame SW may be expressed as a center accessory.

Further, a first effect display device 11a having an image display area GH1 for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The first effect display device 11a is assembled to the game board YB so that the player can visually recognize a part of the image display area GH1 through the opening SWa of the center frame SW. The image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the first effect display device 11a, various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol), are displayed. In the following description, the symbol variable game may be abbreviated as a variable game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second effect display device 11b having an image display area GH2 for displaying an image. The second effect display device 11b is provided on the game board YB. The second effect display device 11b is provided so as to cover a part of the opening SWa of the center frame SW. That is, the second effect display device 11b is provided in front of the first effect display device 11a and is provided so as to cover a part of the first effect display device 11a in front view. The second effect display device 11b is a transmissive display device. The image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b is, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display type display unit. In the second effect display device 11b, various display effects using images are displayed.

In this embodiment, the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b is in a transparent state when the display effect is not executed and in the display area (dot) of the image display area GH2 where the display effect is not executed. It becomes. On the other hand, in the display area (dot) in the image display area GH2 where the display effect is executed, the non-transparent state is obtained. That is, the second effect display device 11b can switch a part or all of the image display area GH2 between a transparent state and a non-transparent state. The display area (dot) in the transparent state is a state in which the first effect display device 11a provided behind the second effect display device 11b can be visually recognized through the display area (dot). On the other hand, the display area (dot) in the non-transparent state is a state in which the first effect display device 11a provided behind the second effect display device 11b cannot be visually recognized through the display area (dot).

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a movable body K. For example, the movable body K is provided on the left side of the opening SWa of the center frame SW in the center frame SW. For example, the movable body K is a movable body that imitates a bow and arrow, which is composed of an immovable non-movable portion Ka that imitates a bow and a movable movable portion Kb that imitates an arrow. Further, the movable body K is provided with a decorative lamp Lk. The decorative lamp Lk can execute a light emitting effect that causes a part or all of the movable portion Kb to emit light. The movable portion Kb is configured to be displaceable at the original position P0, the first effect position P1, and the second effect position P2. The movable portion Kb operates by receiving power from the effect actuator EA (shown in FIG. 4). The movable body K is provided in front of the first effect display device 11a. Further, the movable body K is provided behind the second effect display device 11b.

When the movable portion Kb of the movable body K is located at the original position P0, the movable body K does not cover the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a in the front view. Further, when the movable portion Kb of the movable body K is located at the original position P0, the movable body K does not cover the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b in the front view.

Further, when the movable portion Kb of the movable body K is located at the first effect position P1, a part of the movable body K covers a part of the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a in front view. It has become. More specifically, when the movable portion Kb is located at the first effect position P1, a part of the movable portion Kb and a part of the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a are covered with each other in the front view. ing. Further, when the movable portion Kb of the movable body K is located at the first effect position P1, a part of the movable body K covers a part of the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b in front view. It has become. More specifically, when the movable portion Kb is located at the first effect position P1, a part of the movable portion Kb and a part of the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b are covered with each other in the front view. ing.

Further, when the movable portion Kb of the movable body K is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable body K covers a part of the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a in front view. It has become. More specifically, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable portion Kb and a part of the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a are covered with each other in the front view. ing. Further, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, the movable portion Kb covers the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a in a wider range than when it is located at the first effect position P1. There is. Further, when the movable portion Kb of the movable body K is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable body K covers a part of the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b in front view. It has become. More specifically, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable body K and a part of the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b are covered with each other in the front view. ing. Further, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, the movable portion Kb covers the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b in a wider range than when it is located at the first effect position P1. There is.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

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

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

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

Further, an actuating gate 15 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 15 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The actuating gate 15 is always open with an open gate opening 15a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 15a. The gate opening 15a of the operating gate 15 is an entry opening where the starting condition of the variable game of the ordinary symbol using the ordinary symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 15, and the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the variable game of the normal symbol, and then from the closed state. It becomes an open state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices to be paid out by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball causes the prize ball to be paid out. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 15 is not an entry device that is a target for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region of the gaming region YBa, and the first starting port 12, It is possible to insert a game ball into the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, or the operating gate 15. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 15. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

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

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 16 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located at the most downstream of the launch passage 16. It passes through the valve 17 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 16, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 16. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the first effect display device 11a located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 18 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the first effect display device 11a located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 18.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 19a and 19b, hold display devices 20a and 20b, and a normal symbol display device 21 shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 19a and 19b play a variable game using the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the variable game. The special symbol display device 19a is a display device that plays a variable game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 19b is a display device that plays a variable game of the second special symbol. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. The first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpots are different, so that the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) may be different. In the following description, when the first special symbol variable game and the second special symbol variable game are not distinguished, they may be simply referred to as a special symbol variable game.

Further, in this embodiment, when the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol display device 19a or the special symbol display device 19b is used to play a special symbol variation game in order to derive the lottery result of the winning lottery. A variable game for deriving a result according to a special symbol derived in the variable game is also performed in the first effect display device 11a using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 19a and 19b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special symbol variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol derived when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery.

Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the jackpot symbol is derived in the variable game of the special symbol, and then the jackpot game according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol is generated. In the big hit game, the big winning opening 14 is opened, and the round game in which the game ball is allowed to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds. In this embodiment, the jackpot game has a predetermined number of rounds and an opening mode of the jackpot 14 in each round game.

Further, when the big hit game is generated, the opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and the big hit opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. Further, when the big hit game is generated, the ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and the big hit ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 20a is a display device that displays the number of variable games (starting hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 20b is a change of the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of games (number of pending starts). The normal symbol display device 21 plays a variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol, and in the variable game of the normal symbol, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 19a, 19b, hold display devices 20a, 20b, ordinary symbol display device 21, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

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

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

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

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information output from the main control board 30. For example, when the main control CPU 30a starts a variable game of special symbols, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information instructing the start of the variable game to the sub-control CPU 31a. do. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display contents so that the first effect display device 11a plays a variable game of the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the second effect display device 11b executes a display effect for displaying a predetermined image. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La and Lk provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming board YB, and the movable body K, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. , Controls the movable body K. The effect of these decorative lamps La, Lk, the speaker Sp, and the movable body K is performed according to the game in which the effect pattern is changed, or is performed when the game is controlled to the standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a that controls the first effect display device 11a, the second effect display device 11b, the decorative lamps La, Lk, the speaker Sp, and the movable body K corresponds to the effect control means for controlling the effect. The first effect display device 11a corresponds to a variable game executing means for executing a variable game.

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

When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). ) Is less than that. When the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the variable game of the first special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the first special symbol, and controls the hold display device 20a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition.

Further, when the game ball enters the first start port 12 with less than the upper limit of the number of start hold of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers as a trigger of the entry. Random number information that can specify the values of the various acquired random numbers is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information in the main control RAM 30c so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. When the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number value, the special hit random number value is acquired from the random number generation circuit 30d, and the big hit symbol random number value, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number value, and the like are acquired from the main control RAM 30c. Get from. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1 when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number.

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

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the newly acquired value of the jackpot random number is a value that wins the jackpot in the winning lottery.
Further, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance which main fluctuation pattern the newly acquired value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number determines in the jackpot processing or the loss processing. For example, if the jackpot can be specified from the result of the pre-determination of the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance which main fluctuation pattern is to be determined in the jackpot processing, and the result of the pre-determination of the winning lottery. If the deviation can be specified, it is determined in advance which main fluctuation pattern is to be determined in the deviation processing. After that, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command so that the result of the winning lottery and the type of the main fluctuation pattern can be specified based on the determination result. The winning lottery is a lottery executed when it is determined whether or not a variable game with a special symbol for which the starting condition is satisfied is a big hit. The jackpot process and the miss process are processes executed when the main variation pattern of the variation game of the special symbol for which the start condition is satisfied is determined.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by the entry of the game ball into the second start port 13, is the number of start hold of the second special symbol less than the upper limit? To judge. When the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the variable game of the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and controls the hold display device 20b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 with less than the upper limit of the number of start holdings of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers as a result of the entry. Random number information that can specify the values of the various acquired random numbers is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information in the main control RAM 30c so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number.

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

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passing command capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 15 to the sub control board 31 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when a detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. I do. As for the normal hold number, an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the case of each start hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

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

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

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

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the second special hold number and determines whether the read second special hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol change game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the first special hold number and determines whether the read first special hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol change game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a specification in which the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. be.

When both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demo effect"). The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state by using a device such as the first effect display device 11a to obtain a customer attraction effect.

When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and rewrites it, and at the same time, causes the hold display device 20b to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. Control. Further, when the second special hold number is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the second special hold number after the subtraction to the sub control board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol variation game as control information. Generates a variable stop command that can be specified to terminate. When starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 19a or the special symbol display device 19b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At the same time, start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 19a or the special symbol display device 19b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot in the winning lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening associated with the start of the jackpot game, a plurality of round games for opening the jackpot 14 and an ending associated with the end of the jackpot game. That is, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → multiple round games → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a has a big hit information generation process for generating control information (control command) instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as a process related to the progress of the big hit game, and a big prize. A jackpot game control process for opening and closing the mouth 14 is performed. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening with the start of the opening, and outputs the opening command to the sub control board 31. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs the round command to the sub control board 31. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending with the start of the ending, and outputs the ending command to the sub control board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 21 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and changes according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is derived. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal hit lottery, the normal hit game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

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

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

When the special symbol jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of missed symbols including the reach forming symbol when it is a variation pattern of the missed variation with reach. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of missed symbols that does not include the reach forming symbol when the variation pattern of the missed variation without reach is used.

In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game, a combination of three columns of effect symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column is derived as a result of the effect symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the symbol combination is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. Specifically, the identification information of each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the symbol combination becomes, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. .. In the effect symbol variation game, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (medium in this embodiment). A reach effect is performed to derive one of the columns).

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

In this embodiment, the super reach effect includes a first super reach effect and a second super reach effect. In this embodiment, the first super reach effect is a super reach effect related to blue color, such as a character containing blue color and a background containing blue color. Further, in this embodiment, the second super reach effect is a super reach effect related to red color, such as a character containing red color and a background containing red color. The first super reach effect may include red, and the second super reach effect may include blue. In this case, the first super reach production is often associated with blue as compared with the second super reach production, and the second super reach production is associated with red as compared with the first super reach production. It is good to have a super reach production. For example, the first super reach effect is a super reach effect that contains more blue than the second super reach effect, and the second super reach effect is a super reach effect that contains more red than the first super reach effect. It is a production. In this embodiment, the first super reach effect and the second super reach effect are super reach effects having different jackpot expectations.

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

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the variation pattern controls the display content of the first effect display device 11a so that the variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern includes "reachless loss" that derives the pattern combination of the deviation without executing the reach effect. Further, the variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern includes "normal reach loss" in which a pattern combination that is out of alignment is derived in the normal reach effect after the normal reach effect that does not develop into the super reach effect is executed. Further, the variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern includes "first super reach loss" in which a combination of symbols that is out of alignment is derived in the first super reach effect after the development into the first super reach effect. Further, the variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern includes "second super reach loss" in which a combination of symbols that is out of alignment is derived in the second super reach effect after the development into the second super reach effect.

Further, as the fluctuation content that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, there is a "normal reach hit" in which a big hit symbol combination is derived in the normal reach effect after the normal reach effect that does not develop into the super reach effect is executed. Further, as a variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern, there is a "first super reach hit" that derives a big hit symbol combination in the first super reach effect after developing into the first super reach effect. Further, as a variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern, there is a "second super reach hit" that derives a big hit symbol combination in the second super reach effect after developing into the second super reach effect.

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

Further, in the control of the first effect display device 11a, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 includes a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the first effect display device 11a, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance. You may read the necessary data from. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor) of the first effect display device 11a. The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and displays an image in the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a.

Further, in the control of the second effect display device 11b, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 includes a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the second effect display device 11b, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance. You may read the necessary data from. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor) of the second effect display device 11b. The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and displays an image in the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed in the image display areas GH1, GH2, and the like.

Next, a characteristic effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a design change effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the variable game is a jackpot variable game for the pending variable game. That is, the design change effect is a look-ahead effect. Further, the design change effect includes a movable body effect in which the movable portion Kb of the movable body K operates, a display effect of displaying an effect image by the second effect display device 11b, and a decorative lamp Lk of the movable body K of the movable body K. It is composed of a light emitting effect in which the movable portion Kb emits light. The design change effect is an effect that can be executed across a plurality of variable games. Further, the design change effect is executed when a predetermined variable game is started. The predetermined variable game is a variable game that is the target of the design change effect, or a variable game that is reserved before the variable game that is the target of the design change effect. In this embodiment, the design change effect corresponds to a special effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the design change effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation of the target variable game depending on whether or not the movable portion Kb pierces the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b. Further, in the design change effect, the super reach effect is executed depending on whether or not the movable portion Kb pierces the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b, and the display mode of the target image Gt1 when pierced. Or, it is an effect that suggests the type of super reach effect when it is executed. The design change effect includes an introduction part in which the movable part Kb operates at the first effect position P1, a fanning part in which the movable part Kb is fanned, a first result in which the movable part Kb is pierced into the target image Gt1, and a movable part in the target image Gt1. It is composed of a result portion that branches into a second result in which Kb does not pierce. The design change production is a production that progresses in the order of the introduction part, the fanning part, and the result part. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

First, the introduction part of the design change production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b in the introduction portion of the design change effect. Therefore, in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the display area (dot) displaying the target image Gt1 in the image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b is in a non-transparent state. As described above, the design change effect is executed when a predetermined variable game is started. Therefore, when the target image Gt1 is displayed, the first effect display device 11a is executing a variable game of the effect symbol. Therefore, in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b, so that the visibility of the effect executed on the first effect display device 11a is lowered. More specifically, since the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the visibility of the effect pattern variation game executed on the first effect display device 11a is lowered. In this embodiment, the target image Gt1 is displayed at a position covered by a part of the target image Gt1 and a part of the movable portion Kb when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2. Therefore, in the design change effect, the movable portion Kb moves toward the second effect position P2, so that the movable portion Kb can be made to appear to pierce the target image Gt1.

As shown in FIG. 5B, after the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b, the movable portion Kb operates from the original position P0 to the first effect position P1. As described above, when the movable portion Kb is located at the first effect position P1, a part of the movable portion Kb covers a part of the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a. Therefore, in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the movable portion Kb operates, so that the visibility of the effect executed by the first effect display device 11a is lowered. More specifically, by operating the movable portion Kb in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the visibility of the effect pattern variation game executed by the first effect display device 11a is lowered. That is, when the movable portion Kb is located at the first effect position P1, a part of the movable portion Kb is one of the variable display areas of the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a for variable display of the variable game of the effect symbol. Cover the part. Further, when the movable portion Kb is located at the first effect position P1, the movable portion Kb emits light in a predetermined color by the decorative lamp Lk provided on the movable body K. In this embodiment, the movable portion Kb may emit light in blue or may emit light in red. That is, in this embodiment, the colors (hereinafter referred to as emission colors) emitted by the movable portion Kb in the design change effect include blue and red.

Next, the fanned part of the design change production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the fanned portion of the design change effect, the movable portion Kb moves from the first effect position P1 to the second effect position P2 by a predetermined distance, and then moves to the first effect position P1. The operation is repeated a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, such a repetitive operation fuels the expectation that the movable portion Kb may be pierced into the target image Gt1. In this embodiment, the repetitive operation of the movable portion Kb in the fanned portion of the design change effect has a slower operating speed than the operation of the movable portion Kb in the derived portion of the design change effect from the original position P0 to the first effect position P1. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 6B, in the fanned portion of the design change effect, the movable portion Kb is stopped at the first effect position P1 after repeating the operation a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, the movement of the movable portion Kb is stopped in this way, which raises the expectation that the next operation, that is, the operation in which the movable portion Kb is pierced into the target image Gt1, may be performed.

Next, the result part of the design change production will be described.
In this embodiment, the result portion of the design change effect includes a first result in which the movable portion Kb is pierced into the target image Gt1 and a second result in which the movable portion Kb is not pierced into the target image Gt1. That is, the design change effect is divided into a first result in which the movable portion Kb is pierced into the target image Gt1 and a second result in which the movable portion Kb is not pierced into the target image Gt1 when proceeding from the fanned portion to the result portion.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the movable portion Kb branches to the second result in which the movable portion Kb does not pierce the target image Gt1, the display of the target image Gt1 ends in the second effect display device 11b. Therefore, the entire image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b is in a transparent state. As a result, when it is the second result, in the result portion of the design change effect, the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b, which has been reduced. The visibility of "the production" is restored.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the movable portion Kb does not pierce the target image Gt1 and branches to the second result, the movable portion Kb is moved from the first effect position P1 to the original position after the display of the target image Gt1 is completed. Operates on P0. At this time, since the movable portion Kb is located at the original position P0, the movable portion Kb and the first effect display device 11a are not covered with each other. As a result, when it is the second result, in the result part of the design change effect, the part of the movable portion Kb is covered with the part of the first effect display device 11a, so that the "first effect display device" is lowered. The visibility of the "effect performed in 11a" is restored. Further, when branching to the second result in which the movable portion Kb does not pierce the target image Gt1, the decorative lamp Lk of the movable body K is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the movable portion Kb pierces the target image Gt1 into the first result, the movable portion Kb operates from the first effect position P1 to the second effect position P2. As described above, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable portion Kb and a part of the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b are covered. That is, the target image Gt1 is displayed superimposed on a part of the movable portion Kb. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is possible to make it appear as if the movable portion Kb is stuck in the target image Gt1. Further, as described above, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable portion Kb is located in the first effect display device 11a in a wider range than when it is located at the first effect position P1. It covers a part of the image display area GH1 of. Therefore, when branching to the first result, the movable portion Kb operates in the result portion of the design change effect, so that the first effect display device 11a is executed rather than the introduction portion and the fanned portion of the design change effect. The visibility of the production is reduced. More specifically, when branching to the first result, the movable portion Kb operates in the result portion of the design change effect, so that the operation is executed in the first effect display device 11a rather than the introduction portion and the fanned portion of the design change effect. Fluctuation of production design The visibility of the game is reduced. That is, when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2, a part of the movable portion Kb covers a part of the variable display area in a wider range than the introduction portion of the design change effect and the fanned portion. The movement of the movable portion Kb from the first effect position P1 to the second effect position P2 in the result portion of the design change effect is faster than the repetitive operation of the movable part Kb in the fanned portion of the design change effect. There is.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the result portion of the design change effect, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp Lk of the movable body K changes when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2. Specifically, in the result portion of the design change effect, the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color when the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2. Therefore, the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b is displayed in front of the movable portion Kb, while the movable portion Kb covered with the target image Gt1 blinks in the emission color, so that the visibility thereof is visible. Decreases. That is, the legibility of the target image Gt1 is impaired in a part of the result portion of the design change effect. More specifically, in the result portion of the design change effect, there is a period in which the visibility of the target image Gt1 is impaired in the period before the design of the target image Gt1 is changed to the specific mode related to the design of the movable portion Kb.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the design of the target image Gt1 changes when a predetermined time elapses after the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color. Specifically, in this embodiment, the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes to a display mode related to the emission color of the movable portion Kb. That is, when branching to the first result, the design of the target image Gt1 changes to a specific mode related to the design of the movable portion Kb in the result portion of the design change effect. For example, when the emission color of the movable portion Kb is blue, a part or all of the target image Gt1 changes to blue, and when the emission color of the movable portion Kb is red, a part or all of the target image Gt1 is red. Changes to. In this embodiment, the aspect of the target image Gt1 related to the design (light emitting aspect) of the movable portion Kb is a display aspect dedicated to the design change effect.

Further, at this time, the movable portion Kb is turned off when a predetermined time has elapsed after the movable body K blinks in the light emitting color. As a result, the visibility of the target image Gt1 that has been deteriorated due to the movable portion Kb blinking in the emission color is restored. After that, when it is the first result, the SP reach related to the display mode of the target image Gt1 is executed in the result portion of the design change effect.

In this embodiment, the target image Gt1 is movable in a situation where the target image Gt1 is displayed so as to overlap the movable portion Kb because the movable portion Kb is located at the second effect position P2 in the result portion of the design change effect. Corresponds to the situation where it is superimposed and displayed on the part Kb. That is, when branching to the first result, the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the movable portion Kb in the result portion of the design change effect. On the other hand, when branching to the second result, the target image Gt1 is not superimposed and displayed on the movable portion Kb in the result portion of the design change effect.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the movable portion Kb operates from the second effect position P2 to the original position P0 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display mode of the target image Gt1 has changed. That is, the movable body effect constituting the design change effect ends when a predetermined time elapses after the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes. On the other hand, the target image Gt1 ends when the variable game for which the design change effect is executed ends. That is, the display effect constituting the design change effect ends when the target variable game ends. In addition, the design change production ends when the target variable game ends. That is, in the case of the first result, in the result portion of the design change effect, the part of the movable portion Kb was covered with the part of the first effect display device 11a, which was lowered, so that the "first effect display device 11a" was lowered. The visibility of the "effect being performed in" is restored. On the other hand, in the case of the first result, in the result portion of the design change effect, the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b, which is reduced by "execution in the first effect display device 11a". The visibility of "directing" is not restored.

As described above, when the design change effect progresses from the fanned portion to the result portion, the first result in which the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the movable portion Kb and the second result in which the target image Gt1 is not superimposed and displayed on the movable portion Kb. Branch to and. Then, the effect mode of the movable portion Kb is different between the time of branching to the first result and the time of branching to the second result. Specifically, the operation mode of the movable portion Kb is different. In addition, the light emitting mode of the movable portion Kb is different.

Further, when branching to the first result, the design change effect is started for the pending variable game, and ends when the end condition is satisfied after the target variable game starts. In this embodiment, the end of the variable game targeted for the design change effect corresponds to the end condition of the design change effect.

Next, a design change effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the design change effect and the effect mode of the design change effect when the design change effect is executed will be described.
In the design change effect lottery process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the type of the change pattern of the newly reserved variable game based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the design change effect and the effect mode of the design change effect when the design change effect is executed, based on the type of the specified variation pattern. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the design change effect based on the variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern of the newly reserved variable game, and the effect mode of the design change effect when the design change effect is executed. decide.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the non-reach loss is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the design change effect is not executed or the design change effect branching to the second result is executed. For example, when the non-reach loss is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the design change effect is not executed at a rate of 98%, and among the design change effects that branch to the second result at a rate of 1%. The emission color determines the execution of the blue design change effect, and the emission color determines the execution of the red design change effect among the design change effects that branch to the second result at a rate of 1%. Further, when the deviation from the normal reach is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the design change effect is not executed or the design change effect branching to the second result is executed. For example, when the deviation from the normal reach is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines non-execution at a rate of 96%, and the emission color is blue in the design change effect that branches to the second result at a rate of 2%. The execution of the design change effect is determined, and the execution of the design change effect whose emission color is red is determined among the design change effects that branch to the second result at a rate of 2%.

Further, when the first super reach deviation is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the design change effect, executes the design change effect branching to the second result, or branches to the first result. Decide to run. For example, when the first super reach deviation is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the design change effect is not executed at a rate of 90%, and branches to the second result at a rate of 5%. Of these, the execution of the design change effect having a blue emission color is determined, and the execution of the design change effect having a blue emission color among the design change effects branching to the first result is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the second super reach deviation is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the design change effect, executes the design change effect branching to the second result, or branches to the first result. Decide to run. For example, when the second super reach deviation is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the design change effect is not executed at a rate of 90%, and branches to the second result at a rate of 5%. Of the design change effects having a red emission color, the execution of the design change effect having a red emission color is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the normal reach hit is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the design change effect is not executed or the design change effect branching to the second result is executed. For example, when the normal reach hit is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines non-execution at a rate of 96%, and the emission color is blue in the design change effect that branches to the second result at a rate of 2%. The execution of the design change effect is determined, and the execution of the design change effect whose emission color is red is determined among the design change effects that branch to the second result at a rate of 2%.

Further, when the first super reach hit is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the design change effect, executes the design change effect branching to the second result, or branches to the first result. Decide to run. For example, when the first super reach hit is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the design change effect is not executed at a rate of 90%, and branches to the second result at a rate of 5%. Of these, the execution of the design change effect having a blue emission color is determined, and the execution of the design change effect having a blue emission color among the design change effects branching to the first result is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, when the second super reach hit is specified as the variation content, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the design change effect, executes the design change effect branching to the second result, or branches to the first result. Decide to run. For example, when the second super reach hit is specified as the fluctuation content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the design change effect is not executed at a rate of 90%, and branches to the second result at a rate of 5%. Of the design change effects having a red emission color, the execution of the design change effect having a red emission color is determined at a rate of 5%.

After determining whether or not to execute the design change effect and the effect mode of the design change effect when executing the design change effect, the sub-control CPU 31a has information that can specify whether or not to execute the design change effect, and when the design change effect is executed. Information that can specify the effect mode of the design change effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, when the design change effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the design change effect lottery process.

When executing the design change effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution timing of the design change effect. When there is no pending variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the design change effect triggered by the start of the newly reserved variable game. When there is a pending variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a determines which of the pending variable game and the newly reserved variable game is triggered to execute the design change effect. .. When the execution timing of the design change effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can specify the execution timing in the sub-control RAM 31c. In this embodiment, when the design change effect is being executed, or when the execution of the design change effect is determined but not yet executed (hereinafter referred to as “waiting for execution”), the sub-control CPU 31a is used. , Do not execute the design change production lottery process. That is, when the design change effect is being executed or the design change effect is waiting to be executed, the execution of the new design change effect is not determined. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the design change effect lottery process when it is possible to specify that the sub-control RAM 31c is to execute the design change effect based on the information. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify information that can specify whether or not to execute the design change effect when the variable game for which the design change effect is to be executed ends, and can specify the effect mode of the design change effect when the design change effect is executed. Initialize the information and the information that can specify the execution timing of the design change effect.

Next, the process for executing the design change effect will be described together with its action.
FIG. 11 shows a situation in which a variable game is newly started and a design change effect to be executed is waiting to be executed when the variable game is started. It is assumed that the newly executed variable game is a variable game per second super reach. When a new variable game is started, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the design change effect triggered by the start of the variable game. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the design change effect triggered by the start of the newly started variable game from the information that can specify the execution timing of the design change effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. judge.

When the design change effect is executed triggered by the start of the newly started variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to display the target image Gt1, and the movable body K is movable. The unit Kb is controlled to operate at the first effect position P1. That is, in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the movable portion Kb is controlled to move from a predetermined position toward the target image Gt1.

After that, when the movable portion Kb is located at the first effect position P1, the sub-control CPU 31a is movable based on the information that can specify the effect mode of the design change effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The emission color of the portion Kb is specified, and the decorative lamp Lk of the movable body K is controlled so that the movable portion Kb emits light with the specified emission color. In this embodiment, the player can easily recognize the execution of the design change effect by executing the introduction portion of the design change effect. Here, in the introduction portion of the look-ahead movable body, the target image Gt1 is displayed so as to cover the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a, and the movable body K is displayed so as to cover the image display area GH1 of the first effect display device 11a. By operating at the position covered by the first effect display device 11a, the visibility of the effect being executed in the first effect display device 11a is reduced. Therefore, when the introduction portion of the design change effect is executed, the visibility of the effect executed by the first effect display device 11a is lowered, and the player can more easily recognize the execution of the design change effect.

As shown in FIG. 12A, after the movable body K is controlled so that the movable portion Kb operates at the first effect position P1, the sub-control CPU 31a has the movable portion Kb from the first effect position P1 to the second effect position P1. After moving a predetermined distance toward the effect position P2, the movable body K is controlled so as to execute the repetitive operation of moving to the first effect position P1 a predetermined number of times. By this repetitive operation, the player is expected to have the movable portion Kb pierced into the target image Gt1.

As shown in FIG. 12B, after the movable body K is controlled so that the movable portion Kb executes the repetitive operation a predetermined number of times, the sub-control CPU 31a stops the movable portion Kb at the first effect position P1. The movable body K is controlled in such a manner. This stop motion raises the expectation that the player may perform the next motion of the movable portion Kb, that is, the motion of the movable portion Kb sticking into the target image Gt1. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a measures a predetermined stop time.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the stop time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the movable body K so that the movable portion Kb operates from the first effect position P1 to the second effect position P2. Control. As a result, the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the movable body K, and the player recognizes that the movable body K is stuck in the target image Gt1. Further, since the movement of the movable portion Kb at this time is faster than the repetitive movement, the player strongly recognizes that the movement has branched to the first result. That is, since the movement of the movable portion Kb is faster than the repetitive movement, the player strongly recognizes that the movable body K is stuck in the target image Gt1.

After controlling the movable body K so that the movable portion Kb operates at the second effect position P2, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp Lk of the movable body K. Specifically, after controlling the movable body K so that the movable portion Kb operates at the second effect position P2, the sub-control CPU31a determines the decorative lamp Lk of the movable body K so that the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color. To control. At this time, since the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color, the visibility of the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b is lowered, so that the player strongly recognizes that the target image Gt1 has branched to the first result. Will be done. That is, since the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color, the visibility of the target image Gt1 is lowered, so that the player strongly recognizes that the movable body K is stuck in the target image Gt1. When branching to the second result, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the movable body K so that the movable portion Kb operates at the in-situ position P0, and the target image Gt1. The second effect display device 11b is controlled so as to end the display.

As shown in FIG. 13B, after controlling the decorative lamp Lk so that the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the second effect so as to change the display mode of the target image Gt1. It controls the device 11b. Specifically, after controlling the decorative lamp Lk so that the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the target image Gt1 into a display mode related to the emission color of the movable portion Kb. 2 Controls the effect display device 11b. Therefore, the player recognizes that the display mode of the target image Gt1 has changed due to the movable portion Kb being stuck in the target image Gt1. That is, the player recognizes the relationship between the movement of the movable portion Kb and the change in the display mode of the target image. Further, after controlling the decorative lamp Lk so that the movable portion Kb blinks in the emission color, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp Lk so that the movable portion Kb is turned off. At this time, by turning off the movable portion Kb, the visibility of the target image Gt1 is improved, and the player can easily see the display mode after the change of the target image Gt1. Then, as the movable portion Kb is turned off, the target image Gt1 changes to a display mode related to the emission color of the movable portion Kb, so that the player can operate the movable portion Kb and display the target image Gt1. Strongly recognize the relevance of change.

FIG. 14A shows a situation in which a reach is formed and a normal reach effect is executed after the display mode of the target image Gt1 is changed. At this time, the player can specify in advance that the super reach effect will be developed by executing the design change effect that branches to the first result. Further, the display mode of the target image Gt1 allows the player to specify the type of super reach effect to be developed. That is, in this embodiment, when branching to the first result, the effect related to the design of the movable portion Kb in the design change effect is executed. More specifically, when branching to the first result, after the design of the target image Gt1 is changed to a mode related to the design of the movable portion Kb in the result portion of the design change effect, the effect related to the design of the movable portion Kb is executed. Will be done.

FIG. 14B shows a situation in which the normal reach effect has evolved into the super reach effect. At this time, the target image Gt1 is continuously displayed on the second effect display device 11b. As a result, the player strongly recognizes the relationship between the display mode of the target image Gt1 and the type of super reach effect. In addition, the player is strongly aware of the relationship between the effect mode of the movable portion Kb and the type of super reach effect. Further, in the super reach effect, the effect symbol is displayed smaller than the normal reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in visibility of the super reach effect due to the continuous display of the target image Gt1 on the second effect display device 11b.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, in the design change effect, the design of the target image Gt1 is changed to a mode related to the design (light emitting mode) of the movable portion Kb at the time of the first result. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a strong impression that the design of the target image Gt1 has changed due to the action of the movable portion Kb on the target image Gt1. Further, since the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the movable portion Kb moving toward the target image Gt1, the player's interest is achieved by performing a three-dimensional effect by the display effect and the movable body effect. Can be improved. Further, the design change effect is started for the pending variable game and is executed until after the start of the target variable game. Therefore, the design change effect can be enjoyed for a long time, and the variable game that is the target of the execution of the design change effect can be enjoyed.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, when the design change effect branches to the first result, the design of the target image Gt1 is related to the design (light emitting mode) of the movable portion Kb in the result portion of the design change effect. After the change to, a kind of super reach effect related to the design (light emitting mode) of the movable portion Kb is executed.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, in the result portion of the design change effect, the target image Gt1 is subjected to the period before the design of the target image Gt1 is changed to the mode related to the design (light emitting mode) of the movable portion Kb. There is a period when visibility is impaired. As a result, it is possible to create a timing at which the design of the target image Gt1 is easy to recognize and a timing at which the design of the target image Gt1 is difficult to recognize in the result portion of the design change effect. As a result, it is possible to entertain the player with switching between the timing at which the design of the target image Gt1 is easy to recognize and the timing at which the design of the target image Gt1 is difficult to recognize in the result portion of the design change effect. In addition, the design of the target image Gt1 can be more focused at the timing when the design of the target image Gt1 is easily recognized in the result portion of the design change effect.

(1-4) According to this embodiment, the aspect of the target image Gt1 related to the design (light emitting aspect) of the movable portion Kb is a display aspect dedicated to the design change effect. According to this, it is possible to improve the special feeling when the design of the target image Gt1 becomes a mode related to the design (light emitting mode) of the movable portion Kb in the design change effect, and the target image Gt1 in the design change effect can be improved. It is possible to entertain the player more with the change in the design of.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same controls are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the design change effect is executed by the effect mode different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, the design change effect in the second embodiment is composed of a display effect in which the effect image is displayed by the first effect display device 11a and a display effect in which the effect image is displayed by the second effect display device 11b. It differs from the first embodiment in that it is.

In this embodiment, the design change effect is a big hit of the target variable game depending on whether or not the target image Gu1 displayed on the first effect display device 11a hits the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation. Specifically, the design change effect in this embodiment is whether or not the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b is hit by the target image Gu1 displayed on the first effect display device 11a. Depending on the display mode of the target image Gt1 in the case, the super reach effect is executed, or the effect suggests the type of the super reach effect when the super reach effect is executed. The design change effect includes an introduction portion in which the target image Gu1 moves toward the target image Gt1, a fanning portion in which the target image Gu1 performs a fanning operation, and a first result in which the target image Gu1 hits the target image Gt1 and the target image Gt1. It is an effect that progresses in the order of the result portion that branches to the second result where the target image Gu1 does not hit. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the introduction portion of the design change effect in this embodiment, the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b, and then the target image Gu1 is displayed on the first effect display device 11a. .. In this embodiment, the target image Gu1 is displayed so as to be launched toward the target image Gt1 by the introduction image Gd1 imitating the “large cylinder”. In this embodiment, the target image Gu1 is displayed at a position that does not cover the target image Gt1 and is displayed so as to move to a position that overlaps the target image Gt1 in front view. That is, in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the target image Gu1 is displayed at a predetermined display position different from the display position of the target image Gt1.

At this time, the target image Gu1 is displayed in a predetermined mode. In this embodiment, the display mode of the target image Gu1 includes a first mode in which a part or all is blue and a second mode in which a part or all is red. The subject image Gu1 of the first aspect may contain red, and the subject image Gu1 of the second aspect may contain blue. In this case, the target image Gu1 of the first aspect may be a display mode reminiscent of blue as compared with the target image Gu1 of the second aspect, and the target image Gu1 of the second aspect is the target image Gu1 of the first aspect. It is preferable that the display mode is reminiscent of red as compared with the target image Gu1. For example, the target image Gu1 of the first aspect is a display mode containing a large amount of blue color as compared with the target image Gu1 of the second aspect, and the target image Gu1 of the second aspect is the target image of the first aspect. It is a display mode containing a large amount of red color as compared with Gu1. After that, in the introduction portion of the design change effect, the target image Gu1 and the target image Gt1 are displayed so as to be close to each other until the display distance in the front view becomes a predetermined distance.

The speed at which the target image Gu1 approaches the target image Gt1 decreases in the fanned portion of the design change effect. In this embodiment, the speed at which the target image Gu1 approaches the target image Gt1 decreases, thereby fueling the expectation that the target image Gu1 may hit the target image Gt1. Further, in the fanned portion of the design change effect, when the display distance between the target image Gu1 and the target image Gt1 in the front view approaches a predetermined branch distance, the target image Gu1 is temporarily stopped and displayed for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, the target image Gu1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, thereby fueling the expectation that the target image Gt1 may hit the target image Gu1.

As shown in FIG. 16, when it is the second result, in the result portion of the design change effect, the object image Gu1 fades out from the first effect display device 11a so as not to cover the target image Gt1 in the front view. After that, the display of the target image Gt1 is completed on the second effect display device 11b. Therefore, the entire image display area GH2 of the second effect display device 11b is in a transparent state. As a result, when it is the second result, in the result portion of the design change effect, the target image Gt1 is displayed on the second effect display device 11b, which has been reduced. The visibility of "the production" is restored. Further, in the first effect display device 11a, after the target image Gu1 fades out from the first effect display device 11a, the display of the introduced image Gd1 ends.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when it is the first result, the target image Gu1 is displayed at the position covered with the target image Gt1 in the result portion of the design change effect. That is, the target image Gt1 displayed on the second effect display device 11b is displayed superimposed on the target image Gu1 displayed on the first effect display device 11a. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is possible to make it appear that the target image Gu1 hits the target image Gt1. The speed at which the target image Gu1 approaches the target image Gt1 in the result portion of the design change effect is faster than the speed at which the target image Gu1 approaches the target image Gt1 in the fanned portion of the design change effect.

In this embodiment, in the result portion of the design change effect, the target image Gu1 is displayed at the position covered by the target image Gt1, so that the target image Gt1 is displayed so as to overlap the target image Gu1. Corresponds to the situation where the image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the target image Gu1. That is, when branching to the first result, the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the target image Gu1 in the result portion of the design change effect. On the other hand, when branching to the second result, the target image Gt1 is not superimposed and displayed on the target image Gu1 in the result portion of the design change effect.

After that, in the result portion of the design change effect, when the target image Gu1 is displayed at the position covered with the target image Gt1, the second effect display device 11b overlaps the entire target image Gt1 with the concealed image Gc1. Is displayed. For example, the secret image Gc1 is an image imitating a cloud generated by an explosion. In the second effect display device 11b, the secret image Gc1 is displayed so as to overlap the entire target image Gt1, so that the target image Gt1 becomes invisible.

As shown in FIG. 17B, the display of the secret image Gc1 ends when a predetermined time has elapsed since the secret image Gc1 was displayed. With the end of the display of the secret image Gc1, the target image Gt1 that has been invisible due to the display of the secret image Gc1 becomes visible. At this time, in the second effect display device 11b, the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes. In this embodiment, the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes to a display mode related to the display mode of the target image Gu1. For example, when the target image Gu1 is the first aspect, a part or the whole of the target image Gt1 turns blue, and when the target image Gu1 is the second aspect, a part or the whole of the target image Gt1 is red. Changes to. After that, the target image Gt1 ends when the variable game for which the design change effect is executed ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the target image Gu1 is different between the time of branching to the first result and the time of branching to the second result. Specifically, when branching to the first result, the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the target image Gu1 in the result portion of the design change effect. On the other hand, when branching to the second result, the target image Gt1 is not superimposed and displayed on the target image Gu1 in the result portion of the design change effect.

Next, a process for executing the design change effect of this embodiment will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the design change effect triggered by the start of the newly started variable game from the information that can specify the execution timing of the design change effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. .. When the design change effect is executed triggered by the start of the newly started variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to display the target image Gt1, and also controls the introduction image Gd1 and the introduction image Gd1. The first effect display device 11a is controlled so as to display the target image Gu1. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to display the target image Gt1 in a display mode based on information that can specify the effect mode of the design change effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. do. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a has a first effect of displaying the introduced image Gd1 and the target image Gu1 in a display mode based on information that can specify the effect mode of the design change effect stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The display device 11a is controlled.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, in the first result, the design of the target image Gt1 changes to a mode related to the design of the target image Gu1. Therefore, it is possible to strongly give the player the impression that the design of the target image Gt1 has changed due to the action of the target image Gu1 on the target image Gt1. Further, since the target image Gt1 is superimposed and displayed on the target image Gu1, the target image Gt1 and the target image Gu1 can perform a three-dimensional effect, and the interest of the player can be improved. .. In addition, the design change effect is started for the pending variable game and ends when the target variable game ends. Therefore, the design change effect can be enjoyed for a long time, and the variable game that is the target of the execution of the design change effect can be enjoyed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the design change effect is executed by the effect mode different from that of the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Specifically, when the design change effect in the third embodiment branches to the first result, a predetermined effect time has elapsed since the display mode of the target image Gt1 changed in the result portion of the design change effect. It differs from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in that it ends with this as an opportunity. That is, in the third embodiment, the end condition of the design change effect when branching to the first result is different from that of the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

In this embodiment, when the design change effect is completed when branching to the first result, the movable portion Kb is set to the second effect position when a predetermined time has elapsed after the display mode of the target image Gt1 is changed. It operates from P2 to the original position P0, and the display of the target image Gt1 ends. On the other hand, when branching to the second result, when the design change effect ends, after the display of the target image Gt1 ends, the movable portion Kb operates from the first effect position P1 to the original position P0.

As described above, in the design change effect when branching to the first result in this embodiment, the movable portion Kb operates from the second effect position P2 to the original position P0 when the design change effect ends. On the other hand, in the design change effect when branching to the second result, the movable portion Kb operates from the first effect position P1 to the original position P0. That is, the effect of the movable portion Kb at the end of the design change effect differs between the design change effect when the first result is branched and the design change effect when the second result is branched. The design change effect in this embodiment corresponds to a specific effect. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the end condition of the design change effect that a predetermined effect time elapses after the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes in the design change effect.

(3-1) According to this embodiment, the effect mode of the movable portion Kb when the design change effect is completed differs between when the first result is branched and when the second result is branched. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the movable portion Kb, and it is easy to recognize which of the first result and the second result is branched by the effect mode of the movable portion Kb when the design change effect is completed. can do.

Each of the above embodiments can be modified and implemented as follows. Each of the above embodiments and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-For example, the second embodiment and the third embodiment may be combined and carried out. In this case, when branching to the first result, the display of the target image Gu1 ends when the target image Gu1 is displayed at the position covered with the target image Gt1 when the design change effect ends. On the other hand, when branching to the second result, when the design change effect ends, the target image Gu1 fades out from the first effect display device 11a so as not to cover the target image Gt1.

In this way, when the second embodiment and the third embodiment are combined and implemented, in the design change effect when branching to the first result, when the design change effect ends, the target image Gu1 Is displayed at the position covered with the target image Gt1, the display of the target image Gu1 ends. On the other hand, in the design change effect when branching to the second result, the object image Gu1 fades out from the first effect display device 11a so as not to cover the target image Gt1. That is, when the second embodiment and the third embodiment are combined and implemented, the design change effect when branching to the first result and the design change effect when branching to the second result are the designs. The effect mode of the target image Gu1 at the end of the change effect is different. The design change effect when the second embodiment and the third embodiment are combined corresponds to the specific effect.

-In the first embodiment, in the result portion of the design change effect, when the second result is obtained, the movable body K simply operates so as to return to the original position P0, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the result portion of the design change effect, the movable body K may be operated toward a position different from the display position of the target image Gt1. That is, in the result portion of the design change effect, when the second result is obtained, the movable body K is made to move toward a position different from the original position P0, the first effect position P1, and the second effect position P2. May be good.

-In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the movable portion Kb is configured to emit light in blue or red, but these are merely examples and are movable. The production mode of the portion Kb is not limited to this. For example, the movable portion Kb may emit light in a different color in addition to or instead of the case of emitting light in blue and the case of emitting light in red. In this case, the other color may be a single color or a multicolor such as a rainbow.

-For example, the movable portion Kb may be capable of emitting light in the first aspect and the second aspect in which it can be specified that the degree of expectation is higher than that in the first aspect. In such a configuration, it can be associated that the super reach effect with a low jackpot expectation corresponds to the first aspect and the super reach effect with a high jackpot expectation corresponds to the second aspect.

-For example, the movable body K may include a display device and may display a predetermined image or another image on the display device. In this case, it would be good if each image could be associated with another type of super reach effect.

-In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the design of the movable body K may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the second embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes may be when the secret image Gc1 is displayed. In this configuration, the display of the target image Gt1 is restricted by the display of the secret image Gc1 at the timing when the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the display mode of the target image Gt1 changes.

-In the second embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of the introduced image Gd1. In this case, the predetermined introduction image Gd1 and another introduction image Gd1 may have different jackpot expectations, or may have different expectations for branching to the first result.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the target image Gu1 is configured to have a part or all of blue color and a part or all of red color. , These are merely examples, and the display mode of the target image Gu1 is not limited to this. For example, the target image Gu1 may be a different color in addition to or instead of a case where a part or all is blue and a case where a part or all is red. In this case, the other color may be a single color or a multicolor such as a rainbow.

-For example, the target image Gu1 may be displayable in a first aspect and a second aspect in which it can be specified that the degree of expectation is higher than that in the first aspect. In such a configuration, it can be associated that the super reach effect with a low jackpot expectation corresponds to the first aspect and the super reach effect with a high jackpot expectation corresponds to the second aspect. For example, in the first aspect and the second aspect in which it is possible to specify that the degree of expectation is higher than that in the first aspect, the image imitating the character string of "chance" is the first aspect, and "super hot". The second aspect is an image imitating the character string of.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the design of the target image Gu1 may be arbitrarily changed.
-In each embodiment, the design change effect is executed when a predetermined variable game is started, but the design change effect is not limited to this. For example, the design change effect may be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the predetermined variable game, or may be executed when the variable game targeted for the design change effect is started. Also, it may be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable game for which the design change effect is to be performed.

-In each embodiment, the design change effect differs depending on whether the design change effect is started in the target variable game of the design change effect or in the variable game held before the target variable game. May be. For example, the design of the target image Gt1 may be different when it is started in the variable game of the target of the design change effect and when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. In this case, even if the shape of the target image Gt1 is different between when it is started in the variable game of the target of the design change effect and when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. Well, the colors may be different. For example, the target image Gt1 may be larger or brighter when it is started in the target variable game of the design change effect than when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. ..

-For example, the display position of the target image Gt1 when the design change effect is started in the variable game of the target of the design change effect and when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. May be different. In this case, when the design change effect is started in the target variable game, it may be displayed at a position closer to the center than when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game, and is displayed in the center. It may be displayed at a distant position.

According to this modification, the design change effect is displayed closer to the center when started in the target variable game than in the variable game held prior to the target variable game. When configured as such, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the design change effect has been started in the target variable game. That is, when the design change effect is started in the target variable game, the player can easily recognize that the running variable game is the target variable game. On the other hand, when it is configured to be displayed at a position farther from the center than when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game when it is started in the target variable game of the design change effect. It is possible to suppress a decrease in visibility in the target variable game when the design change effect is started in the target variable game.

-For example, when the design change effect is started in the variable game of the target of the design change effect, the first effect display device 11a is more than when the design change effect is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. The visibility of the effect to be performed may be reduced. More specifically, when the design change effect is started in the variable game of the target of the design change effect, the first effect display device 11a is started as compared with the case of starting in the variable game held before the target variable game. The visibility of the fluctuating game of the effect pattern executed in the game may be reduced. That is, when the design change effect is started in the target variable game of the design change effect, it is a part of the variable display area in a wider range than when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. It may be covered with.

-For example, when the design change effect is started in the variable game held before the target variable game, the first effect display device 11a is more than when the design change effect is started in the target variable game. The visibility of the effect to be performed may be reduced. More specifically, when the design change effect is started in the variable game held before the target variable game, the first effect display device 11a is started as compared with the case where the design change effect is started in the target variable game. The visibility of the fluctuating game of the effect pattern executed in the game may be reduced. That is, when the design change effect is started in the variable game held before the target variable game, it is a part of the variable display area in a wider range than when it is started in the target variable game of the design change effect. It may be covered with.

-In each embodiment, the effect mode of the design change effect may include another effect mode in addition to or instead of the above-mentioned effect mode. For example, there may be a plurality of types of production modes of the fanned portion of the design change effect, or there may be only one type. Further, for example, there may be a plurality of types of production modes of the result portion of the design change effect when branching to the second result, or there may be only one type. It is preferable that the number of types of the effect aspect of the result portion of the design change effect when branching to the second result is not larger than the type of the effect aspect of the fanned part of the design change effect.

-For example, the production mode of the design change production may include a plurality of types of production modes in which the introduction portion of the design change production is the same, but the production mode of the fanned part of the design change production is different. Even if the production mode of the introduction portion and the fanning portion is the same, there may be a plurality of types of production modes in which the production mode of the result portion of the design change effect is different.

-In each embodiment, the super reach effect may not be associated with red, such as when one contains more blue than the other, and both one and the other do not contain red. In this case, if one is associated with a super reach effect corresponding to blue, it can be associated with the other being a super reach effect corresponding to red. That is, if one of the effects suggested by the design of the movable portion Kb or the design of the target image Gu1 is related to the design of the movable portion Kb or the design of the target image Gu1, the other is the movable portion. It does not have to be a production related to the design of Kb or the design of the target image Gu1.

-In each embodiment, whether or not to execute the design change effect, and the lottery ratio of the effect mode when the design change effect is executed may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the design change effect of the first aspect may be easier to branch to the first result than the design change effect of the first aspect, and the design change effect of the second aspect is the design change effect of the first aspect. It may be easier to branch to the first result as compared with the production. Further, for example, the design change effect of the first aspect branching to the first result may have a higher expectation of a big hit of the target variable game than the design change effect of the second aspect branching to the first result. Often, the design change effect of the second aspect branching to the first result may have a higher expectation of a big hit of the target variable game than the design change effect of the first aspect branching to the first result. .. Further, for example, by combining the above, the design change effect of the first aspect is more likely to branch to the first result than the design change effect of the first aspect, while the design change effect of the first aspect branches to the first result. May make the big hit expectation of the target variable game lower than that of the design change effect of the second aspect which branches to the first result.

-In each embodiment, the lottery ratio of the execution timing of the design change effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, even if the appearance rate of the design change effect started in the variable game of the target of the design change effect is higher than the appearance rate of the design change effect started in the variable game held before the target variable game. good. Further, for example, the design change effect according to a specific effect mode may be started in the target variable game, but may not be started in the variable game held before the target variable game, and may be started in the target variable game. It may be set to start in a variable game that is held before the target variable game while it is not started. That is, the production mode of the design change effect may have a dedicated effect mode when started in the target variable game, and may be dedicated when started in the variable game held before the target variable game. There may be a directing mode.

-In each embodiment, the design change effect may be executed when the variable game targeted for the design change effect is started. That is, the design change effect may be an effect executed in one variable game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the design change effect for the newly reserved variable game, and determine the effect mode when the design change effect is executed. That is, the design change effect may be determined to be executed for the pending variable game. In addition, when the variable game for which the design change effect is targeted is to be executed when the variable game is started, whether or not to execute the design change effect for the newly started variable game and the execution are performed. You may decide the production mode in the case of making it. Further, when the design change effect is to be executed for the newly started variable game and the effect mode is determined when the design change effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a is newly used for the variable game. When started, it is determined whether or not to execute the design change effect and the effect mode of the design change effect when the design change effect is executed, based on the type of the variation pattern of the variable game.

-In each embodiment, the design of the target image Gt1 may be arbitrarily changed.
-In each embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of designs of the target image Gt1 at the start of the design change effect. For example, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the design of the target image Gt1 at the start of the design change effect, or the expectation to branch to the first result may be different. Further, for example, the design of the target image Gt1 at the start of the design change effect is different between when it is started in the target variable game and when it is started in the variable game held before the target variable game. You may.

-In each embodiment, when the design change effect is executed, the visibility of the effect executed by the first effect display device 11a may not be deteriorated. For example, the target image Gt1 may be displayed at a position not covered with the first effect display device 11a, and while the target image Gt1 and the first effect display device 11a are covered, the target image Gt1 is being executed by the first effect display device 11a. It may be displayed at a position that does not cover the effect. Further, the movable portion Kb may not operate at a position where the movable portion Kb is covered with the first effect display device 11a, and while the movable portion Kb and the first effect display device 11a are covered with the movable portion Kb, the movable portion Kb is being executed by the first effect display device 11a. It may operate in a position that does not cover the effect.

-In each embodiment, in the result portion of the design change effect, there may be a period in which the visibility of the target image Gt1 is impaired in the period after the design of the target image Gt1 is changed to a specific mode. According to this, in the result portion of the design change effect, the player's interest can be suitably improved by the design change effect and other effects.

-In each embodiment, the start condition of the design change effect may be arbitrarily set. For example, the design change effect may include a design change effect that is executed when a predetermined variable game is started, and is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the predetermined variable game. There may be a design change effect, or there may be a design change effect that is executed when the start trigger effect is executed in a predetermined variable game. Further, for example, there may be a plurality of types of start conditions for the design change effect.

-In each embodiment, the end condition of the design change effect branching to the first result may be arbitrarily set. For example, the end condition of the design change effect branching to the first result may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the target variable game. Further, for example, the end condition of the design change effect branching to the first result may be satisfied when the end trigger effect is started in the variable game targeted for the design change effect. In this case, the end trigger effect may be a reach effect or an effect suggesting that the expectation for a big hit is high. Further, for example, there may be a plurality of types of end conditions for the design change effect that branches to the first result.

-In each embodiment, the design change effect may be capable of executing a plurality of design change effects in one variable game. In this case, it can be said that the end condition of the design change effect executed before the last executed design change effect is satisfied by newly executing the design change effect.

-In each embodiment, the super reach effect related to the display mode of the target image Gt1 in the design change effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect different from the super reach effect may be executed. In this case, the different effect may be an effect related to the display mode of the target image Gt1.

-In each embodiment, the target image Gt1 may be displayed in an effect different from the design change effect. In this case, the aspect of the target image Gt1 related to the design (light emitting aspect) of the movable portion Kb may be a display aspect dedicated to the design change effect.

-In each embodiment, when deciding to execute the design change effect, if the change content of the variable game held before the variable game to be drawn includes the reach effect, it is decided not to execute the design change effect. You may try to do it. That is, when the design change effect is executed, the reach effect may not be executed in the variable game executed before the target variable game.

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

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

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

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) In the special effect, it is preferable that the speed of the non-object is slower in the branch portion than in the introduction portion and the result portion.

(B) In the result portion of the special effect, there may be a period in which the visibility of the object is impaired in the period after the design of the object is changed to the specific aspect.
(C) The end condition of the special effect may be satisfied when the variable game of the target ends.

(D) The end condition of the special effect may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable game of the target.
(E) The end condition of the special effect may be satisfied when the end trigger effect is started in the variable game of the target.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11a ... 1st effect display device, 11b ... 2nd effect display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU, 31b ... Sub-control ROM, 31c ... Sub-control RAM, GH1, GH2 ... Image display area, K ... Movable body, Ka ... Non-movable part, Kb ... Movable part.

Claims (2)

Production control means to control the production and
Equipped with a variable game execution means to execute a variable game,
The production has a specific production,
The specific effect is an effect that progresses in the order of the introduction part, the fanning part, and the result part.
In the introduction portion of the specific effect, the object is controlled to move from a predetermined position toward the object.
The specific effect is a first result in which the object is superimposed and displayed on the object when proceeding from the fanned portion to the result portion, and a second result in which the object is not superimposed and displayed on the object. Branch to and
When branching to the first result, the design of the object changes to a specific mode related to the design of the object in the result portion of the specific effect.
When branching to the first result, in the result portion of the specific effect, the visibility of the object is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect, and the legibility of the variable game is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect. Low sex,
In the fanned portion of the specific effect, the object is controlled to move toward the object.
A gaming machine in which the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the introduction portion of the specific effect is faster than the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the fanned portion of the specific effect. Production control means to control the production and
Equipped with a variable game execution means to execute a variable game,
The production has a specific production,
The specific effect is an effect that progresses in the order of the introduction part, the fanning part, and the result part.
In the introduction portion of the specific effect, the object is displayed at a predetermined display position different from the display position of the object.
The specific effect is a first result in which the object is superimposed and displayed on the object when proceeding from the fanned portion to the result portion, and a second result in which the object is not superimposed and displayed on the object. Branch to and
When branching to the first result, the design of the object changes to a specific mode related to the design of the object in the result portion of the specific effect.
When branching to the first result, in the result portion of the specific effect, the visibility of the object is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect, and the legibility of the variable game is lower than that of the introduction portion of the specific effect. Low sex,
In the introduction portion of the specific effect and the fanned portion of the specific effect, the object is controlled to move toward the object.
A gaming machine in which the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the introduction portion of the specific effect is faster than the speed at which the object moves toward the object in the fanned portion of the specific effect.

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