JP2022059037A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by executing instruction notification of shooting that a player can recognize easily.

SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so as to play a game by shooting (shooting rightward) toward a second area (right game area) in a game area in a high-frequency state in which ball entry frequency of game balls into a start pocket becomes higher than a normal game state, include predetermined instruction notification as instruction notification for issuing instructions to shoot game balls toward the second area (right game area), be capable of changing a mode of predetermined instruction notification in a high-frequency state. Accordingly, interest in a game can be enhanced by allowing a player to focus attention on predetermined instruction notification.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, a center accessory (central accessory) including a liquid crystal display device is provided in the substantially center of the game area, and in a normal gaming state, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the left side of the center accessory (so-called "left"). In a gaming state where a game that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot game or a probabilistic game, is performed, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the right side of the center character (so-called "right-handed"). Gaming machines are known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to give an instruction notification to urge the player to hit right when executing a jackpot game or a probabilistic game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-12185

In recent gaming machines, there is a tendency for the flashiness of the production performed during the game to increase in order to improve the interest of the game. For this reason, there is a risk that the right-handed instruction notification performed during the game will be confused with the production, and will be difficult for the player to recognize.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing launch instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The display result of the variation display of the identification information executed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port provided in the game area by launching the game ball toward the game area is the specific display result. Then, it is a gaming machine that can execute special games that are advantageous to the player.
A game state control means that can control the game state,
It is provided with an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area the game ball is to be launched.
The gaming state includes, at least, a normal gaming state and a high frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is higher than that of the normal gaming state.
In the normal gaming state, the game ball is fired toward the first area of the game area, and in the high frequency state, the game ball is fired toward the second area of the game area to play the game. Has been
It has a predetermined instruction notification as an instruction notification instructing to launch the game ball toward the second region.
In the high frequency state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed, and the predetermined instruction notification is executed.
During the high frequency state, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification may change at a predetermined time based on the execution of a specific reach effect indicating whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. The gist is that.

According to the above invention, it is possible to execute a firing instruction notification that is easy for the player to recognize.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the gaming machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image display processing. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a round effect in a special game state, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a variable display of an effect symbol in a high base state, (c). Is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when shifting from a high base state to a low base state. (A) is a table showing the type of effect symbol (design type), and (b) is a reach effect pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing reach effect related to reach A and reach B, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing reach effect related to SP reach A. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing a reach effect related to SP reach B and SP reach C, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing a reach effect related to SP reach D. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display from the appearance of the development symbol to the temporary stop of the middle effect symbol (final stop symbol). (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for giving a comment notice of the second embodiment, and (b) is a figure showing an example of a display screen for giving a notice when the reach of the second embodiment is established. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for giving a title notice of the second embodiment, and (b) is a figure showing an example of a display screen for giving a dialogue notice of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the advance notice effect setting process of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the advance notice effect setting process of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the advance notice effect setting process of Example 2. (A) is a first comment notice pattern determination table, (b) is a first comment display pattern determination table, (c) is a second comment notice pattern determination table, and (d) is a second comment display. It is a pattern determination table. (A) is a reach display pattern determination table, (b) is a title display pattern determination table, and (c) is a dialogue display pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image change processing (in high base state) of Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during big hit game) of Example 4.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. I will explain the example. The pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment displays the variation of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation display of the special symbol ends. This is a so-called "type 1" pachinko gaming machine that enables a player to perform a big hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given.

Further, in the following description, the front side (front) is simply the front side (the side where the player is located during the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear) is simply the game. This is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a gaming board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island equipment in the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively referred to as these two effect buttons) that the player can operate during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses. (Simply referred to as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the situation of the game, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the situation of the game. A speaker 67 or the like capable of enabling this is also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. For example, if the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input the effect, for example, an input means in which the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63. For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. good. Further, the effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as protruding upward or toward the front side (movable effect operation means).

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

An image display device 7 (effect display device) including a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a (also referred to as "effect display unit" or "image display unit") of the image display device 7, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (simply "effect"), which is a kind of effect image (predetermined image), are mainly displayed. An effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which (also referred to as “design 8”) is displayed is provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. Examples of the variable display mode include a mode (scroll mode) in which the effect symbol is scrolled (moved and displayed) vertically, horizontally, diagonally, etc. on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b), and an effect symbol display area. In 7b, there is a mode (switching mode) in which the effect symbol is switched and displayed by rotation, replacement, or the like. The switching mode refers to a mode in which the contents (for example, numbers, characters, etc.) of the symbol (identification information) are switched without moving and displaying (scrolling, etc.) the effect symbol (identification information).

The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire one symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) can be provided over substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect display unit), and during the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the effect symbol may be displayed depending on the mode of the variable display. It is also possible to configure the display area 7b so that the position, size, and the like change.

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of this embodiment are effect symbols (character effect symbols) in which numbers are added to characters with motifs such as people and animals. Specifically, as shown in the upper column of FIG. 45 (a), nine characters "A" to "I" exist in the characters constituting the effect symbol 8, and the character A has "1". By associating the characters "A" to "I" with the numbers "1" to "9" in a one-to-one relationship, such as "2" for character B and "3" for character C. , Production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are configured.

As described above, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are configured to include the numbers (numerical information) from "1" to "9", respectively, and these are displayed by the variable display of the effect symbol 8. The numbers are displayed in order. In principle, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 in this embodiment is such that each effect symbol is displayed in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). ) Is scrolled (vertical scrolling mode), and when it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scrolling display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display). Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the vertical scrolling mode (scrolling display), it is possible to perform the variable display of the effect symbol 8 by the above-mentioned switching mode, and the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed during the variable display of the effect symbol 8. The variable display mode (for example, vertical scrolling mode) can be changed to another mode (for example, switching mode). In the variable display of the effect symbol 8 depending on the switching mode, each effect symbol is switched and displayed in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order) in the effect symbol display area 7b. When it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the switching display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display). The change in the mode of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 will be described later.

Further, in this embodiment, color information is included in each of the numbers "1" to "9" constituting the effect symbol 8, so that the effect symbol 8 can be classified by color. Specifically, the odd-numbered symbols "3" and "7" are designated as red symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "red symbols"), and the other odd-numbered symbols "1", "5", and "" "9" is a green symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "green symbol"), and even-numbered symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "blue symbol"). .).

Depending on the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) in the effect symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as the "first special symbol display unit") described later will be used. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"), and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"). That is, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also simply referred to as “winning / failing determination”) is displayed (deriving display) so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. The stop symbol having the first stop order is also referred to as "first stop symbol", the stop symbol having the second stop order is also referred to as "second stop symbol", and the stop symbol having the third stop order is referred to as "second stop symbol". This is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

Then, for example, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three digits such as "222" and "777" are doublet (specific mode). , Specific display result), it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol 8. In addition, if the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is incorrect, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is produced in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the symbol 8. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbol 8 that has been stopped and displayed. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol 8 displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

Further, in this embodiment, among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the symbols "1" to "9" (characters "A" to "I") are used as the middle effect symbol 8C (second stop symbol). In addition, a development symbol (see FIG. 45 (a)) suggesting the execution (occurrence) of the development effect described later is provided. This developed symbol is not normally displayed, and appears on the display screen 7a as one of the middle effect symbols 8C when the middle effect symbol 8C is temporarily stopped under the situation where the effect symbol 8 is variablely displayed. It is something that may be done. In this embodiment, when the development symbol is temporarily stopped, the development effect is subsequently performed on the display screen. This point will be described later. Since the developed symbol does not indicate the result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol, it does not include at least numerical information (numerical symbol), and is shown in the lower column of FIG. 45 (a) in this embodiment. As you can see, the word "chance" is mainly composed.

Here, in this embodiment, in the state where the development symbol is not displayed as the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) (normal display state), as shown in FIG. 3, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R On the other hand, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed on the back side (rear side). This is to give a sense of depth to the arrangement of the effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. On the other hand, in the state where the developed symbol is displayed as the middle effect symbol 8C (special display state), as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the development symbol (middle effect symbol 8C) is compared with the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R. Is displayed on the front side (front side). This is to strongly impress (appeal) the player with the existence of the development symbol and the stop display (temporary stop). For this reason, the effect symbol shown in the upper column of FIG. 45 (a) is also referred to as a "normal symbol type effect symbol", and the normal symbol type is also referred to as a "normal image type", which is a normal symbol type. The production pattern is also called a "normal image type production image". On the other hand, the developed symbol shown in the lower column of FIG. 45 (a) is also referred to as a "special symbol type production symbol", and the special symbol type is also referred to as a "special image type", and the special symbol type production symbol is also referred to. This is also called a "directed image of a special image type".

In this embodiment, the development symbol is provided in the middle effect symbol 8C, but the development symbol may be provided in the left effect symbol 8L or the right effect symbol 8R, and all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. A development pattern may be provided for. Further, the design and characters of the development pattern are not limited to those shown in FIG. 45 (a), and any design or the like can be used as long as it can notify the player of the execution (occurrence) of the development effect.

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a small effect symbol display area 7c in addition to the effect symbol display area 7b for displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. The small effect symbol display area 7c is provided on the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the area size is smaller than that of the effect symbol display area 7b. In the small effect symbol display area 7c, small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R (also simply referred to as "small effect symbol 18"), which is a kind of effect image, are displayed. The small effect symbol 18 is composed of only the characters and numbers "1" to "9" that make up the effect symbol 8, and the symbol size (display size) is smaller than that of the effect symbol 8. It has become.

The small effect symbol 18 also performs variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The variable display of the small effect symbol 18 is such that each small effect symbol is displayed in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" in the small effect symbol display area 7c provided in the upper left of the screen (ascending order). ) Is used for scrolling in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) (vertical scrolling mode), and when it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scroll display ends variable (vertical scrolling mode). It repeats until the stop display). On the other hand, regarding the stop display of the small effect symbol 18, unlike the effect symbol 8, the stop order at the time of stop display is not defined, and the three small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R are stopped and displayed at substantially the same time. It has become. That is, the small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R start the variable display all at once with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and end the variable display all at once with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (confirmed display). (Confirmed display). In principle, the small effect symbol 18 indicates whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and whether or not the result of the variable display is a big hit or a miss, and whether or not the reach described later is established. This is because it does not produce an effect that arouses the player's expectation, such as whether or not a big hit is achieved by stopping the final stop symbol.

The stop display mode (roll) of the small effect symbol 18 is the same as the stop display mode (combination of numbers) of the effect symbol 8, for example, the effect symbol 8 is a “637” doublet (completely out of order). When the stop display (confirmed display) is performed, the small effect symbol 18 is also stopped and displayed (confirmed display) at the same "637", and the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) at the same "373" (out of reach). ), The small effect symbol 18 is also stopped and displayed (confirmed display) at the same "373", and the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) at the doublet (big hit) of "777". The small effect symbol 18 is also stopped and displayed (confirmed) at the same "777". Further, the small effect symbol 18 (small effect symbol display area 7c) may be hidden in the middle depending on the situation of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 being executed.

Here, among the results of the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the big hit is also referred to as a "specific result", and the deviation is also referred to as a "non-specific result". Further, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the effect symbol 8 and the small effect symbol 18, the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit is referred to as "big hit". It is also referred to as "aspect", "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is out of order is referred to as "out of mode" or "non-existence". Also referred to as "specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, it refers to any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the effect symbol, and the small effect symbol, and is also simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Of these, the effect symbol may be referred to as "identification information" by referring to all of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, and "identification information" by referring to the individual symbols of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. It may also be called. Similarly, the small effect symbols may also be referred to as "identification information" by referring to all of the three small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R, and refer to the individual symbols of the three small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R. It may also be called "identification information". Further, the small production symbol 18 is also referred to as a "fourth symbol". Furthermore, the ordinary symbol is "general diagram" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol", and the second. The special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol are "identification information". Also called "display means".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a game effect (effect symbol game effect) using the above-mentioned effect symbols (effect symbol 8 and small effect symbol 18) is displayed, and the game is executed in association with the big hit game. Other game effects such as a big hit game effect (special game effect) and a demo effect for waiting for customers are displayed. Production pattern In the game production, big hit game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as characters and numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the preview image is also displayed. It should be noted that the production design game production is also referred to as "variable production".

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second effect hold 9b described later is provided (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect hold corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol hold. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3). The effect hold displayed in the hold display area on the display screen 7a is also a kind of effect image.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the left-handed instruction image 70 described later and a right-handed instruction described later are displayed on the display screen 7a. A right-handed display area 71c (right-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the image 71 is provided (see FIG. 44). The left-handed instruction image 70 and the right-handed instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as a "launch instruction image".

A center decorative body 10 that surrounds the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. The center decorative body 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molded product, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped part (board part) having an open center. .. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 becomes visible through the central opening of the center decoration body 10.

A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided in the left portion of the center decorative body 10. Has been done. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit. By accepting a game ball flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) from the warp entrance and discharging it from the warp exit, the game ball is staged. Guide to unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, the upper part of the center decorative body 10 has an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on or blinked according to the game state, and is a decorative member in the shape of characters or figures. 13 are arranged.

Behind the center decorative body 10, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can move along with the game effect is provided. The movable decorative member 14 is usually hidden in a frame constituting the center decorative body 10, and the entire body cannot be visually recognized. Along with this, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for the big hit.

Here, the image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying various effect images according to the game situation is also referred to as a "display effect means", and is movable by operating along with the game effect. The movable decorative member 14 capable of producing an effect is also referred to as a "movable effect means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be a "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce sound by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the situation of the game is also called "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the situation of the game. The board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 capable of producing a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to these board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in illuminated members such as LEDs as in the decorative member 13, and the action of the illuminated members makes it possible to play a game. When it lights up or blinks accordingly, these effect buttons 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, the "display effect means", the "movable effect means", the "sound effect means" and the "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Random numbers for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct are acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 provided with a variable second starting port 21 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) that changes the ease of entering the game ball is provided. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct (the second special symbol is correct or not). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

It should be noted that the variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the effected symbol performed based on the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment are also called "big hit fluctuation" or "specific fluctuation", and the special symbol hit / fail judgment is made. The variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol, which are performed based on the result of "off", are also called "off variation" or "non-specific variation".

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is closed, as long as it is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a large winning device 31 provided with a large winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The big prize device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the large winning opening 30 (large winning device 31) is in a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (closed state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 (the large winning device 31). It can be changed to (open state). The large winning opening 30 or the large winning device 31 is also referred to as an "attacker".

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner as the symbol hit / fail judgment is executed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the large winning opening 30, and the general winning opening 27 are entry openings that trigger the payout of prize balls, respectively, and when a game ball enters each entry opening. Is paid out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", the number of prize balls in the large winning opening 30 is "15", and the general winning opening 27. The number of prize balls is "10".

In this way, the game area 3 in which a plurality of entry openings (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, large winning opening 30, general winning opening 27, gate 28) and the like are arranged is viewed from the center in the left-right direction. It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ". Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The second starting opening 21, the large winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 can enter. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, when a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, and the gaming state changes to a special gaming state, etc., in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, and the big winning opening are hit right. You will aim to enter the ball at 30.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold display 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, and It is included. Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss. A round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game executed when the result of the determination is a big hit, a game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right. It includes a launch direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a hit should be made (for example, a high base state described later) or a left hit state (for example, a low base state described later). These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure hold display 43a and the second special figure hold display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (specific special symbol, specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is the specific mode (specific display result) indicating the jackpot. ), A big hit game (special game) is performed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game will be described later.

The stop display (confirmed display) of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (confirmed display time) has elapsed. Then, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a deviated symbol (disengaged mode, non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the storage order is reached. The oldest (earliest) special symbol hold is exhausted, which initiates the variable display of the next special symbol. In addition, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is an off symbol and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Will be done. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, when the stop display time elapses, the game shifts to the opening period of the big hit game described later, and the first round of the big hit game is started after the opening period. .. The stop display time of the special symbol is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination, three types of jackpots, "16R first jackpot", "6R second jackpot" and "6R third jackpot", are provided (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot symbol), and the 6R first. In the case of 2 big hits, the 3 LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit design), and in the case of 6R 3rd big hit, the 3 LEDs of "imp" are turned on. Is turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 3rd jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off design).

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display is provided. The LED of 41b can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R fourth jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fourth jackpot symbol), and the 16R first. In the case of 5 big hits, the 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 5th big hit design). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off design).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) and the type of jackpot (type of number of rounds, number of jackpots, etc.) of the special symbol are not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure holding, and if it enters the second starting port 21, the ball enters the second starting port 21. It is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure holding. The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the ball, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). There is.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and the first special drawing is controlled by displaying and controlling the LEDs according to the number of the first special drawing holding. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. When is "1", the display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned off and the "v" LED is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and the number of the second special figure hold is obtained by controlling the display according to the number of the second special figure hold. Is to display. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable time for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss determination depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in this case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold display 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. be. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the holding numbers "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol hit / miss judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. An image control board that controls the display of a board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), an image display device 7, an effect display 102, an effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, an effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It includes 100 (also referred to as an "image control unit") and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the storage case for the image control board or the like is a sub control board storage case that houses the sub control board 90. Are overlapped. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as sensors capable of detecting the game ball, a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a large winning opening sensor 30a, and a general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection sensors" and "detection means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24 and the large winning port solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The grand prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the grand prize device 31.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold display 43a, a second special symbol hold display 43b, and the like are commonly used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47 and hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display units 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted in a prepaid card (game value storage medium), and the like. (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls are paid out and the rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for the counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (also referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect executing means for causing various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means). Further, for example, it also functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a dialogue notice, a title notice, a hold change notice, and a step-up notice. Further, the sub control board 90 (sub control unit) and the image control board 100 (image control unit) have various effect images related to display effects (variation display of effect symbols, etc.) performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). It also functions as a display control means for controlling the display of.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is used in the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (also referred to as “image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, reserved symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and executes display control based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display according to the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect symbol 8 is displayed. The display is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holdings as the number of holdings to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. In this method, an effect image other than the effect symbol or the effect hold is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect display unit), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to operate the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display) of the display screen 7a. By covering almost the entire part), some or all of the various effect images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, cannot be visually recognized. Such an indicator is provided because it may become. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided behind the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, on the sub control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and The second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, the signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control (determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "missing" as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, a "special game" is executed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (big hit type) that is stopped and displayed. A special game that is executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game". The big hit game (special game) is an advantageous game for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering the game ball into the big prize opening 30, and the game state in which the big hit game is performed is described as "a game state". Also called "special game state".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot". A total of 5 types are provided. Of these jackpots, "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot" are jackpots related to the 1st special symbol, and "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot". Is a big hit related to the second special symbol. On the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

Specifically, in each of the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot", the number of rounds is "16" and the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in one round is " The opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round is a big hit of "25 seconds". In addition, in both "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot", the number of rounds is "6", the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in 1 round is "1 time", and the big winning in 1 round. The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of "25 seconds". However, if a predetermined number (hereinafter, also referred to as a "specified number") of game balls enters the large winning opening 30 before the opening time has elapsed after the large winning opening 30 is opened. Even if the opening time has not passed, the large winning opening 30 will be closed when the specified number of balls have been entered. In this embodiment, the specified number is "10".

The round that constitutes the jackpot game is also simply referred to as "R" and is also referred to as "round game". Further, the 6R 2nd jackpot and the 6R 3rd jackpot are collectively referred to as "6R jackpot", and the 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 4th jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "16R jackpot". Further, the big hit game related to the 6R big hit (6R big hit game) is also referred to as a "first special game", and the big hit game related to the 16R big hit (16R big hit game) is also referred to as a "second special game".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, and 16R 4th big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is completed is displayed. It will be referred to as "high probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd big hit and 16R 5th big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is completed will be described later. "Low probability state, short time state and high base state". From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot and 16R 4th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and the 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are "non-probability variation jackpot" ("normal jackpot" or It can also be regarded as a "time saving jackpot").

In the case of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for the 16R first big hit, 50% for the 6R second big hit, and the 6R third big hit. It is 45%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 55% for the 16R 4th big hit and 45% for the 16R 5th big hit. It has become. That is, when a big hit is obtained by the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 hit / miss judgment), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R big hit is 100%, and the second The appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than that in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the starting port 20. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function (during the occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. It should be noted that the configuration in which it is more advantageous for the player to make a big hit in the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment than to make a big hit in the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is due to the difference in the number of rounds of the big hit game as in this embodiment. For example, the one due to the difference in the distribution probability (probability variation ratio) of the probability variation jackpot, the one due to the difference in the number of time reductions, and the like can be mentioned.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or not is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the type of big hit when a big hit occurs. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining the symbol "and" information for determining the symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "variation pattern information") ".

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-operated state. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated. The operation / non-operation of the probability fluctuation function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol winning / failing determination to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) as a probability setting means. It works.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is activated is called "time reduction state" or "shortening fluctuation state", and the state in which the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated is called "non-time reduction state". Or "normally fluctuating state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern with the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be memorized as the special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game. The operation / non-operation of the fluctuation time shortening function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a shortened fluctuation state setting means capable of setting a shortened fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8 (C)).

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is a hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to operate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be called a "high-base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the game after the big hit game (after the special game) when any one of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R 4th big hit is obtained. The state is a high-probability state of the special symbol, a time-saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed. This high-accuracy high-base state is a so-called "probability-changing gaming state" for the player. Hereinafter, the high accuracy and high base state is also simply referred to as a "probability change game state".

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of either the 6R 3rd big hit or the 16R 5th big hit becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol and the time reduction of the special symbol. It becomes a state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of the special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. This low accuracy and high base state is a so-called "time saving game state" for the player. Hereinafter, the low accuracy and high base state is also simply referred to as a "time saving game state".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state, that is, a “high probability low base state”.

In a high base state such as a low accuracy high base state or a high accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. (The possibility that the game ball enters the second starting opening is higher than that of the first starting opening). Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. (The possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the first starting port than in the second starting opening). Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) as compared with the case of hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify the left game area that both LEDs should be turned off as a display mode such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify the right game area that both LEDs should be turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can.

Further, in the present embodiment, the LED display mode on the launch direction display 47 is to notify the launch instruction to which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B of the game area 3 the game ball is to be fired. Not only this, but also by displaying the launch instruction image (left-handed instruction image 70, right-handed instruction image 71) on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Generally, it can be said that the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier for the player to visually recognize (understand) the display content than the launch direction display 47. Therefore, in general, the player should look at the launch instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and perform "left-handed" or "right-handed", that is, Understand whether the current game state is the "left-handed game state" in which the player strikes left or the "right-handed game state" in which the player strikes right.

In this embodiment, as described above, "right-handed" is performed when the gaming state is in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) or high base state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy low base state). Therefore, the "right-handed game state" refers to a special game state or a high base state. This "right-handed gaming state" is also referred to as "predetermined gaming state", "special gaming state" is also referred to as "first predetermined gaming state", and "high base state" is referred to as "second predetermined gaming state". Also called.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one addition. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), first, the output processing (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. The commands output here include the game status, the result of the special symbol win / fail judgment, the symbol as a big hit type, the fluctuation pattern, the entry of the game ball into various entrances (starting opening, big winning opening, etc.), and the round. It contains various information regarding the progress of the game. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, large winning port sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. , See FIG. 5) reads the detection signal and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, when the big winning opening sensor 30a detects the game ball, the big winning opening entry command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal symbol operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (normal symbol hold). (Specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of holdings of the normal figure provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol hit / miss determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (see Label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B). Is acquired, and the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the normal figure reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and the random number for determining the jackpot type. The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7 (A) are acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquisition) are acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the reserved storage unit of the second special figure.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Judge whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the processing is completed, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). (Acquire numerical values), and store those acquired random numbers in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure in the reserved storage unit of the first special figure.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following a start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by “1” (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 in S307 in the start opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). It is determined whether the hit is off or off, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later (preliminary judgment). It corresponds to the so-called "hold look-ahead").

The pre-judgment as to whether or not it is a big hit can be made in the big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in the high probability state, the big hit judgment table for the high probability state, or in the normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. Further, as other pre-determination modes, for example, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (high probability state). It is assumed that it has a fluctuation pattern information determination table (for). Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. From this selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the preliminary judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for special symbol hit / fail judgment matches the jackpot judgment value (hit / miss information) and , Information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. And set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted as it is. Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information and the like) may be transmitted.

Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, whether the information is related to the big hit, which is the big hit type, and which is the fluctuation pattern. Etc. can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not among the random number values read by S316 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value of the random number value for determining the type) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value) and the information indicating the result of the pre-judgment are generated as the special figure 2 start entry command, and this is generated. It is possible to set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the process according to the above-mentioned special figure 2 (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in a high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, it is in a low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to make. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol) ( So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at any timing, and the big hit related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), the process related to the pre-judgment of Special Figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this process (at the time of starting ball entry) is performed. Processing) is to be completed.

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-judgment is performed on the read random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. Processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (NO for all of S401, S403, and S405), ordinary electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol winning / failing determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol winning / failing random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / miss judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is determined to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is displayed as a normal symbol (NO). Determine (S606) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol (design per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal symbol hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal map operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure-hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). It is determined (whether or not the opened opening time has elapsed) (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is completed, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". Judgment (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end process for hitting the normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag for hitting the normal figure is set (S1010) to finish the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the grand prize device 31 is divided into four stages, and "special figure operation status" 1 "," 2 ”,“ 3 ”, and“ 4 ”are assigned. Then, when the "special symbol operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special symbol operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. Processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S1101, S1103, S1105), special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211). ), If the process is not completed and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). Further, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B)). See).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" among the jackpot determination tables shown in FIG. 8A). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is made based on the big hit judgment table for the high probability state in the big hit judgment table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and shown in FIG. 8 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment" respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol is obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a lamp for 6R and a lamp for 16R (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "6 (16)". Further, when the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "6 △ 16 ▲".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the reserved number referred to here is the stored number including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the reserved stored number is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first hold number out-of-number table (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state and out of order). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the holding number is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second holding number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time state, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "3, 4" in the pattern table (S1407). ). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number out-of-number table. Further, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for the second hold number deviation (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is "1" (YES in S1410), the third holding number out-of-order table (in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected.

Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in (1), which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2 to 4"). (S1411). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected.

As for the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation, there is a high possibility that the fluctuation pattern having the shorter fluctuation time is selected as compared with the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. Has been done. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time reduction is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time reduction state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern designation command set in this processing is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address. Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1503) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, it is stored in the lowestmost area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1803) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in the above-mentioned S1203 or S1208 (see FIG. 9). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability change counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability change counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When the probability change counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Here, when the probability change flag is turned off in S1906, a state change command indicating that the game state shifts (changes) from the high probability high base state (probability change game state) to the low probability low base state (normal game state). (Game state change information) is included in the change start command related to the start of the change display of the next special symbol, and is set in the output buffer of the RAM. However, in this embodiment, since the value (set value) set in the probability variation counter in the processing of S2203 described later with the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is set to "10,000", the value of the probability variation counter is set. Is unlikely to become "0" when the fluctuation of the special symbol stops (end of fluctuation). It is also possible to set the state change command in the output buffer of the RAM (transmit to the sub control board) as a command separate from the change start command.

In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. Subtract the value of the time reduction counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time reduction flag (S1910). , Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

Here, when the time saving flag is turned off in S1910, a state change command indicating that the gaming state shifts (changes) from the low accuracy high base state (time saving gaming state) to the low accuracy low base state (normal gaming state). (Game state change information) is included in the change start command related to the start of the change display of the next special symbol, and is set in the output buffer of the RAM. In this embodiment, since the value (set value) set in the time reduction counter in the processing of S2207 described later with the end of the jackpot game related to the non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot) is set to "100", the non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) After the jackpot game related to (normal jackpot) is completed, if the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times without the next jackpot occurring, the value of the time reduction counter becomes "0". Even when the gaming state shifts from the time-saving gaming state to the normal state, the state change command is set in the RAM output buffer (sent to the sub-control board) as a command separate from the fluctuation start command, as described above. Is also possible.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and proceed to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot, so set "6" to the value of the round counter (S2004), S2009. Move to the processing of.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the confirmed big hit type (type) is set (S2009), and the process shifts to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit confirmed this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening 30 based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, the opening commands are the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first jackpot, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second jackpot, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third jackpot, and the 16R fourth jackpot. A total of five types of the corresponding fourth opening command and the fifth opening command corresponding to the 16R fifth jackpot are provided. In S2010, the opening command is set according to the type of big hit (big hit to start) confirmed this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control that receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. The opening period is a period set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started, and after the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) becomes infeasible, and is the "start period". Also called. Further, the effect performed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command. In the above special symbol determination process (S1106), the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the process (S2002 to S2012) for setting the game state to the special game state (state in which the big hit game is executed) is "game state control". It functions as a "means".

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101). The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103). Move to the processing of S2105 without processing S2104. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processing of the jackpot winning device 31 (opening processing of the jackpot opening 30) has been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

If it is determined in S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. Further, in S2108, the opening / closing member is mainly used to enable the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a and to open the large winning opening 30 based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009. The process of opening the 32 is performed, and one round game is started.

Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the large prize opening sensor 30a, "validation" means that when the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the large winning opening 30a. It means to treat (process) as a normal ball entry. On the other hand, "invalidation" means that when a game ball is detected by the large winning opening sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal entry into the large winning opening 30 (large winning opening error). Means to (process). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a is effective in principle from the start of the round game to the lapse of a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) after the end of the round game. This period is set as a valid period for detecting a game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the valid period of the game ball detection by the large winning opening sensor 30a functions as a “valid period setting means”. If the large winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball when it is not in the valid period (invalid period), the detection becomes invalid and an abnormal entry into the large winning opening 30 (large winning opening error) occurs. (Great winning opening error command) is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90. In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to the execution of error notification to notify the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal entry into the large winning opening 30 (large winning opening error).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing process of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. ..

In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process shifts to the processing of S2116, and the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, "25 seconds") of the large winning opening defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed (1). 2) Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, "10") of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. Then, if any one of the conditions is satisfied first, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied first. In addition, during the big hit game (during the round game), as long as the game ball is launched without delay without any error or trouble that makes it impossible to launch the game ball, the round ends when the condition (2) is satisfied. The conditions are usually met.

When it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), when the processing is completed and it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is executed. Set (S2114) and close the winning opening (S2115). In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends and "2R end command" if the second round ends. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the big hit game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the current big hit, the type of the current big hit, the game state after the big hit game, and the like. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is a period set after all the opening operations of the big winning opening 30 in the big hit game are completed and before the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed, and is the "end period". Also called. During the ending period (end period), the large winning opening 30 is closed. The effect performed during this "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as a "special game execution means" and a "round game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the probability variation jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, three types of 16R first jackpot, 6R second jackpot, and 16th fourth jackpot are set as probabilistic jackpots. Therefore, in S2201, which of these three types is applicable? Judge whether or not. Then, when it is determined that the probability change jackpot has ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "10,000" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), and the time saving flag is further set. Is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process is completed.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / miss determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is the jackpot probability in a high probability state, the daily business hours of the amusement store, and the special figure hit / fail judgment that can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times and the like, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. It can be said that. That is, when the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is completed, the gaming state becomes the "high probability high base state". In addition, as in this embodiment, a value of "10,000" may be set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter to substantially set the high accuracy high base state until the next big hit, or the probability variation flag may be set. And when the time saving flag is ON, the control that sets the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit may be adopted without setting the value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if the jackpot game related to the non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot) has ended this time, the time is shortened without turning on the probabilistic flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, the two types of 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are defined as non-probability variable jackpots (normal jackpots). The game state becomes the "low accuracy high base state". This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of variation display of the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as a "game state control means" or a "game state setting means".

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is performed in sequence. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of reserved balls in the special figure has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in the above are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is assigned. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect hold is accompanied accordingly. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left.

For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry (start winning), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power cutoff monitoring process (S209) after the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is The data related to (some etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status, and counter reset are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power supply cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (hereinafter, also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the voice control board 106. Among the lamp control boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Perform effects (variable effects, special game effects related to jackpot games, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to control and control the audio output from the speaker.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start ball entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and the start ball entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random process for determining the type of jackpot (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation pattern random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , It is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the reserved ball number "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the reserved storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start process (YES) described later (S). If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing to end (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the jackpot game-related command means that the gaming state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes the special gaming state, and the main control is performed when the jackpot game (round game) is executed in the special gaming state. It is a command transmitted from the board 80. Specifically, to the opening command (see S2010) sent at the start of the big hit game (special game state), the round start command (see S2107) sent at the start of the round, and the big winning opening 30 in the round. The big prize opening command sent based on the entry of the ball, the round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), and the ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (special game state) (see S2119). ) Etc. are applicable. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , The jackpot game-related effect processing related to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and a round start command is set. If so, set the round start effect command that specifies the effect according to the start of the round specified based on the command (round start corresponding effect) in the sub output buffer, and if it is a big winning opening ball entry command, the relevant The sub-output buffer is set with a ball entry effect command that specifies the entry effect according to the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 30 specified based on the command. If the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, set the round end effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the effect according to the end of the round specified based on the command (round end corresponding effect). If it is an ending command, an ending effect command that specifies an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer.

When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub-output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adjusts to the jackpot game (special game state) and the progress of the round. Then, an effect related to the big hit game (big hit game effect) such as an opening effect and a round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Here, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state (normal gaming state), that is, in the "left-handed gaming state", the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a big hit (so-called). When the sub control board 90 receives the opening command related to the big hit (first hit), the corresponding first hit opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect including a right-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform a right-handed hit to allow the game ball to enter the large winning opening 30 (“first hit”). "Opening effect") is executed. In the first hit opening effect (not shown) of this embodiment, right-handed instruction notification (also referred to as “first-hit right-handed instruction notification”) at the start of the big hit game related to the first hit is executed. In the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit of this embodiment, a moving image depicting a game ball entering the large winning opening 30 located at the lower part of the right game area 3B is displayed in the substantially center of the display screen 7a. It is supposed to be done by. As a result, the player who has advanced the game (design variable game) by hitting the left in the low base state is hit right in the special game state (big hit game) (game ball toward the right game area 3B). It is possible to actively encourage (to launch).

Further, when the sub control board 90 receives the round start command (1R start command) of the first round at the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit, the corresponding 1R start effect command is the image control board. Sent to 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display including a round number display is started (executed), and a right-handed instruction is given as a right-handed instruction notification during a big hit game (during a special game state). The display of the image 71 is started (executed) (see FIG. 44 (a)). The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed even in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state (that is, the right-handed game state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (FIG. 44 (b). ). The process of starting the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction image display process) will be described later. The right-handed instruction notification by displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 is also referred to as "predetermined instruction notification".

Furthermore, a big hit occurs in a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (that is, a right-handed game state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (so-called "ren-chan"), and the big hit (ream). When the sub-control board 90 receives the opening command related to Chan), the corresponding continuous Chan opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect (also referred to as "ream-chan opening effect") having a content different from the above-mentioned first hit opening effect is executed. In the Ren-chan opening effect (not shown), a right-handed instruction notification for the first hit like the above-mentioned first hit opening effect, that is, a moving image depicting a game ball entering the large winning opening 30 is displayed. The right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)), which is not executed and is displayed during the game in the high base state, is continuously displayed as it is. This is because the high base state is the "right-handed game state", and it is not necessary to change the launch direction of the game ball when executing the jackpot game related to Ren Chan.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing (received command analysis processing) is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, a random number process for effect determination that acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining variation effect, a random number for determining advance notice effect, and a random number for determining effect symbol. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, and the determination of the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. As a result, the symbol information and the like for designating the jackpot type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

In addition, when the received fluctuation start command includes the above-mentioned "state change command", information indicating that the game state has changed (changed) to the low base state (game state change information) is included. It becomes. Here, as described above, the state change command shifts (changes) the gaming state from the high base state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy high base state) to the low base state (low accuracy low base state in this example). ), And the main control is performed at the timing when the next fluctuation display following the fluctuation display of the special symbol that triggers the end of the high base state (for example, the 100th fluctuation display in the time-saving game state) is started. It is transmitted from the unit 80. Therefore, as a result of the analysis of the fluctuation start command by S4502, the fluctuation display of the special symbol (variation display of the effect symbol) to be started this time is in a high base state depending on whether or not the fluctuation start command includes the game state change information. It is possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting from the low base state to the low base state. As a result, if it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting to the low base state, the command to specify the display of the left-handed instruction image (left-handed instruction image display command) is issued to the variable effect start command in S4507 described later. Turn on the left-handed instruction flag (not shown) so that it can be included in the sub-output buffer and set in the sub-output buffer.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the effect mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the effect mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode mainly refers to the mode of effect in the image display device 7, and when the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect is different. It is said that. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is produced, for example, the display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, the pattern design, the numerical design, etc.) is different, the characters, items, and the background image appearing are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the effect pattern game effect and the jackpot game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, round effect, etc.) are provided, the effect mode is provided. It is possible to execute different game effects depending on the game.

In this embodiment, the effect mode A and the effect mode B are set to the effect mode that can be executed when the game state is the low accuracy low base state, and the effect mode C can be executed when the game state is the low accuracy high base state. The effect mode is set to the effect mode D, which is the effect mode that can be executed when the game state is the high accuracy high base state, and the effect mode E is the effect mode E, which is either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. It is a production mode that can be executed even in. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of "A to D", the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variable game state). ) Can be grasped. On the other hand, when the effect mode is "E", even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variable game state). It is difficult (impossible) to grasp (determine) whether or not it is. In that sense, the effect mode E can be said to be a "probability non-notification mode".

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variable effect pattern, the variable display time of the effect symbol 8 and the effect display mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) according to this time are set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), it is determined whether the reach effect is executed, the character effect performed using a specific character is executed, the reach effect or the character effect is not executed, and the like. In the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). When the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one is a variable display. In the continuous state (reach state), it refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that completes the jackpot mode.

Here, the reach production is also referred to as a "specific production". In addition, the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) that executes the reach effect is also called "reach variation" or "reach variable effect", and the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) that executes the character effect is "character variation". "Or" character variation effect ", and the effect pattern game effect (variation effect) that does not execute reach effect or character effect is also referred to as" normal variation "or" normal variation effect ".

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Here, the types of stop display include temporary stop display and confirmed stop display (confirmed display). The temporary stop display means, for example, that the variable display (for example, scroll display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (paused), and the effect symbol is placed at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that it is displayed in a state where it is slightly moved so that numbers and characters can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop display is, for example, the number or the number at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen after the variable display (for example, scroll display) of the effect symbol ends. It means that the characters and the like are completely stopped and displayed in a state where they can be recognized. By the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, the display result (result of the variable effect) of the variation display of the effect symbol is deterministically displayed (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol can be performed once or a plurality of times until the fixed stop display is reached. The temporary stop display is also simply referred to as "temporary stop", and the fixed stop display (confirmed display) is also simply referred to as "fixed stop".

The stop effect symbol determined (selected) in S4505 is a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol 8 (hereinafter, also referred to as "temporary stop symbol") and a fixed stop symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "fixed stop symbol"). .. Specifically, when the effect symbol 8 which is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), that is, the confirmed stop symbol is out of reach as a result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment, it is out of reach. , "787", etc., one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R has a different pattern from the other production symbols (reach out-of-reach, out-of-reach mode). ", Etc., at least one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is considered to be a disparate eye (completely off-eye, out-of-order mode) in which the other effect symbols are different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and it is a 16R 1st big hit or a 16R 4th big hit, it is doublet (big hit mode) of "777", and if it is another big hit, it is other than "777". It is considered to be doublet (big hit mode).

In addition, the effect symbol 8, that is, the temporary stop symbol, which is temporarily stopped in the middle of the fluctuation display before reaching the fixed stop, is basically a roll (reach out-of-reach) other than the above-mentioned doublet (big hit mode). However, in this embodiment, as described above, a development symbol is provided as one of the middle effect symbols 8C (final stop symbol) (see FIG. 45 (a)). , The temporary stop symbol of the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) may be regarded as a development symbol. However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed in which the effect symbol 8 is stopped at doublet and then displayed again in a variable manner, the temporary stop symbol is doublet (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low advantage (for example, a normal jackpot having a lower advantage than the probability variation jackpot). Further, since the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (immediately before) the variable display ends and the fixed stop is stopped, the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped immediately before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop display mode (appearance, symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol (temporary stop symbol, fixed stop symbol) can be appropriately set. Is.

Further, in the S4505, in addition to the stop effect symbol of the effect symbol 8, the small effect symbol 18 (also referred to as “stop small effect symbol”) to be displayed as a fixed stop is also determined and set. As described above, in this embodiment, the stop display mode of the small effect symbol 18 is the same as the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8. Therefore, in S4505, the stop small effect symbol (the symbol combination of the small effect symbol 18) having the same mode (symbol combination) as the stop effect symbol (the symbol combination of the effect symbol 8) is determined. It should be noted that the stop display of the small effect symbol 18 is only a fixed stop, and a temporary stop is not performed. Therefore, the temporary stop symbol of the small effect symbol 18 is not determined (set).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, and super reach are used as the effect display modes (variable effect patterns) performed by the variable display of the effect symbol 8. B, super reach C, super reach D, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is to be performed or which of these effects is not to be performed is determined based on the variable effect pattern determination table. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect (reach variation) is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. When the super reach effect (SP reach A to D) is executed as the effect pattern game effect, the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the normal reach effect (reach A, B) is executed. Is set to. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is also referred to as "special specific effect" or "special effect display".

In this embodiment, of the reach effects, the normal reach effects (reach A, B) are set (executed) when a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. The super reach effect (SP reach A to D) is set (executed) when a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 450,000 ms or more is received. It has become something that can be done. In this embodiment, six types of reach effects, reach A, reach B, SP reach A, SP reach B, SP reach C, and SP reach D, are provided, but more reach effects are provided. It is also possible, or it is possible to reduce (reduce) the types (number) of reach effects from this embodiment.

Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display, the fluctuation speed of all the effect symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and then, at the timing when the predetermined time elapses, the first stop symbol (in this example). The fluctuation speed of the left effect symbol 8L) decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporarily stops), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). The fluctuation speed of the third stop symbol is reduced and the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). After that, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and one variation display ends with this. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such fluctuation display, normal fluctuation and reach production are performed.

Specifically, for example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol according to the number of reserved balls of the special symbol or the game state is not activated (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the variable display is started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variation, and then the right effect symbol 8R. (Second stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R stop at the symbols with the same number and the reach is established, the reach effect is developed, and if the reach is not established (that is, if it is a normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R Following the stop (temporary stop) of the (second stop symbol), the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is stopped (temporary stop). In this embodiment, it takes 11 seconds from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop symbol (in this example, the middle effect symbol 8C) in the normal variation. In the normal fluctuation when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol is activated, the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is normal (variation). It is shorter than (when the time reduction function is not activated), and along with this, the time required for the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to stop (temporarily stop) is also It gets shorter. Further, in the reach fluctuation, the time required from the establishment of the reach until the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) finishes the variation display and the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped is the reach type such as the above-mentioned normal reach or SP reach. The SP reach is longer than the normal reach. The time from the establishment of such reach to the fixed stop depends on the total fluctuation time of the effect symbol 8, that is, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 9).

Next, in S4506, a process related to the setting of the advance notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, there are various types such as a notice effect (holding look-ahead notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary judgment result) stored in the S4400, and a notice effect (the change notice) related to the current special figure change display (variation effect). Since the advance notice effect can be executed, in S4506, whether or not to execute (execution / non-execution) is determined for each advance notice effect, and the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect to be executed is set. Or something. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect pattern are determined, and this determination is made. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

It should be noted that the storage content of the effect hold information stored in the S4400 (the storage content of the effect hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in the S4502 (this special symbol variation). The result of the hit / fail judgment related to the display), the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol related to the special symbol fluctuation display this time), the fluctuation effect pattern set in S4505, Further, depending on the current effect mode (background) and the like, the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type and mode of the advance notice effect to be executed, whether or not the advance notice effect is executed, and the like are different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effect).

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect (variable effect, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is set in the sub-output buffer. (S4507), and the variable production start processing is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 uses the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. For predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in (image data related to variation display and stop display of effect symbol 8, image data related to variation display and stop display of small effect symbol 18, and reach effect). (Relevant image data, etc.), the advance notice effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image data corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506, etc. are read from the ROM of the image control board 100. , The variation effect, the advance notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

Further, in S4507, it is determined whether or not the left-handed instruction flag is ON, and if it is ON, the left-handed instruction image display command is included in the variation effect start command and set in the sub output buffer. Here, the left-handed instruction flag is set when the change start command includes the game state change information as a result of analyzing the change start command in the above-mentioned S4502, that is, the game state is in the high base state (right-handed game). It is a flag to be turned ON when shifting (changing) from a low base state (left-handed game state) to a low base state (state). When the left-handed instruction image display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the variation effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 uses the above-mentioned variation effect image data and the advance notice effect image data. In addition, the image data for left-handed instruction notification is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and fluctuation effect, advance notice effect, left-handed instruction notification, etc. based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. do. Further, with the execution (start) of the left-handed instruction notification, the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed in the high base state up to that point is deleted from the display screen 7a.

For the left-handed instruction flag that is turned ON based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, set the left-handed instruction image display command (variation start command) in the sub-output buffer, or the left-handed instruction image. It is turned off based on transmitting the display command (variation start command) to the image control board 100. Along with this, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the right-handed display flag described later.

Here, the left-handed instruction notification performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of the present embodiment is a left-handed game in the left-handed display area 70c provided on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 44 (c). This is done by displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 instructing the game ball to be launched toward the area 3A. The left-handed instruction image 70 includes a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters "Please return to left-handed" and three left arrow images 70b located above the left-handed character image 70a. In this embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a (left-handed display area) as the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state and the first effect symbol 8 starts to fluctuate. It is displayed in 70c). As a result, for a player who has been playing a game (design variable game) by hitting right in a high base state, he will hit left (returning to left hit) as the base shifts to a low base state. It is a positive encouragement. The left-handed instruction image 70 is erased after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after being displayed on the display screen 7a (left-handed display area 70c) (left-handed instruction notification ends).

[Right-handed instruction image display processing]
Next, the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game-related process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600), first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4601). Here, the right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c) of the image display device 7. , OFF indicates that it is not displayed, and ON indicates that it is being displayed. When it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4601), that is, when the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed, so processing after S4602. This process is completed without performing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is OFF (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received in the previous S4405 is the 1R start command (S4602). The jackpot game-related process (S4406) is executed when the jackpot game-related command is received (YES in S4405) as described above. Therefore, in the S4602, the jackpot game-related command that triggered the execution of the S4406 process is executed. It is determined whether or not it is a 1R start command. As a result, if it is not a 1R start command (NO in S4602), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4603.

On the other hand, if it is determined by S4602 that it is a 1R start command (YES in S4602), the right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4603), the right-handed display flag is turned ON (S4604), and then This process is completed. The right-handed instruction image display start command set in S4603 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub-output buffer in the processing of S4406 based on the reception of the 1R start command. Will be done. As a result, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the round effect display is performed on substantially the entire screen, and the current number of rounds is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided in the upper left of the screen. The round number image 72 (here, “1R”) indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c provided at the upper right of the screen. Here, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment has the right-handed character image 71a representing the character of "right-handed" and the lower side of the right-handed character image 71a. It consists of one right arrow image 71b located at. The right-handed instruction image 71 has a smaller display size than the moving image display of the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit and the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

Further, the right-handed instruction image 71 of this embodiment is turned on by the processing of S4604 after the display is started by the processing of S4602 and S4603 described above with the start of the first round of the jackpot game. The display is continued until the display flag is turned off. As described above, the right-handed display flag displays the variation of the special symbol the number of times that the high-base state ends while the variation of the special symbol is displayed in the high-base state (for example, in the time-saving game state). (Fluctuating display 100 times) is performed, the gaming state becomes a low base state (low probability low base state), and the game is turned off at the timing when the first variation display of the special symbol is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in this embodiment (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is a special number of times that the high base state is set a predetermined number of times from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. It is performed in the right-handed display area 71c on the display screen 7a until the end is performed based on the execution of the variable display of the symbol. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is the probabilistic gaming state if the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, and the time-saving gaming state if the jackpot is a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot). Is always in a high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the high-base state ends without a big hit in the high-base state. It will be held continuously at.

Specifically, when the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is started in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit (see FIG. 44 (a)), this The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is continued even in the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) after the big hit game (see FIG. 44 (b)). After that, for example, when a big hit (that is, "ream chan") occurs in a high base state, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is continuing from the first round related to the first hit is a fanfare effect of the big hit game related to the continuous chan. , The round effect and the ending effect are continued while the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is executed, and are also continued in the subsequent high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state). Further, when the end condition of the high base state is satisfied without the big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is the time saving game state (low accuracy high base state) and the special time saving game state. When the variation display of the symbol is performed 100 times (see S1909 and S1910 in FIG. 31), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 ends with the start of the next variation display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is deleted). ), The left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed (left-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in the left-handed display area 70c (see FIG. 44 (c)).

[Reach production]
Next, the reach effect of the present embodiment to be executed when the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned S4505 is a pattern related to reach variation (reach effect pattern) will be described. In this embodiment, as a result of analyzing the fluctuation start command with the above-mentioned S4502, the fluctuation pattern specification command included in the fluctuation start command has a fluctuation pattern (P1 to P6, P8 to P10, P12 to P17) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more. , P19 to P21), the reach effect is executed by the variable display of the special symbol. In this case, in the above-mentioned S4504, the reach effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45B is set, and the reach effect pattern is determined based on the table and the random number for determining the variation effect acquired in the above-mentioned S4501. To. In this embodiment, the random number for determining the variation effect takes a value in the range of "0 to 99".

In this embodiment, as described above, six types of reach effects of reach A, reach B, SP reach A, SP reach B, SP reach C, and SP reach D are provided. Corresponding to this, in the reach effect pattern determination table of this embodiment shown in FIG. 45 (b), the variation related to the variation display of this special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above. Based on the pattern and the random number for determining the fluctuation effect acquired by the above-mentioned S4501, the reach effect pattern is set to "reach A", "reach B", "SP reach A", "SP reach B", and "SP reach". It has a data structure that can be determined as either "C" or "SP reach D". Specifically, the fluctuation patterns of the special symbols "P1, P12", "P2, P13", "P3, P14", "P4, P8, P15, P19", "P5, P9, P16, P20", "P6". , P10, P17, P21 ”(see FIG. 9), the random value (0 to 99) for determining the variation effect is assigned to any of the above-mentioned six types of reach effects. .. In the reach effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 (b), "-" indicates that a random number value is not assigned, and this portion is not a selection target (not selected).

Here, the contents of the six types of reach effects according to this embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the effect content (effect mode) of each reach effect corresponds to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol is a jackpot variation pattern). It includes the case where the variation pattern of the special symbol is the deviation pattern (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol is the deviation pattern).

First, reach A and reach B are both normal reach effects corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display is performed at a predetermined timing. Reach A and reach B have the same mode until the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol and reach is established. (A1, a2). Then, in reach A, after the reach is established, the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) continuously performs the scroll display until the end of the fluctuation, and after the end of the scroll display, the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) stops. , The effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped at doublet (big hit mode) or doublet (off mode) (a2 → a3). In addition, "a3" in the figure shows a state in which the effect symbol 8 is confirmed and stopped in doublet (big hit mode).

On the other hand, in reach B, after the reach is established, the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) scrolls for a while, and then the variable display mode of the middle effect symbol 8C changes from the scroll mode (vertical scroll mode in this example). The switching mode is changed, and the middle effect symbol 8C performs switching display (a2 → a2'). Then, after the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is stopped by the end of the switching display, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped in doublet (big hit mode) or doublet (off mode) (a2'→ a3). In the variable display (switching display) according to the switching mode of this embodiment, the numbers (and characters) are switched in ascending order by rotating the effect symbol in the horizontal direction (from right to left in this example) and switching the front and back of the symbol. (Horizontal switching mode). Further, when the reach effect related to reach A and reach B is executed, the small effect symbol 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a from the start to the end of the variable effect, and the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) are displayed. The variable display and the stop display are performed synchronously.

Next, SP reach A is a super reach effect corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display is performed at a predetermined timing. After the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol and reach is established (b1, b2), three effect symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are erased from the display screen 7a, and the display of the production movie (movie) for SP reach A is started (b3). After that, the display of the effect video ends in an aspect (for example, success in the case of a big hit, failure in the case of a miss) according to the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol). The effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped at doublet (big hit mode) or doublet (off mode) (b3 → b4). In addition, "b4" in the figure shows a state in which the effect symbol 8 is confirmed and stopped in doublet (big hit mode). Further, when the reach effect related to the SP reach A is executed, the small effect symbol 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a from the start to the end of the variable effect, and is synchronized with the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8). The variable display and the stop display are performed.

Further, SP reach B is a super reach effect corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display is performed at a predetermined timing. After the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol and reach is established (c1, c2), 3 is in the reach state. The two effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are moved to the lower right of the display screen 7a and displayed in a reduced size, and the variable display mode of the middle effect symbol 8C is changed from the scroll mode to the switching mode, so that the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed. Switching display is performed (c2 → c3).

Then, with the start of the reduced display of the effect symbol 8 and the switching display of the middle effect symbol 8C, the display of the effect movie for SP reach B is started on the display screen 7a (c3). After that, as the display of the effect moving image ends in a manner corresponding to the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the effect symbol 8 reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a is in the original display position (screen omitted). It moves to the center) and is enlarged and displayed in the original size, and is fixedly stopped at doublet (big hit mode) or doublet (off mode) (c3 → c4). In addition, "c4" in the figure shows a state in which the effect symbol 8 is confirmed and stopped in doublet (big hit mode). Further, when the reach effect related to the SP reach B is executed, the effect symbol 8 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a to display the effect moving image, but the small effect symbol 18 is hidden (). (Refer to "c3" in FIG. 47 (a)), in other cases, the small effect symbol 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the variable display and the stop display are performed in synchronization with the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8). Will be. The reason why the small effect symbol 18 is hidden is that the effect symbol 8 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a at that time, and in order to avoid duplication of the display of the effect symbols having a small display size. Is.

Further, SP reach C is a super reach effect corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 75,000 ms. The reach effect related to the SP reach C is performed in the same flow (c1 to c4) as the reach effect related to the above-mentioned SP reach B shown in FIG. 47 (a), and the SP reach B is a variation time. It is basically the same except that the (production time) and the content of the production video displayed after the reach is established are different.

As for the production videos displayed in SP reach A to C, it is possible to provide production videos with contents unique to each SP reach, or to provide production videos with contents common to each SP reach. From these production videos, it is possible to select a production video suitable for the fluctuation pattern (result of special symbol hit / miss determination, fluctuation time, etc.) and execute the SP reach effect.

Next, SP reach D is a super reach effect corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 75,000 ms. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display is performed at a predetermined timing. After the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol and reach is established (d1, d2), the middle effect symbol 8C (final). The stop symbol) scrolls for a while, and then the development symbol (see FIG. 45 (a)) appears on the display screen 7a at the timing when the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol 8C decelerates (the timing when the temporary stop operation is started). Then, the development symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) as the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) (d3). Subsequently, among the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the middle effect symbol 8C resumes the variable display, and these effect symbols 8 are moved to the lower right of the display screen 7a and displayed in a reduced size. Along with this, the display of the production movie (movie) for the development production (that is, the development production) is started (d3 → d4). At this time, the mode of the variable display of the medium effect symbol 8C is the switching mode (see “c3” in FIG. 47 (a)) in the case of the reduced display of the effect symbol 8 in the above-mentioned SP reach B and C. Switching display). It should be noted that the development production is positioned to have a higher degree of jackpot reliability (expectation) than the SP reach production.

Then, the display of the effect video for the development effect (also referred to as "special effect display") corresponds to the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol) (for example, in the case of a big hit, it succeeds or misses). (Failure in the case of It is definitely stopped at doublet (big hit mode) or doublet (off mode) (d4 → d5). In addition, "d5" in the figure shows a state in which the effect symbol 8 is confirmed and stopped in doublet (big hit mode). Further, when the reach effect related to the SP reach D is executed, the effect symbol 8 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a to display the effect moving image, as in the case of the above-mentioned SP reach B and C. Occasionally, the small effect symbol 18 is hidden (see "d4" in FIG. 47 (b)), but at other times, the small effect symbol 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the special symbol (and the effect symbol) is displayed. The variable display and the stop display are performed in synchronization with 8).

Here, the contents of the effect display (also referred to as “predetermined effect display”) until the development symbol appears after the reach is established and the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is temporarily stopped will be described. In this embodiment, the mode in which the development symbol appears after the reach is established is provided as one mode of the out-of-reach pattern (out-of-reach A) of the reach A in addition to the above-mentioned SP reach D. Among them, when executing the reach effect related to the SP reach D, as shown in "2-1" to "2-3" of FIG. 48, after the reach is established, the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is displayed on the display screen 7a. As the scroll is displayed from top to bottom, the scroll speed (fluctuation speed) slows down, and the symbol immediately before the symbol that establishes reach (reach symbol, symbol "7" in this case) (here, "" At the timing when the symbol (6) passes through the stop position, a development symbol appears as a subsequent stop effect symbol (see “2-1” and “2-2” in FIG. 48). After that, the developed symbol scrolls to the stop position and temporarily stops at the stop position (see "2-3" in FIG. 48). On the other hand, when the reach effect related to the out-of-reach A is executed, it is performed in the same manner as the SP reach D after the reach is established until the appearance of the development symbol (see "2-1" and "2-2" in FIG. 48). ). Then, the developed symbol scrolls toward the bottom of the display screen 7a and passes through the stop position, followed by a symbol (here, "8") that exceeds the reach symbol (here, "7") by one. The symbol) temporarily stops at the stop position as the final stop symbol (see "2-3'" in FIG. 48). After that, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped at a disjointed pattern (disengagement mode).

In this way, by providing a mode in which the development symbol appears not only in the SP reach D but also in the out-of-reach A (so-called “gase pattern”), the execution of the development effect is not always confirmed even if the development symbol appears. It becomes possible to prevent it from occurring, and it becomes possible to incite the player as to whether or not the development pattern is stopped and the development production is performed.

It should be noted that the determination (selection) as to whether or not the development symbol appears in the out-of-reach A can be separately performed by a random number lottery for determining the details of the effect content. Further, it is also possible to provide the Gase pattern in which the development pattern appears as one aspect of not only the out-of-reach A but also the out-of-reach B and the out-of-SP reach A to C. Further, for each of reach A, B and SP reach A to D, based on the flow of the effect shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, various effect patterns with different details of the effect content are provided, and reach A, B and SP are provided. It is also possible to determine (select) the basic reach effect patterns of reach A to D, and then determine (select) the details of the effect content by random number lottery.

It is possible to select any of the reach A, B and the SP reach A to D as described above by using the reach effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 (b). In this reach effect pattern determination table, the random value (0 to 99) for determining the variation effect is used for each reach effect in consideration of the length of the variation time of the special symbol and the result of the hit / fail judgment (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol). It is assigned, and the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the reach effect pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined by this.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), in reach A and reach B, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P3, P14" (big hit) or "P6, P10, P17, P21" (off). If it is, it can be selected (executed), and if it is another fluctuation pattern, it is not selected. In the case of the jackpot fluctuation pattern "P3, P14", the selectivity of reach B is higher than that of reach A (reach A: 40%, reach B: 60%), and the deviation fluctuation pattern "P6". , P10, P17, P21 ”, the selectivity of reach A is higher than that of reach B (reach A: 60%, reach B: 40%). That is, regarding reach A and reach B, in the case of a big hit, reach B is more likely to be selected than reach A, and in the case of a miss, reach A is more likely to be selected than reach B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), in SP reach A and SP reach B, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P2, P13" (big hit) or "P5, P9, P16, P20" (off). If it is, it can be selected (executed), and if it is another fluctuation pattern, it is not selected. In the case of the jackpot fluctuation pattern "P2, P13", the selection rate of SP reach B is higher than that of SP reach A (SP reach A: 35%, SP reach B: 65%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P5, P9, P16, P20", the selectivity of SP reach A is higher than that of SP reach B (SP reach A: 65%, SP reach B: 35%). That is, regarding SP reach A and SP reach B, in the case of a big hit, SP reach B is more likely to be selected than SP reach A, and in the case of a miss, SP reach A is more likely to be selected than SP reach B. There is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the SP reach C and the SP reach D have either "P1, P12" (big hit) or "P4, P8, P15, P19" (off) as the variation pattern of the special symbol. If it is, it can be selected (executed), and if it is another fluctuation pattern, it is not selected. In the case of the jackpot fluctuation pattern "P1, P12", the selection rate of SP reach D is higher than that of SP reach C (SP reach C: 30%, SP reach D: 70%), and it is out of order. In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P4, P8, P15, P19", the selectivity of SP reach C is higher than that of SP reach D (SP reach C: 70%, SP reach D: 30%). That is, regarding SP reach C and SP reach D, in the case of a big hit, SP reach D is more likely to be selected than SP reach C, and in the case of a miss, SP reach C is easier to be selected than SP reach D. There is.

With such a reach effect pattern determination table, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, regarding reach A and reach B, which are normal reach effects, reach B has a higher jackpot reliability (expectation) than reach A. As for SP Reach A and SP Reach B, which are super reach productions, SP Reach B has a higher jackpot reliability (expectation) than SP Reach A, and is a reach production with SP Reach C. Regarding SP reach D, SP reach D has a higher hit reliability (expectation) than SP reach C. Further, as the production content of the reach production, SP reach D is set to be the production content with the highest expectation, and hereinafter, SP reach C, SP reach B, SP reach A, reach B, and reach A. Expectations are set to be lower in order.

[Action and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the variation from the main control board 80 (main control unit) under the control of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit) and the image control board 100 (image control unit). When the start command is received, the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) is variablely displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In principle, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed in a scroll mode (scroll display), but at a predetermined time from the start of the change to the end of the change (in this example, a predetermined time after the reach is established), the three effect symbols 8L, Of the 8C and 8R, the mode of the variable display of the middle effect symbol 8C may change from the scroll mode to the switching mode (FIGS. 46 (a), 47 (a), (b) and the like. reference). As a result, it is possible to diversify the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8 and improve the game entertainment.

In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a "scrolling mode" in which the effect symbol is scrolled and displayed, and a "switching mode" in which the effect symbol is switched and displayed, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8. In the scroll mode, the effect symbol is scrolled vertically (from top to bottom in this example) (vertical scroll mode), and in the switching mode, the effect symbol is rotated horizontally (from right to left in this example) (switched display). It is a thing (horizontal switching mode). That is, the direction (variation direction) of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is changed from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction. This makes it possible to show the change in the mode of the variable display by the difference in the method (type, method) of the variable display and the difference in the direction (variable direction) of the variable display, which makes it easy for the player to understand. ..

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the reach effects of a plurality of types (6 types in this example), the reach effects having a relatively high jackpot reliability (expectation) (for example, in reach A and reach B). In reach B and SP reach A to D, SP reach B, C, D) is used to change the mode of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (in this example, the middle effect symbol 8C), and the special symbol pass / fail judgment is made. When the result of the above is a big hit, there is a high possibility that the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 will change as compared with the case of the deviation. Therefore, after the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is started, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution (big hit) of the big hit game depending on the presence or absence of the change in the mode of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the change in the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to change the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8 with the execution of the reach effect (specific effect). Specifically, in the case of variable display of the effect symbol 8 based on the reach effect pattern by reach B (normal reach effect) and SP reach B to D (super reach effect), after the reach is established, the middle effect which is the final stop symbol. Under the situation where the symbol 8C is variablely displayed (scrolled) in the scrolled mode, the variable display mode changes from the scrolled mode to the switching mode. Therefore, the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 can change before and after the reach is established (that is, before and after the execution of the reach effect). This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the mode of the variable display as well as the reach effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8 (medium effect symbol 8C in this example) is changed, the display size of the effect symbol 8 is made smaller than before the change. It is displayed in the corner of the display screen 7a (lower right of the screen in this example). Therefore, for the player, by paying attention to the variable display of the effect symbol 8 whose display size (visualization size) is reduced, the player recognizes that the variable display mode has changed, that is, the changed mode. It becomes possible. This makes it possible to further attract the interest of the player to the change in the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, at least the effect symbol display area 7b and the small effect symbol display area 7c are provided on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the effect symbol display area 7b is provided with the effect symbol display area 7b. 8 is displayed, and the small effect symbol 18 (fourth symbol) whose display size is smaller than that of the effect symbol 8 is displayed in the small effect symbol display area 7c. Then, among the effect symbol 8 and the small effect symbol 18, it is possible to change the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8. As a result, the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 having a relatively large display size can be changed, and the player's interest can be attracted to the change of the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variable effect based on a predetermined reach effect pattern (SP reach D and off reach A in this example) is executed, the usual variable display is displayed on the display screen 7a after the reach is established. In (variable effect), it is possible to execute an effect display (predetermined effect display) in which a development pattern (predetermined image of a special image type) that is not displayed appears (see FIG. 48). In the effect display (predetermined effect display), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8L are displayed on the display screen 7a while the state (reach state) in which the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped at the same symbol (number) is displayed. The development symbol is displayed as the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) located between the effect symbol 8R. Then, the developed symbol (predetermined image) is displayed so as to be located on the front side (front side) of the screen with respect to the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R (other images) located on the left and right sides thereof. (See "d3" in FIG. 47 (b), "2-3" in FIG. 48, etc.). That is, the developed symbol (predetermined image) is displayed so that the front-back positional relationship with the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R (other image) is different. In this way, after the reach is established, the development symbol appears before the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) temporarily stops, and the development symbol is displayed on the front side (front side) of the left and right production symbols 8L and 8R. By doing so, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the effect display (predetermined effect display) of whether or not the development symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped), and to improve the interest.

In particular, the development symbol is displayed (appears) as the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) because the effect symbols of other normal symbol types (see the upper column of FIG. 45 (a)) are displayed. When (in this example, reach is being produced), at this time, the medium effect symbol 8C (predetermined image of the normal image type) of the normal symbol type is behind the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R (both are normal symbol types). While it is displayed on the rear side), the developed symbol (predetermined image of the special image type), which is the middle effect symbol 8C of the special symbol type, is displayed on the front side (front side) of the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R. It has become a thing. In this way, before and after the developed symbol (predetermined image) and other effect symbols (other images) according to the type of symbol (predetermined image type) displayed as the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol). There will be a difference in the positional relationship. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the interest of the player to the effect display (predetermined effect display) as to whether or not the development symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 is executed, the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) related to the variation effect is determined as the result of the special symbol pass / fail determination, that is, special. The selection is made based on the variation pattern of the symbol, and when the reach effect is executed as the variation effect, the reach effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol (S4505). .. Along with this, a stop effect symbol (predetermined image) of the effect symbol 8 according to the variable effect pattern is also selected (S4505). Then, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit (specific result), the above-mentioned developed symbol (predetermined image of the special image type) is displayed (appears) in the reach effect pattern (for example, the above-mentioned reach B or the above-mentioned reach B). The SP reach B, D) has a higher selectivity than the reach effect pattern (for example, the above-mentioned reach A and SP reach A) in which the development symbol is not displayed (does not appear) (see FIG. 45 (b)). ..

That is, when the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is executed, the stop effect symbol of the effect symbol 8 is selected, and the effect symbols that can be selected as the stop effect symbol include the effect symbols of the normal symbol type (normal image type). A predetermined image of There is. When a developed symbol (predetermined image of a special image type) is displayed as the middle effect symbol 8C, the developed symbol is displayed on the front side (front side) of the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R (other images). , When the effect symbol of the normal symbol type (predetermined image of the normal image type) is displayed as the medium effect symbol 8C, the effect symbol of the normal symbol type is behind the left and right effect symbols 8L, 8R (other images). It is displayed on the rear side). For this reason, when an effect display (predetermined effect display) is performed as to whether or not the development symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) during the reach effect, the effect symbol of the normal symbol type is the left and right effect symbols 8L, 8R as the middle effect symbol 8C. Temporarily stopped and displayed on the back side (rear side) from (other images), and the developed symbol as the middle effect symbol 8C is on the front side (front side) from the left and right effect symbols 8L, 8R (other images). If the image is temporarily stopped and displayed, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the latter than in the former. This makes it possible to suggest the degree of expectation by the front-back positional relationship between the middle effect symbol 8C and the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R, and the effect display as to whether or not the development symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) as the middle effect symbol 8C. It is possible to attract the interest of the player.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the development symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach is established, the display of the production video for the development production (special production display) is executed thereafter. (See "d3" and "d4" in FIG. 47). As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the development of the production after the development symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach is established.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a right-handed gaming state (predetermined gaming state) in which a gaming ball is launched (right-handed) toward the right gaming area 3B (predetermined area) of the gaming area 3 to play a game. ), At least, a special gaming state (first predetermined gaming state) and a high base state (second predetermined gaming state) are provided. In addition, the right-handed instruction notification (predetermined instruction notification) that instructs to launch the game ball toward the right game area 3B is divided into a special game state (big hit game) and a high base state (probability change game state, time-saving game state). It is possible to execute in the same manner. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the special gaming state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so that in either the special gaming state or the high base state. Even if there is, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) with the start of the first round of the big hit game, and right-handed. The instruction notification is started (executed). Then, the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big hit game ends (in this example, until the ending effect ends), and the big hit is performed. Even after the game state shifts to the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) after the game, the game is continuously executed. That is, the right-handed instruction notification in the mode (predetermined mode) of displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the jackpot game (first round) to the high base state. It has become. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the special gaming state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special game state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It becomes a thing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big hit (continuous chan) occurs in the high base state, and when the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous chan) is executed, the right-handed instruction notification performed during the high base state is notified. (Display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed even in the big hit game related to the continuous chan. That is, the right-handed instruction notification of the aspect (predetermined aspect) of displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the big hit game. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the special gaming state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It becomes a thing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an opening effect when a big hit (first hit) occurs in a low accuracy and low base state, an first hit opening effect including a right-handed instruction notification for the first hit is performed. It has become. The right-handed instruction notification for the first hit displays a moving image depicting a game ball entering the large winning opening 30 located at the bottom of the right game area 3B in the substantially center of the display screen 7a. This is a mode that stands out as compared with the right-handed instruction notification that displays the right-handed instruction image 71 in the hit display area 71c. For this reason, it is possible to positively encourage a player who has advanced the game by hitting the left side in a low base state to hit the right side at the start of the big hit game.

On the other hand, in the opening effect (ream-chan opening effect) when a big hit (ream-chan) occurs in a high base state, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit (right-handed in the center of the screen) like the first-hit opening effect. The right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) that was performed during the high base state is performed as it is without performing the prompting moving image display). As a result, it is possible to avoid the exaggerated right-handed instruction notification being performed many times by repeating the continuous chan, so that the player does not feel annoyed. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state is continuously executed in the same mode (same image, same display position) from the special gaming state (during the big hit game) before shifting to the high base state. Therefore, it can be said that the player is fully aware that he will hit right when the consecutive chan occurs. For this reason as well, it is effective in consideration of the psychology of the player to perform the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state as it is without performing the right-handed instruction notification similar to the first hit opening effect in the continuous Chan opening effect. It can be said that it is an instruction notification.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, triggered by the start of the big hit game related to the first hit, the high base state thereafter is based on the execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times from the start of the first round. The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the end. In other words, from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the continuous chan period, the right-handed instruction image is placed in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example) compared to the screen size. It is displayed in a small size so that the right-handed instruction notification is not too conspicuous. This is a game state in which the player is hit right while avoiding obstruction of the big hit game effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 or the effect symbol game effect in the high base state. It is possible to fully recognize (impress) that.

In the above-mentioned Example 1, of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the mode of the variable display of the middle effect symbol 8C is changed from the scroll mode to the switching mode after the reach is established. The mode of variable display of all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be changed from the scroll mode to the switching mode before the reach is established and before the stop of the first stop symbol, or the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R Of these, the mode of variation display related to the two effect symbols, the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol), is set before the reach is established and after the first stop symbol is stopped (second stop symbol). The number and timing of the effect symbols that change the variable display mode, such as changing from the scroll mode to the switching mode before the stop symbol is stopped), are not particularly limited. Further, the number of times the variation display mode is changed from the start to the end of the variation of the effect symbol is not limited to once. For example, after changing from the vertical scroll mode to the horizontal switching mode, the horizontal switching mode is changed to the vertical scroll mode. It may be changed (returned), changed from the vertical scrolling mode to the horizontal switching mode, and then changed to another mode (for example, a horizontal scrolling mode, a vertical switching mode by rotating in the vertical direction, etc.). It is also possible to change it multiple times.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, as the variable display mode of the effect symbol 8, a vertically scrolling mode in which the effect symbol is scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) and a horizontal scroll direction in which the effect symbol is displayed in the horizontal direction (in this example). It was supposed to have a horizontal switching mode in which rotation display (switching display) is performed from right to left), but the variable display mode is not limited to this. For example, a horizontal scroll mode in which the effect symbol is scrolled horizontally (for example, from the right to the left of the display screen), a vertical switching mode in which the effect symbol is rotated vertically (switched display), or an effect symbol is displayed on the display screen. It is possible to adopt various variable display modes such as a rotation mode in which the numbers are rotated horizontally (parallel) (clockwise or counterclockwise) and the numbers are switched in ascending or descending order for each rotation. Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the variable display mode of the effect symbol 8 is, in principle, a vertically scrolling mode, but the variable display mode (basic mode) in principle is a mode other than the vertical scrolling mode. May be good. Further, although the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are exemplified as the fluctuation direction of the scroll display and the switching display, the fluctuation direction is not limited to this. For example, the vertical scroll display may be switched to the diagonal direction that intersects the vertical direction, or the scroll display in the diagonal direction may be switched to the vertical switch display or the horizontal switch display that intersects the diagonal direction. It is possible to take various fluctuation directions.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, in the reach effect related to reach B and SP reach B to D, after the reach is established, the variable display mode of the effect symbol 8 (middle effect symbol 8C) is switched horizontally from the vertical scroll mode. Although it was supposed to be changed to the mode (see FIGS. 46 (a), 47 (a), (b), etc.), for example, in the case of reach B, the vertical scroll mode is changed to the horizontal scroll mode, and SP reach B is used. , C is changed from the vertical scrolling mode to the vertical switching mode, and SP reach D is changed from the vertical scrolling mode to the horizontal switching mode. It is also possible to configure it to change. You may. By doing so, it becomes possible to have a relationship between the type of the reach effect to be executed and the change in the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, thereby changing the mode of the reach effect and the variable display of the effect symbol 8. It is possible to attract the player's interest in the relationship.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, among the plurality of types (6 types in this example) of reach effects, the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8 (medium effect symbol 8C) changes in both the normal reach effect and the super reach effect. However, it is also possible to configure the super reach effect to change the mode of the variable display without changing the mode of the variable display in the normal reach effect. In this way, when the super reach effect (special specific effect) is executed, the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 can be changed, and the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is executed together with the super reach effect. It is possible to attract the player's interest even in the change of mode.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, among the effect symbol 8 and the small effect symbol 18 (fourth symbol) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the mode of variable display of the effect symbol 8 is changed. However, the mode of variable display may be changed for the small effect symbol 18. In this case, for example, the mode of the variable display of the small effect symbol 18 may be changed in synchronization with the change of the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, or the mode of the variable display of the small effect symbol 18 may be changed at a timing different from that of the effect symbol 8. It is possible to change. Further, it is also possible to change the mode of the variable display of the small effect symbol 18 without changing the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. As for the variable display mode of the small effect symbol 18, as in the effect symbol 8 described above, various modes such as a vertical scroll mode, a horizontal scroll mode, a horizontal switching mode, and a vertical switching mode are adopted. Is possible.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment (Example 2) shows an embodiment of the configuration in which the advance notice effect is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 1. In the following, points different from Example 1 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and detailed description of points common to Example 1 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, after the effect symbol 8 (effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R) starts the variable display, the fluctuation speed of all the effect symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and then the first stop symbol (left in this example). Until the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol 8L) decreases and the stop (temporary stop) operation is started (hereinafter, also referred to as "first period"), and when the reach is established (hereinafter, also referred to as "second period"). From immediately before the display of the production video related to the SP reach effect (that is, immediately before the start of the SP reach effect) to the end of the display of the effect video (hereinafter, also referred to as "third period"). At three timings, it is possible to execute a notice effect (the change notice) that makes a suggestion regarding the change display (suggestion of a change pattern, a result of a special symbol determination, etc.). Of these 1st to 3rd periods, the advance notice effect performed in the 1st period is also referred to as "1st notice", and the advance notice effect executed in the 2nd period is also referred to as "2nd notice". The notice production performed at three times is also called "third notice".

In this embodiment, the first notice is the "comment notice" shown in FIG. 49 (a), the second notice is the "reach establishment notice" shown in FIG. 49 (b), and the third notice is shown in FIG. 50 (a). It is possible to execute the "title notice" and the "line notice" shown in FIG. 50 (b) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, respectively.

Explaining the outline of each notice effect, first, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the comment notice is a plurality of characters with a predetermined person as a motif shortly after the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is started. An image (hereinafter, also referred to as a "comment image") related to a comment issued by any of (for example, a person character A, a person character B, etc.) is displayed at the lower part of the display screen 7a. In this embodiment, as shown in "s1" of FIG. 49 (a), a pattern in which only the comment image KG1 (preliminary image) of one person (for example, a person character A) is displayed and the pattern shown in FIG. As described above, following the display of the comment image KG1 of the first person (for example, the person character A) (at the timing when about 3 seconds have elapsed after the display of the comment image KG1), the second person (for example, the person character B) is displayed below the comment image KG1. Two types of patterns are provided, one is a pattern in which the comment image KG2 (preliminary image) is displayed. Of these, the display of the first comment image KG1 is also referred to as "first comment notice", and the display of the second comment image KG2 is also referred to as "second comment notice". When only the first comment notice is given, the comment image KG1 is erased from the screen after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the display. Further, when the first comment notice and the second comment notice are performed, the comment image KG1 is displayed first, and then the comment image KG2 is displayed (additionally displayed) during the display, and the comment image KG2 later is displayed. After a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the display, both comment images KG1 and KG2 are deleted from the screen.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), as shown in FIG. 49 (b), after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are announced. At the timing (r1) when the reach is established by stopping (temporarily stopping) with the same symbol, the reach notification image RG (notice image) including the characters "reach!" It is displayed in the display area of the middle effect symbol 8C (displayed over the middle effect symbol 8C) (r2, r2'). That is, the reach notification image RG is displayed between the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R constituting the reach state. The reach notification image RG is erased from the screen after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after the display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50A, the title notice will be displayed from now on at the timing after the reach is established and before the display of the effect video for SP reach is started, that is, at the timing when the effect is developed into the SP reach effect. The title image TG (preliminary image) indicating the title (the title of the SP reach effect) corresponding to the content of the effect movie in which the reproduction) is started is displayed over most of the display screen 7a (t2). The title image TG is erased from the screen after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the display. In this embodiment, among the SP reach A to D described in the above-described first embodiment, the title notice is executed by the variable effect based on the reach effect pattern related to the SP reach A to C. .. In FIG. 50 (a), "t1" replaces "b1" in FIG. 46 (b) and "c2" in FIG. 47 (a), and "t3" is shown in FIG. 46 (b). It replaces "b3" and "c3" in FIG. 47 (a). Further, "t3" in FIG. 50A shows the case of SP reach B or C in which the effect symbol 8 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the screen when the effect moving image is displayed, but in the case of SP reach A. As shown in "b3" of FIG. 46 (b), the small effect symbol 18 is variablely displayed at the upper left of the screen.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the dialogue notice is a dialogue indicating the content spoken by a predetermined character (not shown) appearing in the display (playing) of the production video for SP reach. The image SG (preliminary image) is displayed at the lower part of the display screen 7a (x1, x1'). The serif image SG is such that the display content is switched (changed) according to the progress of the display of the production video (based on the production video pattern), and at a predetermined timing specified in the production video. The display is finished. In this embodiment, among the SP reach A to D described in the above-described first embodiment, the dialogue notice is executed while the production videos related to the SP reach B and the SP reach C are displayed.

[Notice effect setting process]
Next, about the notice effect setting process (S4506) related to the setting of the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of each advance notice effect of "comment notice", "notice when reach is established", "title notice" and "line notice" mentioned above. , 51 to 53 will be described. The advance notice effect setting process (S4506) of this embodiment is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91, and corresponds to the process of S4506 in the variable effect start process (S4402) described in the above-described first embodiment. be.

As shown in FIG. 51, in the notice effect setting process (S4506), first, the first comment notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 54 (a) is set (S5001). The table is a table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the first comment notice and the content of the first comment notice (first comment notice pattern) when the first comment notice is executed. In addition, the table shows the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in the above-mentioned S4502, and the first comment notice determination random number which is a kind of the random number for the advance notice effect determination acquired in the above-mentioned S4501. Based on (random value from 0 to 99), the first comment notice pattern is set to "comments A to D" in which the content (type) of each comment is different, or "none" in which the first comment notice is not executed. It is a data structure that can be determined as either.

Specifically, the fluctuation patterns of the special symbols "P1, P12 (big hit)", "P2, P13 (big hit)", "P3, P14 (big hit)", "P4, P8, P15, P19 (off)", " P5, P9, P16, P20 (off) ”,“ P6, P10, P17, P21 (off) ”,“ P7, P18 (off) ”,“ P11, P22 (off) ”(see FIG. 9) The first comment notice decision random value (0 to 99) was assigned to each of "None" and "Comments A to D" in consideration of the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (big hit or miss). ing. As a result, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the first comment notice pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined. Although specific explanations about the contents of each comment of "Comments A to D" are omitted, the contents of the comments can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the characters appearing in the production and the playability. be.

As shown in FIG. 54 (a), in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is "P11, P22" (off), the first comment notice determination random values of "0 to 99" are all "None". , And the first comment notice is not selected (executed). In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of "None" is set to be lower than that of the case of the deviation fluctuation pattern, and the first comment notice is easily executed. It has become. Further, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of "comment D" is high, and the selection rate is low in the order of "comment C", "comment B", and "comment A". It is set to be. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is an out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of "comment A" is high, contrary to the case of a big hit, and "comment B", "comment C", and "comment D" are as follows. The selection rate is set to be lower in the order of "." Therefore, the jackpot reliability of the first comment notice is highest in "comment D", and then decreases in the order of "comment C", "comment B", and "comment A".

After setting such a first comment notice pattern determination table (S5001), refer to the table and set the first comment notice pattern based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol this time and the first comment notice decision random value. Select (S5002). As a result, when the first comment notice is not executed (NO in S5003), that is, when the selection result in S5002 is "None", the processes of S5004 to S5014 (process related to the setting of the comment notice pattern) are performed. Instead, the process shifts to the process of S5015 shown in FIG. That is, if the first comment notice (display of the first comment image KG1) is not executed, the second comment notice (display of the second comment image KG2) that can be subsequently executed is not necessarily executed either. It will be.

On the other hand, when the first comment notice is executed (YES in S5003), that is, when the selection result in S5002 is any of "comments A to D", the first comment is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (b). Set the pattern determination table (S5004). The table is used to determine the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG1 (see FIG. 49 (a)) displayed when the first comment notice is executed (hereinafter, also referred to as “display color of the comment image KG1”). It is a table to be referred to. Further, the table is commented based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the first comment notice and the first comment color determination random number which is a kind of the notice effect determination random number acquired by the above-mentioned S4501. With a data structure that can determine the display color (first comment display pattern) of the image KG1 to be one of "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3", respectively. It has become.

Specifically, for each of the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern, the first comment color determination random value (0 to 99) is set to "normal color" in consideration of the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (big hit or miss). It is assigned to each of "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3". As a result, the jackpot reliability for the display color of the comment image KG1 in the first comment notice is determined. In this embodiment, the normal color is "white", the special color 1 is "red", the special color 2 is "gold", and the special color 3 is "rainbow" (the same applies hereinafter). Further, in this embodiment, the first comment display pattern is the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG1, but instead of or in addition to this, the frame portion (comment frame) that decorates the periphery of the comment image KG1. ) Can be used as the display color, or the background of the comment can be used as the display color.

As shown in FIG. 54 (b), in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the first comment notice is the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of "special color 2" is high, and the following , "Special color 1" and "normal color" are set so that the selection rate decreases in this order. On the other hand, in the case of the deviation fluctuation pattern, contrary to the case of the big hit, the selection rate of "normal color" is high, and then the selection rate is low in the order of "special color 1" and "special color 2". It is set as. Further, regarding "special color 3", when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the selection rate is low (1% in this example), but "special color 3" is set so that it can be selected. Yes, it is set so that "special color 3" is not selected in the case of an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the display color of the comment image KG1 is 100% (big hit confirmed) for "special color 3 (rainbow color)", and "special color 2 (gold)" is the most, except for the jackpot confirmed pattern. Higher, then lower in the order of "special color 1 (red)" and "normal color (white)".

After setting such a first comment display pattern determination table (S5004), refer to the table and make a first comment based on the fluctuation pattern (big hit or miss) of the special symbol this time and the first comment color determination random value. 1 Select a comment display pattern (S5005). Next, in S5006, the mode (comment type, color) of the first comment notice to be executed this time is set based on the first comment notice pattern selected in S5002 and the first comment display pattern selected in S5005. (S5006).

After executing the above processes related to the first comment notice (S5001 to S5006), the processes related to the second comment notice S5007 to S5014 are then performed. Of the processes of S5007 to S5014, the processes other than S5010 and S5013 are the same as the processes of S5001 to S5006 related to the first comment notice described above, except for the table to be used and the random number for determining the notice effect.

That is, in S5007, the second comment notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C is set, and in S5008, the variation pattern of the special symbol this time and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol are referred to with reference to the set second comment notice pattern determination table. Based on the second comment notice decision random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a kind of random number for determining the advance notice effect, whether or not the second comment notice is executed and the content of the second comment notice (second comment) when the second comment notice is executed. Notice pattern) is decided. The second comment notice is executed based on any one of "comments E to H" as shown in FIG. 10 (c), and the data structure of the second comment notice pattern determination table is the first comment notice pattern. It is the same as the determination table (see FIG. 10A). In addition, although specific explanation of the content of each comment of "Comments E to H" is omitted, the content of the comment can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the characters appearing in the production, playability, and the like. be.

Further, when the second comment notice is executed (YES in S5009), the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG2 (see "s2" in FIG. 49 (a)) displayed when the second comment notice is executed (see "s2" in FIG. 49 (a)). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as "display color of comment image KG2"), but at this time, "normal color" is selected (first comment display pattern) as the display color of comment image KG1 in the previous S5005. Judge whether or not is selected (S5010). In other words, it is determined whether or not the comment display color of the first comment notice set in S5006 is the "normal color" (S5010). As a result, when it is determined that the color is not normal (NO in S5010), that is, when the display color of the comment image KG1 is "special color 1" or more, the same display color as the display color of the comment image KG1 is used. It is selected as the display color (second comment display pattern) of the comment image KG2 (S5013). Therefore, if the display color of the comment image KG1 related to the first comment notice is "special color 1", the display color of the comment image KG2 related to the second comment notice performed after the first comment notice is also "special color 1". If the display color of the comment image KG1 is "special color 2", the display color of the comment image KG2 is also "special color 2", and if the display color of the comment image KG1 is "special color 3", the comment The display color of the image KG2 is also "special color 3".

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5010 that the display color of the comment image KG1 related to the first comment notice is a normal color (YES in S5010), the second comment display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 54 (d) is displayed. Set (S5011), refer to the table, and select the display color (second comment display pattern) of the comment image KG2 (S5012). The display color of the comment image KG2 (second comment display pattern) is also the same as the display color of the comment image KG1 (first comment display pattern), "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and " It is selected from any of the "special colors 3", and the data structure of the second comment display pattern determination table is the same as that of the first comment display pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B). That is, the comment image KG2 is based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the second comment notice and the second comment color determination random number (random value of 0 to 99), which is a kind of random number for determining the advance notice effect. Select the display color (second comment display pattern) (S5012). Therefore, when the display color of the comment image KG1 is "normal color", the display color of the comment image KG2 is any one of "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3". ..

Next, in S5014, the mode (comment type, color) of the second comment notice to be executed this time based on the second comment notice pattern selected in S5008 and the second comment display pattern selected in S5012 or S5013. Is set (S5014). If it is determined in S5009 that the second comment notice is not executed (NO in S5009), that is, if the selection result in S5008 is "None", FIG. 52 without performing the processing of S5010 to S5014. Move to the processing of S5015 shown in. The process up to this point is related to the comment notice, and after that, the process related to the notice when the reach is established (S5015 to S5020) is performed.

In S5015, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern this time, that is, the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned processing of 4505 is the reach effect pattern (S5015), and if it is not the reach effect pattern (NO in S5015), Finish the process. On the other hand, when the variable effect pattern this time is a reach effect pattern (YES in S5015), a comment is made in the above-mentioned S5005, S5012 or S5013 regarding the comment notice (first comment notice or second comment notice) in the variable effect. It is determined whether or not "special color 3" is selected as the display pattern (S5016). As a result, when "special color 3" is not selected (NO in S5016), that is, when any one of "normal color", "special color 1" and "special color 2" is selected, or a comment. When the notice is not executed (when the comment notice is not set), the reach display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 55 (a) is set (S5017).

The reach display pattern determination table displays the character color of "reach!" (Character color of the reach notification image RG) and the display position of the reach notification image RG (FIG. 49) included in the reach notification image RG displayed when the advance notice is executed. It is a table to be referred to for determining the reach display pattern which defines (b) "r2", "r2'"). In addition, the table shows the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the notice when the reach is established, and the reach display decision random number (random value from 0 to 99) which is a kind of the random number for the notice effect determination acquired by the above-mentioned S4501. Based on the above, the reach display pattern has a data structure that can be determined to be any of "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3". Specifically, for each of the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern, the reach display determination random value (0 to 99) is set to "normal" and "special 1" in consideration of the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (big hit or miss). , "Special 2", and "Special 3" respectively. As a result, the jackpot reliability regarding the character color and the display position of the reach notification image RG in the notice when the reach is established is determined.

Here, in "normal", the character color of "reach!" Is white, and the display position of the reach notification image RG is shown in "r2" of FIG. 49 (b). This is a display pattern on the back side (rear side) with respect to 8L and 8R. Further, "special 1" is a display pattern in which the character color of "reach!" Is red and the display position of the reach notification image RG is the back side (rear side) as in the "normal". Further, in "Special 2", the character color of "Reach!" Is gold, and the display position of the reach notification image RG is shown in "r2'" in FIG. 49 (b). This is a display pattern on the front side (front side) with respect to the symbols 8L and 8R. Further, "special 3" is a display pattern in which the character color of "reach!" Is rainbow color and the display position of the reach notification image RG is the front side (front side) as in "special 2".

As shown in FIG. 55 (a), in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the notice when the reach is established is the jackpot fluctuation pattern (hit reach), the selection rate of "special 2" is selected. Is high, and the selection rate is set to decrease in the order of "special 1" and "normal". On the other hand, in the case of the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern (out-of-reach), the selection rate of "normal" is high, and the selection rate is low in the order of "special 1" and "special 2", contrary to the case of big hit. It is set to be. Also, regarding "Special 3", when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is the jackpot fluctuation pattern (hit reach), the selection rate is low (1% in this example), but "Special 3" can be selected. In the case of an out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern (out-of-reach), "Special 3" is set not to be selected. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the character color and display position of the reach notification image RG is 100% (big hit confirmed) for "special 3 (rainbow color: front side)", and "special 2 (special 2 (big hit confirmed)" except for the jackpot confirmed pattern. "Gold: front side)" is the highest, followed by "special 1 (red: back side)" and "normal (white: back side)" in that order.

After setting such a reach display pattern determination table (S5017), refer to the table and select the reach display pattern based on the fluctuation pattern (big hit or miss) of this special symbol and the reach display determination random value. (S5018). On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S5016 that "special color 3" is selected as the comment display pattern (YES in S5016), the character color is the same as the display color (rainbow color) of the comment image based on the comment display pattern. Select "Special 3" as the reach display pattern this time (S5019). In other words, if the display color of the comment image in the comment notice (only the first comment notice or the first comment notice + the second comment notice) is "rainbow color" (big hit confirmed), the reach is established after the comment notice. The character color of the reach notification image RG in the time notice is also "rainbow color" (big hit confirmed).

Next, in S5020, the display mode (character color, display position) of the notice at the time of reach establishment to be executed this time is set based on the reach display pattern selected in the above-mentioned S5018 or S5019 (S5020). Up to this point, the process related to the notice when the reach is established is performed, and after that, the process related to the title notice of the SP reach effect (S5021 to S5026) is performed.

In S5021, it is determined whether or not the current variation effect pattern, that is, the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned processing of 4505 is the reach effect pattern corresponding to any of SP reach A to C (S5021), and so on. If not (NO in S5021), this process ends. On the other hand, when the variable effect pattern this time is a reach effect pattern related to any of SP reach A to C (YES in S5021), the reach is displayed on the above-mentioned S5018 or S5019 regarding the notice when the reach is established in the variable effect. It is determined whether or not "Special 3" is selected as the pattern (S5022). As a result, when "special 3" is not selected (NO in S5022), that is, when any one of "normal", "special 1" and "special 2" is selected, FIG. 55 (b) shows. Set the title display pattern determination table to be shown (S5023).

The title display pattern determination table is a title display in which the character color of the title (character color of the title image TG) included in the title image TG (see "t2" in FIG. 50 (b)) to be displayed when the title notice is executed is defined. A table that is referenced to determine the pattern. In addition, the table has a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol that triggers the execution of the title notice, and a title display decision random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a kind of random number for determining the notice effect acquired by the above-mentioned S4501. Based on this, the title display pattern has a data structure capable of determining any one of "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3". Specifically, for each of the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern, the title display determination random value (0 to 99) is set to "normal color" and "special" in consideration of the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (big hit or miss). It is assigned to each of "color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3". As a result, the jackpot reliability for the character color of the title image TG in the title notice is determined.

As shown in FIG. 55 (b), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the title notice is the jackpot variation pattern (win SP reach A to C), “special color 2” is used. The selection rate is high, and the selection rate is set to be low in the order of "special color 1" and "normal color". On the other hand, in the case of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern (out-of-order SP reach A to C), the selection rate of the "normal color" is high, contrary to the case of the big hit, and the following, "special color 1" and "special color 2" The selection rate is set to be lower in the order of. Regarding "special color 3", when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a jackpot variation pattern (hits SP reach A to C), the selection rate is low (1% in this example), but "special color 3" is It is set so that it can be selected, and "special color 3" is not selected when it is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern (out-of-order SP reach A to C). Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the character color of the title image TG is 100% (big hit confirmed) for "special color 3 (rainbow color)", and "special color 2 (gold)" is the most, except for the jackpot confirmed pattern. Higher, then lower in the order of "special color 1 (red)" and "normal (white)".

After setting such a title display pattern determination table (S5023), refer to the table and select a title display pattern based on the fluctuation pattern (big hit or miss) of this special symbol and the title display determination random value. (S5024). On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S5022 that "Special 3" is selected as the reach display pattern (YES in S5022), the character color is the same as the character color (rainbow color) of the reach notification image RG based on the reach display pattern. "Special color 3" is selected as the title display pattern this time (S5025). That is, when the character color of the reach notification image RG in the reach establishment notice is "rainbow color" (big hit confirmed), the character color of the title image TG in the title notice performed after the reach establishment notice is also "rainbow color". "(Big hit confirmed).

Next, in S5026 shown in FIG. 53, the display mode (character color) of the title notice to be executed this time is set based on the title display pattern selected in the above-mentioned S5024 or S5025 (S5026). The process up to this point is the process related to the title notice, and after that, the process related to the dialogue notice (S5027 to S5032) is performed as the final process related to the notice effect.

In S5027, it is determined whether or not the current variation effect pattern, that is, the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned processing of 4505 is the reach effect pattern related to SP reach B or C (S5027), otherwise (S5027). NO with S5027), finish this process. On the other hand, when the variable effect pattern this time is the reach effect pattern related to SP reach B or C (YES in S5027), regarding the title notice in the variable effect, in the above-mentioned S5024 or S5025, the title display pattern is "special color". It is determined whether or not "3" is selected (S5028). As a result, when "special color 3" is not selected (NO in S5028), that is, when any one of "normal color", "special color 1" and "special color 2" is selected, FIG. 55 Set the dialogue display pattern determination table shown in (c) (S5029).

The serif display pattern determination table defines the display color (character color of the serif) and the display position (see "x1" and "x1'" in FIG. 50 (b)) of the serif image SG to be displayed when the serif notice is executed. It is a table to be referred to to determine the dialogue display pattern. In addition, the table shows the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the notice when the reach is established, and the dialogue display decision random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a kind of the random number for the notice effect determination acquired by the above-mentioned S4501. Based on the above, the data structure is such that the dialogue display pattern can be determined to be any of "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3". Specifically, for each of the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern, the dialogue display determination random value (0 to 99) is set to "normal" and "special 1" in consideration of the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (big hit or miss). , "Special 2", and "Special 3" respectively. As a result, the jackpot reliability for the display color and display position of the dialogue image SG in the dialogue notice is determined.

Here, in "normal", the display color (text color) of the serif image SG is white, and as shown in "x1" in FIG. 50 (b), a part of the serif image SG (serif) (in this example, the right end). ) Is covered (hidden) by the left effect symbol 8L of the effect symbol 8 reduced to the lower right of the display screen 7a, so that the display position of the serif image SG is set with respect to the effect symbol 8 (left effect symbol 8L). This is a display pattern on the back side (rear side). The portion (range) of the dialogue image SG (line) covered by the left effect symbol 8L is a range that does not interfere with the player's understanding (recognition) of the dialogue.

Further, in "Special 1", the display color (character color) of the dialogue image SG is red, and as shown in "x1'" in FIG. 50 (b), a part of the dialogue image SG (serif) (in this example). The display position of the dialogue image SG is set to the effect symbol 8 (left effect symbol 8L) so that the right end) is not covered (not hidden) by the left effect symbol 8L of the effect symbol 8 that is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. It is a display pattern that is on the front side (front side) with respect to the front side. Further, "Special 2" is a display pattern in which the display color (character color) of the dialogue image SG is gold and the display position of the dialogue image SG (serif) is the front side (front side) as in "Special 1". be. In "Special 3", the display color (character color) of the dialogue image SG is rainbow color, and the display position of the dialogue image SG (serif) is set to the front side (front side) as in "Special 2" and "Special 3". ) Is the display pattern.

As shown in FIG. 55 (c), in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the dialogue notice is the jackpot fluctuation pattern (hits SP reach B, C), the “special 2” is used. The selection rate is high, and the selection rate is set to decrease in the order of "special 1" and "normal". On the other hand, in the case of the deviation fluctuation pattern (outside SP reach B, C), contrary to the case of the big hit, the selection rate of "normal" is high, and then "special 1" and "special 2" are in that order. The selection rate is set to be low. Regarding "Special 3", when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is the jackpot fluctuation pattern (hit SP reach B, C), the selection rate is low (1% in this example), but "Special 3" is selected. It is set to obtain, and "Special 3" is not selected when it is an out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern (out-of-order SP reach B, C). Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the display color and display position of the dialogue image SG is 100% (big hit confirmed) for "special 3 (rainbow color: front side)", and "special 2 (golden)" except for the jackpot confirmed pattern. : Front side) ”is the highest, followed by“ Special 1 (red: front side) ”and“ Normal (white: back side) ”.

After setting such a dialogue display pattern determination table (S5029), the dialogue display pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern (big hit or miss) of the special symbol and the dialogue display determination random value with reference to the table (S5029). S5030). On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S5028 that "special color 3" is selected as the title display pattern (YES in S5028), the same character color as the display color (rainbow color) of the title image TG based on the title display pattern. "Special 3" is selected as the dialogue display pattern this time (S5031). That is, when the character color of the title image TG in the title notice is "rainbow color" (big hit confirmed), the display color of the dialogue image SG in the dialogue notice performed after the title notice is also "rainbow color" (big hit confirmed). It becomes.

Next, in S5032, the display mode (character color) of the serif notice to be executed this time is set (S5032) based on the serif display pattern selected in S5030 or S5031 described above, and the process is completed. The command (variation start command) for specifying the notice effect pattern (comment notice, reach notice, title notice, dialogue notice) set by the above notice effect setting process is set in the sub output buffer by the above-mentioned S4507, and the image is displayed. When transmitted to the control board 100, a notice effect (a part or all of a comment notice, a notice when reach is established, a title notice and a dialogue notice) based on the command is displayed on the image display device as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50. It is executed on the display screen 7a of 7.

Here, in the "comment notice", the comment image KG1 is also referred to as "first image", the first comment notice is also referred to as "first production", and the comment image KG2 is also referred to as "second image". Well, the second comment notice is also called "second production". Further, the comment images KG1 when only the first comment notice is executed or the comment images KG1 and KG2 when the first comment notice and the second comment notice are executed are also referred to as "first image", and only the first comment notice is executed. The first comment notice or the first comment notice and the second comment notice when the first comment notice and the second comment notice are executed are also referred to as "first production". Further, the "normal color" among the "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3" in the comment display pattern (see FIGS. 54 (b) and 54 (d)). Is also referred to as "low expectation mode", "special color 1", "special color 2" and "special color 3" are also referred to as "high expectation mode", and "special color 3" is referred to as "determined mode". Also called.

Further, in the "notice when reach is established", the reach notification image RG is also referred to as a "predetermined image", the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R are also referred to as "other images", and the reach notification image RG (predetermined image) is referred to. The notice effect display related to the notice when the reach is established to be displayed is also referred to as "predetermined effect display". Further, when the comment image KG1 or the comment images KG1 and KG2 in the above-mentioned comment notice are set as the "first image" and the first comment notice or the first and second comment notices are set as the "first effect", the reach notification image RG is used. This is also called the "second image", and the notice when the reach is established is also called the "second production". Further, among the "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3" in the reach display pattern (see FIG. 55 (a)), the "normal" and "special 1" are "normal images". It is also called "seed", and "special 2" and "special 3" are also called "special image species". Furthermore, "normal" is also referred to as "low expectation mode", "special 1", "special 2" and "special 3" are also referred to as "high expectation mode", and "special 3" is referred to as "special 3". Also referred to as a "determined mode".

Further, in the "title notice", the comment image KG1 or the comment images KG1 and KG2 in the above-mentioned comment notice are referred to as "first image", and the first comment notice or the first and second comment notices are referred to as "first production". In this case, or when the reach notification image RG in the above-mentioned reach establishment notice is referred to as the "first image" and the reach establishment notice is referred to as the "first effect", the title image TG is referred to as the "second effect". It is also called "image", and the title notice is also called "second production". Further, among the "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3" in the title display pattern (see FIG. 55 (b)), the "normal color" is expected to be "low expectation". The "special color 1", "special color 2" and "special color 3" are also referred to as "high expectation mode", and the "special color 3" is also referred to as "determined mode".

Further, in the "line notice", the line image SG is also referred to as a "predetermined image", and the effect symbol 8 (left effect image 8L) is also referred to as "another image", and the line image SG (predetermined image) is displayed. The notice effect display related to the dialogue notice is also referred to as "predetermined effect display". Further, when the comment image KG1 or the comment images KG1 and KG2 in the above-mentioned comment notice are set as the "first image" and the first comment notice or the first and second comment notices are set as the "first effect", the above-mentioned reach is established. When the reach notification image RG in the time notice is referred to as the "first image" and the notice when the reach is established is referred to as the "first effect", or the title image TG in the above-mentioned title notice is referred to as the "first image". When the title notice is referred to as "first production", the dialogue image SG is also referred to as "second image", and the dialogue notice is also referred to as "second production". In addition, among "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3" in the dialogue display pattern (see FIG. 55 (c)), "normal" is also referred to as "normal image type". Good, "special 1", "special 2" and "special 3" are also called "special image species". Furthermore, "normal" is also referred to as "low expectation mode", "special 1", "special 2" and "special 3" are also referred to as "high expectation mode", and "special 3" is referred to as "special 3". Also referred to as a "determined mode".

[Action and effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 2) described above, the effect display (predetermined effect display) related to the notice when the reach is established to display the reach notification image RG and the dialogue notice to display the dialogue image SG are used. The effect display (predetermined effect display) is executed, and the reach notification image RG and the dialogue image SG have a front-back positional relationship with the effect symbol 8 in the same manner as the display of the development symbol in the above-described first embodiment. It is displayed differently, and it is possible to suggest the jackpot reliability (expectation) by the front-back positional relationship.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the notice at the time of establishment of reach and the notice of dialogue are executed, the display pattern of the notice image (predetermined image) such as the reach notification image RG and the dialogue image SG displayed in the notice is a special symbol. It is selected based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, that is, the fluctuation pattern (big hit or miss) of the special symbol (S5016 to S5019, S5028 to S5031). When the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit (specific result), the pattern (predetermined image of the special image type) in which the preview image is displayed in front of the effect symbol 8 (other image) is better. The selection rate is higher than the pattern displayed on the back side (predetermined image of normal image type), and in the case of deviation, the pattern displayed on the back side (predetermined image of normal image type) is higher. , The selection rate is higher than that of the pattern displayed on the front side (predetermined image of special image type) (see FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (c)).

Therefore, also in this embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment described above, the front-back positional relationship of the image to be displayed, that is, the front-back positional relationship between the reach notification image RG and the left-right effect symbols 8L and 8R in the notice when the reach is established. In addition, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit by the front-back positional relationship between the dialogue image SG in the dialogue notice and the effect symbol 8 (left effect symbol 8L). As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the display position of the notice image in the notice effect (notice when the reach is established, notice of dialogue), and to enhance the interest of the notice effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a comment notice displaying the comment images KG1 and KG2 and a reach notice image RG are displayed as a notice effect for displaying a predetermined notice image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. It is possible to execute the notice when the reach is established, the title notice for displaying the title image TG, and the line notice for displaying the line image SG in chronological order from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. There are a plurality of types of display modes for the images (preliminary images) that can be displayed in each notice. Then, among the respective notices, the display mode of the notice image to be displayed may be the same as the notice of the earlier (first effect) and the later notice (second effect) of the execution time (execution order). It is possible.

Specifically, for example, in the case of performing the first comment notice (first effect) and then the second comment notice (second effect) in the comment notice, the comment image KG1 is displayed in the previous first comment notice. If the color (display pattern) is other than "white" (either red, gold, or rainbow color), the display color (display pattern) of the comment image KG2 in the second comment notice later is used as the previous comment image KG1. It is possible to make it the same as the display color of (see FIGS. 51, 54, etc.). Further, for example, when the dialogue notice (second effect) is given after the title notice (first effect) is given, if the display color (display pattern) of the title image TG in the previous title notice is "rainbow color". , It is possible to set the display color (display pattern) of the dialogue image SG in the later dialogue notice to be the same "rainbow color" as the display color of the previous title image TG (FIGS. 53 and 55 (b). ), (C).

Therefore, the display mode of the notice image (first image) displayed in the previous notice (first effect) and the display mode of the notice image (second image) displayed in the later notice (second effect). By having the same display mode, it is possible to emphasize the display mode common to the previous notice and the later notice and impress the player. As a result, the player's interest is attracted to the advance notice (first effect) and the later notice (second effect) that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, and the game is enjoyed. It becomes possible to improve.

In particular, in this embodiment, in the comment notice, the display color of the comment image KG1 (first image) displayed in the previous first comment notice (first effect) is a color (red, gold) with a higher degree of expectation than white. And the display color of the comment image KG2 (second image) to be displayed in the second comment notice (second effect) later when either of the rainbow colors, that is, the high expectation mode) is also the comment image KG1. It has the same high expectation aspect. In addition, for example, in different types of notices such as comment notice and title notice, title notice and dialogue notice, the display color of the notice image (first image) displayed in the previous notice (first effect) is a big hit. When the confirmed "rainbow color" (confirmed mode), the display color of the preview image (second image) displayed in the later notice (second effect) is also the "rainbow color" (confirmed mode) in which the jackpot is confirmed. Become.

In this way, the display mode of the notice image (first image) displayed in the previous notice (first effect) and the display mode of the notice image (second image) displayed in the later notice (second effect). However, both have a high expectation mode that suggests that the jackpot reliability (expectation) is higher than usual, and a definite mode that suggests that the jackpot is confirmed. It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the degree mode and the definite mode. As a result, the player's interest is attracted to the advance notice (first effect) and the later notice (second effect) that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, and the game is enjoyed. It is possible to improve. Further, when the notice image is displayed in the high expectation mode or the definite mode in the previous notice, the notice image is displayed in the same display mode in the later notice, for example, the player can see the previous notice. Even if there is a risk of overlooking the notice in the high expectation mode or the confirmed mode due to missing the notice or not clearly remembering the display mode of the notice image in the previous notice, the same high as the previous notice. It is possible to make up for the oversight by executing a later notice according to the expectation degree mode and the definite mode.

Further, in the comment notice, when the display color of the comment image KG1 (first image) displayed in the previous first comment notice (first effect) is in a high expectation mode (either red, gold, or rainbow color). The display color of the comment image KG2 (second image) displayed in the second comment notice (second effect) later is also the same high expectation mode (either red, gold, or rainbow color) as the comment image KG1. Therefore, for example, although the comment image KG1 is displayed in gold in the first comment notice earlier, the comment image KG2 is displayed in red or white, which is less reliable than gold, in the second comment notice later. That is, the so-called "downfall" does not occur. This makes it possible not to reduce the interest of the player. In addition, even when different types of notices other than comment notices such as reach notice and title notice, title notice and dialogue notice are given before and after, the comment image is displayed in the above-mentioned first comment notice and second comment notice. Similar to the relationship of aspects, it is also possible to prevent so-called "falling down" from occurring.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first comment notice (first effect) and the subsequent second comment notice (second effect) are executed in the comment notice, the previous first comment notice is given. The execution period, that is, the display period of the comment image KG1 and the execution period of the second comment notice later, that is, the display period of the comment image KG2 overlap (see “s2” in FIG. 49). Therefore, the display of the comment image KG1 (first image) in the first comment notice (first effect) and the display of the comment image KG2 (second image) in the second comment notice (second effect) later. However, it can be executed in parallel. As a result, the display mode of the comment image KG1 (first image) in the first comment notice (first effect) and the display of the comment image KG2 (second image) in the second comment notice (second effect) later. It is possible to emphasize the aspect more and impress the player.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L in this example) is stopped (temporarily stopped) during the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. The variable display is performed in the first period until entering, the second period when the reach is established, and the third period from before the display of the effect video related to the SP reach effect to the end of the display of the effect video. It is possible to execute a notice effect that makes suggestions (suggestions such as fluctuation patterns and results of special symbol determination). Of these three periods (timing), comment notice (first comment notice, second comment notice) can be executed in the first time before the reach effect (specific effect) is executed, and when the reach effect starts. In the second period (during execution), the notice when the reach is established can be executed, and in the third period after the start of the reach production (during execution), the title notice and the dialogue notice can be executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, that is, the interest before or during the execution of the reach effect.

In addition, in the above-mentioned Example 2, four types of notice productions of "comment notice", "notice when reach is established", "title notice" and "line notice" have been described, but the types of notice effects (notice types) are. The present invention is not limited to this, and other advance notice types such as "step-up notice" and "pending change notice" can be taken. Further, in the above-mentioned Example 2, these four types of notice effects are performed as so-called "change notice" which is a notice regarding the change display during execution, but at least "comment notice" is so-called. It is also possible to perform it as a "hold look-ahead effect". By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the display mode of the preview image over a plurality of variable displays.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the display mode of the notice image (first image) displayed in the previous notice (first effect) and the notice image (second) displayed in the later notice (second effect). Although it has been described that the display mode of the image) can be the same display mode, the display mode of the effect image related to the previous effect and the display mode of the effect image related to the previous effect are not limited to the advance notice effect and are used in two or more effects having different execution times. It is also possible to configure the display mode so that the display mode of the effect image according to the later effect can be the same display mode. For example, a mere lively effect unrelated to the notice, such as an effect of displaying a predetermined background image on an image display device (display screen), an effect of displaying a predetermined character image, or an effect of displaying a predetermined item image. Multiple types are provided so that the execution time of each effect is different. Then, among these effects, a display mode of the effect image related to the effect to be executed first (for example, a display mode of the background image) and a display mode of the effect image related to the effect to be executed later (for example, the background display of the previous effect). Regarding the display mode of the item image displayed inside), each display mode may be the same. This also makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the display mode of each effect image in a plurality of effects executed at different timings.

Further, in the above-mentioned Example 2, regarding the first comment notice and the second comment notice, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the same shape, size (size), etc. of the comment image are illustrated. , The shape, size, etc. of the comment image may be different in each comment notice. In this case, the comment image of the comment notice (second comment notice) executed later is more conspicuous for the player than the comment image of the comment notice (first comment notice) executed earlier (also referred to as "highlighting mode"). ) Is desirable. Specifically, for example, the size of the comment image of the comment notice (second comment notice) to be executed later may be increased (highlighting mode), or the font or frame line of the comment shown in the comment image may be thickened. (Highlighting mode). Alternatively, the comment image of the comment notice (first comment notice) to be executed first may be composed of a still image, and the comment image of the comment notice (second comment notice) to be executed later may be composed of a moving image (highlighting mode). good. By doing so, it becomes possible to make the notice to be given later more conspicuous, and it is possible to increase the certainty of compensating for the oversight of the notice in the high expectation mode or the definite mode as described above. Regarding the difference in the shape and size (size) of the image, still image, video, etc., not only the comment notice, but also the notice when the reach is established and the title notice, the title notice and the dialogue notice, etc. It is possible to adopt it even between different types of notices before and after.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, when the first comment notice (first effect) and the second comment notice (second effect) following the comment notice are executed, the execution period of the first comment notice is executed. (Display period of comment image KG1) and execution period of later second comment notice (display period of comment image KG2) overlap, and comment image KG1 and comment image KG2 are overlapped at the same timing. Was supposed to be erased from the screen. That is, the first comment notice was earlier with respect to the start time of the first comment notice and the second comment notice, and the first comment notice and the second comment notice were the same with respect to the end time. On the other hand, the start time (execution time) may be the same for the first comment notice and the second comment notice (simultaneous occurrence), or the end time may be different between the first comment notice and the second comment notice. It is possible. In other words, regarding the execution times of multiple overlapping effects, it is possible to make the start times different or match, and the end times can be different or match, and the execution patterns of comment notices with different execution times can be created. It is possible to provide more than one. This makes it possible to diversify the production.

Further, in the above-mentioned Example 2, one of the "special color 3" and the "rainbow color" related to the "special 3" is provided as the jackpot confirmation pattern (determination mode) among the display patterns of each notice. It is also possible to provide multiple types of jackpot confirmation patterns. For example, it is possible to provide a jackpot confirmation color (for example, red and white) other than the rainbow color, or to provide a jackpot confirmation pattern with elements other than the color such as shape and size. In this case, for example, the display color of the comment image may be set to "rainbow color" in the comment notice, and the display color of the notice image may be set to "red and white" in the subsequent notice when the luck is established, the title notice, or the dialogue notice. It is possible to set the display color and size of the image to "rainbow color + enormous size". By doing so, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the display mode of each notice image in the plurality of notices executed at different timings.

Further, in the above-mentioned Example 2, one display is provided for the second comment notice, which is performed after the first comment notice in the comment notice, the reach establishment notice, the title notice, and the dialogue notice, which are performed after the comment notice. Although the pattern was supposed to be executed, a plurality of display patterns may be executed step by step in one kind of advance notice effect. For example, a display mode (execution mode) in which one title of the SP reach effect is displayed in a plurality of times is provided in the title notice, and the display mode is "1st time: red, 2nd time: gold color, 3rd time: "Iridescent" pattern, "1st: gold red, 2nd: rainbow, 3rd: rainbow" pattern, "1st: red, 2nd: gold, 3rd gold, 4th: rainbow, 5" A pattern (chance-up pattern) may be provided, such as a pattern of "time: rainbow color", in which the degree of expectation increases as the time progresses. Alternatively, in the dialogue notice during the SP reach production, when the predetermined character emits the dialogue multiple times by the end of the SP reach production and the dialogue image is displayed multiple times, the chance-up pattern as described above is performed. May be provided. By doing so, the display mode of the image can be changed stepwise in the process of one advance notice effect, and the mode with higher expectation (high expectation mode) is repeated a plurality of times. , It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the high expectation mode.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the comment images KG1 and KG2, the reach notification image RG, and the title image TG are used for the notice effects of "comment notice", "reach notice", "title notice", and "line notice". , The notice image such as the dialogue image SG is automatically displayed (based on the effect pattern) when the predetermined display timing arrives, but the player operates the effect button 63 (input from the input means). The preview image may be configured to be displayable based on the above. Specifically, for example, among the second comment display patterns (see FIG. 54 (d)) determined when executing the second comment notice in the comment notice, the “special color 1 (red)” which is a high expectation mode. For "special color 2 (gold)" and "special color 3 (rainbow color)", it is decided to perform an effect (operation promotion effect) to urge the player to operate the effect button 63 when displaying the comment image KG2. It is assumed that the comment image KG2 is displayed based on the fact that the effect button detection switch (see FIG. 5) detects that the effect button 63 is operated after the effect. In this way, for the second comment notice (display of the comment image KG2) in the high expectation mode that can be executed following the first comment notice, the player operates the effect button 63 (input from the input means). Since this is an opportunity, it is possible to enhance the interest when executing the comment notice (first comment notice and second comment notice). Further, by urging the player to operate the effect button 63 and giving a later notice (here, a second comment notice) as a trigger, the notice is given in the high expectation mode and the definite mode as described above. It is possible to further increase the certainty of compensating for the oversight.

As for the "first comment notice", "reach notice", "title notice", and "line notice", as in the case of the above-mentioned second comment notice, for example, a notice image with a display pattern of a high expectation mode is used. Can be configured to display the image based on the operation of the effect button 63. This also makes it possible to enhance the interest in executing each notice, and to make up for the oversight of the notice as described above. Further, not only the high expectation mode but also the low expectation mode (normal color) may be configured so that the preview image can be displayed based on the operation of the effect button 63.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment (Example 3), a configuration is added to the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2 in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the high base state. In the following, the points different from Examples 1 and 2 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to Example 1 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) shown in FIG. 56. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) is the variation effect start process when it is determined in S4401 of the receive command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 41 that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401). This is a process to be executed in addition to (S4402).

As shown in FIG. 56, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is ON (S4701), and when it is not ON (OFF). (NO in S4701), this process is completed without performing the process after S4702. This is because when the right-handed display flag is OFF, the right-handed instruction image 71 is not displayed in the low base state (low probability low base state). On the other hand, when the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not the value (counting value) of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value (M) (S4702).

Here, the fluctuation counter is a counter (variation count counting means) that counts the number of fluctuation displays (number of fluctuations) of the special symbol executed in the high base state after the big hit game on the sub-control side, and is the present embodiment. Then, each time a fluctuation stop command from the main control board 80 is received (YES in S4403 in FIG. 41), the fluctuation counter is incremented by 1. The count value by this fluctuation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big hit occurs or when the high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) without the big hit occurring. The fluctuation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

Further, the predetermined value (M), which is the determination value of the fluctuation counter, is set to a value corresponding to the number of fluctuations less than the number of fluctuations of the special symbol which is the end condition of the high base state. A value less than 100 times, which is the end condition, can be set as a predetermined value (M). In this embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is set to "50" (M = 50). The predetermined value (M) can be arbitrarily set, and may be a predetermined fixed value or, for example, a variable value randomly set for each jackpot occurrence.

When the S4702 determines that the value of the fluctuation counter is not a predetermined value (“50” in this example) (NO in the S4702), the present processing is terminated without performing the processing after the S4703. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value ("50" in this example) (YES in S4702), the right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4703), and the right-handed display is changed. Turn on the flag (S4704) to finish this process.

The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4703 sends a command together with the variation effect start command set in the sub-output buffer in S4507 (see FIG. 42) of the variation effect start process (S4402) based on the reception of the variation start command. It is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the process (S4006). As a result, the right-handed character image 71a of the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is erased, and the right arrow image. Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state becomes the high base state and the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is deleted with the start of the next (51st) variation display. After that, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c. In other words, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times without the big hit (ream chan) occurring in the high base state, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification is "right-handed character image and right arrow image". It changes from "combination of" to "only right arrow image".

The right-handed display change flag to be turned ON in S4704 is a flag indicating that the right-handed character image 71a has been erased in the high base state (the mode of right-handed instruction notification has changed). By referring to this right-handed display change flag when executing various effects, it is possible to reflect the reference result (whether or not the right-handed character image 71a is displayed) in the effect. For example, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a, a notice effect image related to the change notice or the hold look-ahead notice may be displayed in the area where the right-handed character image 71a was displayed, or a special symbol (effect symbol 8) may be displayed. It is possible to increase the variation of the effect display, such as displaying the number of times display indicating the number of times of variation display of). The right-handed display change flag that was turned on in S4704 is turned off when the high base state ends without a big hit (continuous chan).

[Action and effect of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 3) described above, the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is displayed from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The display mode (mode of right-handed instruction notification) of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is displayed and is continuously displayed even in the subsequent high-base state can change at a predetermined time during the high-base state. Specifically, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased, and only the right arrow image 71b is right-handed, based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the high base state becomes a predetermined number of times. It is displayed in the display area 71c. As a result, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be changed according to the number of changes of the special symbol (directed symbol) in the high base state after the transition from the special gaming state to the high base state. It is possible to make a person pay attention to a right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in this embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state displays the right-handed instruction image 71, which is smaller than the screen size, in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example). It has become. By configuring the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the mode of right-handed instruction notification) to be changeable, it is possible to add an interest such as noticing a slight change on the display screen in a high base state. It will be possible.

The change (change) in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification is not limited to the erasure of the right-handed character image 71a shown in this embodiment. For example, erasing the right arrow image 71b, changing the display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-handed character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, changing the color, changing the pattern, and changing the display position (display location). , A change in the style of the right-handed character image 71a, a change in the shape of the right arrow image 71b, etc. good. In this case, for example, image data of a plurality of types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character images, right arrow images) having different sizes, colors, shapes, etc. are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image data is stored in the ROM thereof. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the image data to be displayed is read out and the right-handed instruction notification by the read image data is executed in the right-handed display area 71c.

Further, regarding the timing (timing to change) of the display mode (mode of right-handed instruction notification) of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the high base state, the configuration is limited to the configuration determined by the number of changes of the special symbol shown in this embodiment. It is not something that will be done. For example, the change time is set according to various conditions, such as setting the change time based on the elapsed time from the transition to the high base state, or setting the change time based on the number of times the effect is executed such as a specific reach effect or advance notice effect. It is possible to determine.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment (Example 4), a configuration is added to the above-mentioned Examples 3 (Examples 1 to 3) in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the big hit game. In the following, the points different from Examples 1 to 3 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to Examples 1 and 2 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) shown in FIG. 57. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game-related process (S4406) in the receive command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 41.

As shown in FIG. 57, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display change flag is ON (S4801), and it is not ON (OFF). In that case (NO in S4801), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4802. In this embodiment, as described in the second embodiment, when the mode of the right-handed instruction notification (display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handed instruction after the change is given. The mode of notification can be changed again at a predetermined time during the jackpot game related to the jackpot (ream chan) in the same high base state. For this reason, the S4801 refers to the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in the above-mentioned S4704, and if the right-handed display change flag is not ON (OFF), the mode of right-handed instruction notification (right-handed instruction). Since the display mode of the image 71) has not been changed during the high base state, this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4802.

On the other hand, when the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received in the above-mentioned S4405 is a 2R start command (S4802), and when it is not a 2R start command. (NO in S4802) finishes this process without performing the process after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), set the right-handed character image display command in the sub output buffer (S4803), turn off the right-handed display change flag (S4804), and perform this process. To finish.

The right-handed character image display command set in S4803 is an image by command transmission processing (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub-output buffer in S4406 processing (see FIG. 41) based on the reception of the 2R start command. It is transmitted to the control board 100. As a result, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the second round effect display is performed, and the right-handed character image 71a is added above the right arrow image 71b displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after the right-handed character image 71a is erased with this as an opportunity, a big hit is made in the high base state. In the case of (ream chan), the right-handed character image 71a is displayed again in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the second round of the big hit game. That is, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification that is "only the right-handed arrow image" is changed (returned) to the original "combination of the right-handed character image and the right-handed arrow image".

[Action and effect of Example 4]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 4) described above, the mode of right-handed instruction notification is that only the right-arrow image 71a is obtained by erasing the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state. It is possible to change at a predetermined time during the special gaming state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, after the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c by erasing the right-handed character image 71a, a big hit (ream chan) is performed in the high base state. In the case of, the right-handed character image 71a erased earlier is the original of the right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b with the start of the second round of the jackpot game related to this. It is displayed at the position. As a result, the mode of right-handed instruction notification can change (return) according to the progress of the round game in the special game state after shifting from the high base state to the special game state. It is possible to make a person pay attention to a right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in this embodiment, after the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed small in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example) is erased in the high base state, the right-handed character image 71a is deleted. It is possible to display the right-handed character image 71a at the original position during the special gaming state. This makes it possible to add an interest such as noticing a further change (return in this example) of the right-handed instruction notification mode that has changed once during the high base state.

The change (change) in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the special gaming state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a again shown in this embodiment. For example, a change in the display size (enlargement or reduction), a change in color, a change in the display position (display location), a change in the design, etc. of the right arrow image 71b that is continuously displayed even after the right-handed character image 71a is deleted. May be. In addition, regardless of the change in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the previous high-base state, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification continuously executed from the high-base state is changed at a predetermined time during the special gaming state. It may be configured to (change).

Further, the time for changing (changing) the mode of right-handed instruction notification in the special game state is limited to the start timing of the second round of the jackpot game shown in this embodiment (2R start command reception trigger). It's not a thing. For example, the start timing of a predetermined round of the first or third round or later, the execution of a round game, the end timing of a predetermined round (trigger for receiving a round end command), the start timing of an opening effect (trigger for receiving an opening command), the opening effect From the start to the end of the special game state, such as the end timing of the opening effect (1R start command reception trigger), the start timing of the ending effect (ending command reception trigger), the execution of the ending effect, the end timing of the ending effect, etc. It is possible to set any time of change as the time of change. It is also possible to set the change time based on the elapsed time from the transition to the special gaming state.

Although Examples 1 to 4 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can be easily replaced from them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the distribution mode (allocation) of the random number values in each table shown in FIGS. 45 (b), 54, and 55 is merely an example, and the execution mode and appearance rate of the reach effect and the advance notice effect. , It is possible to distribute each random value in consideration of jackpot reliability, playability, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of a right-handed character image 71a representing the character of "right-handed" and one right arrow image 71b located above the right-handed character image 71b. The mode of the striking instruction image 71 is not limited to this, and may be composed only of a right-handed character image or only a right arrow image. In this case, the change (change) in the display mode in Examples 3 and 4 described above is not the deletion of a part of the image constituting the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode (size, color, shape, display) of the displayed image itself. The position, etc.) may be changed (changed). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is set to the upper right of the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c), but the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited to this. , It can be set to a predetermined position on the display screen 7a. However, in order to avoid obstructing the effect symbol game effect and the big hit game effect (round effect, etc.), it is desirable to display the display screen 7a closer to the outer periphery (screen peripheral side). Further, when a plurality of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect or the jackpot game effect is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is composed of a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters "Please return to left-handed" and three left arrow images 70b located above the left-handed character image 70a. However, the aspect of the left-handed instruction image 70 is not limited to this, and various aspects can be adopted as in the case of the above-mentioned right-handed instruction image 71. The display of the left-handed instruction image 70 (left-handed instruction notification) is that the high base state (right-handed game state) ends and the state shifts to the low base state (left-handed game state), that is, the launch of the game ball. Is changed (returned) from "right-handed" to "left-handed" to the player in an easy-to-understand and positive manner, so compared to the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification). It is desirable to increase the display size or move the display position closer to the center of the screen in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize (a conspicuous mode).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is displayed from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (to execute the big hit game). It will continue to be executed until (excluding the accompanying end), and even if a big hit game related to Ren Chan is performed during that time, it will continue including during the execution of each production of fanfare production, round production and ending production. It was supposed to be executed. On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 that continues from the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit is the time when the fanfare effect and the ending effect are performed in the subsequent big hit game related to Ren Chan, that is, the game state. Is interrupted (temporarily erased) at the time when it shifts to the special game state or when it shifts to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect and the ending effect are completed, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position. You may restart with. Even if the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted in this way, it is extremely unlikely (and unlikely) that the right-handed instruction notification during the continuous Chan period will be difficult for the player to recognize. It is possible to achieve the same effect as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine provided with one large winning device (large winning opening) that operates in a big hit game (special gaming state) is exemplified by the present invention. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality (for example, two) of large winning devices (large winning openings).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is read out for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined. Although it was supposed to be (preliminary determination) ("Starting ball entry processing (S205)". See FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the method of prior determination is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure hold storage unit, the main control unit or sub-control unit stores an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on the start-in ball) to be determined in advance. It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure is not limited to this. It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold over the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority digestion control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process. Further, the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold may be performed as a control process that can be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of the jackpot symbol. Not limited to. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probabilistic operation opening, and a probability variation function is provided based on whether or not the game ball has passed (V passage) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V-certain machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by inactivating / operating the probability fluctuation function, but the type (number) of the jackpot probability is Is not limited to this, and for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). May be good. Further, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Multiple types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the multiple types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, for example. May be good.

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Hereinafter, the inventions related to the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, there is widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player when the result of a determination performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result. The mainstream of this type of gaming machine is provided with a display means for variablely displaying the identification information triggered by the execution of the determination, and is configured to show information regarding the determination result through the variable display of the identification information. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-370).

In the gaming machine provided with the conventional display means described above, the player advances the game by paying attention to the variable display of the identification information in the display means until the execution of the special game. There was a problem that there was little change in the aspect of. The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to diversify the mode of variable display of identification information and to improve the entertainment of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine that enables a special game that is advantageous to a player to be executed when the result of a determination made based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result.
Identification information display means that can display identification information,
A display control means for variablely displaying the identification information triggered by the execution of the determination is provided.
The display control means is
The identification information is varied and displayed in a predetermined manner.
It is characterized in that it is possible to change the mode of variable display of the identification information to a different mode from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.

In such a gaming machine, the display control means variablely displays the identification information in a predetermined mode, and the variable display of the identification information is varied from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. It is possible to change to. Therefore, after the variable display of the identification information is started, the mode of the variable display of the identification information can be changed. As a result, it is possible to diversify the mode of variable display of the identification information and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
The display control means is characterized in that when the result of the determination is a specific result, there is a high possibility that the mode of the variable display is changed as compared with the case where the result of the determination is not the specific result. be.

In such a gaming machine, when the result of the determination that triggers the execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result, it is possible to change the mode of the variable display of the identification information as compared with the case where it is not a specific result. It has a high degree of sex. Therefore, after the variable display of the identification information is started, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game (the result of the determination is a specific result) depending on the presence or absence of the change in the mode of the variable display. .. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the change in the mode of the variable display of the identification information and to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above.
As the variation display mode, there are at least a scroll mode in which the identification information is scrolled and displayed, and a switching mode in which the identification information is switched and displayed.
The display control means is characterized in that the identification information can be variablely displayed in the scrolling mode and then variablely displayed in the switching mode.

Such a gaming machine has at least a scroll mode in which the identification information is scrolled and a switching mode in which the identification information is switched and displayed as a mode of variable display of the identification information. Then, the display control means can change and display the identification information in the scroll mode and then change the display in the switching mode. That is, when changing the mode of the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to change from the scroll display to the switching display. As a result, it becomes possible to show the change in the mode of the variable display by the difference in the method (type) of the variable display, and it becomes possible to make it easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above.
As the variation display mode, there are at least a first aspect in which the identification information is variablely displayed in the first direction and a second aspect in which the identification information is variablely displayed in the second direction intersecting the first direction.
The display control means is characterized in that the identification information can be variablely displayed in the first aspect and then variablely displayed in the second aspect.

In such a gaming machine, as a mode of variable display of the identification information, at least, a first mode in which the identification information is variablely displayed in the first direction and a second mode in which the identification information is variablely displayed in the second direction intersecting the first direction. It has two modes and. Then, the display control means can display the identification information in a variable manner in the first aspect and then display it in a variable manner in the second aspect. That is, when changing the mode of variable display of the identification information, it is possible to change the direction (variable direction) of the variable display of the identification information from the first direction to the second direction intersecting the first direction. ing. As a result, it becomes possible to show the change in the mode of the variation display by the difference in the direction (variation direction) of the variation display, and it becomes possible to make it easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4 described above.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to the variable display of the identification information is provided.
When the result of the determination is a specific result, the display control means can display the identification information in a variable manner and then stop and display the identification information in a specific mode.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect relating to whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode.
Further, the display control means is characterized in that it is possible to change the mode of the variable display according to the execution of the specific effect.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to a variable display of identification information. Further, when the result of the determination that triggers the execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result, it is possible to display the identification information in a variable manner and then stop and display it in a specific mode. Then, the effect executing means can execute a specific effect relating to whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, and the display control means changes the identification information with the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to change the aspect. Therefore, the mode of variable display of the identification information can change before and after the execution of the specific effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the mode of the variable display as well as the specific effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 described above.
As the specific effect, it has a plurality of types of specific effects.
When the display control means changes the mode of the variable display with the execution of the specific effect, the display control means can change the mode of the variable display according to the type of the specific effect to be executed. Is what you do.

Such a gaming machine has a plurality of types of specific effects as specific effects, and the display control means is executed when the mode of variable display of identification information is changed with the execution of the specific effects. It is possible to change the mode of variable display according to the type of specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to have a relationship between the type of the specific effect to be executed and the mode change of the variable display of the identification information. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the relationship between the specific effect and the change in the mode of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 or Reference Invention 1-6 described above.
As the specific effect, a plurality of types of specific effects including a special specific effect are provided.
The display control means is characterized in that it is possible to change the mode of the variable display at least with the execution of the special specific effect among the plurality of types of specific effects.

Such a gaming machine has a plurality of types of specific effects including a special specific effect as the specific effect, and the display control means has at least an aspect of variable display of the identification information with the execution of the special specific effect. It is possible to change. Therefore, when the special specific effect is executed, the mode of variable display of the identification information can be changed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest not only to the special specific effect to be executed but also to the change in the mode of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-7 described above.
The display control means is characterized in that when the mode of the variable display is changed, the display size of the identification information is made smaller than before the change.

In such a gaming machine, when the mode of variable display of the identification information is changed, the display size of the identification information is made smaller than before the change. Therefore, for the player, by paying attention to the variable display of the identification information whose display size (visualization size) has become smaller, it is possible to recognize that the variable display mode has changed, that is, the changed mode. Is possible. This makes it possible to further attract the interest of the player to the change in the mode of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-9 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-8 described above.
The identification information display means can display at least an effect symbol and a small effect symbol whose display size is smaller than the effect symbol as the identification information.
The display control means can variablely display the effect symbol and the small effect symbol, and can change at least the mode of variable display of the effect symbol among the effect symbol and the small effect symbol. It is characterized by being possible.

In such a gaming machine, the identification information display means can display at least an effect symbol and a small effect symbol whose display size is smaller than the effect symbol as identification information. In addition, the display control means can variablely display the effect symbol and the small effect symbol, and it is possible to change at least the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol among these effect symbols and the small effect symbol. It has become. As a result, at least, the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol having a relatively large display size can be changed, and the player's interest can be attracted to the change of the mode of the variable display of the effect symbol.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 1, it is possible to diversify the mode of variable display of the identification information and improve the entertainment of the game.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, there is widely known a gaming machine in which a variable display of identification information is performed based on a predetermined determination result, and when the determination result is a specific result, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In this type of gaming machine, the interest in gaming is improved by producing reach, notice, and the like along with the variable display of identification information (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-95470).

However, although the production content (for example, motifs and characters that appear) differs depending on the model, the production method (for example, development and pattern of the production) does not change so much in the production performed by the conventional gaming machine. , There was a problem that it was easy to be uniform. The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to realize a production that can attract the interest of the player and to improve the interest of the game. ..

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to a player when the identification information is variablely displayed based on the result of a predetermined determination and the result of the determination is a specific result.
An image display unit that can display images and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to the variable display of the identification information.
As the effect, the effect executing means can at least execute a predetermined effect display for displaying a predetermined image on the image display unit.
When an image other than the predetermined image is displayed on the image display unit when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image can be displayed so that the front-back positional relationship with the other image is different. It is characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined effect display for displaying a predetermined image on the image display unit as an effect accompanying the variable display of the identification information, and the predetermined effect display can be performed. When an image other than the predetermined image is displayed on the image display unit, the predetermined image can be displayed so that the front-back positional relationship with the other image is different. Therefore, when the predetermined image and another image are displayed on the image display unit by executing the predetermined effect display, a difference occurs in the front-back positional relationship between the two images. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the predetermined effect display and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
It has a plurality of types of predetermined images as the predetermined images, and has
The effect executing means can display a predetermined image of any of the plurality of types of predetermined images when executing the predetermined effect display, and depending on the type of the predetermined image to be displayed, the position before and after the other image. It is characterized by making relationships different.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of predetermined images are provided as predetermined images in the predetermined effect display, and when the predetermined effect display is executed, any one of the plurality of types of predetermined images is displayed in the image display unit. It is possible to display in. When another image is displayed together with the predetermined image, the front-back positional relationship between the predetermined image and the other image is different depending on the type of the predetermined image. Therefore, when a predetermined image and another image are displayed on the image display unit by executing the predetermined effect display, the front-back positional relationship between the two images may differ depending on the type of the displayed predetermined image. It becomes. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 described above.
A selection means for selecting a predetermined image to be displayed when executing the predetermined effect display from the plurality of types of predetermined images is provided.
The selection means can select a predetermined image based on the result of the determination.
The plurality of predetermined images include at least a predetermined image of a normal image type and a predetermined image of a special image type that is more likely to be selected when the result of the determination is a specific result as compared with the normal image type. , Is included,
The effect executing means can display a predetermined image selected by the selection means when executing the predetermined effect display.
When a predetermined image of the normal image type is selected by the selection means and the other image is displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image of the normal image type is displayed behind the other image. ,
When a predetermined image of the special image type is selected by the selection means and the other image is displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image of the special image type is displayed on the front side of the other image. It is characterized by that.

In such a game machine, it is possible to select a predetermined image to be displayed when executing the predetermined effect display from a plurality of types of predetermined images based on the result of determination, and the plurality of types of predetermined images can be selected. At least, a predetermined image of a normal image type and a predetermined image of a special image type that is more likely to be selected when the determination result is a specific result as compared with the normal image type are included. Then, the effect executing means can display the predetermined image selected by the selection means when the predetermined effect display is executed, and the selection means selects the predetermined image of the normal image type and displays the predetermined effect. When another image is displayed at the time of execution, the predetermined image of the normal image type is displayed on the rear side (back side) of the other image, the predetermined image of the special image type is selected by the selection means, and the predetermined effect display. When another image is displayed during the execution of, the predetermined image of the special image type is displayed on the front side (front side) of the other image. Therefore, when another image is displayed on the image display unit together with the predetermined image when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image is displayed on the rear side (back side) of the other image, and the predetermined image is displayed. When the image is displayed on the front side (front side) of the other images, the latter has a higher expectation that the judgment result is a specific result (execution of a special game) than the former. As a result, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by the front-back positional relationship between the predetermined image and another image, and it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the predetermined effect display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 or Reference Invention 2-3 described above.
The effect executing means is characterized in that a predetermined special effect display may be executed after the execution of the predetermined effect display.

In such a gaming machine, the effect executing means may execute a predetermined special effect display after executing the predetermined effect display. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the development of the effect after the predetermined effect display is performed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-4 described above.
The identification information is composed of an effect symbol that can be displayed on the image display unit.
The predetermined image is a preview image that suggests the result of the determination.
The other image is characterized by being the effect pattern.

In such a gaming machine, the predetermined image displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed is a preview image that suggests the result of the determination, and another image that can be displayed separately from the predetermined image provides the identification information. It is a production pattern that composes. Therefore, when the effect symbol (other image) is displayed together with the preview image (predetermined image) when the predetermined effect display is executed, it is possible to cause a difference in the front-back positional relationship between the preview image and the effect symbol. .. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-4 described above.
The identification information is composed of a plurality of effect symbols that can be displayed on the image display unit.
The plurality of effect symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and can be displayed in a predetermined stop order via the variable display.
The predetermined image is the final stop symbol whose stop order is the last among the plurality of effect symbols.
The other image is characterized in that it is a symbol other than the final stop symbol.

In such a gaming machine, the identification information is composed of a plurality of effect symbols, and the plurality of effect symbols can be variablely displayed, and a predetermined stop order is obtained through the variable display. It is possible to stop and display with. Then, the predetermined image displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed is the final stop symbol having the last stop order among the plurality of effect symbols, and the other image that can be displayed separately from the predetermined image is the final stop. It is a design other than the design. Therefore, by executing the predetermined effect display, it is possible to cause a difference in the front-back positional relationship between the final stop symbol (predetermined image) and the symbol other than the final stop symbol (other image). This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 2, it is possible to realize a production that can attract the interest of the player and to improve the interest of the game.

(Reference Invention 3)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the same problem as the problem of Reference Invention 2 described above is
A gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to a player when the identification information is variablely displayed based on the result of a predetermined determination and the result of the determination is a specific result.
An image display unit that can display images and
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to the variable display of the identification information is provided.
The effect executing means can at least execute a first effect of displaying the first image on the image display unit and a second effect of displaying the second image on the image display unit.
The display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image each have a plurality of types of display modes.
When the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, the display of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed. It is characterized in that the mode can be the same as the display mode of the first image to be displayed when the first effect is executed.

In such a gaming machine, the effect executing means has at least a first effect of displaying the first image on the image display unit and a second effect of displaying the second image on the image display unit as the effect associated with the variable display of the identification information. It is possible to execute the two effects, and there are a plurality of types of display modes for the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image. Then, when the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, the display mode of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed is displayed. , It is possible to make the display mode similar to the display mode of the first image to be displayed when the first effect is executed. Therefore, the display mode of the first image displayed in the first first effect and the display mode of the second image displayed in the second effect later are the same display modes, so that the first effect and the display mode are the same. It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the display mode common to the second effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the first and second effects that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, and to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above.
The plurality of display modes include a high expectation mode suggesting that the expectation for the execution of the special game is high.
A first effect to be displayed when the first effect is executed, which is a case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. When the display mode of the image is the high expectation mode, the display mode of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed is the high expectation mode.

In such a gaming machine, the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image (a plurality of types of display modes) include a high expectation mode suggesting that the expectation for the execution of the special game is high. This is a case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, and the first image to be displayed when the first effect is executed. When the display mode of is a high expectation mode, the display mode of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed is set to the high expectation mode. Therefore, both the display mode of the first image displayed in the first effect and the display mode of the second image displayed in the second effect are high expectations, so that the first effect is achieved. It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the high expectation mode common to the second production. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the first and second effects that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2 described above.
The plurality of display modes include a confirmation mode suggesting that the execution of the special game is confirmed.
A first effect to be displayed when the first effect is executed, which is a case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. When the display mode of the image is the definite mode, the display mode of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed is the definite mode.

In such a gaming machine, the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image (a plurality of types of display modes) include a confirmation mode suggesting that the execution of the special game is confirmed, and the identification information varies. In the case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the display, the display mode of the first image to be displayed when the first effect is executed is a definite mode. In some cases, the display mode of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed is set as the definite mode. Therefore, the display mode of the first image displayed in the first effect and the display mode of the second image displayed in the second effect later are both definite modes, so that the first effect and the first effect can be determined. It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the definite mode common to the two effects. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the first and second effects that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3 described above.
When the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, the execution period of the first effect and the execution of the second effect are executed. It is characterized by the fact that the period may overlap.

In such a gaming machine, when the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, the execution period of the first effect and the execution period of the first effect are used. The execution period of the second effect later may overlap. Therefore, the display of the first image in the first effect and the display of the second image in the second effect can be executed in parallel. This makes it possible to impress the player by further emphasizing the display mode of the first image according to the first effect and the display mode of the second image according to the second effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-4 described above.
Equipped with an input means that allows players to input
When the effect executing means executes the first effect first and then executes the second effect from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, the first effect and the second effect. Among the effects, at least the second effect can be executed based on the input from the input means.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an input means capable of input by a player, and the effect executing means first performs the first effect from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. When the second effect is executed later, at least the second effect of the first effect and the second effect can be executed based on the input from the input means. Therefore, at least the second effect can be executed by the input from the input means by the player. This makes it possible to encourage the player to input from the input means and enhance the interest in executing the first effect and the second effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-5 described above.
When the result of the determination is a specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect relating to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.
The first effect and the second effect are characterized in that they are effects that can be executed before the specific effect is executed.

In such a gaming machine, when the determination result is a specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information. Then, the effect executing means can execute the specific effect relating to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. The effect and the second effect are effects that can be executed before the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, after the variable display of the identification information is started and before the execution of the specific effect, the display of the first image by the first effect and the display of the second image by the second effect after that can be executed. Become. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the specific production before it is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-5 described above.
When the result of the determination is a specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect relating to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.
The first effect and the second effect are characterized in that they are effects that can be executed during the execution of the specific effect.

In such a gaming machine, when the determination result is a specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information. Then, the effect executing means can execute the specific effect relating to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. The effect and the second effect are effects that can be executed during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed after the variable display of the identification information is started, the display of the first image by the first effect and the second image by the second effect later during the execution of the specific effect are performed. And the display of can be executed. This makes it possible to enhance the interest during the execution of the specific production.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 3, it is possible to realize a production that can attract the interest of the player and to improve the interest of the game.

(Reference Invention 4)
Conventionally, a center accessory (central accessory) including a liquid crystal display device is provided in the substantially center of the game area, and in a normal gaming state, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the left side of the center accessory (so-called "left"). In a gaming state where a game that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot game or a probabilistic game, is performed, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the right side of the center character (so-called "right-handed"). Gaming machines are known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to give an instruction notification to urge the player to hit right when executing a jackpot game or a probabilistic game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-12185).

In recent gaming machines, there is a tendency for the flashiness of the production performed during the game to increase in order to improve the interest of the game. For this reason, there is a risk that the right-handed instruction notification performed during the game will be confused with the production, and will be difficult for the player to recognize. The present reference invention 4 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing launch instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
It is a gaming machine that shoots a gaming ball toward the gaming area and plays a game.
A game state control means that can control the game state,
It is provided with an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area the game ball is to be launched.
The game state includes at least a predetermined game state in which a game ball is fired toward a predetermined area of the game area to play a game.
The predetermined gaming state includes at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state.
The instruction notification includes a predetermined instruction notification instructing the game ball to be launched toward the predetermined area.
The instruction notification executing means is characterized in that the predetermined instruction notification can be executed in the same manner in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

In such a gaming machine, at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state are provided as predetermined gaming states in which a gaming ball is launched toward a predetermined area of the gaming area to play a game. ing. Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification instructing to launch a game ball toward a predetermined area in the game area in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. It has become. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so that the first predetermined gaming state and the first predetermined gaming state are executed. 2 It becomes easy to recognize the predetermined instruction notification in any of the predetermined gaming states.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 described above.
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state.
The instruction notification executing means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and even after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state. It is characterized in that the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined gaming state.

In such a gaming machine, a predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, after the transition. Even in the second predetermined gaming state of No. 1, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the predetermined instruction is given. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state at a predetermined time during the second predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification when the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state is described. 2 It is possible to change at a predetermined time during a predetermined game state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, so that the player can pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-3 described above.
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state.
The instruction notification executing means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and even after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state. The second predetermined gaming state is to execute the predetermined instruction notification.

In such a gaming machine, a predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, after the transition. Even in the first predetermined gaming state of the above, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the predetermined instruction is given. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state at a predetermined time during the first predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification when the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state is described. 1 It is possible to change at a predetermined time during a predetermined game state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, so that the player can pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 4-1 to 4-5 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can execute the predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image instructing the launch of the game ball toward the predetermined area on the predetermined display means.
It is characterized in that the same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image on a predetermined display means. Then, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction image is the same, so that it is easy to recognize the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification). It becomes a thing.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 described above.
The instruction notification executing means is characterized in that the same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. be.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction image and its display position are both the same, so that the predetermined instruction image is displayed (predetermined instruction notification). ) Will be easy to recognize.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 4, it is possible to execute the firing instruction notification that is easy for the player to recognize.

1 pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board surface lamp, 6 ball return prevention piece, 7 image display device, 7a display screen (effect display unit, image display unit), 7b effect symbol display area (Production symbol display unit), 7c Small production symbol display area (small production symbol display unit), 8 production design, 9a 1st production hold, 9b 2nd production hold, 9c 1st effect hold display area (1st effect hold display) Part), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 18 small effect symbol (4th symbol), 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 28 gates, 30 large winning openings, 31 Grand prize device, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 70 left-handed instruction image, 70a left-handed character image, 70b left Arrow image, 70c left-handed display area (left-handed instruction image display), 71 right-handed instruction image, 71a right-handed character image, 71b right arrow image, 71c right-handed display area (right-handed instruction image display), 80 main Control board (main control unit), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

The display result of the variation display of the identification information executed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port provided in the game area by launching the game ball toward the game area is the specific display result. Then, it is a gaming machine that can execute special games that are advantageous to the player.
A game state control means that can control the game state,
It is provided with an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area the game ball is to be launched.
The gaming state includes, at least, a normal gaming state and a high frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is higher than that of the normal gaming state.
In the normal gaming state, the game ball is fired toward the first area of the game area, and in the high frequency state, the game ball is fired toward the second area of the game area to play the game. Has been
It has a predetermined instruction notification as an instruction notification instructing to launch the game ball toward the second region.
In the high frequency state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed, and the predetermined instruction notification is executed.
During the high frequency state, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification may change at a predetermined time based on the execution of a specific reach effect indicating whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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