JP2022126135A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance for further enhancing game amusement.SOLUTION: When a player's operation is executed during an "operation reception period" in a game machine of the present invention, a "possibility suggestion performance" can be executed, and a "precursory performance" suggesting start of the "operation reception period" like this can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to achieve an innovative game property to cause a player expecting that the "operation reception period" is to be started (the possibility suggestion performance based on the player's operation is to be executed) to expect that the "precursory performance" is to be executed, thereby enhancing game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine for playing games using game media such as game balls and game medals.

Examples of gaming machines include a pachinko machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board, and a spinning drum having a plurality of types of patterns drawn on its outer peripheral surface. A slot machine or the like is known in which a game is played by stopping the

In such gaming machines, various effects are generally performed. For example, in a gaming machine that performs the above-described winning game, an effect of displaying a character is performed to suggest the possibility that the identification symbol will be stopped and displayed as a winning symbol during the variable display of the identification symbol (Patent Document 1: ).

JP 2008-178756 A

However, the conventional technique described above is a technique well known to general players, and has a problem that it cannot sufficiently enhance the interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect that enhances the enjoyment of a game.

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
A gaming machine in which games are played using gaming media,
Equipped with privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player,
Possibility suggesting performance suggesting the possibility of granting the privilege, that is, the possibility of granting the privilege to the player, based on the fact that the player's operation, which is the operation of the gaming machine by the player, is performed during the operation acceptance period. is executable and
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute an indication effect suggesting that the operation reception period will start prior to the start of the operation reception period.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The operation reception period includes a first operation reception period during which the possibility suggestion effect is executed based on the first player operation being performed as the player operation, and a second player operation as the player operation. and a second operation receiving period in which the possibility suggesting effect is executed based on the execution of
The case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the performance of the second player's operation is better than the case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the performance of the first player's operation. It is also possible that the possibility-suggesting effect with a higher suggested possibility of providing the privilege is more likely to be performed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The time from the start of the portent effect to the start of the second operation reception period is longer than the time from the start of the portent effect to the start of the first operation reception period. It may be easy.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A first sign effect and a second sign effect can be executed as the sign effect,
The second operation reception period may be started more easily when the second precursor effect is executed than when the first precursor effect is executed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
When the indication effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation, it is possible to start the operation reception period during the execution of the special symbol variation that is started after the special symbol variation. good too.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
When the indication effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation, it is possible to start the operation reception period during the execution of the winning game that is started after the special symbol variation. good.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect that enhances the enjoyment of the game.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section 50 of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU201 of the main-control board 200 of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command or the like of a CPU 221 of a sub-control board 220 of this embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing execution probabilities of "character effects" of the present embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing types of “operation reception period” of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the setting probabilities of the “operation acceptance period” of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the degree of expectation for a big hit of the "character effect" corresponding to the type of the "operation acceptance period" of the present embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the "predictive effect" of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the "prediction production execution process" performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing execution probabilities of "predictive effects" corresponding to types of "operation accepting period" of the present embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing Modification 1; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing Modification 2; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing Modification 4;

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of the type called "seven machine" or "digi-pachi" will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine is referred to as "right" and the left side as "left".

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Production related to the operation of the production operation unit:
E-1. Character production:
E-2. Operation acceptance period:
E-3. Operation reminder effect:
E-4. Execution probability of character production:
E-5. Omen production:
F. Variant:
F-1. Variant 1:
F-2. Modification 2:
F-3. Variant 3:
F-4. Variant 4:

A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front face of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3 . A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame 2 . The body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1 .

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right portion of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although the details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays game-related information by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp is provided on the left portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Upper speakers 6a are provided above and to the left and right of the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the lower front surface of the body frame 2. As shown in FIG. These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. In the upper plate portion 7, game balls lent out via a card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and a game ball paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are used. A ball is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4 . A rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the far side of the firing handle 9 . Game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 . When the player rotates the shooting handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the shooting device unit 261, the shooting motor built in the shooting device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is shot with the force corresponding to the rotation angle. be.

In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and on the left side of the lower plate portion 8, the player presses and rotates (rotates). jog shuttle 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when they are operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed. Although not shown, a directional button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7 and to the left of the effect button 10a. The direction button 10c is composed of four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction buttons 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when the player operates them when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed. .

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3 . As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20 . A game ball shot from the shooting device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released to the game area 21, and flows down the game area 21 from above. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

Approximately in the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40, which is an opening with decorations on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40, a effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 , and the player can view the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40 .

Below the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the entrance is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. is provided. A game ball entering the first starting port 24 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the first starting hole 24 is provided with a first starting hole sensor 24s (see FIG. 3), which can detect a game ball entering the first starting hole 24. FIG.

In addition, below the first starter opening 24 in the game area 21, a second starter opening 25, which is a ball entry opening (starter opening) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 stands substantially upright, and the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can be entered (or is easily entered). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the second starting port 25 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the second starting hole 25 is provided with a second starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the second starting hole 25 can be detected.

In addition, in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, passage of the game ball is detected. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Also, on the right side of the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a big winning hole 28 (variable ball entry hole) having a substantially rectangular shape and a large opening. The big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 stands substantially upright and is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the opening/closing door 29 is in the pachinko machine. 1 and can be changed to an open state (enterable state) in which a game ball can be entered by rotating to the front side. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state. A game ball that enters the big winning hole 28 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball entering the large winning opening 28. FIG.

In addition, in the vicinity of each game device described above, there are provided a general ball entrance 30 through which game balls can enter, a windmill-shaped wheel 31 that affects the downflow path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is In addition, two out ports 33 are provided at the lower left and lower right of the second start port 25 at the bottom of the game area 21, and the above-described first start port 24, second start port 25, A game ball that has not entered either the special winning hole 28 or the general ball entry hole 30 is discharged from the out hole 33 to the back side of the game board 20.例文帳に追加

A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (the effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, game balls that flow down the area on the right side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the second starting port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the big winning port 28 ( or passable). Below, the shooting of the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left hitting", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) It is also expressed as "right hitting" to shoot a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30, three game balls are delivered to the player. When the game balls are put out and enter the big winning hole 28, 10 game balls are put out to the player.

A segment display section 50 for displaying game-related information by a combination of LEDs is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 . The segment display portion 50 is visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. Details of the contents displayed on the segment display section 50 will be described later in the "B. Contents of game" column.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As illustrated, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the performance of the game, and an image display and audio output under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and sound control board 230 responsible for such control, a lamp control board 226 responsible for controlling the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 responsible for controlling the rental and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logic operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, an input/output circuit, etc. Various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by buses. It is

The main control board 200 includes a first starting hole sensor 24s that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 24, a second starting hole sensor 25s that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 25, A big winning hole sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the big winning hole 28, a gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operation gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start sensor 24s, the second start sensor 25s, the big winning sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command corresponding to the sensor that has been sent to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 200 includes a starting port solenoid 26m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 (for opening and closing the second starting port 25). Also, the large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, etc. are connected. It is The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the starting solenoid 26m, the big win solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50, thereby controlling these operations.

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, to the image/audio control board 230, a command for designating an output image or an output sound is transmitted. A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c.

The image/audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234 , an image ROM 236 and an audio ROM 237 in addition to a CPU 231 , a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 . Also, the effect display device 41, an audio control board 250 for outputting audio, and the like are connected to the image audio control board 230. FIG.

Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236 to generate an image and outputs it to the display screen of the effect display device 41 . Further, when the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the audio control board 250 to output an audio corresponding to the command. When instructed to output audio, the audio control board 250 outputs the audio from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "speakers 6a and 6b"). In addition, when the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 detects the player's operation of the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, or the direction button 10c (the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c) via the effect operation board 228, the corresponding effect is detected. An effect corresponding to the operation can be executed.

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240 . The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend the game balls. Also, when a payout command instructing the payout of game balls is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to put out the game balls.

A launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240. The launch control board 260 includes a launch motor 262 for launching game balls and detects that the player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the shooting control board 260 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the shooting control board 260 drives the shooting motor 262 to shoot the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. to fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and are shown in FIG. It is launched to the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of hitting the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. - 特許庁For example, the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) (left hitting), or the right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) It is possible to shoot a game ball so that it flows down the other area (right hit).

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2 , a game ball struck left can enter the first starting hole 24 . When a left-handed game ball enters the first start hole 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start hole sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number, which will be described later) is acquired. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to judge whether the game is a big hit or not. Then, based on the result of this big hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Also, as described above with reference to FIG. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting hole 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number to be described later) is acquired. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to judge whether the game is a big hit or not. Then, based on the result of the big hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless they are particularly distinguished) are displayed by switching the LED that lights out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. A variable display is performed, and a stop display is performed by lighting a predetermined LED out of the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols including jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and winning symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbols, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and winning symbols can be displayed as the second special symbols. 101 kinds of symbols of 301 can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of lit LEDs.

If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 ~ 100 is stop-displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination with respect to the first special symbol is a loss, the first special symbol is stopped-displayed with a symbol 101 that is a loss. Also, if the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second start port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special symbol") is a big hit, the second special symbol is the big hit symbol. Any one of 201 to 300 is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out, the second special figure is off and is stopped in the symbol 301. - 特許庁After the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern or a losing pattern, the pattern is kept displayed in a stopped state until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped and displayed pattern. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”) is performed. When either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) as a big win symbol, a big win game, which will be described later, is started. In the following, the game from when the special symbol starts the variable display to when the variable display ends with the lapse of a predetermined variable time and until the special symbol is fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol, that is, one time The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also expressed as "symbol variation game".

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting hole 24, the big hit determination and the variable display for the first special figure are performed as described above. is not performed immediately after entering the ball, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, big hit determination and variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such a first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed in the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display unit 53, and in this first special figure reservation display unit 53, one LED out of the two LEDs Lighting indicates that the number of the first special figure reservations is 1, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of the first special figure reservations is 2, blinking one LED By doing so, it indicates that the first special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it indicates that the first special figure reservation number is four.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second start hole 25, the big hit determination and the variable display for the second special figure are performed as described above. Instead of being performed immediately after entering the mouth 25, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, big hit determination and variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure reservation. Such a second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored second special figure reservations (the number of second special figure reservations) is displayed in the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in this second special figure reservation display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs Indicates that the number of the second special figure reservation is 1 by lighting, and indicates that the number of the second special figure reservation is 2 by lighting two LEDs, blinking one LED By doing so, it indicates that the number of the second special figure reservations is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of the second special figure reservations is four.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, or during a jackpot game to be described later, the first special symbol is reserved or the second special symbol is reserved. are stored, no big hit determination or variable display is performed for these suspensions. Also, when only the first special figure reservation is stored out of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first stored first special figure reservation Variable display is performed, but when the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored, the jackpot determination and determination related to the first stored second special figure reservation and Perform the variable display of the second special figure. That is, the second special figure is preferentially displayed over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority variation function). Further, in this specification, when the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively expressed as "special figure reservation".

<Normal pattern fluctuation display, normal pattern per game>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a game ball struck to the right to pass through. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (normal pattern per judgment random number to be described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number is Based on the normal pattern per decision to determine whether it is per normal pattern or off. Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display portion 50 is provided with a normal pattern display portion 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the normal pattern display portion 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal pattern is variably displayed by switching which LED among the two LEDs is lit in the normal pattern display unit 56, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two kinds of patterns are stopped as normal patterns: a normal pattern winning pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, and a normal pattern out-of-pattern pattern in which the right LED is lit. Displayable. If the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern per pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern deviation. be done. When the normal patterns are stopped and displayed as hit patterns or lost patterns in this way, the stop-displayed state of the patterns is maintained until a prescribed time elapses (fixed display) in order to fix the stopped-displayed patterns. Then, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern, the normal pattern per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

<Holding normal symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, normal symbol hit determination and normal symbol variation display are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal pattern hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such a normal pattern reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored normal map reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) is displayed in the general pattern reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern reservation display unit 57, and in this normal pattern reservation display unit 57, one of the two LEDs can be lit. Indicate that the number of normal figure reservations is 1, and by lighting 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of normal figure reservations is 2, and by blinking 1 LED, the number of normal figure reservations is It shows that there are 3, and it shows that the number of normal figure reservations is 4 by blinking 2 LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal pattern suspension is stored, if it is not during the variable display of the normal patterns, during the fixed display of the normal patterns, or during the normal pattern winning game, It performs the variable display of the normal pattern hit determination and the normal pattern related to the stored normal pattern reservation.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big win determination (also referred to as a "jackpot probability" in this specification)" and the "game to the second start port 25 "Game state related to ball entry frequency" is appropriately set. Among these, "game state related to jackpot probability" is "low probability state with low jackpot probability (probability of about 1/300)" or "high probability of jackpot (probability of about 1/150)". High probability state” is set. In addition, the "game state related to the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 25" is a "non-electric support state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 25 is low" or the "second starting port 25 is set to an electric support state with a high frequency of game ball entry. The above-mentioned "game state related to the jackpot probability" and "game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25" are set together, and the game of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is set. The state is set to a low probability state and non-electrical support state (hereinafter also referred to as "normal state"), and a case of being set to a high probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as "ST state"). be.

<Jackpot game>
A jackpot game in which a round game in which a jackpot opening 28 is opened when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the jackpot symbols is performed a plurality of times (2 times, 8 times, 16 times). to start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, right-handed hitting is performed during the big win game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, different types of jackpot games can be executed depending on the types of jackpot symbols that are stop-displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the game state is the "normal state", the first special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 1 to 50, or the second special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 201 to 250. When displayed (at a probability of 50% when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), a jackpot game in which 8 round games are performed and the game state after the jackpot game is finished is set to "normal state". (hereinafter also referred to as "8R normal hit") is performed.

On the other hand, when the game state is the "normal state", if the first special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 51 to 100 or the second special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 251 to 300 (jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), 8 round games are played, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "ST state" (hereinafter referred to as "8R high probability hit ) is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the game state is "ST state", the first special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 1 to 60, or the second special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 201 to 260. When displayed (at a probability of 60% when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), a jackpot game in which 16 round games are performed and the game state after the jackpot game is finished is set to "ST state". (hereinafter also referred to as "16R high probability") is performed.

On the other hand, when the game state is "ST state", the first special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 61 to 100, or the second special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbols 261 to 300 (jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), two round games are performed, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "ST state" (hereinafter referred to as "2R high certainty hit ) is performed.

In the "ST state", the probability of a big hit is higher than in the "normal state", and the frequency of the game balls entering the second starting port 25 is high. It is possible to make the player expect to be beaten. In addition, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 count) or when 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases, one round game has 100 balls (10 count). x payout number 10) game balls are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big winning game with a larger number of round games will be played. Incidentally, these jackpot games can be regarded as a plurality of jackpot games (hit games) having mutually different degrees of advantage for the player.

When the "normal state" is set after the end of the big win game (when the 8R normal win is made), the "normal state" is continuously set until the next big win game is started. On the other hand, when "ST state" is set after the end of the jackpot game (when 8R high probability hit, 16R high probability hit, 2R high probability hit is performed), the "ST state" is next big hit. The setting is continued until a game is played or until a symbol variation game (variation display of special symbols) is performed 200 times without a jackpot game being performed. In this specification, the number of symbol variation games (here, 200 times) in which the "ST state" is continuously set when the jackpot game is not performed is also expressed as "ST number", and "ST number" is 200. The setting of the “ST state” of times is also expressed as “the number of STs is set to 200 times”.

During execution of the above-described jackpot game, the round display portion 55 of the segment display portion 50 displays the type of jackpot game being executed (the number of round games played). That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, the left LED among the three LEDs is turned on to achieve "2R high accuracy." It indicates that "hit" is being executed, and by lighting the inside LED it is indicated that "8R normal hit" or "8R high probability hit" is being executed, and by lighting the right LED "16R Indicates that "high probability" is being executed.

In addition, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the "electric support state (ST state)" described above is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and these three LEDs are lit when the "electric support state (ST state)" is set. indicates that the "power supply state (ST state)" is being set. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 indicating that a right-handed player is to be hit. During the setting of the "power support state (ST state)", the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is high, and the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball struck to the right. , It is beneficial for the player to hit to the right while the "electrical support state (ST state)" is set. In addition, since the game ball hit to the right can enter the big winning hole 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit to the right even during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the setting of the "electric support state (ST state)" and during the jackpot game, the two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the player is hitting to the right.

<Contents of Display on Effect Display Device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 . In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as "game effect") is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 .

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol change effect") matching the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. After that, the variable display of the decorative designs 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various manners until the special design variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stopped display of the special symbols). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display nine numbers from "1" to "9" as decorative patterns.

FIG. 6(a) conceptually shows how the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are all variably displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative pattern 41a is stopped and displayed first, then the right decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop-displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (the first 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same pattern combination (hereinafter also referred to as "double eyes"). ) is displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped with a symbol combination that is not the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are stopped (and are displayed as fixed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

Thus, the special symbols displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed in the effect display device 41 have display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left decorative pattern 41a stopped and displayed first on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative pattern 41c stopped and displayed subsequently were the same pattern. In this case, the middle decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped at the same pattern, and the player thinks that "a big win game is about to start," and displays the variable display of the decorative patterns (symbol variation effect). will be watching. In this way, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns excluding one decorative pattern among a plurality of decorative patterns) are stopped at the same pattern (a form that can be doubled), and the last decorative pattern (one decorative pattern) is stopped. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "ready-to-win effect", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game by generating this ready-to-win effect.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reservation number, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reservation number. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure reserved number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reservation number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reservation number (the upper limit number is 4) in the second reservation display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is indicated that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reserved symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure reservation display section 53 and the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section Matches the number of holds shown.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on timer interrupts generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). The game progress control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 7, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the performance in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, three game balls are paid out when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30. When a game ball enters the big winning hole 28, 10 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting hole sensor 24s, the second starting hole sensor 25s, the big winning hole sensor 28s, etc.) detect the game ball. or not. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit determination and the normal pattern hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbols in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern which will be described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number". In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, one of the 100 jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns 1 to 100 or jackpot patterns 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of the jackpot pattern is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". These random numbers are updated in the random number update process (S300). These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting port, etc.>
Next, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a start port sensor detection process (S400). In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start opening, a process of storing the normal figure reservation, the first special figure reservation, and the second special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of normal pattern reservations does not reach 4 pieces, the normal pattern per determination random number is acquired and the general pattern per determination random number is stored as normal pattern reservation. The general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, when the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern operation gate 27, or when the normal pattern reservation number has already reached 4 pieces, a new normal pattern reservation is not stored.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the normal pattern reservation in this way, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of the first special figure reservation has reached four which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of the first special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number and a pattern selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservations. The first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. The performance (symbol variation performance) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. Therefore, when the first special figure suspension is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure suspension has not yet started (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure suspension It is possible to determine the aspect of the variation display and production based on (design variation game and design variation production based on the first special figure reservation). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed, whether the big hit design is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed (the big hit game It is possible to determine whether or not it will be started), whether or not a ready-to-win effect will be performed, and the like. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made with respect to the first special figure reservation, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. is stored in association with the first special figure reservation. In this way, after storing the first special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the first special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 24, or if the number of the first special figure reservations has already reached 4, the new first special figure reservations will not be stored, No judgment is made.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the first special figure reservation in this way, it is then determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 25 based on the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second start port 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, a jackpot determination random number, a fluctuation pattern selection random number and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure reservation in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation, and the result of the preliminary determination is stored in association with the second special figure reservation. Thus, after storing the second special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the second special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second start port 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservations are not stored, No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal action process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per normal pattern is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal pattern, during variable display of normal patterns, or during fixed display of normal patterns. As a result, if it is neither during the normal pattern per game, during the variable display of the normal patterns, nor during the fixed display of the normal patterns, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern suspension is stored in the above-mentioned normal pattern suspension storage area. . As a result, when the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the general pattern reservation that is stored first among the general pattern reservations that are stored is read. Then, the read normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern per determination is performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number.

After performing the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit. As a result, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern (stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is lit as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern deviation pattern is stored as a pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time.

In this way, as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time, when the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is lit or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is stored, the normal symbol variation time Set to start variable display of normal symbols. Then, the general pattern reservation that is the target of the general pattern per determination of this time is erased from the general pattern reservation storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case of none of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol variable display, and the normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols during the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has passed, the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the determination of the per normal pattern is per per normal pattern, the LED on the left of the per normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the per pattern of the normal pattern is stopped and displayed), and the result of the per normal pattern determination is out. If it is, the LED on the right side of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the off pattern is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a normal pattern winning pattern (lighting of the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56). As a result, when the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a pattern per normal pattern, after setting the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game, normal A per-figure game is started.

In the above, the processing when the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed has been described. On the other hand, when the normal game is being played, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state/closed state in the above-described opening pattern. . And, when the control according to this open pattern is finished, the game per normal pattern is finished.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is "game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is set to a non-electrical support state (normal state) with a low ball entry frequency or an electrical support state (ST state) with a high ball entry frequency of the game ball to the second starting port 25 . Such setting of the non-electrical support state (normal state) and the electric support state (ST state) is realized as follows.

That is, compared to the non-electric sapo state (normal state), the electric sapo state (ST state) has a higher probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination will be a normal pattern hit (probability of the normal pattern), and the normal pattern fluctuation time (Normal pattern fluctuation time) is short, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal pattern per game is set long. Therefore, in the electric support state (ST state), the second starting port 25 is opened more frequently and the open state is longer than in the non-electric support state (normal state). The frequency of game balls entering the starting port 25 increases (high frequency state). For example, if the non-electric sapo state (normal state) is set, set the probability per normal pattern to about 1/100 probability (about 100 A random number of 1 per normal pattern), the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern game is 0.3 seconds (0.1 second x 3 times open ). On the other hand, if the electric sapo state (ST state) is set, the probability per normal pattern is set to about 99/100 A random number of about 99/100 is set per normal pattern), the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern game is 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 3 times open).

<Special action processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in a variable manner and executing a jackpot game is performed. In other words, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), during the fixed display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) It is determined whether it is either As a result, if it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols, nor during the fixed display of the special symbols, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area. . As a result, if the second special figure suspension is stored in the second special figure suspension storage area, the first stored second special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation.

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, this time it is checked whether the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure suspension is stored in the first special figure suspension storage area, the first special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the jackpot probability is "a low jackpot probability (probability of about 1/300) low probability state (usually state)” or “high probability state (ST state) with a high jackpot probability (probability of about 1/150)”. Setting of such a low-probability state (normal state) or high-probability state (ST state) is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state (normal state) is set, the random number of about 1/300 of the jackpot judgment random number that can be obtained as the first special reservation or the second special reservation is a big hit, and the high probability When the state (ST state) is set, about 1/150 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is a big hit.

When the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the variation display of the special symbol of this time (symbol variation game) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol reservation read this time. Select the type of jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed with . That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot patterns 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special patterns, and the jackpot patterns 201 to 300 as the second special patterns. can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when reading the first special figure reservation, refer to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random number is assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100, and the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure reservation A corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300, the jackpot design corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation. is selected as the symbol to be stopped. Incidentally, the symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is loss, the winning symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed when the first special figure reservation is read, and the winning symbol 301 is selected when the second special figure reservation is read. Select as a symbol to stop and display. The jackpot symbols and winning symbols selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203 .

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this manner, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special pattern or second special pattern), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (fluctuation pattern ID) for doing is attached. A variation pattern selection table is referred to in the process of selecting a variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table is, as shown in FIG. 8, a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is determined as the current variation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this manner is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern specification command, which will be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the current pattern variation game based on the variation pattern specification command, and executes the pattern variation performance with the performance pattern based on the variation pattern. .

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states such as the game state, the result of the big hit determination, the number of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension stored. By doing so, it is possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions, and thus the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute symbol variation effects with effect patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, executes the symbol variation performance of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in doubles after the ready-to-win performance, and the result of the big-hit determination. If it is out of line, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in separate stitches to execute a symbol variation performance. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss and a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a ready-to-win effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

Thus, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols of this time are selected and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols of this time is selected, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The variation pattern designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Also, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation that is the object of this big hit determination is erased from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above is a description of the processing performed during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and during the fixed display of the special symbols. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol being variably displayed has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols being varied and displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stop symbol storage area (fixed display is started). When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the special symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the special symbols is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the special symbols are being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big winning pattern. As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is a missing symbol, it is determined whether or not the "ST state" is set, and if the "ST state" is set, the "remaining ST number" is set. Subtract once. The "remaining ST number" is the number of symbol variation games (variable display of special symbols) that can be executed until the "ST state" ends (if the jackpot game is not performed in the middle) (hereinafter "remaining ST number") Also called). When the "remaining ST number" becomes 0 as a result of subtracting one from the "remaining ST number", the "normal state" is set instead of the "ST state". When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a big win symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the big win game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games during the big win game differs depending on the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbols. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big winning symbol. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the big winning game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress, the opening/closing door 29 is operated by controlling the jackpot solenoid 29m so that the jackpot 28 is in the open state/closed state according to the opening pattern described above. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. When a game ball enters the big winning hole 28 during the big winning game, a big winning hole entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 28 is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. . The round game start command, the round game end command, and the big winning hole entry command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (operation of the open/close door 29) is completed, the jackpot game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After finishing the big winning game, if the big winning game is "8R normal winning", the game state is set to "normal state". On the other hand, if the jackpot game is any of "8R high probability hit", "16R high probability hit", or "2R high probability hit", the game state is set to "ST state". At this time, the “remaining number of STs” is set to 200 times. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (including the number of remaining STs) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information", and the RAM 203 for storing the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information storage means". can. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, which performs preliminary determination as to whether or not the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is predetermined information, can also be regarded as "preliminary determination means". In addition, the special design can also be regarded as "identification design", the fluctuation display of special design (design fluctuation game) can be regarded as "special design fluctuation", and the fluctuation display of special design (design fluctuation game, special design fluctuation ) can be regarded as a "special symbol variation means". In addition, the jackpot pattern can be regarded as a "hit pattern", the big winning prize opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable ball entrance", and the jackpot game can be regarded as a "winning game" and a "privilege", and a special pattern. When the (identification pattern) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern (hit pattern) (when a predetermined granting condition is satisfied), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game (gives a privilege to the player) executes "privilege granting means , ``hitting game executing means''. In addition, "non-electrical support state", "low probability state", "normal state" can also be regarded as "first state", "electrical support state", "high probability state", "ST state" It can also be regarded as a "second state", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that can set these states as game states can also be regarded as "game state setting means".

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a pending number process (S700). In this pending number processing (S700), the number of the first special Figure pending stored in the first special Figure pending storage area, and the number of the second special Figure pending stored in the second special Figure pending storage area , and stores a pending number transfer command indicating these numbers in the output buffer of RAM 203 . The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations on the effect display device 41. can be executed.

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as control related to effects. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 milliseconds). The effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

When the effect control processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs command analysis processing (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, the command is stored in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223 .

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image/audio control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs a sound corresponding to the received command from the speakers 6a, 6b, etc. . Also, the lamp control board 226 causes the lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. Execution of various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 11 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the pre-determination effect, which is the effect based on the pre-determination result, is performed. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the pending design to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. It may be a mode corresponding to the result. The pre-determination effect need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the reservation number transmission command, the reservation symbols of the same number as the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number indicated by this command are transferred to the first It is displayed in the pending display area 41d and the second pending display area 41e. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, for example, a "normal state" in which left-handed hitting is performed, that is, a state in which the first special figure main game is performed , the number of the first special figure reserved is displayed, and the number of the second special figure reserved is displayed in the "ST state" where the right hit is performed, that is, in the state where the second special figure main game is performed good too.

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). A variable effect (including variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the pattern variation performance is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the ready-to-win performance (see FIG. 6(b)) performed as part of the pattern variation performance is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when a variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, after the ready-to-win performance is performed, decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed in doubles. A performance is held. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a failure, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as loose stitches after the ready-to-win performance is performed. is done. Then, when receiving a variation stop command during execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in double or loose.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big-hit game start command, it starts the production related to the big-hit game. For example, at the timing when a big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and an effect of displaying a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is in progress is started.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are executed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when the "ST state" is set, the "remaining ST number" is set. It starts the production to be displayed. In the effect of displaying the "remaining ST number", of course, when one symbol variation game (variation display of special symbols) is performed while the "ST state" is set, the displayed "remaining ST number" is also 1. times is subtracted.

E. Production related to the operation of the production operation unit:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, various effects can be executed as effects related to the operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c. These presentations will be explained below, but as a preparation, the character presentation will be explained first.

E-1. Character production:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment (the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220), the display screen of the effect display device 41 during the execution of the ready-to-win effect described above with reference to FIG. It is possible to execute "character production" in which the character is displayed on the screen. Seven types of character effects A to G can be executed as the "character effects", and characters (character images) that appear (displayed) differ from each other.

Specifically, the character presentation A is a presentation in which the character A appears. Similarly, character B is character B, character C is character C, character D is character D, character E is character E, character F is character F, and G is character G. It is a performance that appears.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (at the time of the jackpot), the "probability of selecting the variation pattern corresponding to the character production A (character production A Execution probability)” is the lowest, and “Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to character presentation B (execution probability of character presentation B)”→“Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to character presentation C (character presentation C execution probability)”→“Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to character presentation D (execution probability of character presentation D)”→“Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to character presentation E (execution probability of character presentation E probability)"→"probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to character presentation F (execution probability of character presentation F)"→"probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to character presentation G (execution probability of character presentation G) ” is set to be higher.

Conversely, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss (when lost), the "probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to the character production G (probability of executing the character production G)" is the lowest, and the "character production F Probability of selecting corresponding variation pattern (probability of execution of character presentation F)"→"Probability of selection of variation pattern corresponding to character presentation E (probability of execution of character presentation E)"→"Probability of corresponding to character presentation D Probability of selection of variation pattern (probability of execution of character presentation D)"→"Probability of selection of variation pattern corresponding to character presentation C (probability of execution of character presentation C)"→"Variation pattern corresponding to character presentation B is selected (probability of execution of character presentation B)"→"probability of selection of variation pattern corresponding to character presentation A (probability of execution of character presentation A)".

Therefore, the possibility that the jackpot determination result is a big hit in the case where the character production is executed (also referred to as "jackpot expectation level" in this specification) is the lowest when the character production A is carried out, and the character production B is the lowest. → Character production C is carried out → Character production D is carried out → Character production E is carried out → Character production F is carried out → Character production G is carried out higher in order. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a character effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big win (degree of expectation for a big win when executed) will be performed.

In the character effects A to G, different types of characters appearing are performed. A mode in which the images are different from each other, and a mode in which the decorative patterns (the left decorative pattern 41a, the right decorative pattern 41c, etc.) that can be the double eyes to be stop-displayed at the start of the ready-to-win effect are different from each other may be adopted.

E-2. Operation acceptance period:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment (the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220), it is possible to set (start possible ), and when the player operates the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c during the "operation acceptance period", the above-described character effect is executed.

As the "operation acceptance period", three types of periods with different execution triggers (start triggers) for character presentation can be set (startable). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(a), an "operation accepting period A" during which character effects are executed when the effect button 10a is operated, and as shown in FIG. "operation acceptance period B" during which the character effect is executed when the direction button 10c is operated, and "operation acceptance period C" during which the character effect is executed when the direction button 10c is operated are set as shown in FIG. 13(c). It is possible.

It should be noted that even if an effect operation unit (jog shuttle 10b, direction button 10c) other than the effect button 10a is operated during the "operation acceptance period A", character effect is not performed. Further, even if the effect operation section (the effect button 10a, the direction button 10c) other than the jog shuttle 10b is operated during the "operation reception period B", the character effect is not performed. Further, even if the effect operation section (the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b) other than the direction button 10c is operated during the "operation reception period C", the character effect is not performed.

E-3. Operation reminder effect:
When the above-described "operation acceptance period" is started (the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220), an "operation prompt effect" is executed to prompt the player to operate the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c. do. Specifically, at the timing when the "operation acceptance period A" starts, as shown in parentheses in FIG. Operate!” is displayed on the effect display device 41). Then, when the player who has received such "operation prompting effect A" operates the effect button 10a (during the operation acceptance period A), the character effect is executed.

Further, at the timing when the "operation acceptance period B" starts, as shown in parentheses in FIG. Operate!” is displayed on the effect display device 41). When the jog shuttle 10b is operated (during the operation acceptance period B) by the player who receives the "operation prompting effect B", the character effect is executed.

Further, at the timing when the "operation acceptance period C" starts, as shown in parentheses in FIG. Operate!” is displayed on the effect display device 41). Then, when the player who receives the "operation prompting effect C" operates the direction button 10c (during the operation acceptance period C), the character effect is executed.

E-4. Execution probability of character production:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, character effects are executed when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c (corresponding to the operation receiving period) are operated during the "operation receiving period". The execution probability of each character effect corresponds to the type of "operation reception period" (the type of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c to be operated).

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment (the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220), as shown in FIG. is set (started), the “operation reception period B” is set (started) with a probability of 7%, and the “operation reception period C” is set (started) with a probability of 3%.

Further, when the "character effect B" is executed, the "operation reception period A" is set (started) with a probability of 70%, and the "operation reception period B" is set (started) with a probability of 20%. Set (start) the "operation acceptance period C" with a probability of 10%. Further, when the "character effect C" is executed, the "operation reception period A" is set (started) with a probability of 55%, and the "operation reception period B" is set (started) with a probability of 30%. Set (start) the "operation acceptance period C" with a probability of 15%.

Further, when the "character effect D" is executed, the "operation reception period A" is set (started) with a probability of 30%, and the "operation reception period B" is set (started) with a probability of 40%. "Operation reception period C" is set (started) with a probability of 30%. Further, when the "character effect E" is executed, the "operation reception period A" is set (started) with a probability of 15%, and the "operation reception period B" is set (started) with a probability of 30%. "Operation reception period C" is set (started) with a probability of 55%.

Further, when the "character effect F" is executed, the "operation reception period A" is set (started) with a probability of 10%, and the "operation reception period B" is set (started) with a probability of 20%. "Operation acceptance period C" is set (started) with a probability of 70%. Further, when the "character effect G" is executed, the "operation reception period A" is set (started) with a probability of 3%, and the "operation reception period B" is set (started) with a probability of 7%. "Operation reception period C" is set (started) with a probability of 90%.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "operation acceptance period" is set (started) with the probability as described above, so as shown in FIG. is performed is the highest when the "operation reception period C" is set (started) (when the character effect is performed based on the operation of the direction button 10c), and the "operation reception period A" is set (started). ) is the lowest (when the character effect is performed based on the operation of the effect button 10a). On the other hand, the probability that a character effect with a lower expectation of a big hit (and character effect A) will be performed is determined when the "operation acceptance period A" is set (started) (character effect based on the operation of the effect button 10a). is performed) is the highest, and the case where the "operation acceptance period C" is set (started) (the character presentation is performed based on the operation of the direction button 10c) is the lowest.

This is explained from "Character production executed based on operation of production operation unit (production button 10a) during operation reception period A (character production executed when operation prompting production A is performed)". Also, "a character effect that is executed based on the operation of the effect operation unit (direction button 10c) during the operation reception period C (a character effect that is executed when the operation prompting effect C is performed)" is better. , it can also be considered that the degree of expectation for a big win tends to be higher.

Therefore, an "operation reception period" is set (started) for the player to easily execute a character performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit. is set (started) (operation prompting effect B is executed rather than operation prompting effect A), and "operation acceptance period C" is set (started) rather than "operation acceptance period B" (operation The execution of the operation prompting performance C rather than the prompting performance B can be expected, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

Since the symbol variation effect is an effect performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the "character effect" which is a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. The "operation reception period" (also the operation prompting effect), which is part of the symbol variation effect, is set (started) (performed) when the corresponding variation pattern is selected.

Therefore, the execution probability of each character effect A to G and the setting probability (start probability) of each operation acceptance period A to C (the execution probability of each operation prompting effect A to C) are the fluctuation patterns described above with reference to FIG. In the selection table, it is set by the ratio of the variation pattern selection random numbers assigned to each variation pattern.

E-5. Omen production:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "operation reception period" is set (started) in the manner described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 suggests that the "operation reception period" is started. It is possible to execute the "foreshadowing effect".

As such a "predictive effect", it is possible to execute a "first predictive effect" and a "second predictive effect" having different execution modes. More specifically, the effect display device 41 displays a “first sign effect” in which the characters “Is the operation acceptance period approaching?” It is possible to execute a "second omen effect" to be displayed on the display screen. Of these, the "first precursor effect" is started five seconds before the start of the "operation acceptance period (operation prompting effect)" as shown in FIG. 16(a). )” is started for 5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, the "second sign effect" is started eight seconds before the "operation accepting period (operation prompting effect)" starts, and the "operation accepting period (operation prompting effect)" ” will continue for 8 seconds before starting.

FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of "predictive effect start processing" for starting the "predictive effect". This "prediction effect start process" is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 milliseconds).

When the "prediction effect start process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the "prediction effect" has already started (S1000). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the "predictive effect" is performed only once during the execution of one time of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game), the currently executed special symbol variation It is determined whether or not the "prediction effect" has already started in the display (symbol variation game).

As a result, if the "prediction effect" has not yet started in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed (S1000: no), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the "first premonition effect" ( S1002).

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting mode (execution mode) of the "operation acceptance period (operation prompting effect)" and the execution mode of the "character effect" are set for each variation pattern. The timing at which "1 omen effect" can be started is also set for each variation pattern. Therefore, in the determination process of S1002, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the "first omen effect" based on the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol currently being executed.

It should be noted that, of course, when the "operation reception period" is started in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, five seconds before the start of the "operation reception period" (see FIG. 16(a)) is " It is the start timing of the first omen effect. In addition, even in the variable display of the special symbols in which the "operation acceptance period" does not start, the "first indication effect" may be started. In such a variable display of special symbols, even if the "operation reception period" does not start, for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display of special symbols is started, the "first omen effect" is started. is set. In addition, there is also a variation pattern in which the timing at which the "first omen effect" can be started is not set, and when such a variation pattern is selected (variation display of special symbols based on such a variation pattern during execution), the "first sign effect" is not executed.

In the determination process of S1002, if it is determined that it is time to start the "first sign effect" (S1002: yes), the "first sign effect" for determining whether or not to start the "first sign effect" Premonition effect start lottery" is executed (S1004). Then, if the "first sign effect start lottery" is won (S1006: yes), the "first sign effect" is started (S1008).

The probability of winning such a "first sign effect start lottery", that is, the probability of starting the "first sign effect" corresponds to the setting mode of the "operation reception period" in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed. ing.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a), if the "operation acceptance period" is not set (if it does not start) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, there is a 3% chance of winning (the first 1 start the omen production). In addition, when "operation reception period A" is set (started) in the variable display of special symbols currently being executed, winning is possible with a probability of 50% (the first precursor effect is started). In addition, when "operation reception period B" is set (started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, winning is possible with a probability of 20% (the first precursor performance is started). In addition, when the "operation receiving period C" is set (started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, winning is possible with a probability of 2% (the first indication effect is started). That is, when any "operation reception period" is set (started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, the execution probability of the "first sign effect" is "operation reception period A". is set (if started), the second highest if "operation acceptance period B" is set (if started), and "operation acceptance period C" is set The case (started case) is the lowest.

The above is a description of the processing when it is determined that it is time to start the "first precursor effect" in the determination processing of S1002 (S1002: yes). On the other hand, if it is not the start timing of the "first precursor effect" (S1002: no), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the "second precursor effect" (S1012).

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting mode (execution mode) of the "operation acceptance period (operation prompting effect)" and the execution mode of the "character effect" are set for each variation pattern. The timing at which "2 omen effect" can be started is also set for each variation pattern. Therefore, in the determination process of S1012, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the "second omen effect" based on the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed.

It should be noted that, of course, when the "operation reception period" is started in the variable display of the special symbol currently being executed, eight seconds before the start of the "operation reception period" (see FIG. 16(b)) is " It is the start timing of the second omen effect. Also, in the variable display of the special symbols in which the "operation reception period" does not start, the "second sign effect" does not start. In addition, among the variation patterns of the variation display of special symbols in which the "operation acceptance period" is started, there are some variations in which the timing at which the "second sign effect" can be started is not set. When a pattern is selected (during execution of variable display of special symbols based on such a variable pattern), the "second sign effect" is not executed.

In the determination process of S1012, if it is determined that it is time to start the "second predictive effect" (S1012: yes), the "second predictive effect" for determining whether to start the "second predictive effect" Premonition production start lottery" is executed (S1014). Then, if the "second omen effect start lottery" is won (S1016: yes), the "second omen effect" is started (S1018).

The probability of winning such a "second sign effect start lottery", that is, the probability of starting the "second sign effect" corresponds to the setting mode of the "operation acceptance period" in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed. ing.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b), if the "operation acceptance period" is not set (if it does not start) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, the probability of winning is 0% (the first 2 start the omen production). That is, when the "operation reception period" is not set (when it is not started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, the "second precursor effect" is not executed.

In addition, when "operation acceptance period A" is set (started) in the variable display of special symbols currently being executed, winning is possible with a probability of 5% (the second precursor effect is started). In addition, when the "operation receiving period B" is set (when started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, winning is possible with a probability of 20% (the second precursor performance is started). In addition, when the "operation receiving period C" is set (when started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, the winning is won with a probability of 50% (the second precursor effect is started). That is, when any "operation reception period" is set (started) in the variable display of the special symbols currently being executed, the execution probability of the "second precursor effect" is "operation reception period C". is set (if started), the second highest if "operation acceptance period B" is set (if started), and "operation acceptance period A" is set The case (started case) is the lowest.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the execution probability of the "first sign effect" is highest when the "operation reception period A" is set (started). B" is set (started) is the next highest, and the lowest is set (started) with "operation reception period C". On the other hand, the execution probability of the "second precursor effect" is highest when the "operation reception period C" is set (when it starts), and when the "operation reception period B" is set. (When started) is the next highest, and when "operation acceptance period A" is set (when started) is the lowest.

Here, as described above, the player expects that a character performance (and thus character performance G) with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit will be performed, and this execution probability is set (started) by the "operation reception period C". ) is the highest (when operation prompting effect C is performed), and the second highest is when “operation acceptance period B” is set (started) (when operation prompting effect B is performed). It is the lowest when "Period A" is set (started) (when operation prompting effect A is performed). Therefore, the player expects to set (start) an "operation receiving period" during which a character effect with a higher expectation of a big win is likely to be executed (an operation prompting effect is performed). That is, the player expects that the "operation acceptance period B" is set (started) rather than the "operation acceptance period A" (the operation prompting effect B is executed rather than the operation prompting effect A). , the "operation acceptance period C" is set (started) rather than the "operation acceptance period B" (the operation prompting effect C is executed rather than the operation prompting effect B).

In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "second sign effect" is performed rather than the "first sign effect", the character effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is more likely to be executed. ” is likely to be set (started). Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player expects the ``second omen effect'' rather than the ``first omen effect'' to enhance the amusement of the game.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, character effects can be executed when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the operation reception period. It is possible to execute a "foreshadowing effect" that suggests the start. Therefore, the "predictive effect" is performed for the player who expects the "operation reception period" to start (the character effect is performed based on the operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c). It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player expect to be beaten, and to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "operation reception period" is defined as "operation reception period A during which the character production is executed based on the operation of the production button 10a" and "operation of the jog shuttle 10b. It is possible to set (start) an operation reception period B during which the character presentation is performed based on the operation performed and an operation reception period C during which the character presentation is performed based on the operation of the direction button 10c. be. Further, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the character performance is performed based on the operation of the performance button 10a than when the character performance is performed based on the operation of the performance button 10a. A character performance is easily performed, and a big hit is obtained when the character performance is performed based on the operation of the direction button 10c rather than when the character performance is performed based on the operation of the jog shuttle 10b. It is easy to perform a character production with a higher degree of expectation. For this reason, the operation reception period B is set (started) rather than the operation reception period A for the player who expects to perform a character performance with a higher expectation of a big hit, and the operation reception period. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the user expects that the operation reception period C is set (started) rather than B, and thus makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the longer the time from the start of the "predictive effect" to the start of the "operation reception period", the easier it is to execute a character effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big win. It is easy to set (start) the “operation reception period (and thus the operation reception period C)”. That is, when the "first sign effect" is started, the "operation acceptance period" is started 5 seconds after the "sign effect" is started, and when the "second sign effect" is started, Eight seconds after the start of the "prediction effect", the "operation acceptance period" is started. For this reason, for players who expect to set (start) the "operation reception period (and thus the operation reception period C)" in which character effects with higher expectations for big wins are likely to be executed, "the sign period is It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the expectation is that the "time from the start to the start of the operation reception period" will be longer, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Note that such an effect is obtained when the display contents are the same for the "first omen effect" and the "second omen effect" (depending on the display contents, the first omen effect or the second omen effect can be obtained). It is even more noticeable when it is configured so that it cannot be recognized whether it is a performance.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "operation reception period (and thus the operation reception period C)" in which the character production with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is likely to be executed is longer than the case where the "first sign production" is executed. It is easier to start when the "second sign effect" is executed. For this reason, the player who expects the start of the "operation reception period (and thus the operation reception period C)" in which the character production with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is likely to be executed is more likely to be performed than the "first sign production". Also, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player expects that the "second sign effect" will be executed, and it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

It should be noted that the "character effect" can also be regarded as a "possibility-suggesting effect", and the "operation reception period A", "operation reception period B", and "operation reception period C" are equivalent to the "first operation reception period", " It can also be regarded as a "second operation reception period", and "the player's operation on the effect button 10a", "the player's operation on the jog shuttle 10b", and "the player's operation on the direction button 10c" can be regarded as the "first game player's operation" and "second player's operation".

F. Variant:
Next, a modified example will be described.
F-1. Modification 1:
The "first precursor effect" and the "second precursor effect" described above may be executed in the following manner. That is, even if the time from the end of the "first sign effect" to the start of the "operation reception period (operation prompting effect)" differs between the "first sign effect" and the "second sign effect". good.

In this way, the player who expects the setting (start) of the "operation receiving period (and thus the operation receiving period C)" during which the character performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is likely to be executed is given to the player who expects the "predictive effect". It is possible to realize a novel game property in which attention is paid to the time from the end of the operation reception period (operation prompting performance) to the start of the "operation reception period (operation prompting performance)", and to increase the amusement of the game.

For example, when the "first precursor effect" is performed, as shown in FIG. 19A, the "operation reception period (operation prompting effect)" is started at the timing when the "first precursor effect" ends. and On the other hand, when the "second precursor effect" is performed, as shown in FIG. 19B, the "operation reception period (operation prompting effect )” shall be started.

In this way, the player who expects the setting (start) of the "operation receiving period (and thus the operation receiving period C)" during which the character performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is likely to be executed is given to the player who expects the "predictive effect". The "operation acceptance period (operation prompting effect)" does not start at the timing of the end of the ) can be realized, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

Note that the above effect is also obtained when the display contents are the same for the "first omen effect" and the "second omen effect" (based on the display contents, it is the first omen effect or the second omen effect). It is even more noticeable when the configuration is such that it is not possible to recognize whether the

F-2. Modification 2:
Further, the above-described "first precursor effect" and "second precursor effect" may be executed in the following manner. That is, whether the "first sign effect" and the "second sign effect" are started during execution of the ready-to-win effect or before the start of the ready-to-win effect may be different from each other.

In this way, the player who expects the setting (start) of the "operation receiving period (and thus the operation receiving period C)" during which the character performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is likely to be executed is given to the player who expects the "predictive effect". It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player pays attention to whether is started during the execution of the ready-to-win performance or before the start of the ready-to-win performance, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(a), the "first sign effect" is started during execution of the ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20(b), the "second sign effect" is started before the ready-to-win effect is started.

In this way, the ready-to-win effect is started for the player who expects the setting (start) of the "operation accepting period (and thus the operation accepting period C)" in which the character effect with a higher degree of expectation for the big win is likely to be executed. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player expects that the "prediction effect" will start before the game starts, and to increase the interest in the game.

Note that the above effect is also obtained when the display contents are the same for the "first omen effect" and the "second omen effect" (based on the display contents, it is the first omen effect or the second omen effect). It is even more noticeable when the configuration is such that it is not possible to recognize whether the

F-3. Modification 3:
Further, the above-described "first precursor effect" and "second precursor effect" may be executed in the following manner. In other words, the operation modes of the effect operating units 10a, 10b, and 10c may be different between the "first predictive effect" and the "second predictive effect".

More specifically, the time for operating the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c may be different between the "first precursor effect" and the "second precursor effect". For example, the "first omen effect" may vibrate the effect button 10a for one second, and the "second omen effect" may vibrate the effect button 10a for two seconds.

Also, the effect operating units 10a, 10b, and 10c to be operated may be made different from each other for the "first predictive effect" and the "second predictive effect". For example, the "first portent effect" may vibrate the effect button 10a, and the "second portent effect" may vibrate the direction button 10c (or the jog shuttle 10b).

Further, whether or not to operate the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c may be made different between the "first portent effect" and the "second portent effect". For example, the "first omen effect" may not vibrate the effect button 10a, and the "second omen effect" may vibrate the effect button 10a.

In this way, the effect operation section 10a is provided to the player who expects the setting (start) of the "operation reception period (and thus the operation reception period C)" during which the character effect with a higher degree of expectation for the big win is likely to be executed. , 10b, and 10c can be realized, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

F-4. Modification 4:
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is executed in the variable display of the special symbols, the "predictive effect (first It was decided to set (start) the "operation reception period" whose start is suggested by "1 omen effect or second omen effect". In other words, in one time of variable display of the special symbols, the execution of the "precursor effect (first premonitory effect or second premonitory effect)" and the "predictive effect (first premonitory effect or second premonitory effect)" are started. It was decided that both the setting (start) of the "operation acceptance period" suggested by

Not limited to this, in Modification 4, when the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is executed in the variable display of a predetermined special symbol, after the end of the variable display of the special symbol, the It is also possible to set (start) an "operation acceptance period" whose start is suggested by the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)".

For example, as shown in FIG. 21(a), in the variable display of a predetermined special symbol (also referred to as "previous variable display" in this specification), "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is displayed. If it is executed, during the variable display of the special symbols performed after the variable display of the special symbols (also referred to as "later variable display" in this specification), the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect It is also possible to set (start) an "operation reception period" whose start is suggested by "effect)".

Naturally, in such a configuration, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the same processing as the "prediction effect execution processing" described above with reference to FIG. 17 during the "previous variable display". That is, during the "preceding variable display", it is determined whether or not the "operation acceptance period" is set in the "later variable display" based on the preliminary determination result command, and based on this determination result, the "precursor Effect (First Omen Effect or Second Omen Effect)” is executed.

In this modification 4, when the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is performed during the "preceding variable display", the "operation reception period ” may be set (started). In other words, in spite of the fact that the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is performed during the "previous variable display", the "operation acceptance period" is set in the "previous variable display". (Start) may not be set (started), and the "operation acceptance period" may be set (started) in the "later variable display". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the "character effect" is a effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it is also possible that it is a effect that suggests that the "ST state" is set after the end of the big win game. good. Such a "character effect" may be executed based on the operation of the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c during the "operation reception period" started (set) during the jackpot game. good.

Then, as shown in FIG. 21(b), when the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is executed in the variable display of the predetermined special symbol (previous variable display), the special symbol During the jackpot game (also referred to as the "later jackpot game" in this specification) performed after the variable display of the "operation Acceptance period" may be set (started).

Naturally, in such a configuration, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the same processing as the "prediction effect execution processing" described above with reference to FIG. 17 during the "previous variable display". That is, during the "previous fluctuation display", it is determined whether or not the "operation reception period" is set in the "subsequent jackpot game" based on the preliminary determination result command, and based on this determination result, the "prediction Effect (First Omen Effect or Second Omen Effect)” is executed.

In this modification 4, if the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is performed during the "previous variable display", the "operation reception period ” may be set (started). In other words, in spite of the fact that the "predictive effect (first predictive effect or second predictive effect)" is performed during the "previous variable display", the "operation acceptance period" is set in the "previous variable display". The "operation acceptance period" may be started during the "later jackpot game" which is not (started) and is started thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to increase the interest in the game.

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. A person skilled in the art can easily replace them, and improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment and modifications, the pachinko machine 1 provides the player with a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall. An example to which the invention is applied has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game profit in a form different from "payout of game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry of a game ball into various ball entrances, a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and in this case also, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Pachinko machines that convert game profits (game values) into data and give them to players include machines that circulate and use a plurality of game balls built into the pachinko machine. , a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of the game board through various ball inlets or outlets to the shooting position again and shoot them.

<Gaming machines A1 to A8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines A1 to A8 as follows.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute an indication effect suggesting that the operation reception period will start prior to the start of the operation reception period.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine in which games are played using gaming media,
Equipped with privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player,
Possibility suggesting performance suggesting the possibility of granting the privilege, that is, the possibility of granting the privilege to the player, based on the fact that the player's operation, which is the operation of the gaming machine by the player, is performed during the operation acceptance period. is executable and
A gaming machine capable of executing an indication effect suggesting that the operation reception period will start prior to the start of the operation reception period.

In such a gaming machine, when the player's operation is performed during the operation accepting period, the possibility suggesting effect can be executed, and the predictive effect suggesting the start of such an operation accepting period can be executed. For this reason, it is a novel game in which the player who is expecting the start of the operation reception period (the possibility suggesting effect based on the player's operation is performed) expects the predictive effect to be performed. It is possible to realize the sexuality and increase the amusement of the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A1.
As the operation reception period, "the first operation reception period in which the possibility suggestion effect is executed based on the first player's operation" and "the possibility suggestion effect is performed based on the second player operation". can be started.
The case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the second player's operation is more privilege than the case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the first player's operation. A possibility-suggesting effect with a higher possibility of granting is likely to be performed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The operation reception period includes a first operation reception period during which the possibility suggestion effect is executed based on the first player operation being performed as the player operation, and a second player operation as the player operation. and a second operation receiving period in which the possibility suggesting effect is executed based on the execution of
The case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the performance of the second player's operation is better than the case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the performance of the first player's operation. A gaming machine characterized in that the possibility-suggesting effect with a higher possibility of providing the suggested privilege is more likely to be performed than the above-mentioned game machine.

In such a gaming machine, as the operation reception period, "the first operation reception period in which the possibility suggesting effect is executed based on the first player's operation" and "the time when the second player's operation is performed". A second operation receiving period in which the possibility suggesting effect is executed based on '' can be started. Further, the case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the second player's operation is more likely than the case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the first player's operation. , a possibility-suggesting effect with a higher possibility of awarding a privilege is likely to be performed. For this reason, it is said that the player who expects the possibility suggesting effect with a higher possibility of awarding the privilege to be performed is expected to start the second operation reception period rather than the first operation reception period. A novel game property can be realized, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A2.
``The time from the start of the precursor effect to the start of the second operation reception period'' tends to be longer than the ``time from the start of the precursor effect to the start of the first operation reception period''. .
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2,
The time from the start of the portent effect to the start of the second operation reception period is longer than the time from the start of the portent effect to the start of the first operation reception period. A game machine characterized by being easy to use.

In such a game machine, "the time from the start of the sign effect to the start of the second operation reception period" is more than "the time from the start of the sign effect to the start of the first operation reception period". ] is likely to be longer. In this way, the player who expects the second operation reception period to start rather than the first operation reception period will receive the "time from the start of the sign period to the start of the operation reception period". It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes one expect that the length of the game will be longer, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A2.
The second operation reception period is easier to start when the second precursor effect is executed than when the first precursor effect is executed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2,
A first sign effect and a second sign effect can be executed as the sign effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the second operation receiving period is more likely to start when the second precursor effect is executed than when the first precursor effect is executed.

In such a game machine, the second operation receiving period is more likely to start when the second precursor effect is executed than when the first precursor effect is executed. In this way, the player who expects the second operation reception period to start rather than the first operation reception period expects the second precursor effect to be executed rather than the first precursor effect. A novel game property can be realized, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A4.
When the premonition effect is performed during the execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period can be started in "the special symbol variation started after the predetermined special symbol variation".
<Claim format>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A4,
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
It is possible to start the operation acceptance period during the execution of the special symbol variation that is started after the special symbol variation when the precursor effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation. Characteristic game machine.

In such a gaming machine, if the precursor effect is performed during execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation acceptance period starts during the execution of "special symbol variation that starts after the predetermined special symbol variation". may be In other words, even though the premonition effect was performed during execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period is not started with the special symbol variation, and the operation reception period is started with the special symbol variation after the next time. Sometimes. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A4.
When an indication performance is performed during execution of a predetermined special symbol variation, an operation accepting period can be started in a winning game started after the predetermined special symbol variation.
<Claim format>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A4,
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
It is possible to start the operation reception period during execution of the winning game that is started after the special symbol variation when the sign effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation. Amusement machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the premonition effect is performed during execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period is started during the execution of "a winning game started after the predetermined special symbol variation". There is something. In other words, even though the premonition effect is performed during the execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period is not started by the special symbol variation, and the operation reception period is not started during the execution of the winning game started thereafter. may be started. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A4.
When the premonition effect is performed during the execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period can be started in "the special symbol variation started after the predetermined special symbol variation".
<Claim format>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A4,
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
The privilege granting means executes a winning game as the privilege when the winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
It is possible to start the operation acceptance period during the execution of the special symbol variation that is started after the special symbol variation when the precursor effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation. Characteristic game machine.

In such a gaming machine, if the precursor effect is performed during execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation acceptance period starts during the execution of "special symbol variation that starts after the predetermined special symbol variation". may be In other words, even though the premonition effect was performed during execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period is not started with the special symbol variation, and the operation reception period is started with the special symbol variation after the next time. Sometimes. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A8>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A4.
When an indication performance is performed during execution of a predetermined special symbol variation, an operation accepting period can be started in a winning game started after the predetermined special symbol variation.
<Claim format>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A4,
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
As game states, a first state and a second state more advantageous to the player than the first state can be set,
The privilege granting means sets the second state as the privilege after the winning game ends,
It is possible to start the operation reception period during execution of the winning game that is started after the special symbol variation when the sign effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation. Amusement machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the premonition effect is performed during execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period is started during the execution of "a winning game started after the predetermined special symbol variation". There is something. In other words, even though the premonition effect is performed during the execution of the predetermined special symbol variation, the operation reception period is not started by the special symbol variation, and the operation reception period is not started during the execution of the winning game started thereafter. may be started. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to increase the interest in the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines used in gaming halls.

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24 First starting port, 25 Second starting port, 28 First big winning port (variable ball entry), 35 Second big prize opening (variable ball entry) , 200... main control board, 201... CPU (privilege giving means, special symbol variation means, winning game execution means), 220... sub control board, 221... CPU.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine in which games are played using gaming media,
Equipped with privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player,
Possibility suggesting performance suggesting the possibility of granting the privilege, that is, the possibility of granting the privilege to the player, based on the fact that the player's operation, which is the operation of the gaming machine by the player, is performed during the operation acceptance period. is executable and
A gaming machine capable of executing an indication effect suggesting that the operation reception period will start prior to the start of the operation reception period. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The operation reception period includes a first operation reception period during which the possibility suggestion effect is executed based on the first player operation being performed as the player operation, and a second player operation as the player operation. and a second operation receiving period in which the possibility suggesting effect is executed based on the execution of
The case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the performance of the second player's operation is better than the case where the possibility-suggesting effect is executed based on the performance of the first player's operation. A gaming machine characterized in that the possibility-suggesting effect with a higher possibility of providing the suggested privilege is more likely to be performed than the above-mentioned game machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The time from the start of the portent effect to the start of the second operation reception period is longer than the time from the start of the portent effect to the start of the first operation reception period. A game machine characterized by being easy to use. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
A first sign effect and a second sign effect can be executed as the sign effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the second operation receiving period is more likely to start when the second precursor effect is executed than when the first precursor effect is executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
It is possible to start the operation acceptance period during the execution of the special symbol variation that is started after the special symbol variation when the precursor effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation. Characteristic game machine. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
It is possible to execute special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A winning game is executed when winning symbols are stopped and displayed due to the special symbol variation,
It is possible to start the operation reception period during execution of the winning game that is started after the special symbol variation when the sign effect is performed during the execution of the special symbol variation. Amusement machine.

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