JP2022132586A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance for further enhancing interest in a game.

SOLUTION: A game machine may start a prior performance at timing at which acquisition information is stored. In this case, a player may be impressed by (may be allowed to recognize) start of the prior performance for acquisition information just stored, thus enhancing interest in a game. The prior performance may be an obstacle depending on a situation. Therefore, during a predetermined period, even if acquisition information is stored, a prior performance regarding the acquisition information is not started immediately, and the prior performance is started after completion of the predetermined period.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine (pachinko machine) in which games are played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine is known in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined granting condition is established, a privilege is granted to the player. For example, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in the game area, the identification information (such as special symbols) is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped in a specific manner (such as a big hit symbol). There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a jackpot game, etc.) in which a variable ball entrance is in a ball-enterable state.

In such gaming machines, various effects are generally performed. For example, in a gaming machine that performs the above-described specific game, an effect of displaying a character is performed to suggest the possibility that the identification information will be displayed in a specific manner while the identification information is displayed in a variable manner (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.
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the obtained information is hit information;
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the performance of the hit determination, and for stop-displaying the identification information in a specific manner when the obtained information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination. When,
a specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means; ,
with
The pre-rendering execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of pre-rendering with mutually different required times,
When executing the preliminary performance before the predetermined period, the preliminary performance of the required time that can be finished before the predetermined period is selected and executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect that further enhances the interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board of the present embodiment. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine of the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section of the embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the number of round games in the jackpot game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the jackpot game completion 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 CPU of the main control board 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 CPU of the sub-control board of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU of the sub-control board of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing how the “symbol reduction effect” of the present embodiment is performed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "character display effect" of the embodiment is performed; It is explanatory drawing which shows the big-hit holding|maintenance expectation regarding a "symbol reduction production|presentation" of a present Example, and a "character display production|presentation." FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a problem when the "symbol reduction effect" is performed; It is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the "symbol reduction effect" of the present embodiment. It is a flow chart showing a symbol reduction effect process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the “symbol reduction effect” of Modification 1; 10 is a flow chart showing symbol reduction effect processing of Modification 1. FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the “symbol reduction effect” of Modified Example 2; 14 is a flow chart showing symbol reduction effect processing of Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of a “symbol reduction effect” of Modified Example 3; 15 is a flowchart showing symbol reduction effect processing of Modification 3. FIG.

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 embodiments, 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. Main pre-staging in this embodiment:
E-1. Design reduction effect:
E-2. Character display effect:
E-3. Expectation of jackpot suspension related to pattern reduction effect and character display effect:
E-4. Execution timing of pattern reduction effect:
E-5. Design reduction effect processing:
F. Variant:
F-1. Variant 1:
F-2. Modification 2:
F-3. Variant 3:

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.

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, 13 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 various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (the effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is generated. conduct.

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, the amplifier board 224 for amplifying the sound, 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 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 237, and outputs the voice based on the voice data via the amplifier board 224. The sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a and 6b").

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 change the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9 to make the game ball flow down to a desired area. 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 obtained. 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In this way, when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol, in order to confirm the stopped and displayed symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”). 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".

<Jackpot game>
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed in any one of the jackpot symbols, a jackpot game is started in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. 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, the number of round games in one big win game differs depending on the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbols. That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with jackpot symbols 1 to 50 (with a probability of 50% when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern) , When a 4-round jackpot game is performed in which 4 round games are performed, and the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 51 to 90 (40 when the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern) % probability), a 6-round jackpot game is performed in which 6 round games are performed, and if the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 91 to 94 (the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern 4% probability if it is), 7 rounds are played 7 rounds jackpot game is performed, and if the 1st special figure is stopped at the jackpot pattern 95-100 (the 1st special figure is 6% probability when stop-displaying with a jackpot pattern), a 16-round jackpot game is performed in which 16 round games are performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 201 to 250 (with a probability of 50% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols). When the 4-round jackpot game is performed and the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot patterns 251 to 290 (40% probability when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), the 6-round jackpot game is played. is performed, and when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the big hit patterns 291 to 294 (with a probability of 4% when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the big hit pattern), 7 rounds of jackpot games are performed, When the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the jackpot symbols 295 to 300 (at a probability of 6% when the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern), a 16-round jackpot game is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 count) or when 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases, one round In the game, 117 (9 counts×13 payouts) 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. It should be noted that this can be interpreted as enabling execution of a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) with different degrees of advantage for the player.

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, by lighting the left LED among the three LEDs, a 4-round jackpot game is played. is in progress, lighting the middle LED indicates that the 6-round big win game is in progress, and lighting the right LED indicates that the 7-round big win game is in progress. , to indicate that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on all three LEDs.

<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.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special symbol reservation and the second special symbol reservation are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, or during the jackpot game. Even if it is, the big hit determination and the variable display related to these reservations are not performed. 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, when the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are not particularly distinguished, hereinafter, they are collectively referred to simply 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 status>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big win determination and a game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 are appropriately set. . Among these, the game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is "a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is low (probability of 1/99.9)" or "big hit determination , the probability of being judged as a big hit is high (probability of 1/11.9). In addition, the game state related to the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is low" or "to the second start port 25 It is set to an electric support state with a high frequency of entry of game balls.

A setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the jackpot game ends, FIG. 6 also shows the number of times of the round game described above with reference to FIG. In addition, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state in which the high probability state is set, and the "power support number" is the number of power It is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in the state where the support state is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if any jackpot game is performed, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together after the jackpot game is finished, but the number of times of the electric support is the same as that of the jackpot game. It varies depending on the type of the jackpot pattern that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the high-probability number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stop-displayed. On the other hand, regarding the number of electric sapo, as shown in FIG. If the probability is 45%), it is set to 25 times, and if the 1st special pattern is stopped at jackpot patterns 46 to 50, 51 to 90, 91 to 94 (the 1st special pattern is stopped at the jackpot pattern If it is displayed, it is set to 50 times with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and if the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern of 95 to 100 (the 1st special pattern is a jackpot pattern It is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6% if it is stopped). Also, as shown in FIG. 6(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit patterns 201 to 245 (with a probability of 45% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit pattern). If it is set to 25 times and the second special figure is stopped at 246 to 250, 251 to 290, 291 to 294 in the jackpot pattern (5% + 40% if the second special figure is stopped in the jackpot pattern) +4% = 49% probability) is set to 50 times, and if the second special figure is stopped with a big hit pattern of 295 to 300 (6% if the second special figure is stopped with a big hit pattern) probability) is set to 100 times.

In addition, when the pattern variation game (variation display of special symbols) is performed 6 times after the high probability number is set to 6 times, the high probability state is terminated, and the low probability state is maintained while the power supply state is set. is set. Further, when the same number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) as the number of times of power support is set after the power support times of 25 times, 50 times and 100 times are set, the power support state is ended, A non-electric support state is set. Since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state for the player, the player can be expected to set more electric support times.

Here, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display unit 58, and when the power support state is being set, the power support state is set by lighting these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. 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 electric support state, the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball struck to the right, so the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right during the middle. 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 and during the big hit game, two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the right hitting is performed.

<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, various images are displayed in the display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41 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 display area HR (display screen) of 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 figure or the second special figure is performed. . That is, the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol). Thereafter, effects are performed in various modes until the special symbol variation time elapses. For example, an effect is executed that suggests the possibility that the special symbol will be stop-displayed as a jackpot symbol. 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). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, patterns showing nine numbers from "1" to "9" can be displayed as each of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c.

The variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the display screen of the effect display device 41 displays a frame image 41w. The frame image 41w has a shape along the periphery of the display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41. In the area inside the frame image 41w, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed. is done. That is, since the area inside the frame image 41w is a display area for displaying the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c (hereinafter also referred to as "decorative pattern area SR"), the frame image 41w defines the "decorative pattern area SR". It can also be regarded as an image showing

Although not shown, a background image is displayed in the entire display area HR (display screen), and the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are superimposed and displayed in front of the background image (on the player side). . That is, since the area where the background image is displayed is also the "decorative design area SR", the background image can also be regarded as an image showing the "decorative design area SR".

FIG. 7(a) conceptually shows how the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are simultaneously variably displayed in the region (decorative pattern region SR) inside the frame image 41w. 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 these three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. is configured to correspond to 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 display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41 is more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the display screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player normally plays the game while looking at the display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left decorative pattern 41a stopped and displayed first in the display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative pattern 41c stopped and displayed subsequently are the same. If it is a symbol, the middle decorative symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player thinks that "a big win game will start", and the variable display of the decorative symbol (symbol Fluctuation production) will be watched closely. 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 variable display state is called a "ready-to-win effect", and by generating this ready-to-win effect, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, at the bottom of the display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41, a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reservation number and a second reservation for indicating the second special figure reservation number A display area 41e 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. 7, it is indicated that the number of first special figure reservations is four and the number of second special figure reservations is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reservation symbols displayed in the display area HR (display screen) of the effect display device 41, and the first special figure reservation display unit 53 and the second special figure reservation display of the segment display unit 50 It matches the pending number shown in section 54 .

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 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. 8, 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, 13 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 variation display (jackpot determination) based on the first special figure reservation is performed, whether the jackpot design is stopped and displayed when the variation display based on the first special figure reservation is performed Also, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot game to be performed when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed, whether or not a ready-to-win effect is to 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 CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects (preliminary 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 the above (first special figure reservation) 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. do. 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 of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the missing 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 in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or an "electrical support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is high". Such setting of the non-electrical support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

That is, compared to the non-electric sapo state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination will be a normal pattern hit probability (per normal pattern probability) is high, and the normal pattern fluctuation time (normal pattern fluctuation time) is short. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal pattern is set long. Therefore, in the electric support state, compared with the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened more frequently and the period in which it is in the open state is longer, so the number of game balls to the second starting port 25 is increased. The frequency of entering the ball increases (high frequency state). For example, if the non-electric sapo state is set, set the probability per normal pattern to 1/100 Per normal pattern), set the normal pattern fluctuation time to 20 seconds, and set the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game to 0.3 seconds (0.1 second x 3 times open). On the other hand, if the electric sapo state is set, set the probability of the normal pattern to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers that can be Random numbers are 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 per game is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 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 gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big win determination is "the probability of being determined to be a big win in the big win determination is low (99 (1/9 probability)” or “high probability state (1/11.9 probability) in which the probability of judging a big hit is high”. The setting of such a low-probability state or high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1/99.9 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special hold or the second special hold is set as a big hit, and the high probability state is set. If so, a random number that is 1/11.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is taken as the 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. 9, 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 high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability count is subtracted once. do. As a result, when the high-probability number becomes 0, the low-probability state is set instead of the high-probability state. Further, it is determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support times is subtracted by one. As a result, when the number of times of electrical support becomes 0, the non-electrical support state is set instead of the electrical support 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. be done. The round game start command and the round game end 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). When the jackpot game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the game state is set to the high probability state and electric support state. At this time, the high-accuracy number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot pattern is stopped, but the number of times of electrical support is set to 25 times, 50 times, or 25 times, 50 times, or the like, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. It is set to any one of 100 times. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (including the high probability number of times and the electric support number of times) 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. In addition, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs a big hit determination (hit determination) as to whether or not the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is a big hit determination random number (hit information) is a "hit determination means". can also be taken as In addition, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs preliminary determination on the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, and the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 that performs preliminary production based on the result of the preliminary judgment are "preliminary production execution means. can also be taken as In addition, the special pattern (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner based on the fact that the big hit determination (hit determination) is performed, and if the big hit determination (hit determination) is determined to be a big hit, the special pattern (identification information) is displayed as a big hit pattern. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that causes stop display in the (specific mode) can be regarded as "variation display means". Also, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable ball entrance", and the big winning game can be regarded as a "specific game". , the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes a jackpot game in which the big winning opening 28 (variable ball entrance) is in an open state (a state where a ball can be entered) (provides a privilege to the player) is a "specific game execution means". , can also be regarded as "privilege granting means". In addition, the "electric support state" and "high probability state" can be regarded as "advantageous state", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that can set the "electric support state" and "high probability state" as the game state is " It can also be regarded as "advantageous 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. 11 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/sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. do. Also, the lamp control board 226 causes the various 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. 12 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. 12, 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, may be 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 41f 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 41f. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number. , the number of the first special figure pending is displayed, and the second special figure pending number is displayed in the non-electric support state where the right-handed 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. The symbol variation effect is an effect suggesting the possibility that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes. Since such a symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the ready-to-win effect (see FIG. 7(b)) performed as part of the pattern variation effect 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. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big-hit game start command, it starts a big-hit game effect indicating that the big-hit game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is being played is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of round games of the started jackpot game (any of 4-round jackpot game, 6-round jackpot game, 7-round jackpot game, and 16-round jackpot game), and set after the jackpot game that has been started A game state, high probability number of times (6 times), electric support number of times (any of 25 times, 50 times, 100 times) is executed.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the round game start command during the big win game, it starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is in progress (for example, superimposed on the big win game effect). For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big win game end command is received, the big win game effect is ended.

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 high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. If the electric sapo state is set, it will start the production of displaying the remaining number of electric sapo times.

E. Main pre-production of this embodiment:
E-1. Design reduction effect:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as part of the above-described preliminary effect, the display area (decorative pattern area SR) for displaying the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is reduced (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol reduction effect"). ) can be executed. When the "symbol reduction effect" is performed, not only the "decorative pattern 41a" is reduced, but also the decorative patterns 41a, 41b and 41c are reduced. It can also be regarded as a production that shrinks.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "symbol reduction effect" of this embodiment is performed. As for the "symbol reduction effect", as shown in FIG. 13, the frame image 41w is reduced to reduce the "decorative pattern area SR". 41a, 41b, 41c and the background image are also reduced. In addition, even when performing the "symbol reduction effect", the "reserved design" displayed in the first reserved display area 41d and the second reserved display area 41e is displayed in the same size without being reduced. I'm doing it.

In this embodiment, the effect from the start to the end of the reduction of the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" (until the state shown in FIG. 13(b) is reached) is a "symbol reduction effect." , and the effect performed with the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" reduced is not expressed as "symbol reduction effect". That is, the "symbol reduction effect" indicates the process of reducing the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)". The time required for such a "symbol reduction effect", that is, from the start to the end of the reduction of the "decorative pattern region SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" (from the start to the end of the size change) until) is 1 second.

E-2. Character display effect:
When the "decorative pattern region SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is reduced by performing the "symbol reduction effect", the "decorative pattern region SR" of the effect display device 41 is of course reduced. It becomes smaller than the display area HR (display screen) (the "decorative pattern area SR" does not match the display area HR of the effect display device 41). As a result, an area different from the "decorative design area SR" (hereinafter also referred to as "non-decorative design area nSR") is formed (created) in the display area HR of the effect display device 41. FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a "character display effect") of displaying the characters "chance" in the thus formed "non-decorative pattern area nSR" may be performed. This character display effect is also performed as part of the preliminary effect.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "character display effect" of this embodiment is performed. As the "character display effect", as shown in FIG. 14, an effect of displaying the characters of "chance" in the "non-decorative pattern area nSR" formed by performing the "symbol reduction effect" is performed. More specifically, two belt-shaped images are displayed in the "non-decorative pattern area nSR", and the character image of "Chance" is displayed so as to scroll along the respective belt-shaped images.

E-3. Expectation of jackpot suspension related to pattern reduction effect and character display effect:
In the prior determination, it is also determined whether or not the stored special figure suspension is "a special figure suspension that is determined as a big hit when a big hit determination is made (hereinafter "big hit suspension")", but "symbol reduction effect" and "character display effect" are effects suggesting the possibility that such "jackpot pending" is stored. Below, such a possibility is also expressed as "jackpot reservation expectation degree." Moreover, the special figure suspension different from the "big hit suspension", ie, the "special figure suspension that is determined to be out when the big hit determination is performed" is also expressed as "loss suspension".

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the degree of expectation of holding a big hit related to the "symbol reduction effect" and the "character display effect". As shown in FIG. 15(a), the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is set so that the degree of expectation of holding the big win is higher when the "symbol reduction effect" is performed than when it is not performed. there is Such a setting is set so that the probability of performing the "symbol reduction effect" is higher than the probability of not performing if the special figure hold that is the target of the preliminary judgment (pre-production) is "jackpot hold". However, if the special figure hold that is the target of the preliminary judgment (preliminary effect) is "off hold", the probability of not performing "design reduction effect" is higher than the probability of doing it. It is possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15(b), in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, setting is made so that the degree of expectation of holding the big win is higher when the "character display effect" is performed than when it is not performed. It is Such a setting is set so that if the target of the preliminary judgment (preliminary effect) is "jackpot reservation", the probability of performing the "symbol reduction production" is higher than the probability of not performing it, and the preliminary judgment ( If the target of the pre-performance) is "retention of failure", it can be realized by setting the probability of not executing the "symbol reduction effect" to be higher than the probability of executing it.

Furthermore, in the "character display effect", it is possible to display the characters "chance" in blue, green and red colors, and when the characters "chance" are displayed is set to be highest when is red, next highest when green, and lowest when blue. Such a setting has the highest probability of displaying the red "chance" character if the special figure hold that is the target of the pre-judgment (pre-production) is "jackpot hold", and the green "chance" Set so that the probability of displaying the character is the next highest and the probability of displaying the blue "chance" character is the lowest, and the special figure hold that is the target of the preliminary judgment (pre-production) is "off hold" , the blue "Chance" text is most likely to be displayed, the green "Chance" text is next most likely to be displayed, and the red "Chance" text is least likely to be displayed. This can be achieved by setting

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "symbol reduction effect" and the "character display effect" are performed. Before the display is performed), it is possible to suggest to the player the possibility that the special figure reservation is "jackpot reservation" (jackpot reservation expectation), so that the game interest can be enhanced. .

In addition, in the "symbol reduction effect", the decorative patterns 41a, 41b and 41c are also reduced as the "decorative pattern region SR" is reduced. , 41b and 41c, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Further, since the "character display effect" is performed following the "symbol reduction effect", when the "symbol reduction effect" is performed, the player can expect the "character display effect" to be performed. It is possible to enhance the game interest.

E-4. Execution timing of pattern reduction effect:
The above-mentioned "symbol reduction effect" is executed at the timing when the special figure reservation to be determined in advance is stored (the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 24 or the second start port 25). For example, as shown in FIG. 16(a), even during the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c, when the special figure suspension that is the object of the preliminary determination is stored, the "symbol reduction effect" is executed. ("decorative pattern area SR" and decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c may be reduced). By doing this, it is possible to impress the player that the "symbol reduction effect" has been started for the special figure reservation that has just been stored, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

However, if the "symbol reduction effect" is performed at such timing, the following problems may arise. That is, since the confirmed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is a display showing the result of the big hit determination, it is necessary for the player to surely recognize it. Therefore, it is preferable not to move the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed. In spite of this, if the "symbol reduction effect" is performed while the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are being confirmed and displayed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed are also reduced (moved). . For example, as shown in FIG. 16(b), even if the "symbol reduction effect" is started during the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, the decorative symbol 41a is displayed before the "symbol reduction effect" ends. , 41b and 41c are started to be displayed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b and 41c being displayed are reduced (moved). Also, as shown in FIG. 16(c), when the "symbol reduction effect" is started while the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are being confirmed and displayed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41b, 41c is reduced (moved). Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. " period from the time retroactive to the end of the fixed display", that is, the period during which the reduced pattern effect is superimposed on the fixed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c when the reduced pattern effect is started. ] is set as a “prohibited period” in which the “symbol reduction effect” is not started even if the special figure reservation is stored. Then, when performing the "symbol reduction effect" for the special figure suspension stored in the "prohibited period", as shown in FIG. was decided to start after the end of In this way, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed are to prevent it from shrinking).

Further, as described above, when the "symbol reduction effect" is performed after the "prohibited period" ends, as shown in FIG. It is supposed that the "symbol reduction effect" is started at the timing when it is started. Here, when the special figure reservation is stored other than the "prohibited period", the "symbol reduction effect" is started at the timing when the special figure reservation is stored, so the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed. It is rare that the “symbol reduction effect” is started at the start timing. On the other hand, when the special figure suspension is stored in the "prohibited period", the "symbol reduction effect" is started at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started after the "prohibited period" ends. be started. That is, for the player, normally, the "symbol reduction effect" which is not started with the start of the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is stored in the "prohibited period". is started with the start of the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from interfering with recognition of the confirmed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, and to provide the player with unexpectedness, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Become.

Here, after the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is reduced by performing the "design reduction effect", the "decorative pattern area SR ( An effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)” are enlarged (hereinafter also referred to as “design enlargement effect”), and the “decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)” becomes the original size ( See FIG. 13(a)). Since such a "symbol enlargement effect" also interferes with recognition of the confirmed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, it is not started in the next period. That is, "the period from the time preceding the start of the fixed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c by the 'required time (1 second) for enlarging the design effect' to the end of the fixed display", that is, The "enlarged pattern effect" is not started during "a period during which the enlarged symbol effect is executed in addition to the confirmed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c". For example, after the end of this period and at the start timing of the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, the "symbol enlargement effect" is started. In this way, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol enlargement effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed are to prevent it from being enlarged).

E-5. Design reduction effect processing:
FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the “symbol reduction effect process” executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. As shown in FIG. This process is a process performed as part of the effect control process described above with reference to FIG. 11, and is a process for starting the "symbol reduction effect".

When starting the symbol reduction effect process, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a pre-determination result command has been received (S1000). The pre-determination result command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the special figure suspension is newly stored, and includes the result of the pre-judgment for the newly stored special figure suspension. For example, this command also includes information indicating whether the newly stored special figure suspension is "jackpot suspension" or "loss suspension".

If the pre-determination result command is received (S1000: yes), it is determined (determined) whether or not to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1002). For example, it is determined whether or not to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation so as to achieve the execution probability described above with reference to FIG. As a result, if it is determined to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1002: yes), whether it is during the "prohibited period (see FIG. 17)", i.e. , It is determined whether or not the timing at which the special figure suspension is newly stored is during the "prohibited period" (S1004). As a result, if the timing at which the special figure reservation is newly stored is not within the "prohibited period" (S1004: no), the "symbol reduction effect" is started (S1006). That is, if it is not during the "prohibited period", even if the "symbol reduction effect" is started, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed are not reduced, so the "symbol reduction effect" is immediately started. Start.

On the other hand, if the timing at which the special figure suspension is newly stored is during the "prohibited period" (S1004: yes), the standby flag is set to ON (S1008). That is, if the "symbol reduction effect" is started during the "prohibited period", the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c being confirmed and displayed are reduced, so the "symbol reduction effect" is not started immediately. (In order to wait for the start of the "symbol reduction effect"), the standby flag is set to ON. As for the standby flag, although it has been decided to carry out the ``symbol reduction effect'' for the newly stored special figure reservation, it is in the ``prohibited period'', so it is waiting for the start of the ``symbol reduction effect''. This flag indicates that A storage area for the standby flag is reserved in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 .

In the symbol reduction effect process, a determination process as to whether or not the standby flag as described above is set to ON is also performed (S1010). Then, when the standby flag is set to ON (S1010: yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1012). As a result, if it is time to start variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1012: yes), the standby flag is set to OFF (S1014), and the "symbol reduction effect" is started (S1016). That is, although it has been decided to perform the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation, since it is during the "prohibited period", when waiting for the start of the "symbol reduction effect" Then, at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (special symbols) is started, the "symbol reduction effect" is started. In this way, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed are to prevent it from shrinking).

The mode of execution of the "character display effect" is also determined based on the pre-determination result included in the pre-determination result command. It is started after the "symbol reduction effect". Also, when the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed, or when the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is in a reduced state due to the "symbol reduction effect" being performed. does not perform a new “symbol reduction effect”. For example, in the determination process of S1002, it is determined that the "symbol reduction effect" is not performed.

F. Variant:
Next, a modified example will be described.
F-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, even before the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are confirmed and displayed, the "symbol reduction effect" is not started during the "prohibited period". The present invention is not limited to this, and the "symbol reduction effect" may be started before the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are confirmed and displayed. In this way, the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be started during the "symbol reduction effect", but in this case, the "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped.

That is, as shown in FIG. 19, when the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started during the "symbol reduction effect", the "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped. Specifically, it is assumed that the reduction of the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is stopped (the state in the middle of the reduction, the state between FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b)). . Then, after the final display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is completed, the remaining effects of the "symbol reduction effect", that is, the "decorative pattern area SR ( The decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" are further reduced. Even with the configuration of Modification 1, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed. It is possible to prevent the inside decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c from being reduced).

In addition, although it is natural that the "symbol reduction effect" is not stopped in the middle, if the "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped as in the first modification, the player is given an unexpected feeling. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in Modification 1, when the "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped, the "symbol reduction effect" is not restarted merely by completing the confirmation display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c. It is resumed when the variable display of 41c is started. That is, depending on the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is started, the state in which the "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped continues for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of surprise given to the player, and to increase the interest in the game. In addition, if the "symbol reduction effect" is simply stopped for a long time, the "variation display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c based on the special symbol suspension related to the symbol reduction effect" is changed to the "symbol There is a possibility that the "reduced design effect" ends before the resuming of the "reduced design effect" and the significance of the "symbol reduced effect" as a preliminary effect is lost (it is no longer a preliminary effect). In this regard, in Modification 1, when the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is started, the "symbol reduction effect" is restarted, so the "symbol reduction effect" loses its significance as a preliminary effect. can be suppressed.

Here, after the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is reduced by performing the "design reduction effect", the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)” is enlarged (symbol expansion effect), and the “decorative pattern region SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)” becomes the original size (Fig. 13(a) )reference). Such a "symbol enlargement effect" also interferes with recognition of the confirmed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. is started, the "symbol enlargement effect" is temporarily stopped. In this way, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol enlargement effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed are to prevent it from being enlarged).

FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of the “symbol reduction effect process” of Modification 1 executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 . This process is a process performed as part of the effect control process described above with reference to FIG. Note that the description of the same processing as in the embodiment will be omitted.

When starting the symbol reduction effect process, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a pre-determination result command has been received (S1100). As a result, when the pre-determination result command is received (S1100: yes), it is determined (determined) whether or not to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1102). As a result, when it is decided to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1102: yes), whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are being confirmed and displayed, That is, it is determined whether or not the timing when the special figure suspension is newly stored is during the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (S1104). As a result, if the timing at which the special figure reservation is newly stored is not during the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1104: no), the "symbol reduction effect" is started (S1106). On the other hand, if the timing at which the special figure suspension is newly stored is during final display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1104: yes), the "symbol reduction effect" is not started. In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the "symbol reduction effect" may be started at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (special symbols) is next started.

In the symbol reduction effect processing of Modification 1, determination processing of whether or not it is time to start the confirmation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is also performed (S1108). When it is time to start displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1108: yes), it is determined whether or not the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed (S1110). As a result, when the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed, that is, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c start to be confirmed and displayed during the execution of the "symbol reduction effect" (S1110: yes), " "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped (S1112), and the temporary stop flag is set to ON (S1114). The temporary stop flag is a flag indicating that the “symbol reduction effect” has been temporarily stopped, and the storage area thereof is secured in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 .

In the symbol reduction effect process of the modification 1, determination process of whether or not the temporary stop flag is set to ON is also performed (S1116). Then, when the temporary stop flag is set to ON (S1116: yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1118). As a result, if it is time to start variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1118: yes), the temporary stop flag is set to OFF (S1120), and the "symbol reduction effect" is resumed (S1122). That is, when the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c is started during the "symbol reduction effect", the "symbol reduction effect" is temporarily stopped. In this case, the "symbol reduction effect" is resumed at the next timing when the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (special patterns) is started. Even in such a case, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed). can be prevented from being reduced).

The mode of execution of the "character display effect" of Modification 1 is also determined based on the pre-determination result included in the pre-determination result command. Effect” is started after the “symbol reduction effect”. Also, when the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed, or when the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is in a reduced state due to the "symbol reduction effect" being performed. does not perform a new “symbol reduction effect”. For example, in the determination process of S1102, it is determined that the "symbol reduction effect" is not performed.

F-2. Modification 2:
In modification 2, as the "symbol reduction effect", it is possible to execute a plurality of types of "symbol reduction effects" with different required times. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to execute three types of "symbol reduction effects" with required times of 1 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2 seconds. Then, when the "symbol reduction effect" is performed by newly storing the special figure reservation, the time until the confirmation display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is started (hereinafter also referred to as "pre-confirmation time", 1.8 seconds in FIG. 21) is detected. Then, from among the three types of "symbol reduction effects", a "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is equal to or less than the "time before confirmation", that is, before the start of the confirmation display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c Start by selecting the "symbol reduction effect" that can be terminated. In this way, the "symbol reduction effect" ends before the start of the final display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c. It is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming a hindrance (prevent the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c being confirmed and displayed from being reduced).

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 21, there are two types (1 second, 1.5 seconds) of "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is less than "time before confirmation". Select and execute the long "symbol reduction effect". In this way, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from interfering with recognition of the confirmed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, and at the same time, make the player recognize the "symbol reduction effect" requiring a longer time. It is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, when there is no "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is equal to or less than the "time before determination", the "symbol reduction effect" is not executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from interfering with recognition of the confirmed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b and 41c.

After the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is reduced by performing the "design reduction effect", the "decorative pattern area SR ( An effect (decorative pattern area SR (decorative pattern 41a, 41b, 41c)) is enlarged (decorative pattern area SR (decorative pattern 41a, 41b, 41c))" is enlarged (Fig. 13(a)). reference). Such a "symbol enlargement effect" is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment or modified example 1.

FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of “symbol reduction effect processing” of the second modification executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 . This process is a process performed as part of the effect control process described above with reference to FIG. Note that the description of the same processing as in the embodiment will be omitted.

When starting the symbol reduction effect process, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a pre-determination result command has been received (S1200). As a result, when the pre-determination result command is received (S1200: yes), it is determined (determined) whether or not to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1202). As a result, when it is decided to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1202: yes), whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are being confirmed and displayed, That is, it is determined whether or not the timing when the special figure suspension is newly stored is during the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (S1204). As a result, if the timing at which the special figure suspension is newly stored is during final display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1204: yes), the "symbol reduction effect" is not started. In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the "symbol reduction effect" may be started at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (special symbols) is next started.

On the other hand, if the timing at which the special figure reservation is newly stored is not during the fixed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (S1204: no), the fixed display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is started. The time until (pre-confirmation time) is detected (S1206). Then, among the plurality of types of "symbol reduction effects", a "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is equal to or less than the "time before confirmation", that is, before the start of the confirmation display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c It is determined whether or not there is a "symbol reduction effect" that can be terminated (S1208). As a result, when there is no "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is equal to or less than the "time before determination" (S1208: no), the "symbol reduction effect" is not executed. Also in this case, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the "symbol reduction effect" may be started at the timing when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c start the variable display next time.

On the other hand, if there is a "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is equal to or less than the "time before confirmation" (S1208: no), the "symbol reduction effect" with the longest required time is selected and started. (S1210). As a matter of course, when there is only one "symbol reduction effect" whose required time is equal to or less than the "time before determination", the one "symbol reduction effect" is selected and started. Even in such a case, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed). can be prevented from being reduced).

The mode of execution of the "character display effect" of modification 2 is also determined based on the pre-determination result included in the pre-determination result command. Effect” is started after the “symbol reduction effect”. Also, when the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed, or when the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is in a reduced state due to the "symbol reduction effect" being performed. does not perform a new “symbol reduction effect”. For example, in the determination process of S1202, it is determined that the "symbol reduction effect" is not performed.

F-3. Modification 3:
In the above-described embodiment, even before the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are confirmed and displayed, the "symbol reduction effect" is not started during the "prohibited period". The present invention is not limited to this, and the "symbol reduction effect" may be started before the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are confirmed and displayed. In this case, the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be started during the "symbol reduction effect", but in this case, the "symbol reduction effect" is terminated.

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, when the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started during the "symbol reduction effect", the "symbol reduction effect" is ended. Specifically, it is assumed that the reduction of the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is stopped (the state in the middle of the reduction, the state between FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b)). . Alternatively, the "decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" are not reduced (the state before the "symbol reduction effect" is performed, the state of FIG. 13(a)). Even with the configuration of Modification 3, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are being confirmed and displayed. It is possible to prevent the inside decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c from being reduced).

After the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is reduced by performing the "design reduction effect", the "decorative pattern area SR ( An effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)” are enlarged (hereinafter also referred to as “design enlargement effect”), and the “decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)” becomes the original size ( See FIG. 13(a)). Such a "symbol enlargement effect" is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment or modified example 1.

FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of “symbol reduction effect processing” of the third modification executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 . This process is a process performed as part of the effect control process described above with reference to FIG. Note that the description of the same processing as in the embodiment will be omitted.

When starting the symbol reduction effect process, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a pre-determination result command has been received (S1300). As a result, when the pre-determination result command is received (S1300: yes), it is determined (determined) whether or not to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1302). As a result, when it is decided to execute the "symbol reduction effect" for the newly stored special figure reservation (S1302: yes), whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are being confirmed and displayed, That is, it is determined whether or not the timing when the special figure reservation is newly stored is during the fixed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (S1304). As a result, if the timing at which the special figure suspension is newly stored is not during the confirmed display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (S1304: no), the "symbol reduction effect" is started (S1306). On the other hand, if the timing at which the special figure suspension is newly stored is during final display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1304: yes), the "symbol reduction effect" is not started. In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the "symbol reduction effect" may be started at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (special symbols) is next started.

In the pattern reduction effect processing of Modification 3, determination processing is also performed as to whether or not it is time to start the confirmation display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1308). When it is time to start displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (S1308: yes), it is determined whether or not the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed (S1310). As a result, when the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed, that is, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c start to be confirmed and displayed during the execution of the "symbol reduction effect" (S1310: yes), " "symbol reduction effect" is ended (S1312). Even in such a case, when the player recognizes the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the "symbol reduction effect" from becoming an obstacle (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are being confirmed and displayed). can be prevented from being reduced).

The mode of execution of the "character display effect" of modification 3 is also determined based on the preliminary determination result included in the preliminary determination result command. Effect” is started after the “symbol reduction effect”. Also, when the "symbol reduction effect" is being executed, or when the "decorative pattern area SR (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c)" is in a reduced state due to the "symbol reduction effect" being performed. does not perform a new “symbol reduction effect”. For example, in the determination process of S1302, it is determined that the "symbol reduction effect" is not performed.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. Improvements can also be added as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art generally have, as well as the range that can be easily replaced from them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the "symbol reduction effect" and the "character display effect" are performed as the pre-effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various pre-effects may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player 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. I explained an example. 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 A5 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A5.

<Game machine A1>
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the obtained information is hit information;
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the performance of the hit determination, and for stop-displaying the identification information in a specific manner when the obtained information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination. When,
a specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means; ,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

In such a game machine, when a hit determination is made for the acquired information, a variable display of the identification information (a variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information) is performed, but before that, a preliminary effect is performed for the acquired information. Sometimes. When such a preliminary effect is performed, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not the obtained information is predetermined information before the variable display of the identification information based on the obtained information is performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
When the obtained information is stored for a predetermined period, the preliminary effect executing means, when executing the preliminary effect for the obtained information, stores the obtained information after the predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by starting a pre-production.

Here, in general gaming machines including this gaming machine, the above-described preliminary effect may be started at the timing when the acquired information is stored. In this case, it is possible to impress (make the player recognize) that the pre-rendering has started with respect to the acquired information that has just been stored, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. However, depending on the situation, the pre-production may become a hindrance. For example, it is possible to execute a specific performance different from the pre-performance, and when it is desired to draw the player's attention to the specific performance rather than the pre-performance, performing the pre-performance over the specific performance makes the specific performance sufficiently conspicuous. can't let Therefore, in this gaming machine, a predetermined period, for example, ``the period from the time required for the preliminary performance before the time when the specific performance starts to the time when the specific performance ends (including at least the period)'' , even if the acquired information is stored, the preliminary performance for the acquired information is not started immediately, and the preliminary performance is started after the end of the predetermined period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle (for example, an obstacle to the specific effect).

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A2,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined period includes at least a period from a period preceding a time required for the preliminary performance to a time when the fixed display is finished.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. Since such confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display indicating the result of hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, if the preliminary performance is performed during the confirmation display (during the confirmation display of the identification information), the preliminary performance becomes an obstacle, making it difficult for the player to recognize the confirmation display (the confirmation display of the identification information). Become. Therefore, in this gaming machine, ``the period from the time before the time required for the pre-performance before the start of the fixed display to the time when the fixed display ends'', that is, ``when the pre-performance is started, During the period in which is superimposed on the finalized display, even if the acquired information is stored, the pre-rendering for the acquired information does not start immediately, but starts after the end of this period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information).

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A2,
The preliminary effect executing means is capable of executing, as the preliminary effect, a effect of reducing a display area in which the identification information is displayed,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined period includes at least a period from a period preceding a time required for the preliminary performance to a time when the fixed display is finished.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. In addition, as a preliminary effect, it is possible to execute the effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed, so that the player's attention can be attracted to the identification information, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. However, if such a "preliminary effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed" is performed, the following problems may occur. That is, since the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display showing the result of the hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, during the confirmed display (during the confirmed display of the identification information), if the ``preliminary effect of reducing the display area where the identification information is displayed'' is performed, the identification information during the confirmed display will also be reduced. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the confirmation display (the identification information confirmation display). Therefore, in this gaming machine, ``the period from the time before the time required for the pre-performance before the start of the fixed display to the time when the fixed display ends'', that is, ``when the pre-performance is started, During the period in which is superimposed on the finalized display, even if the acquired information is stored, the pre-rendering for the acquired information does not start immediately, but starts after the end of this period. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information) (prevents the reduction of the identification information during the confirmed display).

<Game machine A5>
In gaming machine A3 or gaming machine A4,
When the obtained information is stored for a predetermined period of time, the preliminary effect executing means may, when executing the preliminary effect for the obtained information, change display of the identification information after the predetermined period of time. A gaming machine characterized by starting the pre-rendering for the acquired information when the gaming machine is started.

In such a gaming machine, if the acquired information is stored during a period other than the predetermined period, the pre-performance is started at the timing when the acquired information is stored. is rarely started. On the other hand, when the acquired information is stored during the predetermined period, the preliminary effect is started when the variable display of the identification information is started after the predetermined period is over. That is, for the player, the pre-production, which normally does not start with the start of the variable display of the identification information, may be performed at the start of the variable display of the identification information when the acquired information is stored for a predetermined period of time. It will start at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from interfering with the recognition of the confirmation display, and to provide the player with a sense of surprise, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Gaming machines B1 to B4 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines B1 to B4 as follows.

<Game machine B1>
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the obtained information is hit information;
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the performance of the hit determination, and for stop-displaying the identification information in a specific manner when the obtained information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination. When,
a specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means; ,
with
The preliminary performance executing means is characterized in that when a predetermined period of time starts during execution of the preliminary performance, the preliminary performance is temporarily stopped, and the preliminary performance is resumed after the predetermined period ends. Amusement machine.

In such a game machine, when a hit determination is made for the acquired information, a variable display of the identification information (a variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information) is performed, but before that, a preliminary effect is performed for the acquired information. Sometimes. When such a preliminary effect is performed, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not the obtained information is predetermined information before the variable display of the identification information based on the obtained information is performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game. However, depending on the situation, the pre-production may become a hindrance. For example, it is possible to execute a specific performance different from the pre-performance, and when it is desired to draw the player's attention to the specific performance rather than the pre-performance, performing the pre-performance over the specific performance makes the specific performance sufficiently conspicuous. can't let Therefore, in this game machine, for a predetermined period, for example, "the period during which the specific effect is executed (at least the period including)", even if the preliminary effect has started before that, the preliminary effect is temporarily stopped. Then, after the end of the predetermined period, the pre-performance will be resumed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle (for example, an obstacle to the specific effect). In addition, although it is natural that the pre-performance is not stopped in the middle, if the pre-performance is temporarily stopped as in the present game machine, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the game. can be increased.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined period includes at least a period during which the confirmation display is performed.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. Since such confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display indicating the result of hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, if the preliminary performance is performed during the finalized display (during the finalized display of the identification information), the preliminary performance becomes an obstacle, making it difficult for the player to recognize the finalized display (the finalized display of the identification information). . Therefore, in this gaming machine, during the period (during the confirmation display) during which confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is being performed, even if the pre-performance has started before that, the pre-performance is temporarily stopped, After the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is completed, the preliminary effect is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information).

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B1,
The preliminary effect executing means is capable of executing, as the preliminary effect, a effect of reducing a display area in which the identification information is displayed,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined period includes at least a period during which the confirmation display is performed.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. In addition, as a preliminary effect, it is possible to execute the effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed, so that the player's attention can be attracted to the identification information, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. However, if such a "preliminary effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed" is performed, the following problems may occur. That is, since the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display showing the result of the hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, during the confirmed display (during the confirmed display of the identification information), if the ``preliminary effect of reducing the display area where the identification information is displayed'' is performed, the identification information during the confirmed display will also be reduced. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the confirmation display (the identification information confirmation display). Therefore, in this gaming machine, during the period (during the confirmation display) during which confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is being performed, even if the pre-performance has started before that, the pre-performance is temporarily stopped, After the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is completed, the preliminary effect is restarted. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information) (prevents the reduction of the identification information during the confirmed display).

<Game machine B4>
In gaming machine B2 or gaming machine B3,
When the pre-performance executing means temporarily stops the pre-performance when a predetermined period starts during execution of the pre-performance, the variable display of the identification information is started after the predetermined period ends. A gaming machine characterized by restarting the pre-rendering for the acquired information when the game is played.

In such a game machine, when the pre-performance is temporarily stopped, the pre-performance is not restarted only by the end of the predetermined period, but is restarted when the variable display of the identification information is started. That is, depending on the timing at which the variable display of the identification information is started, the state in which the preliminary effect is temporarily stopped continues for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of surprise given to the player, and to increase the interest in the game. In addition, if the state in which the preliminary performance is temporarily stopped is simply continued for a long time, the "variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information related to the preliminary performance" ends before the preliminary performance is restarted. , there is a risk that the pre-performance will lose its significance (it will no longer be a pre-performance). In this regard, in this gaming machine, since the pre-performance is resumed when the variable display of the identification information is started, it is possible to prevent the pre-performance from becoming meaningless.

<Gaming machines C1 to C4 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines C1 to C4 as follows.

<Game machine C1>
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the obtained information is hit information;
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the performance of the hit determination, and for stop-displaying the identification information in a specific manner when the obtained information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination. When,
a specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means; ,
with
The pre-rendering execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of pre-rendering with different required times,
When starting the pre-performance, the pre-performance with a required time that can be finished before a predetermined time is selected from among a plurality of types of the pre-performance, and the selected pre-performance is executed. A gaming machine characterized by:

In such a game machine, when a hit determination is made for the acquired information, a variable display of the identification information (a variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information) is performed, but before that, a preliminary effect is performed for the acquired information. Sometimes. When such a preliminary effect is performed, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not the obtained information is predetermined information before the variable display of the identification information based on the obtained information is performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game. However, depending on the situation, the pre-production may become a hindrance. For example, it is possible to execute a specific performance different from the pre-performance, and when it is desired to draw the player's attention to the specific performance rather than the pre-performance, performing the pre-performance over the specific performance makes the specific performance sufficiently conspicuous. can't let Therefore, in this game machine, when starting the pre-performance, from among a plurality of types of pre-performance, "Pre-performance with a required time that can be completed before a predetermined time (for example, the start time of a specific performance)" was selected, and the selected pre-production was executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle (for example, an obstacle to the specific effect).

<Game machine C2>
In gaming machine C1,
When starting the preliminary performance, the preliminary performance is not executed if there is no preliminary performance with a required time that can be finished before the predetermined time among the plurality of types of the preliminary performance. A gaming machine characterized by:

In such a game machine, if there is no "preliminary performance of a required time that can be finished before a predetermined time", the preliminarily performance is not executed in the first place. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the pre-production from becoming an obstacle (for example, an obstacle to the specific production).

<Game machine C3>
In gaming machine C1 or gaming machine C2,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined time is a time when the confirmation display is started.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. Since such confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display indicating the result of hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, if the preliminary performance is performed during the finalized display (during the finalized display of the identification information), the preliminary performance becomes an obstacle, making it difficult for the player to recognize the finalized display (the finalized display of the identification information). . Therefore, in this game machine, when starting the pre-performance, from among a plurality of types of pre-performance, select "pre-performance with a required time that can be completed before the start of the fixed display". It was decided to carry out a pre-production that was done. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information).

<Game machine C4>
In gaming machine C1 or gaming machine C2,
The preliminary effect executing means is capable of executing, as the preliminary effect, a effect of reducing a display area in which the identification information is displayed,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined time is a time when the confirmation display is started.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. In addition, as a preliminary effect, it is possible to execute the effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed, so that the player's attention can be attracted to the identification information, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. However, if such a "preliminary effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed" is performed, the following problems may occur. That is, since the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display showing the result of the hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, during the confirmed display (during the confirmed display of the identification information), if the ``preliminary effect of reducing the display area where the identification information is displayed'' is performed, the identification information during the confirmed display will also be reduced. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the confirmation display (the identification information confirmation display). Therefore, in this game machine, when starting the pre-performance, from among a plurality of types of pre-performance, select "pre-performance with a required time that can be completed before the start of the fixed display". It was decided to carry out a pre-production that was done. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information) (prevents the reduction of the identification information during the confirmed display).

<Gaming machines D1 to D3 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines D1 to D3 as follows.

<Game machine D1>
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the obtained information is hit information;
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the performance of the hit determination, and for stop-displaying the identification information in a specific manner when the obtained information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination. When,
a specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means; ,
with
A game machine, wherein the preliminary performance executing means terminates the preliminary performance when a predetermined condition is established during execution of the preliminary performance.

In such a game machine, when a hit determination is made for the acquired information, a variable display of the identification information (a variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information) is performed, but before that, a preliminary effect is performed for the acquired information. Sometimes. When such a preliminary effect is performed, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not the obtained information is predetermined information before the variable display of the identification information based on the obtained information is performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game. However, depending on the situation, the pre-production may become a hindrance. For example, it is possible to execute a specific performance different from the pre-performance, and when it is desired to draw the player's attention to the specific performance rather than the pre-performance, performing the pre-performance over the specific performance makes the specific performance sufficiently conspicuous. can't let Therefore, in this game machine, when a predetermined condition is established, for example, when a specific performance is started, even if the preliminary performance has been started before that, the preliminary performance is ended. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle (for example, an obstacle to the specific effect).

<Game machine D2>
In gaming machine D1,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined condition is that the confirmation display is started.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. Since such confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display indicating the result of hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, if the preliminary performance is performed during the finalized display (during the finalized display of the identification information), the preliminary performance becomes an obstacle, making it difficult for the player to recognize the finalized display (the finalized display of the identification information). . Therefore, in this game machine, when the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is started, even if the pre-performance has been started before that, the pre-performance is ended. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information).

<Game machine D3>
In gaming machine D1,
The preliminary effect executing means is capable of executing, as the preliminary effect, a effect of reducing a display area in which the identification information is displayed,
The variable display means performs fixed display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time after the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined condition is that the confirmation display is started.

In such a game machine, after stopping and displaying the identification information, confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is performed. In addition, as a preliminary effect, it is possible to execute the effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed, so that the player's attention can be attracted to the identification information, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. However, if such a "preliminary effect of reducing the display area in which the identification information is displayed" is performed, the following problems may occur. That is, since the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is a display showing the result of the hit determination, it is necessary for the player to recognize it without fail. In spite of this, if the ``preliminary effect of reducing the display area where the identification information is displayed'' is performed during the confirmed display (while the identification information is being confirmed and displayed), the identification information during the confirmed display will also be reduced. , it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information). Therefore, in this game machine, when the confirmation display (identification information confirmation display) is started, even if the pre-performance has been started before that, the pre-performance is ended. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the preliminary effect from becoming an obstacle when the player recognizes the confirmed display (the confirmed display of the identification information) (prevents the reduction of the identification information during the confirmed display).

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

1... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20... Game board, 28... Large winning opening (variable ball entrance), 40... Opening for presentation, 41... Presentation display device, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (win Determination means, variable display means, specific game execution means, preliminary effect execution means), 203...RAM (obtained information storage means), 220...sub control board, 221...CPU (preliminary effect execution means).

Claims (1)

Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the obtained information is hit information;
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the performance of the hit determination, and for stop-displaying the identification information in a specific manner when the obtained information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination. When,
a specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means; ,
with
The pre-rendering execution means is
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of pre-rendering with mutually different required times,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when executing the preliminary performance before a predetermined period, the preliminary performance of the required time that can be finished before the predetermined period is selected and executed.

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