JP2022134447A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of more preferably enhancing an expectation degree to be controlled in an advantageous state.SOLUTION: As specific presentation, provided are: a first pattern in which a corresponding display that corresponds to a reservation change prediction is displayed; and a second pattern in which a corresponding display that corresponds to a step-up prediction is displayed. In a presentation in each pattern, a plurality of corresponding displays is displayed. Further, each of the plurality of corresponding displays is to be changed in a sequential order to a mode having a higher expectation degree than a presently displayed mode. Among the plurality of corresponding displays, a corresponding display that is changed to a mode having the highest expectation degree is displayed as a final result of the specific presentation. The expectation degree is higher when a presentation in the first pattern is performed than when a presentation in the second pattern is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

Conventionally, there has been disclosed a gaming machine that uses a rainbow image as the background of a character.

JP 2019-76370 A

According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to increase the interest of the player by using a rainbow image as the background of the character, but there is still room for improvement regarding such effects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of presentation using a rainbow image.

(1) A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
display means;
and a specific effect means for executing a specific effect,
The specific effect means is capable of displaying a special display confirming that the control to the advantageous state is confirmed in the specific effect,
The special display includes a first special display and a second special display,
The first special display is a display including a first display and a second display,
the second special display is a display including a third display and a fourth display,
each of the first display and the third display is configured without using rainbow color display,
Each of the second display and the fourth display is configured using a rainbow color display,
The second display and the fourth display differ in the display mode of rainbow colors (for example, the display shown in FIG. 56(c24) and the display shown in FIG. 44(b24)).

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a special figure LED board and a 4th design unit. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a display mode of a screen in an image display device; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the various board|substrates etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating hit classification. It is a figure for demonstrating each random number. It is a figure for demonstrating a big-hit determination table and a big-hit kind determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a production|presentation control command. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a previous variation pattern on the main side; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a post-variation pattern on the main side; It is a diagram for explaining a post-fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of losing. It is a diagram for explaining a post-variation pattern determination table at the time of the big hit. It is a figure for demonstrating a previous fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a total variation pattern on the main side; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a total variation pattern on the sub side; It is a figure for demonstrating the execution period of specific production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating specific production|presentation pattern lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a pending|holding change notice pattern lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a step-up notice pattern lottery. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design variation processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of jackpot opening pre-processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during jackpot opening. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit opening post-processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation mode at the time of selecting specific production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|presentation aspect in a pending|holding change notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in common production|presentation after a pending|holding change advance notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in a step-up notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation aspect in common production|presentation after a step-up notice. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of presentation when the operation cannot be performed within the validity period; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of presentation when the operation cannot be performed within the validity period; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of presentation when the operation cannot be performed within the validity period; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of presentation when the operation cannot be performed within the validity period;

[Pachinko machine configuration, etc.]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 1 shows the arrangement layout of main members in a pachinko game machine 1, which is an example of the game machine. A pachinko game machine 1, which is an example of a game machine, is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. there is A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a game is played by variably displaying special symbols. "Variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

Incidentally, as the special symbols variably displayed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, two types of special symbols are provided. For example, one special symbol is also called "first special symbol" or "first special symbol", and the other special symbol is also called "second special symbol" or "second special symbol". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game".

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns are displayed. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decoration symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically scrolling display or updated display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending (standby) and a pending display corresponding to a variable display being executed. good too. Below, the display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is pending (waiting) is simply referred to as the "pending display", whereas the display corresponding to the variable display being executed (i.e., the pending display that has become active) is also called an "active pending display". Furthermore, the pending display and the active pending display are also collectively referred to as a variable corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening (electric chew) that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 5). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in an OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, thereby opening the second starting prize opening. It will be in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter (it is also said that the second start winning opening is in a closed state). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize opening is open). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7A having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7A is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 5). hereinafter referred to as a general prize winning opening).

For example, the special variable winning ball device 7A consists of a game board 2 located on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a glass door frame 3a (see FIG. 2) located on the front side (player side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A large winning entrance door is provided in the space between them, and this large winning entrance door slides horizontally between the back side and the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 to open and close the normal big winning mouth with game balls. open a path to Specifically, when the solenoid 82 is in an off state, the large winning opening door slides toward the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 to close the normal large winning opening, and the game balls enter the normal large winning opening. (Pass) becomes impossible. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door slides toward the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 to open the normal large winning opening, making it easier for game balls to enter the normal large winning opening. .

A game ball entering the normal big winning hole is detected by the count switch 23 by passing through a region provided inside the normal big winning hole. When the game balls are detected by the count switch 23 (see FIG. 5), the game balls corresponding to the detection (for example, 10 balls per detection) are paid out to the player as prize balls. When the game balls enter the normal big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example. Also, when the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 reaches the upper limit number (for example, 10), one round ends and the normal big winning opening is controlled to be closed.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a V variable winning ball device 7B is provided next to the special variable winning ball device 7A. The V variable winning ball device 7B includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 5). (referred to as a winning opening).

For example, the special variable winning ball device 7B is provided with a large winning opening door in the space between the game board 2 and the glass door frame 3a. By horizontally sliding and opening the space between , the path for the game ball to the V big winning opening is opened. Specifically, when the solenoid 83 is in an off state, the large winning opening door slides toward the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 to close the V large winning opening, and the game ball enters the V large winning opening. (Pass) becomes impossible. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door is slid to the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 to open the V large winning opening, making it easier for game balls to enter the V large winning opening. .

A game ball that has entered the V big winning opening is detected by the V winning switch 24 (see FIG. 5) by passing through a specific area (also referred to as a V winning area) provided inside the V big winning opening. When the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 24, the game state is controlled to a probability variable state. That is, in the present embodiment, V winning occurs on the condition that the game ball enters the V big winning opening during the round of the jackpot game state, and the game state is controlled to the probability variable state. . In addition, the normal big prize mouth and the V big prize mouth are also collectively referred to as the big prize mouth. Also, the big winning opening is also called an attacker.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

In the pachinko game machine 1, variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols is performed. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided at left and right upper positions of the frame 3 for a game machine.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided. The movable body 32 is configured such that the member labeled "POWERFUL" is located on the front side of the member labeled "2". Thus, the characters "POWERFUL2" are formed. "POWERFUL2" may be the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or may be a name representing content used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the title of an animation, the name of a singer, etc.). Also, the characters attached to the movable body 32 may indicate the name of the main character who appears in the content used in the pachinko game machine 1 or the name of the character with the next highest priority after the main character (for example, the main character Yume-chan). good. In the present embodiment, the model name (powerful 2) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown on the movable body 32 .

In this embodiment, the movable body 32 is movable between a position above the image display device 5 and a position covering the front surface of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the movable body 32 includes only the members with the letters "POWERFUL" among the members with the letters "POWERFUL" attached and the members with the letters "2" attached. By dropping from the position shown in , it stops at a position covering the front surface of the image display device 5 . In addition, the movable body 32 is also called an accessory.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout section (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed (or depressed) by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 5).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 5).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a special figure LED board 20 at the lower left of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The special figure LED board 20 is an LED board that is controlled by the game control microcomputer 100 and notifies the number of the first reserved memory, the number of the second reserved memory, etc. by lighting emission (lighting) / blinking / extinguishing of the LED. In addition, below, "lighting" and "light emission" are used with the same or substantially the same meaning. In the special symbol LED board 20, the type of special symbol (first special symbol) in the first special symbol game and the special symbol in the second special symbol game are determined by the combination of light emission modes such as light emission / blinking / extinguishing by a plurality of LEDs. Represents the type of (second special figure). For example, as shown in FIG. 3(a) to be described later, in the special figure LED board 20, a combination of light emitting modes such as light emission / blinking / extinguishing by a plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display unit 21, The type of the first special figure is represented, and the combination of light emitting modes such as light emission / blinking / extinguishing by a plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 2 variable display unit 22 represents the type of the second special figure.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a fourth symbol unit 50 at the lower left of the image display device 5 . The fourth symbol unit 50 is an LED board that is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 and notifies the variation of the special symbol, the number of reserved memories, the right-handed display, etc. by emitting/flashing/extinguishing the LED. In the fourth symbol unit 50, the type of special symbol (first special symbol) in the first special symbol game and the special symbol in the second special symbol game are determined by a combination of light emission modes such as light emission/blinking/extinguishing by a plurality of LEDs. Represents the type of (second special figure). For example, as shown in FIG. 3B to be described later, in the fourth symbol unit 50, a combination of light emission modes such as light emission / blinking / extinguishing by a plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display section 53, The type of the first special figure is represented, and the type of the second special figure is represented by a combination of light emitting modes such as light emission / blinking / extinguishing by a plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 2 variable display unit 54 .

A pachinko game machine 1 includes a plurality of lamps on a game board 2 and a game machine frame 3 . Specifically, the pachinko game machine 1 includes an accessory lamp 9A provided on the movable body 32, a board left lamp 9B provided on the left side of the game board 2, and a board top lamp 9B provided above the game board 2. A lamp 9C, an attacker lamp 9E provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7B, a V attacker lamp 9F provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7A, and a V big winning opening are opened to allow V winning. A V lamp 9G for notifying that a round of a possible jackpot game state or that a V prize has occurred, an electric lamp 9H provided near the variable winning ball device 6B, and a stick controller 31A are provided. a trigger button lamp 9K provided on the push button 31B; a frame left lamp 9L provided on the left side of the game machine frame 3; and a lamp 9R. The V lamp may notify that a big hit has occurred.

The role lamp 9A is composed of a plurality of lamps such as role lamps 9A1 to 9A4. Specifically, the member with the character "POWERFUL" included in the movable body 32 is divided into four parts, the role lamp 9A1 is behind the parts "P" and "O", and the role lamp 9A2 is The character lamps 9A3 are arranged behind the "W" and "E" parts, the character lamps 9A3 are arranged behind the "R" and "F" parts, and the character lamp 9A4 are arranged behind the "U" and "L" parts. there is As a result, the character lamps 9A1 to 9A4 are lit (lighted) on the back side of the member to which the character "POWERFUL" is attached, so that "POWERFUL" is lighted (lighted).

The board left lamp 9B is composed of a plurality of lamps such as board left lamps 9B1 to 9B5. On the left side of the game board 2, the main character in the content used in the pachinko game machine 1 is drawn, and the board left lamps 9B1 to 9B5 are arranged behind the part of the game board 2 where the main character is drawn. there is As a result, the board left lamps 9B1 to 9B5 light up (light up) behind the part of the game board 2 on which the hero is drawn, so that the part of the game board 2 on which the hero is drawn lights up (
light emission).

The board lamp 9C is composed of a plurality of lamps. The upper side of the game board 2 is divided into three regions of left, middle and right, and a plurality of board lamps 9C are arranged on the back side of the game board 2 respectively. The part of the game board 2 where the board lamp 9C is provided is formed of a transparent member capable of transmitting light, so that the board lamp 9C lights up (lights up) behind the upper part of the game board 2. By doing so, the upper part of the game board 2 lights up (lights up) in white, red, or the like.

The attacker lamp 9E is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7B. As a result, the attacker lamp 9E lights up (lights up) on the back side of the game board 2, so that the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7B lights up (lights up). Also, the V-attacker lamp 9F is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7A. As a result, the V-attacker lamp 9F lights (lights up) on the back side of the game board 2, thereby lighting (lighting up) the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7A.

The V lamp 9G is arranged on the back side of the part of the game board 2 marked with "V". As a result, the V lamp 9G lights up (lights up) behind the part of the game board 2 drawn with "V", so that the part of the game board 2 drawn with "V" lights up (lights up). It's becoming The electric tube lamp 9H is arranged in the vicinity of the variable winning ball device 6B, and by lighting (lighting), the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7B is lit (lighted).

The stick controller lamp 9J is provided on the stick controller 31A, and when lit (lighted), the stick controller 31A is lit (lighted). The trigger button lamp 9K is provided on the push button 31B, and lights up (lights up) the push button 31B.

The frame left lamp 9L is composed of a plurality of lamps provided on the left side of the game machine frame 3, and when each lamp lights up (lights up), the left side of the game machine frame 3 lights up (lights up). It's like The frame right lamp 9R is composed of a plurality of lamps provided on the right side of the game machine frame 3, and when each lamp lights up (lights up), the right side of the game machine frame 3 lights up (lights up). It's like The frame left lamp 9L and the frame right lamp 9R are also collectively referred to as frame lamps. In addition, role lamp 9A, board left lamp 9B, board lamp 9C, attacker lamp 9E, V attacker lamp 9F, V lamp 9G, electric tube lamp 9H, stick controller lamp 9J, trigger button lamp 9K, frame left lamp 9L, and the frame right lamp 9R are collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9 as well.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main substrate 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11, for example, at predetermined positions on the power supply board 17 (see FIG. 5).

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main substrate 11, and a display changeover switch 30 (see FIG. 5) is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. As shown in FIG. The display monitor 29 may be constructed using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls that enter the large winning opening (attacker). The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls won in the second starting prize opening (electric chew) and the number of prize balls in the big prize opening (attacker). The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 50Aa and long pieces 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the special figure LED board 20 and the fourth symbol unit 50. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3(a), the special figure LED board 20 includes a special figure 1 variable display portion 21 showing the variable display of the first special figure, and a special figure 2 variable display portion showing the variable display of the second special figure. 22, a special figure 1 storage display unit 23 indicating the first reserved memory number corresponding to the first special figure game, and a special figure 2 memory display unit 24 indicating the second reserved memory number corresponding to the second special figure game , a normal pattern storage display unit 25 showing the number of normal pattern pending storage, a normal pattern display unit 26 showing variable display of normal patterns, a right hitting display unit 30 prompting the player to hit right, and presence or absence of a probability variable state , a time saving display portion 29 indicating whether or not there is a time saving state, and a round display portion 27 indicating the number of rounds of a big hit. Each display unit notifies the player of the presence or absence of variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, the result, the current game state, and the number of reservations by lighting (lighting) or blinking by light emitting means such as LEDs. can do.

For example, the special figure 1 variable display unit 21 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special figure game is performed, and the stop symbol of the first special symbol determined by the result of the variable display, The player is notified by lighting (emission)/blinking/extinguishing by light emitting means such as an LED. The special figure 2 variable display unit 22 indicates whether or not the second special figure is being variably displayed in the second special figure game, and the stop figure of the second special figure determined by the result of the variable display is indicated by an LED or the like. The player is notified by light emission/blinking/extinguishing by the light emitting means.

Furthermore, the special figure LED board 20 can prompt the player to hit to the right by light emitting/flashing/extinguishing by light emitting means such as an LED in the right hitting display section 30 . In the present embodiment, when prompting the player to hit to the right, the light-emitting means such as the LED in the right-handed display unit 30 emits light, and when not to prompt the player to hit to the right, that is, to the left. When prompting the player to do so, the light-emitting means such as the LED in the right-handed display section 30 is extinguished. After the design is determined, the CPU 103 transmits a right-handed display lighting designation command to the effect control CPU 120, and causes the right-handed display unit 30 to emit light. , a right-handed display extinguishing designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120, and the right-handed display unit 30 is extinguished. Incidentally, when the pachinko game machine 1 has a big win or a small win that is not controlled to a high base after the big win game state, the effect control CPU 120 may cause the right hitting display section 30 to emit light only during the big win round. In this case, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 and turns off the right hitting display section 30 .

Here, hitting to the right means that the game ball is shot toward the second flow path out of the first flow path and the second flow path through which the game medium can flow down in the game area provided on the game board 2. is to operate the hitting operation handle 30 (how to hit). The first flow path is, for example, a path passing through the left area of the game area, and ahead of it is a first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, while the variable winning ball device This path does not have the second start winning opening formed in 6B. The second flow path is, for example, a path passing through the right side area of the game area, and beyond that is a second start winning opening and a big winning opening (usually a big winning opening) formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. , V grand prize opening) exist. When the player shoots the game ball toward the first flow-down path, the game ball flows through the first flow-down path toward the first start winning opening. When the player shoots the game ball toward the second flow-down path, the game ball passes through the second flow-down path and enters the second start winning opening or the big winning opening (normal big winning opening, V big winning opening). flow into.

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game after the occurrence of the jackpot, and the game state after the jackpot game (time-saving state and variable probability state), the player hits to the right, and is provided on the right side of the game area. The game ball is made to enter the second start winning opening and the big winning opening, and during that time, the right-handed display section 30 prompts the player to hit right. The player hits to the right while the display urging him to hit to the right is being displayed, causing the game balls to enter the second start winning opening and a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls to be paid out. The right of the second special game can be obtained, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out by entering the game balls into the normal big winning opening. Furthermore, as will be described later in detail, the V big winning opening is opened during the round of the probability variable jackpot. It is also possible to obtain the right to enter the game ball into the winning opening and be controlled to the variable probability state. Therefore, by hitting right while the display prompting the player to hit right is being displayed, the player can benefit overall. In addition, unlike right-handed hitting, operating the hitting ball operation handle 30 so as to shoot the game ball toward the first flow-down path (hitting method) is also referred to as left-handed hitting.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), the fourth symbol unit 50 includes a special figure 1 storage display unit 51 indicating the first reserved memory number corresponding to the first special figure game, and a special figure 1 storage display unit 51 corresponding to the second special figure game. 2 Special figure 2 storage display unit 52 indicating the number of pending memories, Special figure 1 variable display unit 53 indicating the situation or display result of the variable display of the first special figure, The situation or display result of the variable display of the second special figure A special figure 2 variable display unit 54 showing and a right hitting display unit 55 prompting the player to hit right. Each display unit can notify the player of the presence/absence of variable display of special symbols, the number of holds, and the right-handed instruction, etc., by emitting/flashing/extinguishing by light emitting means such as LEDs.

For example, the special figure 1 variable display unit 53 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special figure game is performed, and the stop symbol of the first special symbol determined by the result of the variable display, The player is notified by light emission/blinking/extinguishing by light emitting means such as an LED. The special figure 2 variable display unit 54 indicates whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed in the second special figure game, and the stop symbol of the second special symbol determined by the result of the variable display is indicated by an LED or the like. The player is notified by light emission/blinking/extinguishing by the light emitting means.

Below, the variation display (variable display) of the first special symbol to represent the variation of the stop symbol of the first special symbol by the light emitting means such as the LED in the special figure 1 variable display unit 21 and the special figure 1 variable display unit 53 Also called In addition, representing the variation of the stop symbol of the second special symbol by the light emitting means such as the LED in the special figure 2 variable display unit 22 and the special figure 2 variable display unit 54 is also referred to as the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol. called.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when prompting the player to hit to the right, the light-emitting means such as the LED in the right-handed display section 55 of the fourth symbol unit 50 emits light, and the player is instructed to hit to the right. If the player is not urged to hit left, that is, if the player is urged to hit left, the light-emitting means such as the LED in the right-handed display section 55 is extinguished. After determining the pattern, the CPU 120 for effect control causes the right-handed display unit 55 to emit light based on the reception of the right-handed display lighting designation command from the CPU 103, and the pattern is changed by the final fluctuation in the high base state before returning to the normal state. After the determination, the right-handed display unit 55 is turned off based on the reception of the right-handed display extinguishing designation command from the CPU 103 . Incidentally, when the pachinko game machine 1 has a big win or a small win that is not controlled to a high base after the big win game state, the effect control CPU 120 may cause the right hitting display section 55 to emit light only during the big win round. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the right hitting display section 55 based on the reception of the jackpot end designation command from the CPU 103 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the screen in the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. Most of the display area of the image display device 5 displays images such as variable display of decoration patterns and ready-to-win effects. Specifically, in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, decoration patterns (designs showing numbers etc.) as decoration identification information of a plurality of types different from the special patterns are displayed. etc.) is displayed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

At the lower end of the screen of the image display device 5, a first reserved memory display area 5D in which the number of first reserved memories can be displayed by the number of reserved displays (variable corresponding display) and a second reserved memory number are displayed in a reserved display (variable display) A second pending memory display area 5U that can be displayed according to the number of corresponding displays) and an active pending display area 5A for displaying pending displays (variable corresponding displays) corresponding to the variable displays being executed as active pending displays are provided. It is The image display device 5 always displays the first reserved memory display area 5D, the second reserved memory display area 5U, and the active reserved display area 5A at least while the variable display is performed, and the variable corresponding display (hold display, active pending display) are made visible.

At the upper right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, a fourth symbol 5J indicating that the special symbols are being variably displayed and the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories are displayed. At the left end of the screen of the image display device 5, a small pattern 5M smaller in size than each decorative pattern is displayed. The small patterns are displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L, the "middle" decorative design display area 5C, and the "right" decorative design display area 5R. Patterns corresponding to each of the decorative patterns are vertically arranged in parallel. The small pattern 5M is also a pattern that is always displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 without being hidden during the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 4, the decorative pattern is arranged in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, and the small pattern 5M is smaller in size than the decorative pattern at the left end of the screen of the image display device 5. are placed. Therefore, the visibility of the small pattern 5M is lower than the visibility of the decoration pattern.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the shape of the screen of the image display device 5 is rectangular or substantially rectangular. It is fixed so as to cover it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4(b), when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, part of the screen of the image display device 5 (especially the edge) is invisible or difficult to see due to the game board 2. It has become.

[Board configuration]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining various substrates and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a relay board 15, and the like. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 . Furthermore, a power board 17 connected to a power switch 91 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (for example, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have it.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, an output circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random
Access Memory) 102 , CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 , random number circuit 104 , I/O (Input/Output port) 105 , and RTC (Real Time Clock) 106 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 has, for example, an input port for receiving various signals (detection signals to be described later) and an output port for transmitting various signals (signals for controlling (driving) the special LED board 20 and the like, solenoid drive signals). and

The switch circuit 110 receives a detection signal ( A detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 .

The output circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, or the solenoid 83.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 30 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control commands include, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the type of jackpot), variation patterns used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of big winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The effect control CPU 120 supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image, and controls the light emission/extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9. The LED driver is supplied with luminance data (a signal designating the light emission/extinction mode of the lamp) for the operation. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

Each game effect lamp has a game effect lamp LED board on which an LED (lamp) and an LED driver that supplies a current to the LED are mounted, although the details will be described later. The LED driver causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit light/blink/extinguish by adjusting the current for each LED (lamp) included in the game effect lamp 9 based on the luminance data from the effect control CPU 120 . In this manner, the effect control CPU 120 controls light emission/blinking/extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9. FIG.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, luminance data signal). and an output port for

A board other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12 and the sound control board 13, is also called a sub board. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

The fourth symbol unit 50 is connected to the effect control board 12, and is capable of emitting light (blinking) on each display portion under the control of the control CPU 120. FIG.

[Outline of game progress]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the configuration described above, the game progresses as follows. A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the special figure 1 variable display section 21 of the special figure LED board 20 is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the special figure 2 variable display section 22 of the special figure LED board 20 is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, the combination of the light emitting modes of the plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display portion 21 and the special figure 2 variable display portion 22 of the special figure LED board 20 is a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, described later). The actual pattern differs depending on the type of the jackpot.) When a combination of light-emitting modes corresponding to the above is achieved, a "jackpot" is achieved. In addition, in the combination of light emission modes of a plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display section 21 and the special figure 2 variable display section 22 of the special figure LED board 20, the light emission mode corresponding to a specific special pattern (big hit pattern) is also referred to as a "specific display result". In addition, the combination of the light emitting modes of the plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display portion 21 and the special figure 2 variable display portion 22 of the special figure LED board 20 is a predetermined special pattern (small hit pattern) different from the big hit pattern ), it becomes a "small hit". In addition, the combination of the light emitting modes of the plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display portion 21 and the special figure 2 variable display portion 22 of the special figure LED board 20 is a special pattern (losing) different from the big hit pattern and the small hit pattern When a combination of light emitting modes corresponding to the symbol) is obtained, it becomes a "lost". In addition, in the combination of the light emitting modes of the plurality of LEDs provided in the special figure 1 variable display portion 21 and the special figure 2 variable display portion 22 of the special figure LED board 20, special symbols (loss The light emission mode corresponding to the pattern) is also referred to as a "failure display result".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state as an advantageous state for the player. In addition, it is not necessary to necessarily provide a small hit as a hit type.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is either the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses or the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earliest timing. This predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (10 times or 7 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, the kind of big win is set in the "big win". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning mouth and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state at the time of some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning mouth is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning mouth is also the same etc.) to open the big prize mouth. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit kind.

After the big win game state is finished, depending on the kind of the big win, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state as an advantageous state for the player.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game is improved compared to the normal state. Therefore, control (high open control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time-saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the termination conditions, such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big win game state, is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as the number of times cut (number of times cut short time, number of times cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot game state, a time-saving state, and a probability variable state, and the probability that the display result in the normal game will be a "normal game" and a special figure. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability that the display result in the game is a "jackpot", is in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return process is executed after the power is turned on). It is a state controlled in the same way as when there was no

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability-high base state, a high-probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and a normal state is also called a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, emission of the game effect lamp 9, It may be performed by turning off the light, by moving the movable body 32, or by using any rendering device including some or all of these.

As effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, normal reach, super reach with higher reliability of big hit than normal reach, and strongest reach with higher reliability of big hit than super reach. Also, the super reach can be divided into the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach. In the present embodiment, the reliability of the big hit is higher when the display result of the variable display is derived in the first half of the super reach than when the display result of the variable display is derived in the normal reach. Also, the reliability of the big win is higher when the display result of the variable display is derived in the latter half of the super reach than the display result of the variable display is derived in the first half of the super reach. Also, the reliability of the big hit is higher when the display result of the variable display is derived with the strongest reach than when the display result of the variable display is derived in the second half of the super reach. Note that, hereinafter, "super reach" is also referred to as "SP reach", "first half of super reach" is also referred to as "first half of SP", and "second half of super reach" is also referred to as "second half of SP".

When the display result of the special game is the combination of the light emission modes corresponding to the "big hit" (the specific display result described above), on the screen of the image display device 5, the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is predetermined. Determined decoration patterns that will be a big hit combination are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decoration patterns is "big hit"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7") are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. .

In the case of the ``variable probability big win'' controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stop-displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special game is a combination of light emitting modes corresponding to the "small win", the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 becomes a predetermined small win combination. A fixed decoration pattern (for example, "1 3 5") is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is a "minor win"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "jackpot" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it is a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is a combination of light emission modes corresponding to "losing" (the above-mentioned losing display result), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the ready-to-win mode, and the variable display of the decorative pattern is performed. As a result of the display, the fixed decoration pattern of the non-reach combination (also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-described variable correspondence display (suspension display or active suspension display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect that foretells the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading announcement effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable correspondence display (suspension display or active suspension display) to a mode different from usual may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that, during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small winning game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Also, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, the image display device 5 displays a demonstration (
Demonstration) An image is displayed (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

[Various tables related to jackpots]
Various tables relating to big wins will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG.

(Hit type)
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the hit types. As shown in FIG. 6, in the hit type table, for each type (type) of hit in the big win, the probability of big win after the end of the big win game state, the base after the end of the big win game state, and the number of times of opening in the big win ( number of rounds) is shown.

Specifically, as types of jackpots, normal jackpots 1 and 2 and variable probability jackpots 1 to 9 are provided. In addition, below, the mark of each round may be represented by "R". For example, the first round is also referred to as the 1Rth, and the second round is also referred to as the 2Rth.

The normal jackpot 1 is a jackpot that is controlled to a low probability state and a high base state after three rounds of jackpot game states are completed. In the normal jackpot 1, such a low-probability-high base state continues until the variable display (special figure variation) is performed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

The normal jackpot 2 is a jackpot that is controlled to a low-probability state and a high-base state after three rounds of jackpot game states are completed. In the normal jackpot 2, such a low-probability-high base state continues until the variable display (special figure variation) is executed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

The probability variable jackpots 1 to 5 are jackpots controlled to a high probability state and a high base state after three rounds of the jackpot game state are completed. In the probability variable jackpot 1, such a high probability/high base state continues until the variable display (special figure variation) is executed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

The variable probability big win 6 is a big win controlled to a high probability state and a high base state after five rounds of the big win game state are completed. In the probability variable jackpot 6, such a high probability/high base state continues until the variable display (special figure variation) is executed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

The probability variable jackpot 7 is a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state and a high base state after seven rounds of jackpot game states are completed. In the probability variable jackpot 7, such a high probability/high base state continues until the variable display (special figure variation) is executed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

The probability variable jackpots 8 and 9 are jackpots controlled to a high probability state and a high base state after 10 rounds of the jackpot game state are completed. In the probability variable jackpots 8 and 9, such a high probability/high base state continues until the variable display (special figure variation) is executed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

(each random number)
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining each random number. As shown in FIG. 7, each random number is used as follows. Specifically, the random 1 is a hit determination random counter that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random 1 is, for example, updated by adding 1 from 1 to its upper limit of 65536, and then updated again from 1. Random 2 is
It is a random counter (for jackpot type determination) that determines the jackpot type (type).

Random 3 and random 4 are random counters (for later variation pattern determination) that determine a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a later variation pattern) (variation time) corresponding to the later variation among the variation patterns. The post-fluctuation refers to the fluctuation in the second half of the fluctuations in the special design. Random 3 is a random counter that determines the post-variation pattern corresponding to the time of failure. Updated. Random 4 is a random counter that determines a post-variation pattern corresponding to a hit.

Random 5 is a random counter (previous variation pattern determination) that determines a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a previous variation pattern) (variation time) corresponding to the previous variation among the variation patterns. The previous fluctuation refers to the fluctuation in the first half of the special symbol fluctuation. Random 5 is, for example, incremented by 1 from 1 to its upper limit of 251, and then incremented from 1 again. Random 6 is a random counter (for normal design hit determination) that determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal design. Random 6 is, for example, incremented by 1 from 1 to its upper limit of 201, and then incremented from 1 again.

In this embodiment, it is determined based on the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Then, which one of the plurality of types of jackpots is selected is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2). At this time, the jackpot pattern may be determined based on the random 2 value.

Also, first, the post-variation pattern is determined according to the hit or loss using the post-variation pattern determination random number (random 3, 4), and the post-variation pattern determination random number (random 5) is used to determine the post-variation pattern. be done. Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

(Jackpot determination table, jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a big-hit determination table and a big-hit type determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 101. FIG.

FIG. 8(a) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which jackpot determination values to be compared with random 1 are set. The big hit determination table includes a normal (non-variable probability) big win determination table used in a normal state (game state not variable probability state, that is, non-variable probability state) and a variable probability big win determination table used in the variable probability state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are set by the number of determination values listed in the upper column of FIG. A big hit judgment value is set for the number of judgment values described in . The jackpot judgment value set in the probability variable jackpot judgment table is the same as the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table. A larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table are set. As a result, in the variable probability state, it is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than in the normal state.

At a predetermined time, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1). If it coincides with the big hit determination value, it is determined to make a big win (normal big win or probability variable big win) with respect to the special symbol. In addition, FIG. 8(a) shows the probability (percentage) of winning or the probability (percentage) of losing.

8(b) and (c) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table. FIG. 8(b) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when the first special symbol is determined to be a jackpot. FIG. 8(c) is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8(b), the numerical values to be compared with the random value 2 for jackpot type determination correspond to normal jackpots 1 and 2 and probability variable jackpots 1 to 4, respectively. Judgment values are set for the number of judgment values that have been set. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, for the first special figure, the normal jackpot 1 is assigned 25 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values, and the normal jackpot 2 is assigned 100 random 2 values. 25 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values are assigned, variable jackpot 1 is assigned 5 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values, and variable jackpot 2 is assigned 37 out of 100 random 2 values random 2 values are assigned, variable jackpot 3 is assigned 4 random 2 values out of 100 random 2, variable jackpot 4 is assigned 4 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 value is assigned.

In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 8(c), the determination value is set as the number of determination values corresponding to each of the probability variable jackpots 5 to 9, which is the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 2. It is For example, as shown in FIG. 8(c), for the second special figure, the probability variable jackpot 5 is assigned 10 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values, and the probability variable jackpot 6 is assigned 100 random 2 values. 5 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values are assigned, variable jackpot 7 is assigned 5 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values, and variable jackpot 8 is assigned 70 out of 100 random 2 values random 2 values are assigned, and the probability variable jackpot 9 is assigned 10 random 2 values out of 100 random 2 values.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 2 matches as the jackpot type, and also determines the value of random 2 as the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

[Production control command]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect control command. The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, which is the control board on the main side, transmits various production control commands to the production control CPU 120 according to the game control state. The effect control command is composed of, for example, 2 bytes, the 1st byte indicates MODE (class of command), and the 2nd byte indicates EXT (type of command). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 9 is an example, and other command forms may be used. In the following, "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number, but may be omitted in this specification.

The command 80XX (H) is a variation pattern that designates a variation pattern (previous variation pattern) corresponding to the previous variation among the variation patterns of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols. command (XX corresponds to the number of the previous variation pattern). The previous variation on the sub side refers to the variation in the first half of the variation of the decoration design that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design. When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of types of previous variation patterns, there is a previous variation pattern command corresponding to each of the previous variation patterns specified by the number.

Command 8101 (H) is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display of the first special figure. Command 8102 (H) is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of the variable display of the second special figure. When the command 8101 (H) or the command 8102 (H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The command 84XX (H) is a variation pattern that designates a variation pattern (post-variation pattern) corresponding to the post-variation among the variation patterns of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols. command (XX corresponds to the post-variation pattern number). The post-variation on the sub-side refers to the variation in the latter half of the variation of the decoration design that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design. When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of types of post-variation patterns, there is a post-variation pattern command corresponding to each of the post-variation patterns specified by the number.

The command 8C01(H) is a display result 1 designation command (loss designation command) indicating that it is determined to be a failure. The command 8C02 (H) is a display result 2 designation command (normal jackpot 1 designation command) indicating that the normal jackpot 1 is determined. The command 8C03 (H) is a display result 3 designation command (normal jackpot 2 designation command) indicating that the normal jackpot 2 is determined. Command 8C04 (H) is a display result 4 designation command (variable probability big hit 1 designation command) indicating that variable probability big hit 1 is determined. The command 8C05 (H) is a display result 5 designation command (variable probability big hit 2 designation command) indicating that the variable probability big hit 2 is determined. Command 8C06 (H) is a display result 6 designation command (variable probability big hit 3 designation command) indicating that variable probability big hit 3 is determined. The command 8C07 (H) is a display result 7 designation command (variable probability big hit 4 designation command) indicating that the variable probability big hit 4 is determined. The command 8C08 (H) is a display result 8 designation command (variable probability big hit 5 designation command) indicating that the variable probability big hit 5 is determined. Command 8C09 (H) is a display result 9 designation command (variable probability big hit 6 designation command) indicating that variable probability big hit 6 is determined. The command 8C10 (H) is a display result 10 designation command (variable probability big hit 7 designation command) indicating that the variable probability big hit 7 is determined. The command 8C11 (H) is a display result 11 designation command (variable probability big hit 8 designation command) indicating that the variable probability big hit 8 is determined. The command 8C12 (H) is a display result 12 designation command (variable probability big hit 9 designation command) indicating that the variable probability big hit 9 is determined. Loss designation commands, normal jackpot 1, 2 designation commands, and probability variable jackpot 1-9 designation commands, or collectively these commands are also referred to as 8C system commands.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating to start variable display of the first special figure. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating to start variable display of the second special figure. Each of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command, or collectively these commands are also referred to as 8D system commands. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command that designates the end of the variation of the first special figure and the second special figure.

The command 9000 (H) is an initialization designation command that designates initialization (designates display of the initial screen at power-on) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is a power failure recovery specification command that specifies recovery from power failure (specifies display of a power failure recovery screen) that is transmitted when power supply to the game machine is resumed. A command 9500 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating a normal state background. The command 9501 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating the background of the time saving state. Command 9502 (H) is a probability changing state designation command that designates the background of the probability changing state. Each of the normal state designation command, the time saving state designation command, and the variable probability state designation command, or these are collectively referred to as the 95 series command or the background designation command. A command 9F00(H) is a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The command A001 (H) is a jackpot start 1 designation command that designates the start of the normal jackpot 1. The command A002 (H) is a jackpot start 2 designation command for designating the start of the normal jackpot 2 . Command A003 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 3 designation command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 1 . Command A004 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 4 specification command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 2 . Command A005 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 5 designation command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 3. The command A006 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 6 designation command that designates the start of the probability variable jackpot 4 . Command A007 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 7 specification command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 5 . Command A008 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 8 specification command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 6 . Command A009 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 9 specification command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 7 . Command A010 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 10 designation command that designates the start of probability variable jackpot 8 . The command A011 (H) is a probability variable jackpot start 11 specification command that designates the start of the probability variable jackpot 9 . Each of the jackpot start 1 to 11 designation commands, or collectively these commands are also referred to as A0 series commands.

A1XX(H) is a command for specifying during the opening of the large winning opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX. The designation command during the opening of the big winning opening is also referred to as an A1 system command. A2XX(H) is a post-opening designation command for the large winning opening that indicates closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. The designated command after the opening of the big winning opening is also called an A2 series command.

The command A301 (H) is a jackpot end 1 designation command that designates the end of the normal jackpot 1. The command A302 (H) is a jackpot end 2 designation command that designates the end of the normal jackpot 2 . Command A303 (H) is a jackpot end 3 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 1 . Command A304 (H) is a jackpot end 4 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 2 . Command A305 (H) is a jackpot end 5 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 3. Command A306 (H) is a jackpot end 6 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 4 . Command A307 (H) is a jackpot end 7 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 5 . Command A308 (H) is a jackpot end 8 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 6 . Command A309 (H) is a jackpot end 9 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 7 . The command A310 (H) is a jackpot end 10 designation command that designates the end of the probability variable jackpot 8 . Command A311 (H) is a jackpot end 11 designation command that designates the end of probability variable jackpot 9 . Each of the jackpot end 1 to 11 designation commands, or collectively these commands are also called A3 series commands.

Command AD00 (H) is a variable probability determination device passing designation command that designates that a V prize has occurred. The probability variation determination device passage specification command is a command transmitted when a game ball that has passed through the V big winning opening enters the V winning area and is detected by the V winning switch 24 .

Command B100 (H) is a first start prize designation command that designates that there has been a first start prize. Command B200 (H) is a second start prize designation command that designates that there has been a second start prize.

Command C1XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designating command that designates that the first reserved storage number has reached the number indicated by XX. The first reserved storage number designation command is also called a C1-type command. The command C2XX(H) is a second pending storage designation command that designates that the second pending storage number has reached the number indicated by XX. The second reserve storage number designation command is also called a C2-type command.

Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are the contents of the judgment results at the time of winning such as jackpot judgment, jackpot type judgment, variation pattern type judgment at the time of start winning to the first start winning mouth or second start winning mouth It is a production control command shown. Among them, the command C4XX(H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit will be made and the judgment result of the kind of big win among the results of determination at the time of winning.

C7XX(H) is a large winning opening designation command indicating passage of the game ball to the large winning opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

A command in which MODE is FD (H) and the 4th bit of EXT is 0 is a right-handed display extinguishing command indicating extinguishing of the right-handed display. A command in which the MODE data is FD (H) and the 4th bit of the EXT data is 1 is a right-handed display lighting designation command indicating emission of right-handed display. In the present embodiment, especially the right-handed display lighting designation command is also referred to as an FD system command.

The game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big win will occur, the type of the big win, and the range of judgment values of the variation pattern type judging random number at the time of starting winning. Then, a value designating a big hit and a value designating the type of big win are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control is performed to transmit them to the effect control CPU 120 . In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a value specifying the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type to the EXT data of the variation type command, and controls transmission to the effect control CPU 120 . The effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the display result will be a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can recognize the type of the big win, and can recognize the variation pattern type based on the variation type command. .

[Variation pattern]
Details of the variation pattern, determination of the variation pattern, and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16. FIG.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100, which is the main side, sets a plurality of types of variation patterns. Each variation pattern is managed by a main variation number, and is composed of a combination of a pre-variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the pre-variation, and a post-variation pattern, which corresponds to the post-variation. It is designed to contain The previous variation pattern corresponds to the previous variation pattern command (80XX (H)) described with reference to FIG. 9, and the later variation pattern corresponds to the later variation pattern command (84XX (H)) described with reference to FIG. corresponds to

(Previous fluctuation pattern on the main side)
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a previous variation pattern on the main side. Of the plurality of types of pre-variation patterns to which the pre-variation numbers are respectively assigned, the pre-variation number 1 is a pre-variation pattern command (8000 (H)) that designates normal variation (for example, variation of decorative patterns over 13 seconds) is. The previous variation number 2 is a previous variation pattern command (8001 (H)) that designates a shortened variation (for example, a variation of decorative patterns over 7 seconds). The previous variation number 3 is a previous variation pattern command (8002 (H)) that designates a super-shortened variation (for example, a variation of the decoration pattern over 3 seconds).

The previous variation number 4 is a previous variation pattern command (8003(H)) that designates normal reach (accessory x) (ready in which the movable body 32 does not move in the reach mode). The previous variation number 5 is a previous variation pattern command (8004 (H)) that designates normal reach (character ○) (reach in which the movable body 32 moves in the reach mode). The previous variation number 6 is a previous variation pattern command (8005 (H)) that designates normal reach (final reach development) (reach that becomes a reach mode and develops to the final reach).

Pre-variation number 7 is a pre-variation pattern command (8006 (H)) that specifies executing normal reach (character ×) after performing pseudo-variation once. Pseudo-variation means that the variable display is temporarily stopped and then restarted from the start of the variable display (variable display) of the decorative pattern until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. It is a variable display (variable display). An effect that repeats such a pseudo-variation is also called a pseudo-run. By executing the pseudo-continuation, the variable display based on one reserved memory can be shown to the player as if it were a plurality of pseudo-variable displays. Note that the variable display resumed after being temporarily stopped is also referred to as “re-variable display”. Pre-variation number 8 is a pre-variation pattern command (8007 (H)) that designates execution of normal reach (character ○) after one pseudo-variation. Pre-variation number 9 is a pre-variation pattern command (8008 (H)) that designates normal reach (final reach development) after one pseudo-variation.

Pre-variation number 10 is a pre-variation pattern command (8009 (H)) that specifies to execute normal reach (character ×) after performing pseudo-variation twice. The previous variation number 11 is a previous variation pattern command (800A(H)) that designates execution of normal reach (accessory ◯) after execution of a specific effect. The previous variation number 12 is a previous variation pattern command (800B (H)) that designates normal reach (final reach development) after executing a specific effect.

Although the details will be described later, the specific effect includes a pending change notice, a step-up notice, and a pseudo-continuous effect. Suspension change notice is achieved by stepwise changing the display mode (color, shape, size, pattern, etc.) of the variable corresponding display (suspension display, active suspension display) to create an advantageous state (for example, big win game state, time saving) It is a production that suggests (announcement) the degree of expectation that the state will be controlled by state, probability change state, etc.). Step-up notice is expected to control the state to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot game state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) by gradually changing suggestive display (characters, letters, etc.) different from pending change notice. It is a production that suggests degree.

Each of the previous variation patterns has a specified variation time, and an animation (moving image) is displayed on the image display device 5 over each variation time. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 1, it takes about 33.3 msec for one still image (referred to as a frame) constituting a moving image. The frame rate is set to about 30 fps (frames/second). For example, in the case of the patterns of previous variation numbers 7 to 9, 41500 msec is set as the variation time, and the number of frames is approximately 1246 frames. In the case of the patterns of the previous variation numbers 10 to 12, the variation time is set to 45000 msec, and the number of frames is about 1351 frames. For example, when patterns of previous variation numbers 11 and 12 are selected, the specific effect is executed over 45000 msec using approximately 1351 frames (still images). In this way, the specific effect is formed by moving images made up of still images corresponding to each of a plurality of frames.

(Post-fluctuation pattern on the main side)
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a post-variation pattern on the main side. Of the plurality of types of post-variation patterns to which post-variation numbers are assigned, post-variation number 1 is a post-variation pattern command (8400 (H)) that designates a 13-second variation. Post-variation number 2 is a post-variation pattern command (8401(H)) that designates a 7-second variation. Post-variation number 3 is a post-variation pattern command (8402(H)) specifying a 3-second variation. Post-variation number 4 is a post-variation pattern command (8403(H)) that designates execution of a pseudo-repeating sequence. Pseudo-continuum is an effect that pretends to execute a pseudo-continuum but does not execute the pseudo-continuum after all.

Post-variation number 5 is a post-variation pattern command (8404 (H)) that designates normal reach (losing) (variation of decorative pattern that becomes a loss mode without developing into SP reach although it becomes a reach mode). Post-variation number 6 is a post-variation pattern command (8405 (H)) that designates the first half of SP (losing) (variation of decorative pattern that develops into SP reach but loses in the first half of SP reach). The post-variation number 7 is a post-variation pattern command (8406 (H)) that designates the second half of the SP (loss) (the variation of the decorative pattern that develops in the latter half of the SP reach but becomes a loss mode in the latter half of the SP reach). The post-variation number 8 is a post-variation pattern command (8407 (H)) that designates the final reach (loss) (variation of the decorative pattern that develops into the final reach but becomes a loss mode in the final reach).

The post-variation number 9 is a post-variation pattern command (8408(H)) that designates normal reach (hit) (variation of decoration pattern that becomes a reach state and becomes a hit state). The post-variation number 10 is a post-variation pattern command (8409 (H)) that designates the SP first half (hit) (variation of the decorative pattern that develops into the SP reach and becomes a hit mode in the first half of the SP reach). The post-variation number 11 is a post-variation pattern command (840A(H)) that designates the second half of the SP (hit) (variation of the decorative pattern that develops in the latter half of the SP reach and becomes a hit mode in the latter half of the SP reach). The post-variation number 12 is a post-variation pattern command (840B(H)) that designates the final reach (hit) (variation of the decorative pattern that develops into the final reach and becomes a winning mode in the final reach).

(Determination of post-fluctuation pattern)
The post-variation pattern is determined using different random counters depending on whether a big win or a loss is determined in the big win determination. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the post-fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of losing. As shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, the post-variation pattern is determined using random 3 described in FIG. Furthermore, when it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, the post-variation pattern is determined using different determination values according to the number of pending memories after digestion, and the determined post-variation number is also different.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the number of retained memories after digestion is 0, one of the post-variation numbers 1, 4, 5 to 8 is determined to be a post-variation pattern, A different number of judgment values is provided for each of the post-variation patterns. The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8) is approximately 1/102.

When the number of retained memories after digestion is 1, any post-variation pattern is determined from post-variation numbers 1, 4, 5 to 8, and a different judgment value number is provided for each of the post-variation patterns. ing. The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8) is approximately 1/102.

When the number of retained memories after digestion is 2, one of the post-variation numbers 2, 4, 5 to 8 is determined, and a different number of judgment values is provided for each of the post-variation patterns. ing. The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8) is approximately 1/102.

When the number of retained memories after digestion is 3, any post-variation pattern is determined from post-variation numbers 3, 4, 5 to 8, and a different number of judgment values is provided for each of the post-variation patterns. ing. The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 6 to 8) is approximately 1/102.

In this way, a post-variation pattern is determined using a different number of judgment values according to the number of retained memories after digestion, and a post-variation number is determined using a different number of judgment values according to the number of retained memories after digestion. Therefore, the type of variation pattern changes according to the number of remaining reserved memories, thereby making it possible to add variety to the game and improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the post-variation pattern determination table at the time of the big hit. As shown in FIG. 13, when a big win is determined in the big win determination, the post-variation pattern is determined using random 4 described in FIG. Furthermore, when a big win is determined in the big win determination, the post-variation pattern is determined using different determination value numbers according to the type of the big win.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when the normal jackpot 1, 2 or the probability variable jackpot 1, 2, 5 to 8 is determined, one of the post-variation numbers 9 to 12 posterior variation patterns are determined, and a different decision value number is provided for each of the posterior variation patterns. The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 10 to 12 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 10 to 12) is about 1/1.1.

When one of the probability variable jackpots 3 and 9 is determined, one of the post-variation patterns is determined from among the post-variation numbers 9 to 12, and different judgment values are provided for each of the post-variation patterns. . The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 10 to 12 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 10 to 12) is approximately 1/1.1.

When the probability variable jackpot 4 is determined, one of the post-variation numbers 9 to 12 is determined, and different judgment values are provided for each of the post-variation patterns. The probability of being determined to be one of the post-variation numbers 10 to 12 that develops into the SP reach or the final reach (the selection rate of the post-variation numbers 10 to 12) is approximately 1/1.1.

In this way, since the post-variation pattern is determined using different judgment value numbers according to the type of the big win, the kind of the variation pattern changes according to the kind of the big win, thereby adding variety to the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the probability of being determined to be one of the fluctuation numbers 6 to 8 after developing into the SP reach or the final reach is about 1/102 at the time of losing, whereas the big hit Since the time is about 1/1.1, which is higher than that, the player can expect a big win in the event of SP reach or final reach.

(Determination of previous fluctuation pattern)
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the previous variation pattern determination table. The pre-variation pattern is determined using a different number of random 5 judgment values depending on the type of the pre-determined post-variation pattern. Furthermore, the determined pre-variation number differs depending on the type of post-variation pattern that has been previously determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14( a ), when the post-variation pattern of post-variation number 1 is determined, the pre-variation pattern of pre-variation number 1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the post-fluctuation pattern of post-fluctuation number 2 is determined, the pre-fluctuation pattern of pre-fluctuation number 2 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(c), when the post-fluctuation pattern of post-fluctuation number 3 is determined, the pre-fluctuation pattern of pre-fluctuation number 3 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(d), when the post-fluctuation pattern of post-fluctuation number 4 is determined, the pre-fluctuation pattern of pre-fluctuation number 1 is determined.

As shown in FIG. 14(e), when either of the post-fluctuation patterns of post-fluctuation numbers 5 and 9 is determined, the pre-fluctuation pattern of pre-fluctuation numbers 4 and 7 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(f), when any of the post-variation patterns of post-variation numbers 6 and 10 is determined, the pre-variation pattern of any of pre-variation numbers 4, 7 and 10 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(g), when the post-fluctuation pattern of post-fluctuation number 7 is determined, the pre-fluctuation pattern of any of pre-fluctuation numbers 5, 8, and 11 is determined.

As shown in FIG. 14(h), when the post-variation pattern of post-variation number 11 is determined, the pre-variation pattern of any of pre-variation numbers 5, 8, and 11 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(i), when the post-variation pattern of post-variation number 8 is determined, the pre-variation pattern of pre-variation number 6, 9 or 12 is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(j), when the post-variation pattern of post-variation number 12 is determined, the pre-variation pattern of any of pre-variation numbers 6, 9, and 12 is determined.

As shown in FIGS. 14(g) and (h), the pre-variation pattern of pre-variation number 11 in which the specific effect is executed is determined when the post-variation pattern of post-variation numbers 7 and 11 develops into SP latter half reach. most likely to be Also, as shown in FIGS. 14(i) and (j), when the pre-variation pattern of pre-variation number 12 in which the specific effect is executed is the post-variation pattern of post-variation number 8 and 12 which develops into the final reach, Most likely to be determined. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed, the player can expect to develop into the SP latter half reach or the final reach.

(total fluctuation pattern)
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a total variation pattern on the main side. When the post-variation pattern and the pre-variation pattern are determined as described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, one of the variation patterns of main variation numbers 1 to 26 as shown in FIG. 15 is obtained.

For example, for main variation number 12, after the game progresses according to the front variation pattern of front variation number 11, the game progresses according to the rear variation pattern of rear variation number 7. For the main variation number 15, after the game progresses according to the front variation pattern of the front variation number 12, the game progresses according to the rear variation pattern of the rear variation number 8. For the main variation number 23, after the game progresses according to the front variation pattern of the front variation number 11, the game progresses according to the rear variation pattern of the rear variation number 11. For the main variation number 26, after the game progresses according to the front variation pattern of the front variation number 12, the game progresses according to the rear variation pattern of the rear variation number 12.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a total variation pattern on the sub side. Furthermore, on the sub-side, the variation patterns of sub variation numbers 1-26 are determined so as to correspond to the variation patterns of main variation numbers 1-26, respectively.

For example, sub-variation number 12 performs an effect (specific effect) according to the previous variation pattern of previous variation number 11 , and then performs an effect according to the later variation pattern of later variation number 7 . Sub-variation number 15 performs an effect (specific effect) according to the previous variation pattern of the previous variation number 12, and then performs an effect according to the later variation pattern of the later variation number 8. - 特許庁For the sub-variation number 23, after the effect (specific effect) is executed according to the previous change pattern of the previous change number 11, the effect is executed according to the later change pattern of the later change number 11. - 特許庁For the sub-variation number 26, after the effect (specific effect) is executed according to the previous change pattern of the previous change number 12, the effect is executed according to the later change pattern of the later change number 12. - 特許庁

[Execution period of specific effects]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the execution period of the specific effect. As described above, the specific effect is executed when any one of the main variation numbers 12, 15, 23, 26 (sub variation numbers 12, 15, 23, 26) is selected, and the pre-variation over 45000 msec is executed. is executed in That is, each specific effect such as pending change notice effect, step-up notice effect, and pseudo-continuous effect are each executed over a common period of 45000 msec, and then, according to the pattern of the post-variation number, SP reach latter half Or the losing pattern or the winning pattern is stopped and displayed in the final reach.

[Specific production pattern lottery]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the specific effect pattern lottery. The effect control CPU 120 can specify the main variation number determined by the game control microcomputer 100 by receiving the pre-variation pattern command and the post-variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 100 . As shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of specific effect according to a predetermined probability based on the specified main variation number.

The pattern of the specific effect includes a first pattern corresponding to the pending change notice, a second pattern corresponding to the step-up notice, and a third pattern corresponding to the pseudo continuous effect.

When either of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 that determine the losing pattern is selected, the effect control CPU 120 determines the first pattern (suspended change notice) with a probability of 35%, and the second pattern with a probability of 25%. The pattern (step-up advance notice) is determined, and the third pattern (pseudo continuous effect) is determined with a probability of 40%. In other words, when the winning pattern is determined, the 3rd pattern (pseudo continuous effect) is determined with the highest probability, the 2nd pattern (step-up notice) is determined with the next highest probability, and the 1st pattern ( pending change notice) is determined.

When either of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 that determine the winning pattern is selected, the effect control CPU 120 determines the first pattern (suspended change notice) with a probability of 40%, and the second pattern with a probability of 35%. The pattern (step-up advance notice) is determined, and the third pattern (pseudo continuous effect) is determined with a probability of 25%. In other words, when the winning pattern is determined, the first pattern (holding change notice) is determined with the highest probability, the second pattern (step-up notice) is determined with the next highest probability, and the third pattern ( A pseudo-continuous effect) is determined.

In this way, when the pending change notice of the first pattern is executed, the probability (expectation degree )Is high. Further, when the step-up notice of the second pattern is executed, the probability (expectation) of determining the winning pattern is higher than when the pseudo continuous performance of the third pattern is executed.

[Pending Change Notice Pattern Lottery]
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the holding change notice pattern lottery. In the present embodiment, the pending change notice indicates the degree of expectation that the state will be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big win game state) by changing the display mode of the variable correspondence display (holding display, active holding display). It is a suggestive performance.

As variable correspondence display (suspension display, active suspension display), a circle-shaped and white-colored display (hereinafter also referred to as "white-held display") and a watermelon-shaped and green display (hereinafter , also referred to as “green reserved display”), strawberry-shaped and red display (hereinafter also referred to as “red reserved display”), and grape-shaped and purple display (hereinafter referred to as “purple reserved display”) ), and a rainbow-colored display (hereinafter also referred to as “rainbow pending display”) having the face of a character (for example, Yume-chan).

When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the pending change notice (first pattern) by the specific effect pattern lottery, according to a predetermined probability based on the type of variable correspondence display before changing by the pending change notice. Determines the pattern of pending change notices.

As shown in FIG. 19(a), when the variable correspondence display before changing by the pending change notice is the white pending display, the effect control CPU 120 selects a plurality of types of pending change notice patterns such as patterns a-1 to a-10. One pending change notice pattern is determined from among.

Pattern a-1 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the white reserved display to the green reserved display by the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the green reserved display by the second and third changes.

In pattern a-2, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the green reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the green reserved display to the red reserved display, and the third change. Depending on the pattern, the variable corresponding display maintains a red-hold display.

Pattern a-3 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the white reserved display to the red reserved display by the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the red reserved display by the second and third changes.

In pattern a-4, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the green reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the green reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from green pending display to purple pending display.

In pattern a-5, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the green reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the green reserved display to the red reserved display, and the third change. This is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the red reserved display to the purple reserved display.

In pattern a-6, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the red reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the red reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from red pending display to purple pending display.

In pattern a-7, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the green reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the green reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from the green pending display to the rainbow pending display.

In pattern a-8, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the green reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the green reserved display to the red reserved display, and the third change. This is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the red pending display to the rainbow pending display.

In pattern a-9, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the white reserved display to the red reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the red reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from the red pending display to the rainbow pending display.

Pattern a-10 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the white reserved display to the rainbow reserved display by the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the rainbow reserved display by the second and third changes.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the white pending display and either of the main variable numbers 23 and 26 in which the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has the highest probability. Patterns a-7 to a-10 are determined, patterns a-4 to a-6 are determined with the next highest probability, patterns a-2 and a-3 are determined with the next highest probability, and patterns a-2 and a-3 are decided with the lowest probability Determine pattern a-1.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the white pending display and either of the main variable numbers 12 and 15 in which the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 performs pattern a-1. to a-6, one holding change notice pattern is determined, while no holding change notice pattern is determined from patterns a-7 to a-10.

In this way, when the variable correspondence display changes from the white pending display to the rainbow pending display due to the pending change notice, the big win is decided. When the variable correspondence display changes from the white reservation display to the purple reservation display due to the reservation change notice, the probability of hitting the jackpot is higher than when the variable correspondence display changes to the red reservation display or the green reservation display. . When the variable correspondence display changes from the white reservation display to the red reservation display by the reservation change notice, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when the variable correspondence display changes to the green reservation display.

Furthermore, in the pending change notice of pattern a, the probability (percentage) that the variable correspondence display changes in the second time is set to 3/10 (changes in patterns a-2, a-5, and a-8), and the third time is set to 6/10 (changes between patterns a-5 to a-10). As described above, in the pending change notice of pattern a, the variable correspondence display is changed at a higher probability in the third time than in the second time.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), when the variable correspondence display before changing by the pending change notice is the green pending display, the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of types of pending change notice patterns such as patterns b-1 to b-4. One pending change notice pattern is determined from among.

Pattern b-1 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the green reserved display to the red reserved display due to the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the red reserved display due to the second and third changes.

In pattern b-2, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the green reserved display to the red reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the red reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from red pending display to purple pending display.

In pattern b-3, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the green reserved display to the red reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the red reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from the red pending display to the rainbow pending display.

Pattern b-4 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the green reserved display to the rainbow reserved display with the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the rainbow reserved display with the second and third changes.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the green pending display and one of the main variable numbers 23 and 26 in which the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has the highest probability. Patterns b-3 and b-4 are determined, and pattern b-
2, and pattern b-1 with the lowest probability.

When the variable corresponding display before the change due to the pending change notice is the green pending display, and either of the main variable numbers 12 and 15 in which the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 performs pattern b-1. , b-2, while no holding change notice pattern is determined from patterns b-3 and b-4.

In this way, when the variable correspondence display changes from the green pending display to the rainbow pending display due to the pending change notice, the big win is confirmed. When the variable correspondence display changes from the green reservation display to the purple reservation display due to the reservation change notice, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when the variable correspondence display changes to the red reservation display.

Furthermore, in the pending change notice of pattern b, the probability (ratio) of the variable correspondence display changing the second time is set to 0/4, and the probability (ratio) of the variable correspondence display changing the third time is set to 2/4 ( change in patterns b-2 and b-3). In this manner, in the pending change notice of pattern b, the variable correspondence display is changed at a higher probability in the third time than in the second time.

As shown in FIG. 19(c), when the variable correspondence display before changing by the pending change notice is the red pending display, the effect control CPU 120 selects a plurality of types of pending change notice patterns such as patterns c-1 to c-3. One pending change notice pattern is determined from among.

Pattern c-1 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the red reserved display to the purple reserved display due to the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the purple reserved display due to the second and third changes.

In pattern c-2, the first change causes the variable correspondence display to change from the red reserved display to the purple reserved display, the second change causes the variable correspondence display to maintain the purple reserved display, and the third change causes the variable correspondence display to change. This is a pattern in which the display changes from the purple pending display to the rainbow pending display.

Pattern c-3 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the red reserved display to the rainbow reserved display by the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the rainbow reserved display by the second and third changes.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the red pending display and either of the main variable numbers 23 and 26 in which the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has the highest probability. Patterns c-2 and c-3 are determined, and pattern c-1 is determined with the lowest probability.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the red pending display and either of the main variable numbers 12 and 15 that determine the losing pattern is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has a probability of 100%. While the pattern c-1 is determined by , the pending change notice pattern is not determined from among the patterns c-2 and c-3.

In this way, when the variable correspondence display changes from the red pending display to the rainbow pending display due to the pending change notice, the big win is decided.

Furthermore, in the pending change notice of pattern c, the probability (percentage) of the variable response display changing the second time is set to 0/3, and the probability (percentage) of the variable response display changing the third time is set to 1/3 ( changed in pattern c-2). As described above, in the pending change notice of pattern c, the variable correspondence display is changed at a higher probability in the third time than in the second time.

As shown in FIG. 19(d), when the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the purple pending display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern d-1 with a probability of 100%.

Pattern d-1 is a pattern in which the variable correspondence display changes from the purple reserved display to the rainbow reserved display by the first change, and the variable correspondence display maintains the rainbow reserved display by the second and third changes.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the purple pending display and either of the main variable numbers 23 and 26 in which the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has a probability of 100%. determines the pattern d-1.

When the variable corresponding display before changing by the pending change notice is the purple pending display and either of the main variable numbers 12 and 15 in which the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 performs pattern d-1. do not decide

In this way, when the variable correspondence display changes from the purple pending display to the rainbow pending display due to the pending change notice, the big win is decided.

As described above, in the pending change notice, the variable correspondence display changes step by step from the display mode with low expectation of big win to the display mode with high expectation of big win. Furthermore, if the variable correspondence display finally changes to the rainbow pending display, the big hit is confirmed, and even if it does not change to the rainbow pending display, if it changes to the purple pending display, the red pending display or green pending display There is a higher probability that a big hit will occur than if you stay on the display. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the variable correspondence display changes in the reservation change notice, and whether the variable correspondence display changes to the rainbow reservation display or the purple reservation display with high expectations for the big hit. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Step-up notice pattern lottery]
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the step-up notice pattern lottery. In the present embodiment, the step-up notice is expected to control the state to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) by changing the suggestive display (character, text, etc.) displayed on the image display device 5. It is a production that suggests degree.

As a suggestion display in the step-up notice, the question mark display with the lowest expectation controlled to an advantageous state, the chance display with the next lowest expectation, the hot display with the next lowest expectation, and the next lowest expectation A hot display and a next lowest expected (that is, highest expected) highest display are provided.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the step-up notice (second pattern) is to be executed by the specific effect pattern lottery, first, the suggestive display to be displayed in the initial stage is determined. At this time, when one of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 that determines the winning pattern is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has a highest probability of displaying the maximum display, the hot display, the hot display, the chance display, and the question display in the order of high probability. , which determines the indications to be displayed in the initial stage. On the other hand, when one of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 for which the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has a high probability that the question display, the chance display, the hot display, the hot display, and the highest display are displayed in this order. Determines which suggestions are displayed at an early stage. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines a step-up notice pattern according to a predetermined probability based on the type of suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice (that is, the suggestive display displayed at the initial stage).

As shown in FIG. 20(a), when the suggestive display before changing due to the step-up notice is a question mark display, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of types of step-up notice patterns such as patterns A-1 to A-10. to determine one step-up warning pattern.

Pattern A-1 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from question display to chance display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the chance display by the second and third changes.

In pattern A-2, the first change causes the suggestive display to change from question display to chance display, the second change causes the suggestive display to change from the chance display to the hot display, and the third change causes the suggestive display to be more intense. It is a pattern that maintains the display.

Pattern A-3 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from question display to hot display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the strong display by the second and third changes.

In pattern A-4, the suggestive display changes from question display to chance display by the first change, the suggestive display maintains the chance display by the second change, and the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the extreme by the third change. It is a pattern that changes to hot display.

In pattern A-5, the suggestive display changes from question display to chance display by the first change, the suggestive display changes from chance display to hot display by the second change, and the suggestive display is hot by the third change. It is a pattern that changes from a hot display to a hot display.

In pattern A-6, the first change causes the suggestive display to change from the question display to the hot display, the second change causes the suggestive display to maintain the strong display, and the third change causes the suggestive display to change from the hot display to the intense display. It is a pattern that changes to hot display.

In pattern A-7, the suggestive display changes from question display to chance display by the first change, the suggestive display maintains the chance display by the second change, and the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the maximum by the third change. It is a pattern that changes in the display.

In pattern A-8, the first change causes the suggestive display to change from question display to chance display, the second change causes the suggestive display to change from chance display to hot display, and the third change causes the suggestive display to be hot display. It is a pattern that changes from the maximum display to the maximum display.

In pattern A-9, the first change causes the suggestive display to change from the question display to the hot display, the second change causes the suggestive display to maintain the strong display, and the third change causes the suggestive display to change from the hot display to the maximum. It is a pattern that changes in the display.

Pattern A-10 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from the question mark display to the maximum display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the maximum display by the second and third changes.

When the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is a question mark display and one of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 in which the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 selects the pattern A with the highest probability. -7 to A-10 are determined, patterns A-4 to A-6 are determined with the next highest probability, patterns A-2 and A-3 are determined with the next highest probability, and pattern A is the lowest probability. -1 is determined.

When either of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 in which the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is the question mark display and the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 performs patterns A-1 to A-A. One step-up notice pattern is determined from -6, while no step-up notice pattern is determined from patterns A-7 to A-10.

In this way, when the suggestive display changes from the question display to the maximum display due to the step-up notice, the big win is decided. When the suggestive display changes from the question display to the hot display by the step-up notice, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when the suggestive display changes to the hot display or the chance display. When the suggestive display changes from question display to hot display due to the step-up notice, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when the suggestive display changes to chance display.

Furthermore, in the step-up notice of pattern A, the probability (percentage) that the suggestive display changes in the second time is set to 3/10 (changes in patterns A-2, A-5, and A-8), and in the third time The probability (percentage) that the suggestive display changes is set to 6/10 (changes in patterns A-5 to A-10). Thus, in the step-up advance notice of pattern A, the suggestive display changes with a higher probability in the third time than in the second time.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the suggestive display before changing due to the step-up notice is the chance display, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the plurality of step-up notice patterns such as patterns B-1 to B-4. to determine one step-up warning pattern.

Pattern B-1 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the strong display by the first change, and the suggestive display remains strong by the second and third changes.

In pattern B-2, the first change causes the suggestive display to change from the chance display to the strong display, the second change causes the suggestive display to maintain the strong display, and the third change causes the suggestive display to change from the strong display to the intense display. It is a pattern that changes to hot display.

In pattern B-3, the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the strong display by the first change, the suggestive display maintains the strong display by the second change, and the suggestive display changes from the strong display to the maximum by the third change. It is a pattern that changes in the display.

Pattern B-4 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the maximum display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the maximum display by the second and third changes.

When either of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 in which the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is the chance display and the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 selects the pattern B with the highest probability. -3 and B-4 are determined, pattern B-2 is determined with the next highest probability, and pattern B-1 is determined with the lowest probability.

When either of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 in which the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is the chance display and the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 performs patterns B-1 and B. One step-up notice pattern is determined from -2, while no step-up notice pattern is determined from patterns B-3 and B-4.

In this way, when the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the maximum display due to the step-up notice, the big win is confirmed. When the suggestive display changes from the chance display to the hot display due to the step-up notice, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when the suggestive display changes to the hot display.

Furthermore, in the step-up notice of pattern B, the probability (percentage) of changing the suggestive display in the second time is set to 0/4, and the probability (percentage) of changing the suggestive display in the third time is set to 2/4 (pattern B -2, B-3). Thus, in the step-up advance notice of pattern B, the suggestive display changes with a higher probability in the third time than in the second time.

As shown in FIG. 20(c), when the suggestive display before changing due to the step-up notice is a hot display, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of types of step-up notice patterns such as patterns C-1 to C-3. to determine one step-up warning pattern.

Pattern C-1 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from strong display to super-hot display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the super-hot display by the second and third changes.

In pattern C-2, the first change causes the suggestive display to change from the hot display to the intense display, the second change causes the suggestive display to maintain the intense display, and the third change causes the suggestive display to become intense. This is the pattern that changes from the display to the maximum display.

Pattern C-3 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from strong display to maximum display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the maximum display by the second and third changes.

When either of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 in which the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is a hot display and the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 selects the pattern C with the highest probability. -2, C-3, and pattern C-1 with the lowest probability.

When either of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 in which the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is a hot display and the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has a probability of 100%. While C-1 is determined, no step-up notice pattern is determined from patterns C-2 and C-3.

In this way, when the step-up notice changes the suggestive display from the hot display to the maximum display, the big win is decided.

Furthermore, in the step-up notice of pattern C, the probability (percentage) that the suggestive display changes the second time is set to 0/3, and the probability (percentage) that the suggestive display changes the third time is set to 1/3 (pattern C -2) is set. Thus, in the step-up notice of pattern C, the suggestive display changes with a higher probability in the third time than in the second time.

As shown in FIG. 20(d), when the suggestive display before the change due to the step-up notice is the hot display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern D-1 with a probability of 100%.

Pattern D-1 is a pattern in which the suggestive display changes from the intense display to the maximum display by the first change, and the suggestive display maintains the maximum display by the second and third changes.

When either of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 in which the suggestive display before changing by the step-up notice is the hot display and the winning pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 has a probability of 100%. Determine pattern D-1.

When either of the main variation numbers 12 and 15, in which the suggestive display before the change due to the step-up notice is the super hot display and the losing pattern is determined is selected, the effect control CPU 120 performs the pattern D-1. don't decide.

In this way, when the suggestive display changes from the hot display to the maximum display due to the step-up notice, the big win is decided.

As described above, in the step-up notice, the suggestive display changes step by step from the display mode with the low expectation of the big win to the display mode with the high expectation of the big win. Furthermore, when the suggestion display finally changes to the maximum display, the big hit is confirmed, and even if it does not change to the maximum display, if it changes to the hot display, it stays at the hot display or the chance display. There is a higher probability that a hit will occur. Therefore, the player can pay attention to whether or not the suggestive display changes in the step-up notice, and whether the suggestive display changes to the maximum display or the hot display with high expectations for a big hit. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described.

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), and settings for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, the ON state clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not established. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

When the restoration condition is satisfied (Y in step S3), the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process (step S5) after executing the restoration process (step S4). The CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (N in step S3), the CPU 103 executes the initialization process (step S6) and then the setting change process (step S7). The initialization processing in step S6 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of the game ball by operating the batted ball operation handle 30, detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped. It is sufficient to perform control so that a display corresponding to is performed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, the CPU 103 stores (updates) the setting values displayed on the display monitor 29 in the backup area of the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by the operation of the game hall attendant or the like. The display monitor 29 is turned off. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch 92 is ON, the initialization process of step S6 The setting change process of step S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch 92 is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. . If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is OFF when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is OFF, and if the clear switch 92 is ON, the initialization process of step S6 is performed. While it is executed, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch 92 is off, the recovery processing of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and permits the interrupt. (Step S10). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

(Timer interrupt processing for game control)
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing. When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt processing for game control shown in FIG. 22 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110, and It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined main-side error process to diagnose an abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and makes it possible to issue a warning according to the diagnosis result if necessary (step S22). After that, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined information output process so that, for example, the big win information (information indicating the number of occurrences of big wins, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the starting Data such as information (information indicating the number of start-up wins, etc.) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the odds have changed) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display unit 26, and the normal pattern storage and display unit 25 is caused to emit light to display the number of reserved normal patterns.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol process processing. The special symbol process processing is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining variation patterns based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative pattern), the form of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern It specifies the content of the production (such as the type of reach production), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol 1 variable display unit 21 and the special symbol 2 variable display unit 22, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the special symbol 1 variable display unit 21 and the special symbol 2 variable display unit 22 stop the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "losing", when it is controlled in the time saving state or the variable probability state, and when the end of the number of cuts is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big win, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, the lower the probability of winning a big win. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage in stages. . If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6) may be provided. A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Start winning judgment process)
FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the starting winning determination process. The CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process in S101 of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (step S51). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON (Y in step S51), the number of first special figure pending memories, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S52). CPU103, for example by reading the first reservation storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), it is sufficient to specify the number of first special figure reservation storage. When the number of the first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S52 (N in step S52), for example, the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "1". (Step S53).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off in step S51 (N in step S51), when the number of first special figure pending storage has reached the upper limit in step S52 (Y in step S52), variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S54). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (Y in step S54), the number of second special figure pending memories, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S55). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), it is sufficient if it can specify the number of second special figure reservation storage. When the number of second special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S55 (N in step S55), for example, the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "2". (Step S56).

After executing either of the processes of step S53 and step S56, the number of special figure pending storage corresponding to the starting opening buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (step S57). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", 1 is added to the first reserved storage number count value, while when the starting buffer value is "2", 1 is added to the second reserved storage number count value. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (step S58). For example, the total pending memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), may be updated so as to add 1.

After executing the process of step S58, the CPU 103 selects the random number random number 1 for judging a big hit or the The numerical data representing the random number random number 2 and the random number random number numbers 3 and 4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S59). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this manner is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S60). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers random 1 to random 4 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), while the start buffer value is "2". At some point, numerical data indicating random number random 1 to random 4 is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown).

The numerical data indicating the random number random number 1 for judging the big hit and the random number random number 2 for judging the type of big hit determine whether the fluctuation display result of the special pattern or decorative pattern is "big hit", and whether the fluctuation display result is "big hit". It is used to determine the type of jackpot in the case of "jackpot". The random number random numbers 3 and 4 for determining the variation pattern are used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. By executing the process of step S59, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data representing all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results of the special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time.

Following the processing of step S59, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step S60). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", the performance control board 12 stores the storage address of the first start winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. to send the first start winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting mouth buffer value is "2", by storing the storage address of the second starting winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. 2 Make settings for sending the start winning designation command. The start winning designation command set in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be.

Following the process of step S60, CPU 103 saves the random value in the save area corresponding to the reserved storage (step S61). After that, the CPU 103 clears the start buffer and initializes the stored value to "0" (step S62), and then ends the start prize determination process. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 is a first reserved storage buffer (storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the first special symbol) or a second reserved storage buffer (of the second special symbol It is determined whether or not there is reserved storage data in a storage buffer for storing reserved storage information (step S1001). If there is no reserved storage data in either the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer (N in step S1001), it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has passed since the fluctuation stopped (step S1002). When the predetermined period does not pass from the fluctuation stop (N in step S1002), the special symbol normal processing is terminated. On the other hand, when a predetermined period has passed since the fluctuation stop (Y in step S1002), a process for transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed (step S1003), and the special symbol normal process ends. Here, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt, based on the fact that the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is set, the customer It is controlled so as not to send the wait demo designation command. Such a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is reset when the variable display of the next special symbol is started.

When there is reserved storage data in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer (Y in step S1001), the CPU 103 determines that the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area indicates "second". It is determined whether or not it is data (step S1004). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "second" (that is, the data indicating the "first") (N in step S1004), the CPU 103 sets the special symbol pointer (the Data indicating "first" is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for a second special symbol (step S1005). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "second" (Y in step S1004), CPU 103 sets data indicating "second" in the special symbol pointer (step S1006 ).

In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special The variable display of the pattern is executed using a common processing routine. When data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

By the control of steps S1004 to S1006, if there is even one data of the second reserved storage in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the data of the second reserved storage is displayed in the second 1 It is executed with priority to the variable display of the first special symbol based on the data of the reserved storage.

Next, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the saving area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102 (step S1007). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random value stored in the saving area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=1 in the first reserved storage buffer is read out and stored in the reserve storage buffer of RAM 102 . Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random value stored in the saving area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in a pending storage buffer in RAM 102 .

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S1008). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the number of storage areas in the first reserved storage buffer Shift content. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the second reserved storage number counter, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103, in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102, saves the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) Each stored random value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reservation storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reservation storage buffer of the RAM 102 Store the random value in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or 2nd reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

Next, the CPU 103, based on the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction, performs control to transmit the reserved storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 ( step S1009). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command. Further, when a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a background designation command (step S1010), reads random R (random number for judging a big hit) from the reserve storage buffer, and executes a judging module for a big hit (step S1011). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for judging a big hit, which is extracted in the starting winning judging process and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and judges the big win. The big-hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined big-hit determination value (see FIG. 7) with a random number for judging a big-hit, and executes a process of determining a big-hit if they match. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit.

In the process of judging a big hit, when the game state is a variable probability state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than when the game state is a non-variable probability state (normal game state and time saving state). ing. Specifically, a large number of jackpot judgment values are set in advance at the time of probability variation jackpot judgment table (a table in which the numbers in the lower column of FIG. 8 (a) are set), and when the number of jackpot judgment values is variable A normal jackpot determination table (a table in which numerical values in the upper column of FIG. 8A are set) is provided, which is set to be smaller than the jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the variable probability state, and when the gaming state is the variable probability state, performs the processing for judging the big hit using the variable probability big hit determination table, and the game state is normal. When it is in the state or the time-saving state, the judgment of the big hit is processed using the normal big-hit judgment table. That is, the CPU 103 determines that the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) is as shown in FIG.
If any one of the big hit determination values shown in 1 is matched, it is determined to be a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S1011), the process moves to step S1012. Determining whether or not to make a big win means determining whether or not to shift to the big win gaming state, but it also means determining whether or not the stop symbols in the special symbols are to be the big winning symbols. .

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is the variable probability state is performed by whether or not the variable probability flag is set. The variable probability flag is set when the game state is shifted to the variable probability state, and is reset when ending the variable probability state. Specifically, the variable probability flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and then the condition that the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times) and the condition that the next big hit is determined. It is reset at the timing of ending the variable display of the special symbols and stop-displaying the stop symbols when either of the earlier conditions is established.

If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S1011), the process proceeds to step S1015, which will be described later.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the big hit determination values in step S1011, the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit (step S1012). It should be noted that the jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types of the jackpot type, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8(b) and the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 8(c) Select one of the determination tables. Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8(b). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 8(c). Then, the CPU 103 reads the random number for judging the type of jackpot that is extracted in the starting winning judgment process and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and stores it in the reserve memory buffer using the selected jackpot type determination table. The jackpot type and jackpot pattern corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2) for judging the jackpot type are determined (step S1013).

Moreover, CPU103 sets the big-hit classification data which show the determined big-hit classification to the big-hit classification buffer in RAM102 (step S1014).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a special symbol stop symbol (step S1015). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, "-" which is a losing symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot pattern determined in step S1014 is set as the special pattern stop pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a display result specifying command (step S1016), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step S1017).

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process. As shown in FIG. 26, in the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines a post-variation pattern based on randoms 3 and 4 according to the number of pending memories and the presence or absence of a big hit (step S1101). Specifically, the CPU 103 selects the post-variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Determining fluctuation patterns. Further, in the case of a big hit, the CPU 103 selects the post-variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. decide.

Next, CPU 103 determines a previous variation pattern based on random 5 (step S1102). Specifically, the CPU 103 selects the previous fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. determine the pattern.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern (previous variation pattern and back variation pattern) to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1103).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a variable time timer formed in the RAM 102 to a value corresponding to the variable time corresponding to the selected variable pattern (step S1104). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1105), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S112) (step S1106).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol variation processing. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S1201), and when the variation time timer times out (Y in step S1202), the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to the special symbol. The value corresponding to the stop processing (step S113) is updated (step S1203). If the variable time timer has not timed out (N in step S1202), the process ends.

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol stop processing. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag to end the variable display of the special symbols, and displays the stop symbol on the special figure 1 variable display section 21 or the special figure 2 variable display section 22. Control for derived display is performed (step S1301). In addition, when data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the special symbol 1 variable display section 21 is ended, and "second" is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol in the special figure 2 variable display section 22 is ended. In addition, a symbol determination designation command is set in the effect control CPU 120 (step S1302). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 . Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S1303). Then, when the jackpot flag is not set (N in step S1303), the process proceeds to step S1309.

When the jackpot flag is set (Y in step S1303), the CPU 103 resets the variable probability flag and the time saving flag (step S1304). Next, a jackpot start designation command and a right-handed display lighting command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1305).

In addition, referring to the opening pattern data stored in the ROM 101, the number of times of opening (for example, 5 times or 10 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), the time between rounds Data indicating an open state such as an interval time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in a predetermined storage area (step S1306). For example, in the case of a 3R normal jackpot, an opening mode for opening the normal big winning openings in all of the 1st to 3rd rounds is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 102 . In the case of a 5R probability variable jackpot, the opening mode of opening the normal big prize winning opening in the 1st to 3rd and 5th rounds and opening the V big winning opening in the 4th round is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 102.例文帳に追加In addition, in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot, the opening mode of opening the normal big prize winning opening in the 1st to 8th and 10th rounds and opening the V big winning opening in the 9th round is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 102.例文帳に追加. Data on the number of times of opening (5 times or 10 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening.

Also, a value corresponding to the fanfare time, which is the time for displaying the big win (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the big win on the image display device 5), is set to the big winning hole control timer (step S1307). Thereafter, in the big win opening pre-processing, the big winning hole control timer is decremented by 1, and when it reaches 0, the big winning hole is opened and a round is started. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) (step S1308), and the process is terminated.

When it is determined that the jackpot flag is not set in step S1303 (N in step S1304), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S1309). . If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S1309), the process proceeds to step S1316. When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S1309), 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the time saving number counter indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the time saving state (step S1310). Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter has reached 0 (step S1311). When the value of the time saving number counter becomes 0 (Y in step S1311), it is determined that the duration of the time saving state has ended, and the time saving flag is reset (step S1312). As a result, when the variable display resulting in the losing display is performed a specific number of times (150 times) in the time saving state, the game state shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. In step S1311, when the value of the time saving number counter is not 0 (N in step S1311), the process proceeds to step S1316.

After step S1312, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is set (step S1313). When the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S1313), the probability variation flag is reset (step S1314). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 in response to the fact that the game state has shifted from the time saving state to the normal state (low probability/low base state) (step S1315), to step S1316. move on. If the variable probability flag is not set in step S1313 (N in step S1313), the process proceeds to step S1315 without performing the process of step S1314. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step S1316), and the process is terminated.

(Jackpot opening preprocessing)
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing an example of the big hit opening pre-processing. As shown in FIG. 29, in the jackpot opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 subtracts and updates the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1 (step S1401). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning hole control timer is 0 (step S1402).

When the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S1402), a special winning opening open designating command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1403). Then, according to the opening pattern, the solenoid 82 is driven to open the normal big winning opening (step S1404). As a result, the normal big winning opening is opened in the first round.

Next, based on the opening pattern data (for example, the data stored in the RAM 102 in step S1306), the CPU 103 sets the big winning hole control timer to the maximum time (large winning hole opening time) during which the big winning hole can be opened. The corresponding big winning opening opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is set (step S1405). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated (step S1406) to a value corresponding to the process during big hit opening (step S115), and the process ends.

(Processing during jackpot opening)
FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of the process during jackpot opening. As shown in FIG. 30, in the process during the opening of the big win, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1 (renews by subtraction) (step S1501).

Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning hole control timer has reached 0 (step S1502). When the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (Y in step S1502), the process proceeds to step S1511. When the value of the big winning hole control timer is not 0 (N in step S1502), it is determined whether or not the normal big winning hole or the V big winning hole is open (step S1503). Whether or not the normal big winning slot or the V big winning slot is open may be determined by the value of the opening number counter.

If it is determined in step S1503 that the normal big winning opening or the V big winning opening is not open (N in step S1503), the process ends.

If the normal big prize opening or the V big prize opening is open (Y in step S1503), it is determined whether the count switch 23 or the V prize switch 24 is turned on (step S1504). If neither the count switch 23 nor the V winning switch 24 is turned on (N in step S1504), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if either the count switch 23 or the V winning switch 24 is ON (Y in step S1504), the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (updated by addition) (step S1505).

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation determination flag is set (step S1506). The variable probability determination flag is a flag that is set when it is determined that the variable probability state is controlled when the V winning occurs. If the probability variation determination flag is set (Y in step S1506), the process proceeds to step S1510. On the other hand, if the variable probability determination flag is not set (N in step S1506), it is determined whether or not the V winning switch 24 is turned on (step S1507). If the V winning switch 24 is not turned on (N in step S1507), the process proceeds to step S1510. On the other hand, if the V winning switch is turned on (Y in step S1507), the probability variation determination flag is set (step S1508), the probability variation determination device passage specification command is transmitted (step S1509), and the process proceeds to step S1510 do.

Then, CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S1510). If the value of the winning number counter does not reach the predetermined number (N in step S1510), the process is terminated.

When the value of the winning number counter reaches a predetermined number (Y in step S1510), the CPU 103 controls to drive the solenoid 82 to close the normal big winning opening, or to drive the solenoid 83 to close the V big winning opening. is closed (step S1511). Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of clearing (setting to 0) the value of the winning number counter (step S1512). Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening post-processing (step S116) (step S1513), and ends the process.

(Jackpot opening post-processing)
FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing an example of the process after opening the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 31, in the jackpot opening post-processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the opening number counter is 0 (step S1601).

If the value of the opening number counter is 0 (Y in step S1601), a jackpot end designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1602), and the jackpot end time (that the jackpot game has ended) is set to the big win opening control timer. For example, the time to be notified in the image display device 5) is set (step S1603), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end processing (step S117) (step S1604), End the process.

In step S1601, if the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0 (N in step S1601), a designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1605), and the round starts in the large winning opening control timer. A value corresponding to the interval time from the end to the start of the next round is set (step S1606).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the round before the round (also referred to as the V opening round) in which the V big winning opening is opened (also referred to as the V opening round), that is, the next round is the V opening round (step S1607). If it is not before the V opening round (N in step S1607), control is performed to drive the solenoid 82 and open the normal big winning opening (step S1608). On the other hand, if it is before the V opening round (Y in step S1607), control is performed to drive the solenoid 83 and open the V big winning opening (step S1609).

After step S1608 or step S1609, the CPU 103 transmits a special winning opening open specification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1610). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process during big hit opening (step S115) (step S1611), and ends the process.

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing an example of the jackpot ending process. As shown in FIG. 32, in the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end control timer set with the jackpot end time (step S1701). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the big winning hole control timer is 0 (whether or not the jackpot end time has elapsed) (step S1702). If the value of the big winning opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S1702), the process is terminated. If the value of the big winning hole control timer is 0 (Y in step S1702), the big hit flag is reset (step S1703).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a variable probability determination flag, which is set by passing through the V winning area, is set (step S1704). If the probability variation determination flag is not set (N in step S1704), the process proceeds to step S1705. In step S1704, if the probability variation determination flag is set (Y in step S1704), the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S1707). Next, the variable probability state designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1708), the variable probability determination flag is reset (step S1709), and the process proceeds to step S1710.

In step S1710, a time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S1710), and 150 is set to the time saving number counter (step S1711). Then, the process proceeds to step S1712.

On the other hand, in step S1704, if the probability variation determination flag is not set (N in step S1704), in step S1705, the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S1705), and 100 is set to the time saving counter. (step S1706), and the process proceeds to step S1712.

In step S1712, a time saving state designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step S1712). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step S1713), and ends the process. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 side can recognize whether it is in any game state, variable probability, short time, or normal, by a variable probability state designation command or the like transmitted from the CPU 103 .

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

(Production control main processing)
In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33 is executed. FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect control main process. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (N in step S73), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to emit a prohibit command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (Y at step S73), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emitting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 for the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

(Production control process processing)
FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect control process processing. The effect control process is a process executed in step S76 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 to output a sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, outputting a command (illumination signal) to the LED driver Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative symbols, such as lighting/extinguishing/blinking of the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative patterns is read out from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of fixed decorative patterns is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . When receiving a performance control command designating the start of the big win game state, if the command designates the start of the big win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4". In addition, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating the start of the jackpot gaming state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "lost", and the production process flag is set. is updated to the initial value of "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In this jackpot middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the effect contents in the big win game state, and executes various effect control in the big win game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "5" which is the value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. As shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the result of the variable display is determined to be lost (step S7101). If the effect control CPU 120 is determined to be lost, it checks whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received as the variation pattern command (step S7103).

When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received, the effect control CPU 120 uses the losing pattern determination data table to determine the display result of the losing pattern that does not become the reach as the final stop of the effect pattern (step S7105), and proceeds to step S7106.

When it is determined that it is not a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S7103 (when it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), the stop design of the effect design constituting the combination of reach design is determined (step S7104), and step S7106. proceed to

In addition, when it is not determined to be a loss in the process of step S7101 (when it is determined to be a big hit), the effect control CPU 101 forms a combination of big win symbols according to the type of the big win. A stop design of the effect design is determined (step S7102), and the process proceeds to step S7106.

Next, various effects in the variable display (for example, processing for executing specific effects such as various lotteries shown in FIGS. After executing step S7106), the process proceeds to step S7107.

In step S7107, the production control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of production control patterns. In step S7107, according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, and the various production control (production operation) patterns specified by the production control pattern of the production determined in the process of step S7106, the pattern fluctuation control One of a plurality of types of pattern variation control patterns stored in a pattern table, one of which corresponds to various designated performance operation patterns is selected and determined as a use pattern.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, the performance symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 during the period from the start of the variation of the performance symbols to the stop display of the fixed performance symbols that are the final stop symbols. Data indicating the control contents of various production operations such as variable display operation, production display operation in ready-to-win production, production display operation by simulated series production, and production display operation in advance notice production are stored in multiple types as pattern variation control patterns. It is

In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, effect control process timer set value, effect control process timer judgment value, effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and end code, such as effect symbol fluctuation display Including the control data for controlling the corresponding various production operations, chronologically, the contents of various production control, switching timing of production control and the like are set.

Next, a process table corresponding to the production control pattern is selected (step S7108). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data of the selected process table is started (step S7109).

After the processing of step S7109 is executed, the production device (the image display device 5 as production parts, various lamps as production parts, and The control of the speakers 8L, 8R) as parts for presentation is started (step S7110). For example, according to the display control execution data, a command is output to display an image (including effect symbols) corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (brightness data) to an LED driver in order to control light emission/extinction of light emitters such as various LEDs. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Then, the variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step S7111), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172). (Step S7112), the variable display start setting process ends.

[Outline of game progress]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above, the game progresses as follows. In the pachinko game machine 1, the player first shoots a game ball toward the first flow-down path passing through the left side area of the game area by hitting to the left. When the launched game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special game is started. As a result of the first special figure game, when the special figure 1 variable display section 21 becomes a display mode showing a big win pattern, a big win occurs.

The types of jackpots in the first special game include normal jackpots 1 and 2 and probability variable jackpots 1 to 4, as described above. When a big hit occurs, a fanfare effect is executed, and a right-hand hitting promotion effect is executed to urge the player to hit right. As a right-handed promotion effect, a character (for example, "Right-handed") and a figure (for example, an arrow pointing rightward, which is the direction of the second flow path) are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to encourage right-handed hitting. In addition to displaying the image, the hitting to the right display section 30 of the special LED board 20 and the hitting to the right display section 55 of the fourth symbol unit 50 are also encouraged to hit to the right by emitting light from light emitting means such as LEDs. As a result, the player will hit to the right from then on.

During the round of the jackpot game state, the jackpot is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times in the case of a 3R normal jackpot, and 10 times in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot). The single opening of the big winning opening is determined by the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). It will continue until whichever comes first.

When the ending effect after the jackpot game state is completed, the game state is controlled to the time saving state over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Further, when V winning occurs during the big hit round, the game state is controlled to the probability variable state over a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) controlled to the time saving state.

Even in the probability variable state or the time saving state after the big hit round, the right-handed promotion effect is continuously executed by the image display device 5, the right-handed display section 30, and the right-handed display section 55.例文帳に追加Therefore, after the first big win (also called first win) occurs, the player is always urged to hit right by the right-handed promotion performance even in the time saving state after the big win round is finished.

In the time-saving state, control is executed to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time (period to fluctuate the special figure) than the normal state, and the average normal figure fluctuation time (period to fluctuate the general figure) is executed to shorten the normal state, and furthermore, control is executed to improve the probability of becoming a "normal game hit" in the normal state than in the normal state. In addition, in the time-saving state, by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 6B forming the second starting winning opening, the frequency of game balls entering the second starting winning opening is increased and the second starting is performed. Electronic chew support control may be performed to facilitate entry into the winning slot (higher entry, higher frequency).

In the time-saving state after the big hit round, the second special game is started by entering the launched game ball into the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. As a result of the second special figure game, when the special figure 2 variable display section 22 becomes a display mode showing a big win pattern, a big win (also referred to as a winning streak) occurs.

As the types of jackpots in the second special game, there are probability variable jackpots 5 to 9 as described above. When a big hit occurs, a fanfare effect is executed. It should be noted that the right-handed promotion effect by the image display device 5, the right-handed display section 30, and the right-handed display section 55 continues from the time of the first hit.

During the round in the jackpot game state, the jackpot is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). The single opening of the big winning opening is determined by the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). It will continue until whichever comes first.

Then, when the ending effect after the big hit game state is completed, the game state is controlled to the time saving state and the probability variable state (high probability high base state) over the fluctuation of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) as in the case of the first hit. be done. Even in the variable probability state after the big winning rounds in the consecutive wins, the right-handed promotion effect is continuously executed by the image display device 5, the right-handed display section 30, and the right-handed display section 55. - 特許庁For this reason, after the first hit occurs, the player can hit the consecutive chances in the variable probability state or the short time state after the end of the big hit round, Even in the state, it is always urged to hit to the right by the right hitting promotion effect.

After the first big hit round ends, the probability variable state or time saving state ends without a big hit occurring Then, the game state is controlled to the normal state (low-probability-low base state), and the right-handed promotion effect by the image display device 5, right-handed display section 30, and right-handed display section 55 is finished. As a result, the player shoots the game ball toward the first flow-down path passing through the left area of the game area by hitting left again.

[Production Mode of Pachinko Machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 to 64, the presentation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the game will be described.

(Production mode when selecting a specific production)
An effect mode when selecting a specific effect will be described with reference to FIG. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 36, an effect mode when any one of the main variation numbers 12, 15, 23 and 26 for executing the specific effect is selected will be described.

As shown in FIG. 36(a1), when the variable display is started based on one reserved memory, on the screen of the image display device 5, the decorative design is variably displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The fourth pattern 5J is variably displayed, and the small pattern 5M is variably displayed. On the screen, a background image including images of characters and scenery is displayed as the background during variable display. During the variable display, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a manner corresponding to the variable display, and the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner corresponding to the variable display. As a variable corresponding display (active pending display) corresponding to the variable display being executed, a green pending display having a watermelon shape and a green color is displayed in the active pending display area 5A.

As shown in FIG. 36(a2), when the specific effect is executed, the image display device 5 displays the characters "Rise Chance!!". As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that a specific effect such as a pending change notice or a step-up notice will be executed.

As shown in FIG. 36(a3), the image display device 5 displays the characters "HOLD CHANGE OR STEP UP". As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the pending change notice or the step-up notice will be executed as the specific effect.

(Production mode in pending change notice)
37 to 47, description will be given of the mode of rendering in the pending change notice. In the example shown in FIGS. 37 to 47, one of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 that determines the winning pattern is selected, and pattern b-3 (see FIG. 19(b)) is selected by the pending change notice pattern lottery. A presentation mode when is selected will be described. Also, in the drawing, colors such as green, red, and rainbow are distinguished by hatching. It should be noted that even when one of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 that determine the missing symbol is selected, the effects shown in FIGS. is other than rainbow pending display.

As shown in FIG. 37(b1), when the on-hold change notice starts, the character corresponding to the on-hold change notice (for example, Yume-chan) is displayed on the image display device 5, and "On-hold change notice!" characters are displayed. In the active pending display area 5A, the green pending display continues to be displayed as a variable corresponding display (active pending display) corresponding to the variable display being executed.

As shown in FIG. 37(b2), a plurality of (three in this example) correspondence displays 500 appear from the edge of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. Specifically, the correspondence display 500 appears step by step from each of the upper, right and lower ends of the screen. The image of the character displayed on the image display device 5 gradually fades and moves slightly to the left end of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 37(b3), the three correspondence displays 500 appearing from the edges of the screen of the image display device 5 move further toward the center of the screen. Furthermore, the image of the character displayed on the image display device 5 moves to the left end of the screen while becoming lighter in stages.

As shown in FIG. 38(b4), the three correspondence displays 500 appearing from the edge of the screen of the image display device 5 move further toward the center of the screen and stop at a fixed position in the center of the screen.

The corresponding display 500 in the pending change notice is a display (image, icon) suggesting the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state. In this embodiment, the big hit game state is exemplified as the advantageous state, but the advantageous state may be a small hit game state, a time saving state, or a probability variable state.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 38(b4), the correspondence display 500 includes an outer frame display 501, a circle display 502, a window display 503, an inner frame display 504, a variable correspondence display 505, and a character display 506. include.

The outer frame display 501 is positioned on the outermost side of the correspondence display 500 and is displayed so as to surround other displays such as the variable correspondence display 505 . In the present embodiment, the outer frame display 501 has the shape of a gear and is displayed to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise in pending change notice. A circle display 502 is displayed inside the outer frame display 501 and has a circular shape. A window display 503 is displayed inside the circular display 502 and has a rectangular shape. Inner frame display 504 is positioned between circle display 502 and window display 503 . The inner frame display 504 has the shape of a gear like the outer frame display 501, and is displayed so as to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise in pending change notice.

The variable correspondence display 505 is the same or substantially the same display as the reserved display displayed in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the second reserved memory display area 5U, or the active reserved display displayed in the active reserved display area 5A. be. For example, when the pending change notice changes the pending display for the pending display in the first pending memory display area 5D, the variable corresponding display 505 displayed as the corresponding display 500 is displayed in the first pending memory display area 5D. The display will be the same or substantially the same as the displayed hold display. When the pending change notice targets the pending display in the second pending memory display area 5U and changes the pending display, the variable correspondence display 505 displayed as the correspondence display 500 is displayed in the second pending memory display area 5U. The display is the same or substantially the same as the hold display. When the pending change notice is targeted for the active pending display displayed in the active pending display area 5A and the pending display is changed, the variable corresponding display 505 displayed as the corresponding display 500 is displayed in the active pending display area 5A. It will be the same or nearly the same display as the active hold display.

As described with reference to FIG. 19(b), in the case of pattern b-3, the variable corresponding display before changing due to the pending change notice is the green pending display. Also, in this example, the target of the change due to the hold change notice is the active hold display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 38(b4), the variable correspondence display 505 in this example is a green pending display with a watermelon shape and a green color, similar to the active pending display. Further, an outer frame display 501, a circle display 502, a window display 503, an inner frame display 504, and a character display 506 included in the correspondence display 500 are displayed in green like the variable correspondence display 505. FIG.

The three correspondence displays 500 are displays that are common to each other in response to pending change notices. For example, the three corresponding displays 500 before the change in the pending change notice are all the same display. In this example, all three correspondence indications 500 displayed on image display device 5 include green pending indications as variable correspondence indications 505 . In the pending change notice, these three correspondence displays 500 can be changed in order to a mode with a high expectation of being controlled to the big win game state. More specifically, in the pending change notice, the outer frame display 501 and the inner frame display 504 are displayed when the variable correspondence display 505 changes to a mode with a high degree of expectation controlled to the big win gaming state and the color changes. , and character display 506 change in color in the same manner.

As described above, in the pending change notice, the three correspondence displays 500 including the variable correspondence display 505 suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state are displayed in a manner common to each other. When is displayed, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the specific effect of the pending change notice is executed.

When the pending change notice is executed and the correspondence display 500 including the variable correspondence display 505 is displayed, the expectation is higher than when the step-up notice is executed and the correspondence display 500 including the suggestive display 515 is displayed. , it is possible to make the player pay attention while making the player expect that the pending change notice will be executed and the corresponding display 500 including the variable corresponding display 505 will be displayed. Furthermore, after that, while the pending change notice is being executed, the mode of each of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 can be changed one by one in turn to a mode with a high degree of expectation of being controlled to the big win game state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the player to imagine that the degree of expectation may increase each time each correspondence display 500 changes.

By changing the colors of the outer frame display 501, the inner frame display 504, and the character display 506 together with the variable correspondence display 505, it is possible to easily convey to the player that the correspondence display 500 will change to a highly expected mode. can.

As shown in FIG. 38(b5), for each of the three correspondence displays 500 displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, three buttons prompting the player to operate a button (for example, push button 31B) are displayed. The display of the appearance effect for making the display 511 appear begins. Specifically, an appearance effect with streaks of light is displayed toward the center of the screen, and the characters "Agare" are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 38(b6), a display is performed in which the appearance effects of streaks of light are concentrated in each corresponding display 500. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 39(b7), the appearance effects gather in each correspondence display 500, and the contents of the correspondence display 500 (variable correspondence display 505, etc.) become temporarily invisible or difficult to see.

As shown in FIGS. 39B8 and 39B9, the appearing effects displayed in each correspondence display 500 gradually disappear, and at the timing when the appearing effect disappears, button displays 511 and Display of the time gauge 513 starts. At this time, the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500, which is the object of the first change in the pending change notice, starts to be displayed in a promotion mode prompting the operation of the push button 31B. . On the other hand, the button displays 511 displayed on the other two corresponding displays 500 start to be displayed without entering the promotion mode.

As described above, it is easy for the player to understand which correspondence display 500 among the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed, depending on whether or not the button display 511 displayed in combination with the correspondence display 500 has a promotion mode. I can tell you.

Furthermore, when the display of the plurality of button displays 511 starts after the appearance effect disappears, the button display 511 displayed together with the correspondence display 500 to be changed is in the promotion mode from the beginning. On the other hand, the button display 511 displayed as a set with the corresponding display 500 that is not subject to change is not in the promotion mode from the beginning. From the start of 511, it can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 40(b10) to 41(b15), the operation of the push button 31B is prompted for the top correspondence display 500 to be changed.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 40(b10), the button display 511 is a display corresponding to the push button 31B, and is displayed on the front side of the correspondence display 500 so as to be superimposed thereon. That is, the layer on which the button display 511 is displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the corresponding display 500 is displayed. At this time, the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500, which is the object of the first change in the pending change notice, starts to be displayed in a promotion mode prompting the operation of the push button 31B. . Specifically, the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500 is displayed such that a promotion display 512 consisting of an arrow image moves vertically with respect to the button display 511 . On the other hand, button displays 511 displayed in the other two corresponding displays 500 are not displayed in this way.

Time gauge 513 is a display indicating the effective period (effective time) (for example, 10 seconds) of the operation of push button 31B, and is displayed on the front side of correspondence display 500 so as to be superimposed on correspondence display 500 . That is, the layer on which the time gauge 513 is displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the correspondence display 500 is displayed. For each corresponding display 500, the effective period indicated by the time gauge 513 attached to each button display 511 is the same as each other. Furthermore, the displays of the time gauge 513 associated with each of the plurality of button displays 511 are updated in the same manner as each other. In other words, the time gauges 513 displayed on the correspondence displays 500 are updated at the same timing (interval), and the display mode is also the same when updating.

Thus, it is possible to clearly inform the player that it is necessary to operate the buttons for all of the plurality of button displays 511 within one effective period.

The top correspondence display 500 that is subject to change is displayed in a highlighted manner. On the other hand, other corresponding displays 500 that are not subject to change are not displayed in an emphasized manner. Specifically, the outer frame display 501 in the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed in a bright color as if it were lit, whereas it is not to be changed. The outer frame display 501 in the other correspondence display 500 is displayed in a darker color as if it were turned off. The button display 511 displayed in the top correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed larger than the button display 511 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500 not to be changed. A promotion display 512 consisting of an arrow image is superimposed on the button display 511 displayed in the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed, whereas the button display 511 is not to be changed. The promotion display 512 is not displayed for the button display 511 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500 . The time gauge 513 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed larger than the time gauges 513 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500 not to be changed.

In this way, it is possible to tell the player which of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed in an easy-to-understand manner depending on whether the correspondence display 500 is emphasized or not. .

Furthermore, the size of the button display 511 and the size of the time gauge 513 make it possible for the player to easily understand which one of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed.

As shown in FIGS. 40(b10) to 41(b15), the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed is the display mode shown in the lower part of FIG. 40(b10) and the display mode shown in FIG. The display is switched alternately with the display mode shown below as time elapses. Specifically, the button display 511 in the promoting mode has a state in which it is displayed in a bright color as if it were lit, and a state in which it is displayed in a dark color as if it is off. By repeating alternately, it is displayed in a blinking manner.

In this way, it is possible to tell the player which one of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed in an easy-to-understand manner by checking whether the button display 511 is blinking.

As shown in FIG. 42(b16), the effect control CPU 120 detects the player's operation of the push button 31B via the push sensor 35B. Here, let frame A be a still image displayed on the image display device 5 when an operation by the player is detected.

As shown in FIG. 42(b17), when an operation by the player is detected in frame A, in the frame (A+1) displayed next to frame A, the top corresponding display 500 to be changed is operation effect is displayed. The layer on which the operation effects are displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the correspondence display 500 is displayed. Therefore, the contents of the uppermost correspondence display 500 (variable correspondence display 505, etc.) are temporarily invisible or difficult to see.

On the other hand, the operation effect for the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed is a button display displayed as a set with another correspondence display 500 to be changed next to the topmost correspondence display 500. Does not reduce the visibility of 511. Specifically, the operation effect is displayed so as not to reach the display areas of the other two corresponding displays 500 . That is, the layer on which the other two correspondence displays 500 are displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the operation effect is displayed.

In this way, by displaying the operation effect on the uppermost correspondence display 500, the player is suggested that the push button 31B has been operated and that the correspondence display 500 will change. By not interfering with the display of the button display 511 displayed together with the corresponding display 500 to be changed next by the operation effect, the visibility of the button display 511 is not lowered.

The time for which the operation effect is displayed (for example, 3 seconds) is set shorter than the time obtained by dividing the effective period (for example, 10 seconds) indicated by the time gauge 513 by the number of button displays 511 . In this embodiment, three correspondence displays 500 are displayed, and a button display 511 and a time gauge 513 are displayed for each of the three correspondence displays 500. FIG. In other words, the player must operate the push button 31B three times within the valid period. Therefore, the display time of the operation effect is set shorter than the time obtained by dividing the valid period indicated by the time gauge 513 by three.

As a result, the time for the player to operate the push button 31B three times within the effective period is ensured, and the game player has a margin to see the operation effect that appears each time the push button 31B is operated corresponding to the button display 511. can be given to a person. Specifically, the player operates the push button 31B for the first correspondence display 500 to confirm the operation effect, and then operates the push button 31B for the second correspondence display 500. to confirm the operation effect, and to operate the push button 31B for the third correspondence display 500 to confirm the operation effect.

As described above, when the player's operation of the push button 31B is detected in the frame A shown in FIG. 42(b16), the operation effect is applied to the corresponding display 500 to be changed in the frame (A+1) shown in FIG. 42(b17). is displayed. At this time, the corresponding display 500 to be changed changes its display mode.

Specifically, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 42(b18), the variable correspondence display 505 included in the correspondence display 500 changes from the green reserved display to the red reserved display. The red reservation display is a display that is strawberry-shaped and red. In addition, the outer frame display 501, the circle display 502, the window display 503, the inner frame display 504, and the character display 506 included in the corresponding display 500 change from green corresponding to the green reserved display to red corresponding to the red reserved display. And the display mode is changing. Further, as the corresponding display 500 changes, an auxiliary display 521 is displayed to suggest that the corresponding display 500 will change. Auxiliary display 521 includes an upward arrow image and characters "UP" as characters suggesting an increase in expectations. When the corresponding display 500 changes to a highly anticipated aspect and turns red, the auxiliary display 521 also turns red.

In this way, by displaying the auxiliary display 521, it is possible to tell the player that the corresponding display 500 has changed in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible to clearly inform the player that the mode will change to a higher mode.

As shown in FIG. 42(b17), in the frame (A+1) following the frame A displayed when it is detected that the push button 31B has been operated, the push button 31B is operated and the change target is displayed. One top correspondence display 500 changes. Further, in the frame (A+1), the button display 511 displayed in combination with the second correspondence display 500 to be changed next to the top correspondence display 500 is the promotion mode.

As a result, the player who has operated the push button 31B for the uppermost correspondence display 500 in the promotion mode can operate the push button 31B for the next correspondence display 500 to be changed. can be prompted immediately.

As shown in FIG. 42(b18), the operation effect is displayed in a gradual faint color and its transparency is increased, so that the post-change correspondence display 500 that is positioned behind the operation effect and is hidden by the operation effect is displayed. are displayed so as to appear in stages.

As shown in FIG. 43(b19), the operation effect is displayed more faintly and the degree of transparency thereof is further increased. Shown to appear further. Auxiliary display 521 including characters “UP” is displayed such that an upward arrow image is further extended.

At this time, when the player's operation of the push button 31B is detected again in frame B shown in FIG. Is displayed. Furthermore, in the frame (B+1), the second correspondence display 500 from the top, which is the change target, changes, and becomes the change target next to the second top correspondence display 500 in the frame (B+1). A button display 511 displayed in combination with the third corresponding display 500 from the top is the promotion mode. Note that the second correspondence display 500 from the top changes in the frame (B+1), but is hidden behind the operation effect, so the player cannot visually recognize its contents (variable correspondence display 505, etc.). or difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 43(b21), the operation effect is displayed in a gradual faint color and its transparency is increased, so that the post-change correspondence display 500 that is positioned behind the operation effect and is hidden by the operation effect is displayed. are displayed so as to appear in stages. In this example, similarly to the uppermost correspondence display 500, the second correspondence display 500 from the top changes from green pending display before change to red pending display.

As shown in FIG. 44(b22), the operation effect is displayed more faintly and the degree of transparency thereof is further increased. Shown to appear further. Auxiliary display 521 including characters “UP” is displayed such that an upward arrow image is further extended.

At this time, when the player's operation of the push button 31B is detected again in frame C shown in FIG. Is displayed. Furthermore, in frame (C+1), the third corresponding display 500 from the top, which is the change target, changes. The correspondence display 500, which is the third from the top, changes in the frame (C+1), but is hidden behind the operation effect, so that the contents (variable correspondence display 505, etc.) cannot be visually recognized by the player. or difficult to see.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 44(b24), the variable correspondence display 505 included in the third correspondence display 500 from the top changes from the red reservation display to the rainbow reservation display. The rainbow hold display includes an image of the face of Yume-chan, the character corresponding to the hold change notice.

Here, the corresponding display 500 corresponding to the rainbow pending display will be specifically described. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 44(b24), the correspondence display 500 includes an outer frame display 501, a circle display 502, a window display 503, an inner frame display 504, a variable correspondence display 505, and a character display 506. A background display 531 is included. In the rainbow pending display, the variable correspondence display 505 includes the face image of Yume-chan, the character corresponding to the pending change notice, but does not include the background image. Instead, the background display 531 is displayed so as to surround the variable correspondence display 505 so that the background display 531 serves as the background of the variable correspondence display 505 .

The outer frame display 501, the inner frame display 504, and the character display 506 are changed in display mode from red corresponding to the red pending display to rainbow color corresponding to the rainbow pending display. Note that the circle display 502 and the window display 503 may also change from red to rainbow colors. Further, as the corresponding display 500 changes, an auxiliary display 521 is displayed to suggest that the corresponding display 500 will change. Auxiliary display 521 includes an upward arrow image and characters "UP" as characters suggesting an increase in expectations. When the correspondence display 500 changes to a highly expected aspect and becomes rainbow-colored, the auxiliary display 521 also becomes rainbow-colored.

The variable correspondence display 505 is composed only of the face of the character (for example, Yume-chan), and is composed without using the display of rainbow colors. On the other hand, the background display 531 is configured using rainbow-colored display, and includes a rainbow-colored effect image that serves as a background image of the variable correspondence display 505 outside the variable correspondence display 505 . In the background display 531, by switching the colors in the first mode, the rainbow colors are emphasized to the player. Specifically, the color of the background display 531 changes stepwise in the horizontal direction. For example, the images are displayed in different colors from the left side of the screen to the right side of the screen.

Furthermore, the background display 531 and the character display 506 differ in the display mode of the rainbow color and the movement of the rainbow color image. For example, as described above, the background display 531 is configured so that the colors are switched stepwise in the horizontal direction so that the player can see rainbow colors. On the other hand, the character display 506 is configured such that a plurality of colors are displayed at different locations so that the player can see rainbow colors by changing the colors in a mottled pattern.

In this way, in the pending change notice, the rainbow color is used in a plurality of displays such as the background display 531 and the character display 506, so that the feeling of premium in the rainbow pending display that is determined to be controlled to the jackpot game state can be achieved. It can be put out, and the luxury can be appealed to the player.

As shown in FIG. 44(b24), the operation effect is displayed in a gradual faint color and its transparency is increased, so that the post-change correspondence display 500 that is positioned behind the operation effect and is hidden by the operation effect is displayed. are displayed so as to appear in stages. In this example, the third correspondence display 500 from the top changes from the red pending display before the change to the rainbow pending display.

As shown in FIG. 45(b25), the operation effect is displayed more faintly and the degree of transparency thereof is further increased. Shown to appear further. Auxiliary display 521 including characters “UP” is displayed such that an upward arrow image is further extended.

As shown in FIG. 45 (b26), when the operation effect for the third correspondence display 500 from the top that changed last disappears, the correspondence with the highest degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state among the three correspondence displays 500 Display 500 is selected as the final result of the pending change notice. In this example, since the third correspondence display 500 from the top that changed last includes the rainbow pending display, it has the highest degree of expectation among the three correspondence displays 500 . Therefore, the third correspondence display 500 from the top is defined as the final correspondence display 500 (hereinafter also referred to as "final correspondence display").

As shown in FIGS. 45(b27) to 46(b29), the final corresponding display rotates while being enlarged step by step more than the other corresponding displays 500. FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 46(b30), the final correspondence display temporarily disappears as the effect image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 47(b31), when the effect image disappears, the final corresponding display is displayed on the entire screen at a fixed position.

As shown in FIG. 47(b32), an effect image is displayed for the green suspension display displayed in the active suspension display area 5A, and the green suspension display becomes temporarily invisible or difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 47(b33), the green pending display displayed in the active pending display area 5A changes to the rainbow pending display suggested by the final correspondence display.

In this way, by the reservation change notice, the active reservation display displayed in the active reservation display area 5A can be changed to the active reservation display with higher expectation, and the player's degree of expectation for the jackpot game state is improved. be able to.

Note that the above-described suspension change notice was an effect of changing the active suspension display displayed in the active suspension display area 5A, but the suspension display displayed in the first suspension memory display area 5D and the second suspension memory display area 5U It may be a production that changes the In this case, in FIG. 47(b33), the pending display displayed in the first pending memory display area 5D and the second pending memory display area 5U changes to the pending display suggested by the final correspondence display.

(Production mode in common production after pending change notice)
An effect mode in the common effect after the pending change notice will be described with reference to FIG. 48 .

As shown in FIG. 48 (b34), when the pending change notice ends, the common effect starts. In the common effect, images of two characters (for example, Mumu-chan and Jam-chan) are displayed on the image display device 5 .

As shown in FIG. 48(b35), the image display device 5 displays images of the two characters together with the characters "Let's go!".

As shown in FIG. 48(b36), the image display device 5 displays an image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B.

When the player operates the push button 31B or when the valid period elapses without operating the push button 31B, the next game (effect) is started. For example, it evolves into SP Reach or Final Reach. In addition, in this example, the main variation number 2 where the winning pattern is determined
Since this is an example when either 3 or 26 is selected, the state is controlled to the big win game state by determining the winning pattern in the SP reach or the final reach.

(Production mode in step-up notice)
Rendering modes in the step-up notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 59. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 49 to 59, one of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 that determines the winning pattern is selected, and the pattern B-3 (see FIG. 20(b)) is selected by the pending change notice pattern lottery. A presentation mode when is selected will be described. Also, in the drawing, colors such as green, red, and rainbow are distinguished by hatching. It should be noted that even when one of the main variation numbers 12 and 15 that determines the missing symbol is selected, the effects shown in the examples shown in FIGS. is other than the maximum display.

As shown in FIG. 49(c1), when the step-up notice starts, the character corresponding to the step-up notice (for example, Jam-chan) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the characters "Step-up notice!!" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 49(c2), a plurality of (three in this example) corresponding displays 500 appear from the edge of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. Specifically, the correspondence display 500 appears step by step from each of the upper, right and lower ends of the screen. The image of the character displayed on the image display device 5 gradually fades and moves slightly to the left end of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 49(c3), the three correspondence displays 500 appearing from the edges of the screen of the image display device 5 move further toward the center of the screen. Furthermore, the image of the character displayed on the image display device 5 moves to the left end of the screen while becoming lighter in stages.

As shown in FIG. 50(c4), the three correspondence displays 500 appearing from the edge of the screen of the image display device 5 move further toward the center of the screen and stop at a fixed position in the center of the screen.

The correspondence display 500 in the step-up notice is a display (image, icon) suggesting the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state. In this embodiment, the big hit game state is exemplified as the advantageous state, but the advantageous state may be a small hit game state, a time saving state, or a probability variable state.

The corresponding display 500 in the step-up notice has the same or substantially the same shape and movement as the corresponding display 500 in the pending change notice. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 50(c4), the correspondence display 500 includes an outer frame display 501, a circle display 502, a window display 503, an inner frame display 504, a suggestive display 515, and a character display 506. .

The outer frame display 501 is positioned on the outermost side of the correspondence display 500 and is displayed so as to surround other displays such as the variable correspondence display 505 . In the present embodiment, the outer frame display 501 has the shape of a gear and is displayed to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise in pending change notice. A circle display 502 is displayed inside the outer frame display 501 and has a circular shape. A window display 503 is displayed inside the circular display 502 and has a rectangular shape. Inner frame display 504 is positioned between circle display 502 and window display 503 . The inner frame display 504 has the shape of a gear like the outer frame display 501, and is displayed so as to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise in pending change notice.

The suggestive display 515 is a display that includes characters and background images and suggests the degree of expectation that the characters and background images will control the player to achieve a big win game state.

As described with reference to FIG. 20(b), in the case of pattern B-3, the suggestive display before changing due to the step-up notice is the chance display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50(c4), the suggestive display 515 in this example is displayed together with the character display 506 of "Chance". The outer frame display 501, the circle display 502, the window display 503, the inner frame display 504, the character display 506, and the suggestive display 515 included in the corresponding display 500 are displayed in green, which is the color corresponding to the chance display.

The three correspondence displays 500 are displays common to each other according to the step-up notice. For example, the three correspondence displays 500 before the change in the step-up notice are all the same display. In this example, all three correspondence displays 500 displayed on the image display device 5 include chance displays as suggestive displays 515 . In the step-up notice, these three correspondence displays 500 can be changed in order to a mode with a high degree of expectation controlled to the big win game state. More specifically, in the step-up notice, when the suggestive display 515 changes to a mode with a high degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot gaming state and the color changes, the outer frame display 501, the inner frame display 504, and the like change. and the character display 506 also change in color in the same way.

As described above, in the step-up notice, the three corresponding displays 500 including the suggestive display 515 suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state are displayed in a mutually common manner. When displayed, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the specific performance of the step-up notice has been executed.

By changing the color of the outer frame display 501, the inner frame display 504, and the character display 506 together with the suggestive display 515, it is possible to easily convey to the player that the corresponding display 500 will change to a highly expected aspect. .

As shown in FIG. 50(c5), for each of the three correspondence displays 500 displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, three buttons prompting the player to operate a button (for example, push button 31B) are displayed. The display of the appearance effect for making the display 511 appear begins. Specifically, an appearance effect with streaks of light is displayed toward the center of the screen, and the characters "Agare" are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 50(c6), a display is performed in which the appearance effects of streaks of light are concentrated in each corresponding display 500. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 51(c7), appearance effects gather in each corresponding display 500, and the contents of the corresponding display 500 (such as the suggestive display 515) become temporarily invisible or difficult to be visually recognized.

As shown in FIGS. 51(c8) and (c9), the appearing effect displayed on each correspondence display 500 gradually disappears, and at the timing when the appearing effect disappears, button displays 511 and Display of the time gauge 513 starts. At this time, the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500, which is the target of the first change in the step-up notice, starts to be displayed in a promotion mode prompting the operation of the push button 31B. . On the other hand, the button displays 511 displayed on the other two corresponding displays 500 start to be displayed without entering the promotion mode.

As described above, it is easy for the player to understand which correspondence display 500 among the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed, depending on whether or not the button display 511 displayed in combination with the correspondence display 500 has a promotion mode. I can tell you.

Furthermore, when the display of the plurality of button displays 511 starts after the appearance effect disappears, the button display 511 displayed together with the correspondence display 500 to be changed is in the promotion mode from the beginning. On the other hand, the button display 511 displayed as a set with the corresponding display 500 that is not subject to change is not in the promotion mode from the beginning. From the start of 511, it can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 51(c10) to 53(c15), the operation of the push button 31B is prompted for the top correspondence display 500 to be changed.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 52(c10), the button display 511 is a display corresponding to the push button 31B, and is displayed on the front side of the correspondence display 500 so as to be superimposed thereon. That is, the layer on which the button display 511 is displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the corresponding display 500 is displayed. At this time, the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500, which is the target of the first change in the step-up notice, starts to be displayed in a promotion mode prompting the operation of the push button 31B. . Specifically, the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500 is displayed such that a promotion display 512 consisting of an arrow image moves vertically with respect to the button display 511 . On the other hand, button displays 511 displayed in the other two corresponding displays 500 are not displayed in this manner.

Time gauge 513 is a display indicating the effective period (effective time) (for example, 10 seconds) of the operation of push button 31B, and is displayed on the front side of correspondence display 500 so as to be superimposed on correspondence display 500 . That is, the layer on which the time gauge 513 is displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the correspondence display 500 is displayed. For each corresponding display 500, the effective period indicated by the time gauge 513 attached to each button display 511 is the same as each other. Furthermore, the displays of the time gauge 513 associated with each of the plurality of button displays 511 are updated in the same manner as each other. In other words, the time gauges 513 displayed on the correspondence displays 500 are updated at the same timing (interval), and the display mode is also the same when updating.

Thus, it is possible to clearly inform the player that it is necessary to operate the buttons for all of the plurality of button displays 511 within one effective period.

The top correspondence display 500 that is subject to change is displayed in a highlighted manner. On the other hand, other corresponding displays 500 that are not subject to change are not displayed in an emphasized manner. Specifically, the outer frame display 501 in the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed in a bright color as if it were lit, whereas it is not to be changed. The outer frame display 501 in the other correspondence display 500 is displayed in a darker color as if it were turned off. The button display 511 displayed in the top correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed larger than the button display 511 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500 not to be changed. A promotion display 512 consisting of an arrow image is superimposed on the button display 511 displayed in the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed, whereas the button display 511 is not to be changed. The promotion display 512 is not displayed for the button display 511 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500 . The time gauge 513 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed larger than the time gauges 513 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500 not to be changed.

In this way, it is possible to tell the player which of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed in an easy-to-understand manner depending on whether the correspondence display 500 is emphasized or not. .

Furthermore, the size of the button display 511 and the size of the time gauge 513 make it possible for the player to easily understand which one of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed.

As shown in FIGS. 52(c10) to 53(c15), the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed is the display mode shown in the lower part of FIG. 52(c10) and the display mode shown in FIG. The display is switched alternately with the display mode shown below as time elapses. Specifically, the button display 511 in the promoting mode has a state in which it is displayed in a bright color as if it were lit, and a state in which it is displayed in a dark color as if it is off. By repeating alternately, it is displayed in a blinking manner.

In this way, it is possible to tell the player which one of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed in an easy-to-understand manner by checking whether the button display 511 is blinking.

As shown in FIG. 54 (c16), the effect control CPU 120 detects the player's operation of the push button 31B via the push sensor 35B. Here, let frame D be a still image displayed on the image display device 5 when an operation by the player is detected.

As shown in FIG. 54(c17), when an operation by the player is detected in frame D, in the frame (D+1) displayed next to frame D, the top corresponding display 500 to be changed is operation effect is displayed. The layer on which the operation effects are displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the correspondence display 500 is displayed. As a result, the contents of the top correspondence display 500 (such as the suggestive display 515) are temporarily invisible or difficult to see.

On the other hand, the operation effect for the topmost correspondence display 500 to be changed is a button display displayed as a set with another correspondence display 500 to be changed next to the topmost correspondence display 500. Does not reduce the visibility of 511. Specifically, the operation effect is displayed so as not to reach the display areas of the other two corresponding displays 500 . That is, the layer on which the other two correspondence displays 500 are displayed is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the operation effect is displayed.

In this way, by displaying the operation effect on the uppermost correspondence display 500, the player is suggested that the push button 31B has been operated and that the correspondence display 500 will change. By not interfering with the display of the button display 511 displayed together with the corresponding display 500 to be changed next by the operation effect, the visibility of the button display 511 is not lowered.

The time for which the operation effect is displayed (for example, 3 seconds) is set shorter than the time obtained by dividing the effective period (for example, 10 seconds) indicated by the time gauge 513 by the number of button displays 511 . In this embodiment, three correspondence displays 500 are displayed, and a button display 511 and a time gauge 513 are displayed for each of the three correspondence displays 500. FIG. In other words, the player must operate the push button 31B three times within the valid period. Therefore, the display time of the operation effect is set shorter than the time obtained by dividing the valid period indicated by the time gauge 513 by three.

As a result, the time for the player to operate the push button 31B three times within the effective period is ensured, and the game player has a margin to see the operation effect that appears each time the push button 31B is operated corresponding to the button display 511. can be given to a person. Specifically, the player operates the push button 31B for the first correspondence display 500 to confirm the operation effect, and then operates the push button 31B for the second correspondence display 500. to confirm the operation effect, and to operate the push button 31B for the third correspondence display 500 to confirm the operation effect.

As described above, when the player's operation of the push button 31B is detected in frame D shown in FIG. 54(c16), the operation effect is applied to the corresponding display 500 to be changed in frame (D+1) shown in FIG. 54(c17). is displayed. At this time, the corresponding display 500 to be changed changes its display mode.

Specifically, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 54(c18), the suggestion display 515 included in the correspondence display 500 changes from the chance display to the hot display. In addition, the outer frame display 501, the circle display 502, the window display 503, the inner frame display 504, and the character display 506 included in the correspondence display 500 change from green corresponding to the chance display to red corresponding to the hot display. The display mode has changed to . Further, as the corresponding display 500 changes, an auxiliary display 521 is displayed to suggest that the corresponding display 500 will change. Auxiliary display 521 includes an upward arrow image and characters "UP" as characters suggesting an increase in expectations. When the corresponding display 500 changes to a highly anticipated aspect and turns red, the auxiliary display 521 also turns red.

In this way, by displaying the auxiliary display 521, it is possible to tell the player that the corresponding display 500 has changed in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible to clearly inform the player that the mode will change to a higher mode.

As shown in FIG. 54(c17), in the frame (D+1) subsequent to the frame D displayed when it is detected that the push button 31B has been operated, the push button 31B is operated and the change target is displayed. One top correspondence display 500 changes. Further, in the frame (D+1), the button display 511 displayed together with the second correspondence display 500 to be changed next to the top correspondence display 500 is the promotion mode.

As a result, the player who has operated the push button 31B for the uppermost correspondence display 500 in the promotion mode can operate the push button 31B for the next correspondence display 500 to be changed. can be prompted immediately.

As shown in FIG. 54(c18), the operation effect is displayed in a gradual faint color and its transparency is increased, so that the post-change correspondence display 500 which is positioned behind the operation effect and is hidden by the operation effect is displayed. are displayed so as to appear in stages.

As shown in FIG. 55(c19), the operation effect is displayed more faintly and its transparency is further increased. Shown to appear further. Auxiliary display 521 including characters “UP” is displayed such that an upward arrow image is further extended.

At this time, when the player's operation of the push button 31B is detected again in frame E shown in FIG. Is displayed. Furthermore, in the frame (E+1), the second correspondence display 500 from the top, which is the change target, changes, and becomes the next change target after the second top correspondence display 500 in the frame (E+1). A button display 511 displayed in combination with the third corresponding display 500 from the top is the promotion mode. Note that the second correspondence display 500 from the top changes in frame (E+1), but because it is hidden behind the operation effect, the content (such as suggestive display 515) cannot be visually recognized by the player. It is difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 55(c21), the operation effect is displayed in a gradual faint color and its transparency is increased, so that the post-change corresponding display 500 that is positioned behind the operation effect and is hidden by the operation effect is displayed. are displayed so as to appear in stages. In this example, like the uppermost correspondence display 500, the second correspondence display 500 from the top changes from the pre-change chance display to the hot display.

As shown in FIG. 44(b22), the operation effect is displayed more faintly and the degree of transparency thereof is further increased. Shown to appear further. Auxiliary display 521 including characters “UP” is displayed such that an upward arrow image is further extended.

At this time, when the player's operation of the push button 31B is detected again in frame F shown in FIG. Is displayed. Furthermore, in frame (F+1), the third corresponding display 500 from the top, which is the object of change, changes. Note that the third correspondence display 500 from the top changes in frame (F+1), but is hidden behind the operation effect, so that the contents (such as suggestive display 515) cannot be visually recognized by the player. It is difficult to see.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 56(c24), the suggestive display 515 included in the third correspondence display 500 from the top changes from hot display to maximum display. The highest display includes an image of Jam-chan, the character corresponding to the step-up notice.

Here, the correspondence display 500 corresponding to the maximum display will be specifically described. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 56(c24), the correspondence display 500 includes an outer frame display 501, a circle display 502, a window display 503, an inner frame display 504, and a suggestive display 515, as well as a rainbow colored effect display. 541 included. In the highest display, the suggestive display 515 includes a background image together with an image of Jam-chan, the character corresponding to the step-up notice. The effect display 541 includes a rainbow-colored effect image located outside the suggestive display 515 including Jam-chan's image.

The display mode of the outer frame display 501 and the inner frame display 504 changes from red corresponding to hot display to rainbow color corresponding to maximum display. Note that the circle display 502 and the window display 503 may also change from red to rainbow colors. Further, as the corresponding display 500 changes, an auxiliary display 521 is displayed to suggest that the corresponding display 500 will change. Auxiliary display 521 includes an upward arrow image and characters "UP" as characters suggesting an increase in expectations. When the correspondence display 500 changes to a highly expected aspect and becomes rainbow-colored, the auxiliary display 521 also becomes rainbow-colored.

Suggestion display 515 is composed of an image of a character (for example, Jam-chan) and a background image, and is constructed without using rainbow-colored display. On the other hand, the effect display 541 is configured using rainbow-colored display, and a rainbow-colored image is displayed outside the suggestive display 515 so as to be superimposed on a part of the background image of the suggestive display 515 . Thus, the effect display 541 is configured to weave the background of the character together with the background image included in the suggestive display 515 so that the player can see the rainbow colors. In the effect display 541, by switching the colors in the second mode, the rainbow colors are emphasized to the player. Specifically, the color of the effect display 541 changes step by step in the vertical direction. For example, images are displayed in different colors in order from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 56(c24), the operation effect is displayed in gradual fading and its transparency is increased, so that the post-change correspondence display 500 which is positioned behind the operation effect and is hidden by the operation effect is displayed. are displayed so as to appear in stages. In this example, the third correspondence display 500 from the top changes from the hot display before the change to the maximum display.

As shown in FIG. 57(c25), the operation effect is displayed more faintly and the degree of transparency thereof is further increased. Shown to appear further. Auxiliary display 521 including characters “UP” is displayed such that an upward arrow image is further extended.

As shown in FIG. 57 (c26), when the operation effect for the last changed third correspondence display 500 disappears, the correspondence with the highest degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state among the three correspondence displays 500. Display 500 is selected as the final result of the pending change notice. In this example, since the third corresponding display 500 from the top that changed last includes the highest display, the degree of expectation is the highest among the three corresponding displays 500 . Therefore, the third correspondence display 500 from the top is defined as the final correspondence display 500 (final correspondence display).

As shown in FIGS. 57(c27) to 58(c29), the final corresponding display rotates while being enlarged step by step more than the other corresponding displays 500. FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58(c30), the final correspondence display temporarily disappears as the effect image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 59(c31), when the effect image disappears, the final correspondence display is displayed on the entire screen at a fixed position.

As shown in FIGS. 59(c32) and (c33), the final corresponding display is determined as the highest display. In this way, by the step-up notice, the correspondence display 500 (suggestion display 515) displayed on the image display device 5 can be changed to a display with a higher degree of expectation, and the player's degree of expectation for the jackpot game state can be changed. can be improved.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 47, the correspondence display 500 including the rainbow pending display confirming that the control to the big win gaming state is confirmed is finally displayed in the pending change notice, whereas FIG. As shown, in the step-up notice, the correspondence display 500 including the maximum display that confirms that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state is finally displayed. In the pending change notice, a rainbow-colored effect image serving as the background image of the variable correspondence display 505 is displayed as the background display 531, whereas in the step-up notice, an effect display 541 is displayed outside the suggestive display 515. , a rainbow-colored image is displayed so as to weave a part of the background image in the suggestive display 515 . In this way, the display mode of the rainbow color in the display configured using the display of the rainbow color differs between the pending change notice and the step-up notice. As a result, various display modes can be shown to the player for the rainbow color of the premium mode that is determined to be controlled to the big win game state, and the player can be made to pay attention to the display in the specific performance.

As shown in FIG. 47, in the pending change notice, a correspondence display 500 including an image of Yume-chan, who is the character corresponding to the pending change notice, is displayed. In the notice, a correspondence display 500 including an image of Jam-chan, who is a character corresponding to the step-up notice, is displayed. As a result, the corresponding display 500 confirming the control to the jackpot game state can be shown to the player using various character images, thereby preventing the player from getting bored with the specific performance as much as possible. , can improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 47, in the rainbow hold display of the hold change notice, the variable correspondence display 505 includes an image of Yume-chan, the character corresponding to the hold change notice, but does not include a background image. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 59, in the maximum display of the step-up notice, the suggestive display 515 includes an image of Jam-chan, the character corresponding to the step-up notice, and a background image. In response display 500 for pending change notice and response display 500 for step-up notice, which have different display configuration contents, the display mode of the rainbow color is changed according to the configuration content, thereby incurring extra costs. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance of the premium mode to the player by making the best use of the contents of the configuration.

For suggestive display 515 composed of an image of Jam-chan and a background image, a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed outside said suggestive display 515, and for variable correspondence display 505 composed only of an image of Yume-chan, , instead of not including the background image, a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed outside the variable correspondence display 505, thereby forming the background image of the third display. In this way, the response display 500 for the pending change notice and the response display 500 for the step-up notice, which have different display configuration contents, are different in rainbow color display mode according to the configuration content, thereby reducing unnecessary costs. It is possible to suitably show the player the performance of the premium mode by making use of the contents of the configuration without putting it on.

A rainbow-colored effect image (background display 531) located outside the suggestive display 515 composed of Jam-chan's image and background image, and located outside the variable correspondence display 505 composed only of Yume-chan's image. By making the movement different from that of the rainbow-colored effect image (effect display 541), it is possible to prevent the player from becoming bored with the specific effect as much as possible and to improve the interest of the game.

Suspension change notice is an effect that gradually changes the display mode of variable correspondence display such as suspension display and active suspension display, whereas step-up notice is a suggestive display that is displayed only during the step-up notice ( (characters, characters, etc.) are changed step by step. In addition, the variable correspondence display (holding display, active holding display) is arranged in the first holding memory display area 5D, the second holding memory display area 5U, and the active holding display area 5A, and depending on the display mode, it is possible to expect an advantageous state. suggest degrees. Therefore, the pending change notice suggests the degree of expectation for an advantageous state by the display mode of the variable correspondence display (holding display, active holding display) not only for the specific performance but also during the period when the specific performance is not executed.

In this way, the pending change notice by the variable correspondence display has a longer display time than the step-up notice by the suggestive display, and furthermore, when the correspondence display corresponding to the pending change notice is displayed, Since the degree of expectation is higher than when the display is displayed, it is possible to improve the degree of expectation in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

(Production mode in common production after step-up notice)
An effect mode in the common effect after the step-up notice will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 60 (c34), when the step-up notice ends, the common effect starts. In the common effect, images of two characters (for example, Mumu-chan and Jam-chan) are displayed on the image display device 5 .

As shown in FIG. 60(c35), the image display device 5 displays the characters "Let's go" together with the images of the two characters.

As shown in FIG. 60(c36), the image display device 5 displays an image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B.

When the player operates the push button 31B or when the valid period elapses without operating the push button 31B, the next game (effect) is started. For example, it evolves into SP Reach or Final Reach. In addition, this example is an example when either of the main variation numbers 23 and 26 in which the winning pattern is determined is selected. be controlled by the state.

(Direction mode when operation cannot be performed within the time)
61 to 64, description will be given of the mode of presentation when the operation cannot be performed within the valid period. 61 to 64, for the examples shown in FIGS. 37 to 47, an example will be described in which the player does not operate the push button 31B within the effective period of the operation promotion for the button display 511. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 61(d1), the button display 511 displayed in the uppermost correspondence display 500, which is the target of the first change in the pending change notice, is the promotion mode prompting the operation of the push button 31B. is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 61(d2) and (d3), the effective period indicated by the time gauge 513 is updated step by step, and the remaining time gradually decreases.

As shown in FIG. 62(d4), when the time elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the valid period will eventually expire.

As shown in FIG. 62(d5), when the effective period elapses in frame G, in frame (G+1) displayed next to frame G, button displays 511 displayed in all correspondence displays 500 disappear. Also, a change effect is displayed on the top correspondence display 500 in the same manner as when the push button 31B is operated on the top correspondence display 500 . The layer of the change effect is set on the front side (closer to the player) than the layer on which the corresponding display 500 is displayed, similarly to the operation effect. Also, the layer of the change effect is set behind the layer on which the other two correspondence displays 500 are displayed, similarly to the operation effect. That is, the change effect is displayed so as not to reach the display areas of the other two corresponding displays 500 . At this time, the corresponding display 500 at the top of the object to be changed has its display mode changed, and an auxiliary display 521 including the characters "UP" is also displayed.

In this way, it is possible to rhythmically show the player how the corresponding display changes for each successive frame, and to easily convey to the player that the corresponding display is changing.

As shown in FIG. 62(d6), for the topmost correspondence display 500, the change effect is displayed in stages to become lighter, and the degree of transparency increases. The hidden corresponding display 500 and the auxiliary display 521 after the change are displayed so as to appear in stages. Further, in the frame (G+2) following the frame (G+1), the second correspondence display 500 from the top is operated in the same manner as when the push button 31B is operated for the second correspondence display 500 from the top. A change effect appears. The change effect is displayed so as not to reach the display area of the third corresponding display 500 from the top. At this time, the display mode of the second correspondence display 500 to be changed is changed, and an auxiliary display 521 including the characters "UP" is also displayed.

As shown in FIG. 63(d7), for the topmost correspondence display 500 and the second correspondence display 500, the change effect is displayed in a stepwise faint color to increase its transparency, so that the back side of the change effect is displayed. The post-change corresponding display 500 and the auxiliary display 521, which were located at and hidden by the change effect, are displayed so as to appear in stages. Further, in frame (G+3) subsequent to frame (G+2), in the same way as when push button 31B is operated for the third correspondence display 500 from the top, the third correspondence display 500 from the top is A change effect appears. At this time, the display mode of the third corresponding display 500 to be changed has been changed, and an auxiliary display 521 including the characters "UP" is also displayed. In this way, the three correspondence displays 500 change sequentially rather than simultaneously.

In this way, since the change effect is displayed in order each time the correspondence display 500 changes, the change of the correspondence display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the correspondence display 500 changes. This can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Furthermore, since the auxiliary display 521 is displayed in order each time the corresponding display 500 changes, the changing of the corresponding display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the corresponding display 500 changes. can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 63(d8) and (d9), the changing effects displayed in each of the three correspondence displays 500 fade out in order, gradually becoming lighter and disappearing. Further, the auxiliary display 521 displayed on each of the three corresponding displays 500 also fades out in order, gradually becoming lighter and disappearing.

In this way, since the change effects are sequentially faded out, the changing state of the correspondence display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the change of the correspondence display 500 can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. can be done.

Further, after the auxiliary display 521 corresponding to the one corresponding display 500 fades out, the auxiliary display 521 corresponding to the other corresponding display 500 fades out. In this way, since the auxiliary display 521 fades out in order, the changing state of the corresponding display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the changing of the corresponding display 500 can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 64 (d10), when the change effect for the last changed third correspondence display 500 disappears, among the three correspondence displays 500, the correspondence with the highest degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state. Display 500 is selected as the final result of the pending change notice. In this example, since the third correspondence display 500 from the top that changed last includes the rainbow pending display, it has the highest degree of expectation among the three correspondence displays 500 . Therefore, the third correspondence display 500 from the top is defined as the final correspondence display 500 (final correspondence display).

As shown in FIG. 64(d11), the final corresponding display rotates while being enlarged step by step more than the other corresponding displays 500. As shown in FIG. After that, following the effect shown in FIG. 46 (b28), finally, as shown in FIG. changes to the displayed Rainbow Hold display.

Thus, in the pending change notice, even if the player does not operate the push button 31B within the valid period, the active pending display displayed in the active pending display area 5A is changed to the active pending display with higher expectations. It is possible to improve the degree of expectation of the player for the jackpot game state. In the examples shown in FIGS. 61 to 64, descriptions have been given of effects in the case where the push button 31B cannot be operated within the effective period of the pending change notice, but the step-up advance notice of operating the push button 31B within the effective period has been described. Even if it is not possible, the same effect mode is obtained.

When a plurality of correspondence indications 500 are displayed and push button 31B is not operated for any of the plurality of correspondence indications 500, when the validity period elapses, each of the plurality of correspondence indications 500 Since it changes in order, the changing state of the corresponding display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the changing of the corresponding display 500 can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

[Main configuration and effects]
Technical effects obtained by various configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are individually listed below.

(1-1) A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to an advantageous state (eg, jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
a display means (for example, an image display device 5);
A specific effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that executes a specific effect (for example, pending change notice, step-up notice),
The specific effect means, in the specific effect,
displaying a plurality of corresponding displays (for example, corresponding displays 500 shown in FIG. 38(b4) and FIG. 50(c4)) suggesting the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state on the display means;
It is possible to sequentially change each of the plurality of corresponding displays to a mode with a higher degree of expectation than the mode currently displayed (for example, FIG. 42 (b18), FIG. 43 (b21), FIG. 44 (b24), the display shown in FIG. 54 (c18), FIG. 55 (c21), and FIG. 56 (c24)),
Of the plurality of corresponding displays, the corresponding display that has changed to the aspect with the highest degree of expectation is displayed on the display means as the final result of the specific effect (for example, displays shown in FIGS. 45 to 47 and 57 to 59). ),
The pattern of the specific effect is the first pattern (for example, the first pattern (for example, , patterns of pending change notices shown in FIGS. 37 to 48), and a second correspondence display corresponding to the second notice type (for example, step-up notice) as a correspondence display (for example, correspondence display 500 shown in FIG. 50 (c4) ) is displayed (for example, a step-up notice pattern shown in FIGS. 49 to 60),
When the specific effect of the first pattern is executed, the degree of expectation is higher than when the specific effect of the second pattern is executed (for example, the degree of expectation based on the specific effect pattern lottery shown in FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, when the pending change notice is executed and the correspondence display 500 including the variable correspondence display 505 is displayed, the step-up notice is executed and the correspondence display 500 including the suggestion display 515 is displayed. Since the degree of expectation is higher than the time, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display of the response display 500 including the variable response display 505 by executing the pending change notice. Furthermore, after that, while the pending change notice is being executed, the mode of each of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 can be changed one by one in turn to a mode with a high degree of expectation of being controlled to the big win game state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the player to imagine that the degree of expectation may increase each time each correspondence display 500 changes. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(1-2) Each of the plurality of corresponding displays is a display common to each other according to the pattern of the specific effect (for example, display of corresponding display 500 corresponding to pending change notice shown in FIG. 38(b4), display of FIG. Display of corresponding display 500 corresponding to step-up notice shown in (c4)).

According to such a configuration, when a plurality of corresponding displays 500 are displayed, it is possible to tell the player in an easy-to-understand manner which pattern of the specific effect, the pending change notice or the step-up notice, has been executed. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(1-3) The first notice type (for example, pending change notice) is a notice in the form of a specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, variable corresponding display 505 such as pending display or active pending display),
The second notice type (for example, step-up notice) is a notice in which a display different from the specific display (for example, suggestive display 515) changes in stages,
The first notice type has a longer display time than the second notice type. and displayed in the active pending display area 5A, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the pending change notice by the variable corresponding display has a longer display time than the step-up notice by the suggestive display, and further, when the corresponding display corresponding to the pending change notice is displayed, the step-up notice is displayed. Since the degree of expectation is higher than when the correspondence display corresponding to is displayed, the degree of expectation can be improved in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(1-4) The corresponding display is displayed so as to be surrounded by an outer frame display (for example, an outer frame display 501) (for example, the display shown in FIG. 38(b4) and FIG. 50(c4)),
When the corresponding display changes to a highly expected mode and becomes a specific color (for example, red), the outer frame display also changes to the specific color (for example, shown in FIG. 42 (b18) and FIG. 54 (c18). display).

According to such a configuration, by changing the color of the outer frame display 501 together with the variable correspondence display 505, it is possible to easily convey to the player that the correspondence display 500 will change to a highly expected aspect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(1-5) As the corresponding display changes, an auxiliary display (for example, auxiliary display 521) is displayed that suggests that the corresponding display will change (for example, FIG. 42 (b18), FIG. 54 (c18). ),
When the corresponding display changes to a highly expected mode and becomes a specific color (for example, red), the auxiliary display also changes to the specific color (for example, the display shown in FIG. 42 (b18) and FIG. 54 (c18). ).

According to such a configuration, by displaying the auxiliary display 521, it is possible to easily convey to the player that the correspondence display 500 has changed. Thus, the player can be easily informed that the corresponding display 500 will change to a mode with a high degree of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(1-6) Corresponding display includes inner frame display (for example, inner frame display 504) and character display (for example, character display 506) (for example, the display shown in FIG. 38(b4) and FIG. 50(c4) ),
When the corresponding display changes to a highly expected aspect and becomes a specific color (for example, red), the inner frame display and character display also change to the specific color (for example, FIG. 42 (b18), FIG. 54 (c18). )).

(2-1) In the specific effect, the specific effect means displays a plurality of button displays (eg, button display 511) prompting the player to operate a button (eg, push button 31B) (eg, FIG. 39 (b9) ), FIG. 51(c9), display shown in FIG. 61),
Each of the plurality of button displays is displayed as a set with each of the plurality of corresponding displays (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 39(b9), 51(c9), and 61),
The correspondence indication is when the button is operated corresponding to the button indication displayed as a set with the correspondence indication, and the effective period of the operation of the button without the button being operated corresponding to the button indication. changeable (e.g., the display shown in FIG. 42(b18), FIG. 54(c18), FIG. 62) at least one of when it has passed;
When one of the plurality of correspondence displays (for example, the topmost correspondence display 500) is the object of change, one of the plurality of button displays displayed in combination with the one correspondence display. button display is in a promotion mode for prompting the player to operate the button, while other button display different from the one button display is not in a promotion mode (for example, FIG. 40, FIG. 50 ).

According to such a configuration, which correspondence display 500 among the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed is determined by the presence or absence of the promotion mode of the button display 511 displayed in combination with the corresponding display 500. It can be easily understood by people. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(2-2) display of the appearance effect is started, and at a specific timing when the appearance effect disappears, a plurality of button displays are started to be displayed,
One button display (for example, the topmost corresponding display 500) starts to display in a promotional mode,
Other button displays are started without being in the promotion mode (for example, the display shown in FIG. 39(b8) and FIG. 51(c8)).

According to such a configuration, when the display of the plurality of button displays 511 is started after the appearance effect disappears, the button display 511 displayed together with the corresponding display 500 to be changed is promoted from the beginning. On the other hand, since the button display 511 displayed in a set with the corresponding display 500 that is not subject to change is not in the promotion mode from the beginning, any corresponding display 500 is subject to change. From the start of the button display 511, the player can be informed in an easy-to-understand manner whether the Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(2-3) One corresponding display to be changed (for example, the topmost corresponding display 500 is displayed in an emphasized manner, while other corresponding displays not to be changed is not displayed in an emphasized manner (for example, the display shown in FIG. 40(b10) and FIG. 52(c10)).

According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to understand which one of the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed, depending on whether the correspondence display 500 is emphasized or not. I can tell you. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(2-4) The button display in the promotion mode is
displayed in a blinking manner (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 40, 41, 52 and 53),
A promotion display (for example, a promotion display 512 consisting of an arrow image) is displayed superimposed on the button display to prompt the player to operate the button,
Displayed larger than the button display that is not in the promotion mode (for example, display shown in FIG. 40 (b10) and FIG. 52 (c10)),
The time gauge indicating the validity period accompanying the button display in the promotion mode is displayed larger than the time gauge accompanying the button display in the non-promotion mode (for example, FIG. 40 (b10), FIG. 52 (c10 )).

According to such a configuration, which correspondence display 500 among the plurality of correspondence displays 500 is to be changed is clearly communicated to the player by the size of the button display 511 and the size of the time gauge 513. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(2-5) the valid periods indicated by the time gauges attached to each of the plurality of button displays are the same (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 40, 41, 52 and 53);
The time gauge displays associated with each of the plurality of button displays are updated in the same manner as each other (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 40, 41, 52 and 53).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to tell the player in an easy-to-understand manner that it is necessary to operate the buttons for all of the plurality of button displays 511 within one effective period. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(3-1) The specific effect means displays a plurality of button displays (for example, button display 511) to prompt the player to operate a button (for example, push button 31B) in the specific effect (for example, FIG. 39 (b9) ), FIG. 51(c9), display shown in FIG. 61),
Each of the plurality of button displays is displayed as a set with each of the plurality of corresponding displays (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 39(b9), 51(c9), and 61),
The correspondence indication is when the button is operated corresponding to the button indication displayed as a set with the correspondence indication, and the effective period of the operation of the button without the button being operated corresponding to the button indication. changeable (e.g., the display shown in FIG. 42(b18), FIG. 54(c18), FIG. 62) at least one of when it has passed;
By operating the button corresponding to the button display, the operation effect is displayed (for example, the display shown in FIG. 42 (b17) and FIG. 54 (c17)),
When one correspondence display among a plurality of correspondence displays (for example, the uppermost correspondence display 500) is to be changed, it corresponds to one button display displayed in combination with the one correspondence display. The operation effect displayed when the button is operated does not reduce the visibility of other button displays displayed together with other corresponding displays to be changed next to the one corresponding display ( For example, the display shown in FIG. 42(b17) and FIG. 54(c17)).

According to such a configuration, by displaying the operation effect on the top correspondence display 500, it is suggested to the player that the push button 31B has been operated and that the correspondence display 500 will change. Furthermore, the visibility of the button display 511 is not lowered by not interfering with the display of the button display 511 displayed together with the corresponding display 500 to be changed next by the operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(3-2) The operation effect is displayed so as not to reach the display area of other button displays (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 42(b17) and 54(c17)).

According to such a configuration, the visibility of the button display 511 is not lowered by not interfering with the display of the button display 511 displayed together with the corresponding display 500 to be changed next by the operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(3-3) The layer in which other button displays are displayed is set to the front side of the layer in which operation effects are displayed (for example, the display shown in FIGS. 42(b17) and 54(c17)). .

According to such a configuration, the visibility of the button display 511 is not lowered by not interfering with the display of the button display 511 displayed together with the corresponding display 500 to be changed next by the operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(3-4) The display time of the operation effect (for example, 3 seconds) is the duration (for example, 10/3 seconds) obtained by dividing the effective period (for example, 10 seconds) by the number of multiple button displays (for example, 3). shorter than

According to such a configuration, the time for the player to operate the push button 31B three times within the effective period is secured, and the operation effect that appears each time the push button 31B is operated corresponding to the button display 511 is displayed. It is possible to allow the player to have time to watch. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(3-5) The specific effect is formed by moving images made up of still images corresponding to each of a plurality of frames,
In the frame following the frame displayed when it is detected that the button (for example, push button 31B) has been operated, one corresponding display changes due to the operation of the button, and in the frame, Another button display displayed in a set with another corresponding display to be changed after the one corresponding display becomes the promotion mode (for example, FIG. 42 (b16), (b17), FIG. 54 (c16 ), the indication shown in (c17)).

According to such a configuration, for the player who has operated the push button 31B for the top correspondence display 500 in the promotion mode, the push button for the next change target correspondence display 500 is displayed. 31B can be immediately prompted to operate. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(4-1) In the specific effect, the specific effect means displays a plurality of button displays (eg, button display 511) prompting the player to operate a button (eg, push button 31B) (eg, FIG. 39 (b9) ), FIG. 51(c9), display shown in FIG. 61),
Each of the plurality of button displays is displayed as a set with each of the plurality of corresponding displays (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 39(b9), 51(c9), and 61),
The correspondence indication is when the button is operated corresponding to the button indication displayed as a set with the correspondence indication, and the effective period of the operation of the button without the button being operated corresponding to the button indication. changeable (e.g., the display shown in FIG. 42(b18), FIG. 54(c18), FIG. 62) at least one of when it has passed;
the valid periods corresponding to each of the plurality of button displays are the same;
When a plurality of correspondence indications are displayed and the button is not operated for any of the plurality of correspondence indications, one correspondence indication among the plurality of correspondence indications when the valid period elapses changes, another corresponding display different from the one corresponding display changes (for example, displays shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).

According to such a configuration, when the plurality of correspondence displays 500 are displayed and the push button 31B is not operated for any of the plurality of correspondence displays 500, when the valid period elapses, Since each of the plurality of corresponding displays 300 changes in order, the changing of the corresponding displays 300 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the change of the corresponding displays 300 can be easily understood by the player. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(4-2) In the frame following the frame displayed when it is determined that the button has been operated, the display of all button displays ends, one corresponding display changes, and the next frame follows. , other corresponding displays change (for example, displays shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to rhythmically show the player how the corresponding display 500 changes for each successive frame, and to easily convey to the player that the corresponding display 500 is changing. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(4-3) A change effect is displayed by changing the corresponding display,
After the change effect corresponding to the one corresponding display is displayed by changing the one corresponding display, the change effect corresponding to the other corresponding display is displayed by changing the other corresponding display (for example, , representations shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).

According to such a configuration, the change effect is displayed in order each time the correspondence display 500 changes. It is possible to convey to the player in an easy-to-understand manner the change. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(4-4) displaying an auxiliary display (for example, auxiliary display 521) suggesting that the corresponding display will change as the corresponding display changes;
After the auxiliary display corresponding to the one corresponding display is displayed by changing one corresponding display, the auxiliary display corresponding to the other corresponding display is displayed by changing the other corresponding display (for example, , representations shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).

According to such a configuration, the auxiliary display 521 is displayed in order each time the corresponding display 500 changes. It is possible to convey to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the is changing. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(4-5) After the change effect corresponding to one corresponding display fades out, the change effect corresponding to the other corresponding display fades out (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).

According to such a configuration, since the changing effects are sequentially faded out, the changing of the corresponding display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the changing of the corresponding display 500 can be displayed to the player. It can be conveyed in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(4-6) After the auxiliary display corresponding to one corresponding display fades out, the auxiliary display corresponding to the other corresponding display fades out (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).

According to such a configuration, since the auxiliary displays 521 fade out in order, the changing state of the corresponding display 500 can be rhythmically shown to the player, and the player can see the changing of the corresponding display 500. can be conveyed in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(5-1) In the specific effect, the specific effect means provides a first special display (for example, the display shown in FIG. 56 (c24) and FIG. 59) that confirms that the control is in an advantageous state, and Display a second special display (for example, the display shown in FIG. 44 (b24) and FIG. 47) that confirms that
The first special display (for example, the display shown in FIG. 56 (c24)) includes a first display (for example, suggestion display 515) and a second display (for example, effect display 541),
The second special display (for example, the display shown in FIG. 44 (b24)) includes a third display (for example, variable correspondence display 505) and a fourth display (for example, background display 531),
each of the first display (e.g., suggestive display 515) and the third display (e.g., variable correspondence display 505) are configured without rainbow-colored displays;
Each of the second display (for example, the effect display 541) and the fourth display (for example, the background display 531) is configured using rainbow-colored display,
The second display (for example, the effect display 541) and the fourth display (for example, the background display 531) have different display modes of rainbow colors (for example, the character background is woven together with the background image included in the suggestive display 515). While the background display 531 is configured to show the rainbow colors to the player, the background display 531 is configured to show the rainbow colors to the player by changing the colors step by step in the vertical direction). .

According to such a configuration, in the pending change notice, the background display 531 is a rainbow-colored effect image that is the background image of the variable correspondence display 505, whereas in the step-up notice, the effect display is displayed. As 541 , a rainbow-colored image is displayed outside the suggestive display 515 so as to weave a part of the background image of the suggestive display 515 . In this way, the display mode of the rainbow color in the display configured using the display of the rainbow color differs between the pending change notice and the step-up notice. As a result, various display modes can be shown to the player for the rainbow color of the premium mode that is determined to be controlled to the big win game state, and the player can be made to pay attention to the display in the specific performance. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(5-2) the first display (for example, suggestive display 515) is a display including an image of the first character (for example, Jam-chan, the character corresponding to the step-up notice);
The third display (for example, variable correspondence display 505) is a display including an image of the second character (for example, Yume-chan corresponding to pending change notice) (for example, FIG. 44 (b24), FIG. 56 (c24) ).

According to such a configuration, the correspondence display 500 confirming the control to the big win game state can be shown to the player using various character images, thereby making the player bored with the specific effect. This can be prevented as much as possible and the interest in the game can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(5-3) the first display (for example, suggestive display 515) is a display including an image of the first character and a background image;
The third display (for example, variable correspondence display 505) is a display that includes the image of the second character but does not include the background image (for example, the display shown in FIGS. 44(b24) and 56(c24)).

According to such a configuration, in the rainbow hold display of the hold change notice, the variable correspondence display 505 includes the image of Yume-chan, who is the character corresponding to the hold change notice, but does not include the background image. As shown in FIG. 59, in the maximum display of the step-up notice, the suggestive display 515 includes an image of Jam-chan, the character corresponding to the step-up notice, and a background image. In response display 500 for pending change notice and response display 500 for step-up notice, which have different display configuration contents, the display mode of the rainbow color is changed according to the configuration content, thereby incurring extra costs. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance of the premium mode to the player by making the best use of the contents of the configuration. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(5-4) The second display (for example, the effect display 541) is a rainbow-colored effect image located outside the first display (for example, the suggestive display 515) including the first character image and the background image. ,
The fourth display (for example, the background display 531) is a rainbow-colored effect image that serves as the background image of the third display (for example, the variable correspondence display 505) including the image of the second character (for example, FIG. 44 (b24) , the display shown in FIG. 56 (c24)).

According to this configuration, the suggestive display 515 composed of the image of Jam and the background image is displayed with a rainbow-colored effect image outside the suggestive display 515, and is composed only of the image of Yume. The variable correspondence display 505 does not include a background image, but a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed outside the variable correspondence display 505 to be used as the background image of the third display. In this way, the response display 500 for the pending change notice and the response display 500 for the step-up notice, which have different display configuration contents, are different in rainbow color display mode according to the configuration content, thereby reducing unnecessary costs. It is possible to suitably show the player the performance of the premium mode by making use of the contents of the configuration without putting it on. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(5-5) The second display (for example, the effect display 541) and the fourth display (for example, the background display 531) each display an effect image in such a manner that the movement of rainbow colors is switched,
The movement of the rainbow-colored effect image differs between the second display and the fourth display (for example, the displays shown in FIGS. 44(b24) and 56(c24)).

According to such a configuration, the rainbow-colored effect image (background display 531) positioned outside the suggestive display 515 formed of the image of Jam and the background image, and the image of Yume-chan only. By making the movement different from the rainbow-colored effect image (effect display 541) positioned outside the variable correspondence display 505, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the specific performance as much as possible and improve the interest of the game. can be made Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(5-6) The second special display further includes a fifth display (eg, character display 506) in addition to the third display (eg, variable correspondence display 505) and fourth display (eg, background display 531). ,
The fifth display is configured using rainbow color display,
The fourth display and the fifth display differ in the display mode of the rainbow color and in the movement of the rainbow color image (for example, the display shown in FIG. 44(b24)).

According to such a configuration, in the pending change notice, the rainbow pending display confirms that it is controlled to the big hit game state by using the rainbow color in a plurality of displays such as the background display 531 and the character display 506. It is possible to give a feeling of premium in the game, and to appeal to the player. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

[Modification]
A modification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.

(Regarding the advantages of the first special display and the second special display)
In this embodiment, the display shown in FIG. 56 (c24) corresponding to the first special display and the display shown in FIG. rice field. More specifically, it is determined that the maximum display in the step-up notice shown in FIG. 56 (c24) and the rainbow display in the pending change notice shown in FIG. was a display.

However, the second special display may have a higher degree of advantage in awarding a privilege than the first special display. For example, the rainbow display in the pending change notice shown in FIG. 44 (b24) may have a higher probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the maximum display in the step-up notice shown in FIG. 56 (c24).

Incidentally, the rainbow display in the pending change notice shown in FIG. 44 (b24) may have more rounds to be controlled to the big hit game state than the maximum display in the step-up notice shown in FIG. 56 (c24). In addition, the rainbow display in the pending change notice shown in FIG. 44 (b24) is controlled to the probability variable big hit game state or the time saving big hit game state, whereas the maximum display in the step-up notice shown in FIG. 56 (c24) is the probability variable big hit It may be controlled to a normal jackpot game state having a lower advantage than the game state or the time-saving jackpot game state.

According to such a configuration, the character display 506 does not become rainbow-colored in the maximum display of the step-up notice, whereas the character display 506 becomes rainbow-colored in the rainbow display of the pending change notice, so that the step-up To appeal luxury to a player by giving a more premium feeling than the highest display in a step-up notice with respect to the rainbow display in the pending change notice which has a higher probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state than the highest display in the notice. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to preferably show the performance to the player.

(Regarding the advantage of the specific effect in the first pattern and the specific effect in the second pattern)
The pending change notice corresponding to the first pattern may have more rounds to be controlled to the big win game state than the step-up notice corresponding to the second pattern. The pending change notice corresponding to the first pattern can be controlled to the variable probability big hit game state or the time-saving big hit game state, whereas the step-up notice corresponding to the second pattern is controlled to the probability variable big hit game state or the time-saving big hit game state. It may be one that can be controlled to a normal jackpot game state without being controlled.

(Regarding the degree of expectation for correspondence display)
In the present embodiment, there is a high degree of expectation that the correspondence display 500 that changes last among the plurality of correspondence displays will be controlled in the most advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, among a plurality of corresponding displays, the corresponding display 500 that changes first may be more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the other corresponding displays, or the corresponding displays that change other than the first or the last. 500 may be expected to be controlled more favorably than other corresponding displays.

(Regarding the size of the corresponding display)
In the present embodiment, the corresponding display 500 to be changed is displayed in an emphasized manner, while other corresponding displays 500 not to be changed are not displayed in an emphasized manner. However, as an example of this, the correspondence display 500 to be changed may be displayed larger overall than the other correspondence displays 500 not to be changed.

(Regarding mode of promotion)
In the present embodiment, the button display 511 in the correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed larger than the button display 511 displayed in the other correspondence display 500, and the promotion display 512 consisting of the arrow image is displayed. The button display 511 in the corresponding display 500 to be changed is in the promotion mode by being superimposed, displaying the time gauge 513 in a large size, and displaying in a blinking mode. It was something.

However, the button display 511 in the correspondence display 500 to be changed is displayed larger than the button display 511 displayed in the other correspondence displays 500, and the promotion display 512 consisting of the arrow image is superimposed and displayed. , displaying the time gauge 513 in a large size, and displaying in a blinking manner may be used.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. Each configuration relating to the features of the pachinko game machine 1 may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine 1 described above was a payout type game machine that paid out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning. It may be a game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinguishing of the pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, Big Bonus, The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, it includes a ratio of "0%" for one and a ratio of "100%" or less than "100%" for the other.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 pachinko game machine 2 game board 3 game machine frame 5 image display device 5C, 5L, 5R decoration pattern display area 6A winning ball device 6B variable winning ball device 8L, 8R speaker 9 game effect lamp , 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12 performance control board, 13 voice control board, 15 relay board, 20 special figure LED board, 21 gate switch, 22A first start opening switch, 22B second start opening switch, 23 count switch, 24 V winning switch, 30 batted ball operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 35A controller sensor unit, 35B push sensor, 41 passage gate, 50 fourth symbol unit, 81, 82, 83 solenoid, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 104, 124 random number circuit, 106 RTC, 110 switch circuit, 111 output circuit, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
display means;
and a specific effect means for executing a specific effect,
The specific effect means is capable of displaying a special display confirming that the control to the advantageous state is confirmed in the specific effect,
The special display includes a first special display and a second special display,
The first special display is a display including a first display and a second display,
the second special display is a display including a third display and a fourth display,
each of the first display and the third display is configured without using rainbow color display,
Each of the second display and the fourth display is configured using a rainbow color display,
The gaming machine, wherein the second display and the fourth display are different in display mode of rainbow colors.

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