JP2023077171A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance for further enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine allows a character (displayed character) to perform specific motion (a specific operation process) by performing specific operation during an effective period. When the character is allowed to perform the specific motion (a specific motion process), a possibility suggestive performance for suggesting "a possibility that identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode by an identification information variation" is executed. As a result, a novel game property for allowing a player who expects execution of a possibility suggestive performance to perform "specific operation for the purpose of allowing a character to perform a specific motion (a specific motion process)" can be realized, thus enhancing an interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

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

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

JP 2008-178756 A

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

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

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
identification information changing means capable of executing identification information change, which is a variable display of identification information;
specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the identification information change;
with
capable of executing specific action processing for causing the character to perform a specific action based on the fact that the player performs the specific action during the valid period;
It is characterized in that, when the specific action process is performed, it is possible to execute a possibility suggesting effect suggesting a possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the identification information change.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The execution mode of the possibility suggesting effect may be different between when the specific action process is executed the first number of times and when the specific action process is executed the second number of times.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The execution mode of the possibility suggesting presentation may be different between when the execution timing of the specific action process is the first timing and when the execution timing of the specific action process is the second timing.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
As the specific operation, it is possible to cause the player to perform a first specific operation and a second specific operation,
The specific operation process includes
When the first specified operation is performed during the effective period, the character is caused to perform the first specified action as the specified action, and when the second specified operation is performed during the valid period, the specified action is performed. It may be a process of causing a second specific action to be performed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the case where the process of causing the character to perform the first specific action is performed as the specific action process and the process of causing the character to perform the second specific action as the specific action process, the possibility The mode of execution of the suggestive effects may be different from each other.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board of the present embodiment. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine of the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section according to the embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the number of round games in the jackpot game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the jackpot game completion of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU of the sub-control board of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU of the sub-control board of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "showdown production|presentation" of a present Example is performed. It is an explanatory view showing "throwing operation" of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the “effective period” of the embodiment; It is a flow chart which shows "a confrontation production process" performed by CPU of a sub control board of a present Example. It is an explanatory view showing the "result effect" of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation performed as a "result production|presentation" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the "showdown effect|presentation process" performed by CPU of the sub-control board|substrate of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the "showdown effect|presentation process" performed by CPU of the sub-control board|substrate of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "process production|presentation" of a modification. It is an explanatory diagram showing a "defeat result effect" of the modification. It is an explanatory view showing a "victory result effect" of the modification.

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

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Showdown:
E-1. overview:
E-2. Throwing performance:
E-3. Validity period:
E-4. Showdown production process:
F. Variant:
F-1. overview:
F-2. Corresponding production processing:
F-3. Process production:
F-4. Result production:
G. Other variations:

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and on the left side of the lower plate portion 8, the player presses and rotates (rotates). jog shuttle 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when they are operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (the effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, game balls that flow down the area on the right side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the second starting port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the big winning port 28 ( or passable). Below, the shooting of the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left-handed hitting", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) It is also expressed as "right hitting" to shoot a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30, three game balls are delivered to the player. When the game balls are put out and enter the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are put out to the player.

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

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

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

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

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, to the image/audio control board 230, a command for designating an output image or an output sound is transmitted. A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (the effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is performed. conduct.

The image/audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234 , an image ROM 236 and an audio ROM 237 in addition to a CPU 231 , a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 . Also, the effect display device 41, the amplifier board 224 for amplifying the sound, and the like are connected to the image/audio control board 230. FIG.

Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236 to generate an image and outputs it to the display screen of the effect display device 41 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 237, and outputs the voice based on the voice data via the amplifier board 224. The sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a and 6b").

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

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

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

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

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless they are particularly distinguished) are displayed by switching the LED that lights out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. A variable display is performed, and a stop display is performed by lighting a predetermined LED out of the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols including jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and winning symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbols, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and winning symbols can be displayed as the second special symbols. 101 kinds of symbols of 301 can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of lit LEDs. If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 ~ 100 is stop-displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination with respect to the first special symbol is a loss, the first special symbol is stopped-displayed with a symbol 101 that is a loss. Also, if the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second start port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special symbol") is a big hit, the second special symbol is the big hit symbol. Any one of 201 to 300 is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out, the second special figure is off and is stopped in the symbol 301. - 特許庁After the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern or a losing pattern, the pattern is kept displayed in a stopped state until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped and displayed pattern. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”) is performed. In the following, the game from when the special symbol starts the variable display to when the variable display ends with the lapse of a predetermined variable time and until the special symbol is fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol, that is, one time The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also expressed as "symbol variation game".

<Jackpot game>
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed in any one of the jackpot symbols, a jackpot game is started in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, right-handed hitting is performed during the big win game.

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 count) or when 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases, one round is completed. In the game, 117 (9 counts×13 payouts) game balls are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big win game with a larger number of round games will be played. It should be noted that this can be interpreted as enabling execution of a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) with different degrees of advantage for the player.

During execution of the above-described jackpot game, the round display portion 55 of the segment display portion 50 displays the type of jackpot game being executed (the number of round games played). That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, the left LED among the three LEDs is turned on to play a 4-round jackpot game. is in progress, lighting the middle LED indicates that the 6-round big win game is in progress, and lighting the right LED indicates that the 7-round big win game is in progress. , to indicate that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on all three LEDs.

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

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

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special symbol reservation and the second special symbol reservation are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, or during the jackpot game. Even if it is, the big hit determination and the variable display related to these reservations are not performed. Also, when only the first special figure reservation is stored out of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first stored first special figure reservation Variable display is performed, but when the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored, the jackpot determination and determination related to the first stored second special figure reservation and Perform the variable display of the second special figure. That is, the second special figure is preferentially displayed over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

Further, in this specification, when the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively expressed as "special figure reservation".

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

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

<Game status>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big win determination and a game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 are appropriately set. . Among these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is "low probability state with a low probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (probability of 1/99.9)" or "jackpot determination , the probability of being judged as a big hit is high (probability of 1/11.9). In addition, the game state related to the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is low" or "to the second start port 25 It is set to "Electric support state where the frequency of entering the game ball is high".

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

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

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

Here, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display unit 58, and when the power support state is being set, the power support state is set by lighting these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 indicating that a right-handed player is to be hit. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high and the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball struck to the right, so the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right during the middle. In addition, since the game ball hit to the right can enter the big winning hole 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit to the right even during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the big hit game, two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the right hitting is performed.

<Contents of Display on Effect Display Device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 .

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

FIG. 7(a) conceptually shows how the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed simultaneously. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative pattern 41a is stopped and displayed first, then the right decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop-displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (the first 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same pattern combination (hereinafter also referred to as "double eyes"). ) is displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped with a symbol combination that is not the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are stopped (and are displayed as fixed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

Thus, the special symbols displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed in the effect display device 41 have display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left decorative pattern 41a stopped and displayed first on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative pattern 41c stopped and displayed subsequently were the same pattern. In this case, the middle decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped at the same pattern, and the player thinks that "a big win game is about to start," and displays the variable display of decorative patterns (symbol variation effect). will be watching. In this way, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns excluding one decorative pattern among a plurality of decorative patterns) are stopped at the same pattern (a form that can be doubled), and the last decorative pattern (one decorative pattern) is stopped. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "ready-to-win effect", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game by generating this ready-to-win effect.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the number of first special symbols pending (the number of variable display of the first special symbols whose start is pending), A second reserved display area 41e for indicating the second special figure pending number (the number of variable display of the second special figure whose start is pending) is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure reserved number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reservation number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reservation number (the upper limit number is 4) in the second reservation display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is indicated that the number of first special figure reservations is four and the number of second special figure reservations is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reserved symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure reservation display section 53 and the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section Matches the number of holds shown.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on timer interrupts generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The game progress control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, three game balls are paid out when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30. When a game ball enters the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting hole sensor 24s, the second starting hole sensor 25s, the big winning hole sensor 28s, etc.) detect the game ball. or not. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

That is, compared to the non-electric sapo state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination will be a normal pattern hit probability (per normal pattern probability) is high, and the normal pattern fluctuation time (normal pattern fluctuation time) is short. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal pattern is set long. Therefore, in the electric support state, compared with the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened more frequently and the period in which it is in the open state is longer, so the number of game balls to the second starting port 25 is increased. The frequency of entering the ball increases (high frequency state). For example, if the non-electric sapo state is set, set the probability per normal pattern to 1/100 Per normal pattern), set the normal pattern fluctuation time to 20 seconds, and set the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game to 0.3 seconds (0.1 second x 3 times open). On the other hand, if the electric sapo state is set, set the probability of the normal pattern to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers that can be Random numbers are per normal pattern), the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). .

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

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

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big win determination is "the probability of being determined to be a big win in the big win determination is low (99 (1/9 probability)” or “high probability state (1/11.9 probability) in which the probability of judging a big hit is high”. The setting of such a low-probability state or high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1/99.9 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special hold or the second special hold is set as a big hit, and the high probability state is set. If so, a random number that is 1/11.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is taken as the big hit.

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

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

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this manner, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special pattern or second special pattern), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (fluctuation pattern ID) for doing is attached. A variation pattern selection table is referred to in the process of selecting a variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table is, as shown in FIG. 9, a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is determined as the current variation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

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

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

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

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

When the special symbols are being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big winning pattern. As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is a missing symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability count is subtracted once. do. As a result, when the high-probability number becomes 0, the low-probability state is set instead of the high-probability state. Further, it is determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support times is subtracted by one. As a result, when the number of times of electrical support becomes 0, the non-electrical support state is set instead of the electrical support state. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

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

Also, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (operation of the open/close door 29) is completed, the jackpot game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, the game state is set to the high probability state and electric support state as described above with reference to FIG. At this time, the high-accuracy number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot pattern is stopped, but the number of times of electrical support is set to 25 times, 50 times, or 25 times, 50 times, or the like, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. It is set to any one of 100 times. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (including the high probability number of times and the electric support number of times) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information", and the RAM 203 for storing the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information storage means". can. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, which performs preliminary determination as to whether or not the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is predetermined information, can also be regarded as "preliminary determination means". In addition, the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information", and the variable display of the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information variation". It can be regarded as a "means", and the jackpot pattern can be regarded as a "specific mode". Also, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable ball entrance", and the big winning game can be regarded as a "specific game". The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game (provides a privilege to the player) can also be regarded as "specific game execution means" and "privilege granting means". In addition, the "electric support state" and "high probability state" can be regarded as "advantageous state", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that can set the "electric support state" and "high probability state" as the game state " It can also be regarded as "advantageous state setting means".

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

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as control related to effects. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 milliseconds). The effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

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

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

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

FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the pre-determination effect, which is the effect based on the pre-determination result, is performed. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the pending design to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. It may be a mode corresponding to the result. The pre-determination effect need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

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

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). A variable effect (including variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the ready-to-win effect (see FIG. 7(b)) performed as part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when a variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, after the ready-to-win performance is performed, decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed in doubles. A performance is held. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a failure, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as loose stitches after the ready-to-win performance is performed. is done. Then, when receiving a variation stop command during execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in double or loose.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big-hit game start command, it starts a big-hit game effect indicating that the big-hit game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is being played is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of round games of the started jackpot game (any of 4-round jackpot game, 6-round jackpot game, 7-round jackpot game, and 16-round jackpot game), and set after the start jackpot game is finished. A game state, high probability number of times (6 times), electric support number of times (any of 25 times, 50 times, 100 times) is executed.

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

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are executed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when the high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. If the electric sapo state is set, it will start the production of displaying the remaining number of electric sapo times.

E. Showdown performance:
E-1. overview :
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as part of the above-described symbol variation effect (when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the ready-to-win effect), a "fight effect" may be performed. The showdown effect is a show in which the effect display device 41 displays a face-off between a pitcher and a batter.

In such a confrontation effect, as shown in FIG. 13, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the display screen of the effect display device 41, and a "pitcher character image" showing the pitcher, A "batter character image" showing the batter is displayed in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 41. - 特許庁Then, a ``throwing effect'' is executed in which the ``pitcher character image'' performs a motion of throwing a ball, and after this ``pitching effect'', a ``result effect'' indicating the result of the confrontation (the result of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter) is performed. Execute. As such a "result effect", there is a "defeat result effect" in which the batter's team scores points after having the "batter character image" swing the bat or see off the ball. After making the "batter character image" swing the bat or see the ball off, it is possible to perform a "win result effect" that keeps the batter's team at 0 points (no points are scored). be.

Of these, when the "defeat result effect" is performed (when the batter's team gets points), the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed as loose stitches (the special pattern is stopped as a missing design). ), and the jackpot game is not started. On the other hand, when the "victory result effect" is performed (when the batter's team is suppressed to 0 points), the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with doubles (the special pattern is a big hit pattern). stop display), and the jackpot game is started. Therefore, when a confrontation effect is performed, a "victory result effect" is performed rather than a "defeat result effect" as the "result effect" for the player (the batter's team is kept at 0 points). ) can be expected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a “count display area” is provided in the lower right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 41 . The count display area includes a "ball number display area", a "strike number display area", and an "out number display area".

Among these, the "ball number display area" is an area for displaying the number of balls (ball count). In this "ball number display area", the same number of "ball patterns (green circular patterns)" as the number of balls (ball count) are displayed, up to three (3 balls). The "strike number display area" is an area for displaying the number of strikes (strike count). In this "strike number display area", the same number of "strike patterns (yellow circular patterns)" as the number of strikes (strike count) are displayed up to two (2 strikes). The "out number display area" is an area for displaying the number of outs (out count). In this "out count display area", the same number of "out symbols (red circular symbols)" as the number of outs (out count) are displayed up to two (2 outs). During the performance of the showdown, the number of balls (ball count), the number of strikes (strike count), and the number of outs are displayed by appropriately displaying the "ball pattern", "strike", and "out pattern". An effect indicating (out count) is executed.

E-2. Pitching performance:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "throwing effect" is performed during execution of the confrontation effect. This "throwing effect" is started when the player performs a "throwing operation" during the validity period. This "throwing operation" is, as shown in FIG. 14(a), an operation of pressing the effect button 10a while pressing the direction button 10c (left button or right button).

FIG. 14(b) shows the execution mode of the "throwing effect" corresponding to the "throwing operation". As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a while the left direction button is pressed for two seconds or more is performed during the valid period, the "throwing effect" An effect is executed to display a pitcher throwing on a course (also referred to as “ball course L” in this specification) passing on the left side of the home base. On the other hand, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a is performed during the valid period while the right direction button is being pressed for two seconds or more, the right side of the home base is moved to the right side as the "throwing effect". An effect is executed to display a pitcher throwing a ball on a passing course (also referred to as “ball course R” in this specification). In addition, hereinafter, when the "ball course L" and the "ball course R" are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the "ball course".

Further, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a is performed during the effective period while the left direction button is pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, the "throwing effect" is performed at the left end of the home plate. An effect of displaying a pitcher throwing a ball on a course passing above (herein also referred to as a “severe strike course L”) is executed. On the other hand, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a is performed during the valid period while the right direction button is being pressed for more than one second and less than two seconds, the "throwing effect" is performed at the home base. A presentation is executed to display the appearance of the pitcher throwing on a course passing above the right end of (in this specification, also referred to as “severe strike course R”). In the following description, when the "severe strike course L" and the "severe strike course R" are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the "severe strike course".

On the other hand, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a while the left button is pressed for less than one second is performed during the effective period, or if the effect button 10a is pressed while the right button is pressed for less than one second. If the ``throwing operation'' to be pushed is performed during the valid period, the ``throwing effect'' is that the pitcher throws on a course that passes above the middle of the home plate (also referred to as a ``sweet strike course'' in this specification). Execute a production that displays the situation. Incidentally, hereinafter, when there is no particular distinction between the "soft strike course" and the "hard strike course", they are also collectively referred to as the "strike course".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "ball course (ball course L, ball course R)", "severe strike course (severe strike course L , Severe Strike Course R)”, and “Soft Strike Course”.

E-3. Validity period:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period, the "throwing effect" is performed. Such a valid period is when a specific variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the confrontation production) is selected (during the execution of the variation display of the special symbol based on the specific variation pattern), and during the execution of the ready-to-win production is set to

That is, as shown in FIG. 15(a), when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the start of the ready-to-win effect, the effective period starts. Then, when the "throwing operation" is performed during this effective period, the "throwing effect" is performed, followed by the "result effect".

This validity period ends when the "throwing operation" is performed. However, as shown in FIG. after 5 seconds) is also terminated. In this case, even if the "throwing operation" is not performed, the "throwing effect" is (automatically) performed at the timing when the valid period expires (at the timing when the final deadline of the valid period arrives). Next, the “result production” is performed. As the "throwing effect" in this case, for example, the effect of the pitcher throwing on the "sweet strike course" is performed. Alternatively, the pitcher is placed on a course appropriately selected from among "ball course (ball course L, ball course R)", "severe strike course (severe strike course L, severe strike course R)", and "soft strike course". A performance of throwing a ball is performed.

It should be noted that if the final deadline arrives without the "throwing operation" being performed (for example, if five seconds have passed since the valid period started), neither the "throwing effect" nor the "result effect" will be executed. good.

E-4. Showdown production process:
FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of the "fight effect processing". This process is a process for executing the above-described "showdown effect (throwing effect, result effect)", and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 milliseconds).

When the "showdown rendering process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is time to start the effective period (S1100). That is, the timing at which the variable display of the special symbol based on the specific variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the showdown effect) is being executed, and a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the ready-to-win effect was started. Determine whether or not

As a result, when it is time to start the valid period (S1100: yes), the valid period is started (S1102), and a prompt effect is executed to prompt the player to perform a "throwing operation" (S1104). As this prompt effect, for example, an image showing the direction buttons 10c (left direction button, right direction button), an image showing the effect button 10a, and an image showing the characters "Please perform a pitching operation" are produced. An effect displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 is executed.

In addition, in the "fight effect processing", it is also determined whether or not the present is in the effective period (S1106). Then, if the current period is within the valid period (S1106: yes), it is determined whether or not the "throwing operation" has been performed (S1108). That is, it is determined whether or not the "throwing operation" has been performed during the validity period.

As a result, when the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period (S1108: yes), first, the prompting effect is terminated (S1110), and the valid period is terminated (S1112). Then, after executing the "throwing effect" corresponding to the "throwing operation" performed this time, the "result effect (defeat result effect or victory result effect)" corresponding to the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" is executed. (S1114).

Specifically, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a while pressing the left button or the right button for two seconds or more is performed during the valid period, the "throwing effect" is Execute the "throwing effect" of throwing to the "ball course". In addition, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a while the left button or the right button is pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds is performed during the valid period, the "throwing effect" is performed by the pitcher. performs a “throwing performance” that throws on a “severe strike course”. In addition, if the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a while pressing the left button or the right button for less than 1 second is performed during the valid period, the "throwing effect" will ” to execute the “throwing effect”.

After execution of such a "throwing effect", a "result effect (defeat result effect or victory result effect)" corresponding to the "throwing effect (throwing operation)" is executed. That is, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as loose stitches (when the special symbols are removed and stopped and displayed as symbols), the "defeat result effect" corresponding to the "throwing effect (throwing operation)" is displayed. to run. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (when the special symbols are stop-displayed with a big hit pattern), the "win" corresponding to the "throwing effect (throwing operation)" Execute Result Production.

Here, in the showdown production of this embodiment, in the bottom of the 9th inning, the score of the batter's team is 0 points, the score of the pitcher's team is 1 point (0-1), 3 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs. (three ball designs are displayed in the ball number display area, two ball designs are displayed in the strike number display area, and two ball designs are displayed in the out number display area), and the runners load the bases. (there are runners on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd bases) (a so-called good-bye come-from-behind victory on the batter's side). Therefore, as the "result effect (defeat result effect, victory result effect)", an effect corresponding to this state is executed.

FIG. 17 shows the contents of the "result effect (defeat result effect or victory result effect)" corresponding to the "throwing effect (throwing operation)". As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as loose stitches (when the special symbols are removed and stopped and displayed as symbols), the pitcher is on the "ball course". When the "throwing effect" of throwing a ball is performed, the "defeat result effect" is a effect showing how the batter hits a home run and the batter's team gets four points (in this specification, it is also called a "home run effect". ), or the batter does not swing (does not swing the bat) and the batter's team gets one point by pushing out the four balls (in this specification, it is also referred to as "push-out production"). Execute.

Specifically, in this case, the ``defeat result effect'' to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the ``home run effect'' and the ``pushing effect''. In addition, based on the type of stored special symbol reservation (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is being suspended), "defeat result effect" to be executed from "home run effect" and "push effect" may be determined.

For example, when the special symbol suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed is stored (when the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed is suspended) Or, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbol in which the reach effect is performed is stored (if the start of the variable display of the special symbol in which the reach effect is performed is suspended), "Home run It is also possible that the "push-out effect" is easier to perform than the "effect". In more detail, when the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed is not stored, or the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the ready-to-win effect is performed. is not memorized, the ``home run effect'' is executed with a probability of 80%, and the ``push effect'' is executed with a probability of 20%. If the triggering special figure hold is stored, or if the special figure hold that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbol in which the reach production is performed is stored, "home run production" with a probability of 20%. It is also possible to execute the "push effect" with a probability of 80%.

In this way, it is determined whether or not the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed and the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the ready-to-win performance is performed are stored. For the player who is trying to recognize this, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the pitcher performs a ``throwing operation'' so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``ball course''. can be increased.

In addition, it is expected that the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the variable display of the special symbols in which the ready-to-win effect is performed is stored. When a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``ball course'' is performed, the player expects that the ``push effect'' will be performed rather than the ``home run effect''. A game property can be realized, and the game interest can be enhanced.

In this specification, ``variation display of special symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed'' is also expressed as ``jackpot variation'', and ``variation display of special symbols in which reach effect is performed'' is also expressed as ``reach variation''. . And "jackpot fluctuation" and "reach fluctuation" can also be regarded as "specific fluctuation".

On the other hand, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with loose stitches (when the special pattern is removed and stopped and displayed with a pattern), the pitcher throws on the ``strike course''. is performed, the "home run effect" is executed as the "defeat result effect".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (when the special symbols are stop-displayed with the jackpot design), the pitcher selects "ball course ” is performed, the “victory result effect” is a performance showing how the batter hits an outfield fly to keep the batter’s team at 0 points (in this specification, “outfield (Also called "fly effect"), or the effect of holding the batter's team to 0 points by whiffing and striking out (in this specification, also referred to as "missing strikeout effect").

More specifically, in this case, the "victory result effect" to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the "outfield fly effect" and the "missing strikeout effect". In addition, based on the type of stored special figure suspension (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is suspended), "outfield fly effect" and "missing strikeout effect" to be executed "victory result It is also possible to determine the "performance".

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of the reach variation is suspended), the "missing strikeout effect" may be performed more easily than the "outfield fly effect". More specifically, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" is not stored, or if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "reach fluctuation" is not stored, there is a probability of 80% " Execute the outfield fly effect” and execute the “missing strikeout effect” with a probability of 20%. When the special figure suspension that serves as a trigger is stored, the "outfield fly effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "missing strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, a ``throwing performance'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``ball course'' is provided to the player who expects that the special figure hold that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or the ``reach variation'' is remembered. When performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player expects that the ``missing strikeout presentation'' will be performed rather than the ``outfield fly presentation'', thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

On the other hand, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (when the special pattern is stop-displayed with a big hit pattern), the pitcher throws on the "strike course". ” is performed, as the “win result effect”, the “outfield fly effect” or the effect showing how the batter strikes out without swinging (without swinging the bat) (in this specification, “overlooked strikeout (also referred to as “directing”).

More specifically, in this case, the "victory result effect" to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the "outfield fly effect" and the "overlooked strikeout effect". In addition, based on the type of stored special figure hold (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is being held), "outfield fly effect" and "missed strikeout effect" to be executed "victory result It is also possible to determine the "performance".

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of reach fluctuation is suspended), the "missed strikeout effect" may be performed more easily than the "outfield fly effect". More specifically, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is not stored, the "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the probability of "overlooked" is 20%. If a special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" or "reach variation" is stored as executing "strikeout effect", "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and 80% The "missing strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of .

In this way, a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``strike course'' is provided to the player who expects that the special figure hold that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or the ``reach variation'' is remembered. When performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player expects the ``overlooked strikeout effect'' rather than the ``outfield fly effect'', thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

Alternatively, when the pitcher performs a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``hard strike course'', the ``jackpot variation'' or It is good also as being easy to suggest whether the special figure reservation used as the start opportunity of "reach reservation" is memorize|stored. For example, in the case where the pitcher throws to the "sweet strike course", "throwing effect" is performed, regardless of whether the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" or "reach fluctuation" is stored. Instead, the "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "overlooked strikeout effect" is executed with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, in the case where a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher pitches on a ``severe strike course'' is performed, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or ``reach variation'' is not memorized. , 80% probability to execute "outfield fly effect", 20% probability to execute "overlooked strikeout effect", the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot change" and "reach change" is remembered If so, the "outfield fly effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "overlooked strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, for the player who tries to recognize whether or not the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is memorized, the "severe strike course" rather than the "soft strike course" is offered. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the player throws a ball in the middle of the game, thereby increasing the amusement of the game.

Alternatively, when a ``pitching effect'' in which a pitcher pitches on a ``severe strike course'' is performed, the ``overlooked strikeout effect'' is higher than when a ``pitching effect'' in which a pitcher pitches on a ``sweet strike course'' is performed. can be easily performed. For example, when the pitcher performs a "pitch effect" in which the pitcher pitches on a "sweet strike course", the "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "overlooked strikeout effect" is executed with a probability of 20%. As a matter of fact, when a pitcher throws a ball on a "severe strike course", the "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "overlooked strikeout effect" is executed with a probability of 80%. It is also possible to

Here, in the "outfield fly effect" and the "overlooked strikeout effect", the time until the result of the variable display of the special symbol (whether the jackpot symbol is stopped or the missing symbol is stopped) is suggested. different from each other. Specifically, in the "outfield fly effect", the time until the result is suggested is 5 seconds until the outfielder catches the ball, and in the "missed strikeout effect", the time is the time until the result is suggested. is two seconds before the umpire calls a strike. In this regard, as described above, when a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``hard strike course'' is performed, the pitcher performs a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``sweet strike course''. , a configuration that facilitates the execution of the ``overlooked strikeout effect'', for the player who tries to quickly recognize the result of the variable display of the special symbols (whether the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed or the missing symbols are stop-displayed). To heighten amusement in a game by realizing a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which a ball is thrown on a ``hard strike course'' rather than a ``soft strike course''. becomes possible.

The above has described the processing when the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period (S1108 in FIG. 16: yes). On the other hand, if the "throwing operation" has not been performed (S1108: no), it is determined whether or not the expiration date of the valid period has arrived (S1116). As a result, if the valid period has reached the final deadline (S1116: yes), that is, if the valid period has reached the final deadline without the "throwing operation" being performed during the valid period, first, the prompting effect is terminated. At the same time (S1118), the validity period ends (S1120). Then, after a predetermined "throwing effect" is executed, a "result effect (defeat result effect or victory result effect)" corresponding to the "throwing effect" is executed (S1122).

That is, since the "throwing operation" is not performed in this case, one of the "throwing effects" described above is executed. For example, the effect to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the above-described “balling effects”. Alternatively, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed as doubles (when the special symbols are stop-displayed as a big win pattern), when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed as loose dots ( A "throwing performance" in which the pitcher throws on a "severe strike course" may be more likely to be executed than when the special symbol is lost and the symbol is stopped and displayed.

In this way, the player who expects that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be stop-displayed with double eyes (the special symbols will be stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern) will not perform the "throwing operation". When the final expiration date of the valid period arrives, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the pitcher expect to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``severe strike course'', and to increase the interest in the game. becomes possible.

Also when the above-described "throwing effect" is performed, the "result effect" is executed in the same manner as when the "throwing effect" is performed based on the "throwing operation".

It should be noted that if the "throwing operation" is not performed during the effective period, both the "throwing effect" and the "result effect" may not be executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can cause the pitcher to perform a pitching motion by performing the "throwing operation" during the effective period (the pitching effect is executed). Then, when the pitcher is made to perform the pitching motion in this way, it suggests the possibility that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (possibility that the special symbols are stop-displayed as the jackpot pattern). "Result production" is executed. For this reason, it is necessary to realize novel gameplay by having the player, who expects the performance of the result performance, perform the ``throwing operation for the purpose of causing the pitcher to perform the pitching motion''. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player performs the "ball course" by performing the "throwing operation" of pressing the effect button 10a while pressing the left direction button for two seconds or more during the valid period. The pitcher can be made to perform the action of throwing a ball to "L". It is possible to make the pitcher perform the action that causes R to pitch. Also, by performing the "throwing operation" by pressing the effect button 10a while the left direction button is pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, during the effective period, the pitcher is instructed to pitch on the "severe strike course L". By performing the ``throwing operation'' by pressing the production button 10a while pressing the right direction button for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, during the effective period, the player is made to pitch on the ``severe strike course R''. You can let the pitcher perform the action. In addition, during the valid period, the "throwing operation" of pressing the production button 10a while pressing the left button for less than one second and the "throwing operation" of pressing the production button 10a while pressing the right button for less than one second are performed. By doing so, you can make the pitcher perform the action of throwing on the "Sweet Strike Course". Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if the pitcher is performing various actions based on his/her own operation (throwing operation), thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "result effect" is performed in a mode according to the contents of the "throwing operation" (contents of the pitching effect) performed by the player. For this reason, the player who expects the ``result effect'' to think about the content of the ``throwing operation'' (which pitching effect is to be performed) realizes a novel gameplay. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Note that the "throwing operation" can be regarded as a "specific operation", and various "throwing operations" can be regarded as a "first specific operation" and a "second specific operation". In addition, the pitcher indicated by the "pitcher image" can be regarded as a "character", and the action of the pitcher throwing in the "ball course", "severe strike course", and "soft strike course" in the "pitching performance" can be regarded as a "specific character". "Action", "First specific action", and "Second specific action", and the process of performing the "Pitching effect" (the process of causing the pitcher to perform the specific action) can also be regarded as the "Specific action process". .

Also, the "throwing effect" can be regarded as the "operation corresponding effect", and various "throwing effects" can be regarded as the "first operation corresponding effect" and the "second operation corresponding effect". Also, the "result effect" can be regarded as a "possibility suggesting effect", and various "result effects" can be regarded as a "first possibility suggesting effect" and a "second possibility suggesting effect".

F. Variant:
F-1. overview :
Next, a modified example will be described. In the confrontation production of the modified example, the game is started from a situation different from that of the embodiment. Specifically, in the modified example, the situation of "3 balls, 2 strikes" in the embodiment is changed to the situation of "0 balls, 0 strikes", and other situations are the same as in the embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the "throwing operation" is performed during the effective period, the "throwing effect" is performed, and the "result effect" is performed following the "throwing effect". In a modified example, the “process effect” may be performed multiple times before such “result effect” is performed. As the “process effect”, a effect showing how the number of strikes (strike count) increases and a effect showing how the number of balls (ball count) increases is executed. Such a "process effect" is performed after the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" as well as the "result effect".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a), when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the start of the ready-to-win effect, the valid period starts. When the "throwing operation" is performed during the effective period, the effective period ends, the "throwing effect" is performed, and subsequently the "process effect" is started. Then, when the "process effect" ends, the effective period starts again. Thus, in the modified example, the effective period starts each time the "process effect" ends, and the effective period ends each time the "throwing operation" is performed during the effective period. performance” is executed.

However, if the timing at which the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period is close to the final deadline of the valid period (for example, when the final deadline of the valid period is less than 10 seconds), the "throwing effect" Although it does, it does not perform "process rendering", but performs "result rendering".

Also, as shown in FIG. 18(b), if the valid period starts with the end of the "process effect", but the final deadline arrives without the "throwing operation" being performed during the valid period. (Or if the final deadline arrives without the "throwing operation" being performed during the first valid period after the confrontation production starts), the valid period will end even if the "throwing operation" is not performed. , at the timing when the valid period ends (at the timing when the final term of the valid period arrives), the ``throwing presentation'' is (automatically) performed, followed by the ``result presentation''.

F-2. Corresponding production processing:
FIGS. 19 and 20 show flowcharts of the modified "fight effect processing". This process is a process for executing the "showdown effect (throwing effect, result effect)" of the modified example, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 milliseconds). .

When the "fight effect process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is time to start the first (first) effective period after the start of the confrontation effect (S1200). That is, the timing at which the variable display of the special symbol based on the specific variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the showdown effect) is being executed, and a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the ready-to-win effect was started. Determine whether or not

As a result, when it is time to start the first effective period (S1200: yes), the first effective period is started (S1202), and a prompt effect is executed to prompt the player to perform a "throwing operation" (S1204).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of S1200 that it is not the start timing of the first effective period (S1200: no), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the "process effect" (S1206). . As a result, if it is the end timing of the "process effect" (S1206: yes), the effective period after the second time after the start of the confrontation effect is started (S1208), and the player is prompted to perform a "throwing operation". A prompt effect is executed (S1210).

In addition, in the "fight effect process", it is also determined whether or not the present is in the effective period (S1212 in FIG. 20). Then, if the current period is within the effective period (S1212: yes), it is determined whether or not the "throwing operation" has been performed (S1214). That is, it is determined whether or not the "throwing operation" has been performed during the validity period.

As a result, when the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period (S1214: yes), the prompting effect is terminated (S1216), and the valid period is terminated (S1218). Then, it is determined which of the "process effect" and the "result effect" is to be executed in correspondence with the "throwing operation" performed this time (the pitching effect to be executed this time). That is, as the ``throwing effect'', the effect corresponding to the ``throwing operation'' performed this time is executed. to judge.

Specifically, if the timing at which the "throwing operation" was performed during the valid period is not close to the final deadline of the valid period (for example, if the timing is 10 seconds or more until the final deadline of the valid period), the "process effect ”. On the other hand, if the timing at which the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period is close to the final deadline of the valid period (for example, if the timing is within 10 seconds until the final deadline of the valid period), the "result Decide to perform.

Then, when it is decided to perform the "process effect" (S1220: no), after executing the "throwing effect" corresponding to the "throwing operation" performed this time, the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" is executed. The corresponding "process effect" is executed (S1222).

On the other hand, if it is decided to perform the "result effect" (S1220: yes), after executing the "throwing effect" corresponding to the "throwing operation" performed this time, the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" )” is executed (S1224). The "process effect" and "result effect" of the modified examples will be described later in detail.

The above has described the processing when the "throwing operation" is performed during the valid period (S1214 in FIG. 20: yes). On the other hand, if the "throwing operation" has not been performed (S1214: no), it is determined whether or not the valid period has expired (S1226). As a result, if the valid period has reached the final deadline (S1226: yes), that is, if the valid period has reached the final deadline without the "throwing operation" being performed during the valid period, first, the prompting effect is terminated. At the same time (S1228), the validity period ends (S1230). Then, after a predetermined "throwing effect" is executed, a "result effect (defeat result effect or victory result effect)" corresponding to the "throwing effect" is executed (S1232).

F-3. Process production:
FIG. 21 shows the contents of the "process presentation" corresponding to the "throwing presentation (throwing operation)". Regardless of whether the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a loose pattern or with a double pattern (the special pattern is stopped and displayed with a missing pattern or the jackpot pattern is stopped), the "process effect" is performed. displayed), perform similar effects. As a result of the "process presentation", the number of balls (ball count) and the number of strikes (strike count) are changed according to the rules of baseball.

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(a), when the pitcher throws to the "ball course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of balls (ball count) is 0 to 2, a strike is performed. Regardless of the number of strikes (strike count), as a ``process effect'', a effect showing how the batter hits the ball without swinging (not swinging the bat) is executed (herein also referred to as ``missed ball effect''). . In this case, of course, the number of balls (ball count) is increased by one.

In addition, when the pitcher throws on the "ball course" and the number of balls (ball count) is 0 to 2, the batter hits a foul as the "process production". It may be possible to execute an effect showing the state (also referred to as a “foul effect” in this specification).

Specifically, in this case, the "process effect" to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the "missed ball effect" and the "foul effect".

Alternatively, whether the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with loose stitches (whether the special patterns are stopped and displayed with a missing pattern) or whether the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with double stitches (special patterns) is stop-displayed as a big-hit symbol), the "process effect" to be executed may be determined from the "missed ball effect" and the "foul effect".

For example, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (the special patterns are stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern), the "foul effect" is more likely to be performed than the "missed ball effect". may be More specifically, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with loose stitches (the special patterns are stopped and displayed with a missing pattern), the probability of 80% execution of the "missing ball effect" and the probability of 20%. If the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed stop-by-double (the special pattern is stopped-displayed by the big-hit pattern), there is a probability of 20% that the "miss Alternatively, the "ball effect" may be executed, and the "foul effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, the pitcher throws on the "ball course" to the player who expects that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (the special symbols are stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern). When the "throwing effect" is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player expect that the "foul effect" will be performed rather than the "missed ball effect" as the "process effect". It is possible to increase interest.

Alternatively, based on the stored type of special symbol suspension (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is suspended), the "process rendering" to be executed from "missed ball rendering" and "foul rendering" may be determined.

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of the reach variation is suspended), the "foul effect" may be performed more easily than the "missed ball effect". More specifically, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" is not stored, or if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "reach fluctuation" is not stored, there is a probability of 80% " Execution of overlooked ball performance" and execution of ``foul performance'' with a probability of 20%, when special figure suspension that triggers the start of ``jackpot variation'' is stored, or triggers the start of ``reach variation'' When the special figure suspension is stored, the "missed ball effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "foul effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, the player who tries to recognize whether or not the special figure hold that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or ``reach variation'' is memorized, is given a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``ball course''. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the "throwing operation" is performed as if "" is performed, and it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

In addition, for the player who expects that the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is memorized, the "throwing performance" in which the pitcher throws on the "ball course" is provided. When it is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player expects that a "foul effect" will be performed rather than a "missed ball effect" as a "process effect", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. becomes.

On the other hand, when the pitcher throws to the "ball course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of balls (ball count) is 3, regardless of the number of strikes (strike count), A "foul effect" is executed as a "process effect".

In addition, when the "foul effect" is performed, if the number of strikes (strike count) is 2, the number of strikes (strike count) does not change (remains 2), but if the number of strikes is 0 or 1, If there is, the number of strikes (strike count) is increased by one.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(b), when the pitcher throws to the "strike course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (strike count) is 0 or 1, the ball Regardless of the number (ball count), as a “process effect”, a effect showing how the batter whiffs and strikes (herein also referred to as “missing strike effect”) is executed. In this case, of course, the number of strikes (strike count) is increased by one.

In addition, when the pitcher throws to the "strike course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (strike count) is 0 or 1, the "foul effect" is executed as the "process effect". It may be possible.

Specifically, in this case, the "process effect" to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the "missing strike effect" and the "foul effect".

Alternatively, whether the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with loose stitches (whether the special patterns are stopped and displayed with a missing pattern) or whether the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with double stitches (special patterns) is stop-displayed as a big hit pattern), the ``process effect'' to be executed may be determined from the ``missing strike effect'' and the ``foul effect''.

For example, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes (the special symbols are stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern), the "foul effect" is more likely to be performed than the "missing strike effect". may be More specifically, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed as a separate pattern (the special pattern is stopped and displayed as a pattern), the "missing strike effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the effect is executed with a probability of 20%. If the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed stop-by-roll (the special symbols are stopped-displayed by the big-hit design), the probability of 20% is to execute the "foul effect". Alternatively, the "strike effect" may be executed, and the "foul effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, the pitcher will ask the player to recognize whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (whether or not the special symbols are stop-displayed as a big hit pattern). It is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' of throwing a ball in a ``strike course'', thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, the pitcher throws the ball in the "strike course" to the player who expects that the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c will be stop-displayed with double rolls (the special patterns will be stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern). When the "throwing performance" is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the expectation is that the "foul performance" will be performed rather than the "missing strike performance" as the "process performance". can be increased.

Alternatively, based on the type of stored special figure suspension (the contents of the variable display of the special symbol whose start is suspended), the "process production" to be executed from "missing strike production" and "foul production" may be determined.

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of the reach variation is suspended), the "foul effect" may be performed more easily than the "missing strike effect". More specifically, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" is not stored, or if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "reach fluctuation" is not stored, there is a probability of 80% " Execute "missing strike production" and execute "foul production" with a probability of 20%. When special figure suspension is stored, it is possible to execute "missing strike production" with a probability of 20% and execute "foul production" with a probability of 80%.

By doing this, the player who tries to recognize whether or not the special figure hold that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or ``reach variation'' is memorized, is given a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``strike course''. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the "throwing operation" is performed as if "" is performed, and it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

In addition, for the player who expects that the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is memorized, the "throwing performance" in which the pitcher throws on the "strike course" is provided. When it is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``foul effect'' is expected rather than a ``missing strike effect'' as a ``process effect'', and it is possible to enhance the game interest. becomes.

Alternatively, when the "throwing effect" in which the pitcher throws on the "severe strike course" is performed, the decorative patterns 41a and 41b are more likely than when the "throwing effect" in which the pitcher throws on the "soft strike course" is performed. , 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (whether the special symbols are stop-displayed with the jackpot symbols) may be easily suggested in the "process effect". For example, in the case where a "throwing effect" in which the pitcher pitches to a "sweet strike course" is performed, whether or not the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with double rolls (the special patterns are stopped with a big hit pattern) 80% probability of executing the "missing strike effect" and 20% probability of executing the "foul effect" regardless of whether or not it is displayed. On the other hand, when the pitcher performs a "throwing effect" in which the pitcher throws on a "severe strike course", the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed with a broken line (the special pattern is removed and the pattern is stopped). ), the ``missing strike effect'' is executed with a probability of 80%, and the ``foul effect'' is executed with a probability of 20%. (The special pattern is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern), the ``missing strike performance'' may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the ``foul performance'' with a probability of 80%.

In this way, the player who tries to recognize whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (whether or not the special symbols are stop-displayed with a big hit pattern) is given a "sweet strike." It is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the ball is thrown on a ``severe strike course'' rather than a ``course'', thereby increasing the amusement of the game.

Alternatively, when the pitcher performs a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``hard strike course'', the ``jackpot variation'' or Whether or not the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the "reach suspension" is stored may be easily suggested by the "process production". For example, in the case where the pitcher throws to the "sweet strike course", "throwing effect" is performed, regardless of whether the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" or "reach fluctuation" is stored. First, the "missing strike effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "foul effect" is executed with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, in the case where a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher pitches on a ``severe strike course'' is performed, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or ``reach variation'' is not memorized. , With a probability of 80%, "missing strike production" is executed, and "foul production" is executed with a probability of 20%. If so, the "missing strike effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "foul effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, for the player who tries to recognize whether or not the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is memorized, the "severe strike course" rather than the "soft strike course" is offered. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the player throws a ball in the middle of the game, thereby increasing the amusement of the game.

On the other hand, when the pitcher throws on the "strike course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (ball count) is 2, regardless of the number of balls (ball count), A "foul effect" is executed as a "process effect". In this case, of course, the number of strikes (strike count) does not change (it remains 2).

F-4. Result production:
Next, the "result effect" of the modified example will be described. The "result effect" of the modified example is executed in a mode based on the number of balls (ball count) and the number of strikes (strike count) that have changed as a result of the "process effect" performed so far.

FIG. 22 shows the contents of the modified "defeat result effect (result effect)". This "defeat result effect" is executed when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with loose stitches (when the special symbols are removed and stopped and displayed with symbols).

As shown in FIG. 22(a), when the pitcher throws on the "ball course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of balls (ball count) is 0 to 2, the number of strikes ( Regardless of the strike count), as a ``defeat result presentation'', a presentation (home run presentation) showing how the batter hits a home run to give the batter's team 4 points is executed.

On the other hand, when the pitcher throws on the "ball course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of balls (ball count) is 3, regardless of the number of strikes (strike count), A "home run effect" is executed as a "defeat result effect". However, in this case, even if it is possible to execute an effect (push-out effect) showing how the batter's team scores one point by pushing a four-ball without the batter swinging (swinging the bat). good.

Specifically, in this case, the ``defeat result effect'' to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the ``home run effect'' and the ``pushing effect''. In addition, based on the type of stored special symbol reservation (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is being suspended), "defeat result effect" to be executed from "home run effect" and "push effect" may be determined.

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of the reach variation is suspended), the "push effect" may be performed more easily than the "home run effect". In more detail, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot change" or "reach change" is not stored, "home run effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and "push effect" is performed with a probability of 20%. ”, If the special figure hold that triggers the start of “jackpot fluctuation” or “reach fluctuation” is stored, execute “home run production” with a probability of 20%, and with a probability of 80% It is also possible to execute the “extrusion effect”.

In this way, the player who tries to recognize whether or not the special figure hold that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or ``reach variation'' is memorized, is given a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on the ``ball course''. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the "throwing operation" is performed as if "" is performed, and it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

In addition, for the player who expects that the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is memorized, the "throwing performance" in which the pitcher throws on the "ball course" is provided. When performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``push effect'' is expected rather than a ``home run effect'', and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22(b), when a "throwing effect" is performed in which the pitcher throws on the "strike course", regardless of the number of balls (ball count) or the number of strikes (strike count), " A "home run effect" is executed as a "defeat result effect".

FIG. 23 shows the contents of the "victory result effect (result effect)" of the modification. This "victory result effect" is executed when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with double eyes (when the special symbols are stop-displayed with the jackpot design).

As shown in FIG. 23(a), when the pitcher throws on the "ball course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (strike count) is 0 or 1, the number of balls ( Regardless of the ball count), as a ``win result presentation'', a presentation (outfield fly presentation) showing how the batter hits an outfield fly to keep the batter's team down to 0 points is executed.

On the other hand, when the pitcher throws on the "ball course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (strike count) is 2, regardless of the number of balls (ball count), The "outfield fly effect" is executed as the "victory result effect". However, in this case, it may be possible to execute an effect (a whiff strikeout effect) that shows how the batter's team gets 0 points when the batter whiffs and strikes out.

More specifically, in this case, the "victory result effect" to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the "outfield fly effect" and the "missing strikeout effect". In addition, based on the type of stored special figure suspension (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is suspended), "outfield fly effect" and "missing strikeout effect" to be executed "victory result It is also possible to determine the "performance".

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of the reach variation is suspended), the "missing strikeout effect" may be performed more easily than the "outfield fly effect". More specifically, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" is not stored, or if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "reach fluctuation" is not stored, there is a probability of 80% " Execute the outfield fly effect” and execute the “missing strikeout effect” with a probability of 20%. When the special figure suspension that serves as a trigger is stored, the "outfield fly effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "missing strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, for the player who expects to memorize the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change", the "missing strikeout effect" is more likely than the "outfield fly effect". It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player anticipate that it will be played, and to increase the interest in the game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23(b), when the pitcher throws to the "strike course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (strike count) is 0 or 1, the ball Regardless of the number (ball count), the "outfield fly effect" is executed as the "win result effect".

On the other hand, when the pitcher throws on the "strike course" and the "throwing effect" is performed, and the number of strikes (strike count) is 2, regardless of the number of balls (ball count), The "outfield fly effect" is executed as the "victory result effect". However, in this case, the "missing strikeout effect" may be executed.

More specifically, in this case, the "victory result effect" to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the "outfield fly effect" and the "missing strikeout effect". In addition, based on the type of stored special figure suspension (contents of variable display of special symbols whose start is suspended), "outfield fly effect" and "missing strikeout effect" to be executed "victory result It is also possible to determine the "performance".

For example, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "jackpot variation" is stored (if the start of the jackpot variation is suspended), or if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of "reach variation" is stored If there is (when the start of the reach variation is suspended), the "missing strikeout effect" may be performed more easily than the "outfield fly effect". More specifically, if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" is not stored, or if the special figure hold that triggers the start of "reach fluctuation" is not stored, there is a probability of 80% " Execute the outfield fly effect” and execute the “missing strikeout effect” with a probability of 20%. When the special figure suspension that serves as a trigger is stored, the "outfield fly effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "missing strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, for the player who expects to memorize the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change", the "missing strikeout effect" is more likely than the "outfield fly effect". It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player anticipate that it will be played, and to increase the interest in the game.

Alternatively, when the pitcher performs a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``hard strike course'', the ``jackpot variation'' or It is good also as being easy to suggest whether the special figure reservation used as the start opportunity of "reach reservation" is memorize|stored. For example, in the case where the pitcher throws to the "sweet strike course", "throwing effect" is performed, regardless of whether the special figure hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" or "reach fluctuation" is stored. First, the “outfield fly effect” is executed with a probability of 80%, and the “missing strikeout effect” is executed with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, in the case where a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher pitches on a ``severe strike course'' is performed, if the special figure suspension that triggers the start of the ``jackpot variation'' or ``reach variation'' is not memorized. , 80% probability to execute "outfield fly production", 20% probability to execute "missing strikeout production", memory of the special hold that triggers the start of "jackpot fluctuation" and "reach fluctuation" If so, the "outfield fly effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "missing strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, for the player who tries to recognize whether or not the special figure hold that triggers the start of the "jackpot change" or "reach change" is memorized, the "severe strike course" rather than the "soft strike course" is offered. It is possible to realize a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the player throws a ball in the middle of the game, thereby increasing the amusement of the game.

Alternatively, when a ``pitching effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``severe strike course'' is performed, the ``missing strikeout effect'' is more pronounced than when a ``pitching effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``sweet strike course'' is performed. can be easily performed. For example, when a pitcher performs a "pitch effect" in which the pitcher pitches on a "sweet strike course", an "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and a "missing strikeout effect" is executed with a probability of 20%. As a matter of fact, when the pitcher performs a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``severe strike course'', there is a 20% chance of executing an ``outfield fly effect'' and an 80% probability of executing a ``missing strikeout effect''. It is also possible to

Here, in the "outfield fly effect" and the "missing strikeout effect", the time until the result of the variable display of the special symbol (whether the jackpot symbol is stop-displayed or the losing symbol is stop-displayed) is indicated. different from each other. Specifically, the time until the result of the "outfield fly effect" is indicated is 5 seconds until the outfielder catches the ball, and the "missing strikeout effect" is the time until the result is indicated. is two seconds before the umpire calls a strike. In this regard, as described above, when a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``hard strike course'' is performed, the pitcher performs a ``throwing effect'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``sweet strike course''. , a configuration that facilitates the execution of a ``missing strikeout effect'', for the player who tries to quickly recognize the result of the variable display of the special symbols (whether the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed or the missing symbols are stop-displayed). To heighten amusement in a game by realizing a novel game property in which a ``throwing operation'' is performed so as to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which a ball is thrown on a ``hard strike course'' rather than a ``soft strike course''. becomes possible.

It should be noted that if the expiration date of the validity period has passed without the "throwing operation" being performed during the valid period, since the "throwing operation" has not been performed, any of the above-described "throwing effects" will be executed. Execute "Direction". For example, the effect to be executed may be determined by lottery from among the above-described “balling effects”. Alternatively, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed as doubles (when the special symbols are stop-displayed as a big win pattern), when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed as loose dots ( A "throwing performance" in which the pitcher throws on a "severe strike course" may be more likely to be executed than when the special symbol is lost and the symbol is stopped and displayed.

In this way, the player who expects that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be stop-displayed with double eyes (the special symbols will be stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern) will not perform the "throwing operation". When the final expiration date of the valid period arrives, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the pitcher expect to perform a ``throwing performance'' in which the pitcher throws on a ``severe strike course'', and to increase the interest in the game. becomes possible.

Also when the above-described "throwing effect" is performed, the "result effect" is executed in the same manner as when the "throwing effect" is performed based on the "throwing operation".

Further, if the "throwing operation" is not performed during the effective period, both the "throwing effect" and the "result effect" may not be executed.

As described above, in the modified example, the “process effect” and the “result effect” are performed in a mode corresponding to the content of the “throwing operation” (the content of the pitching effect) performed by the player. For this reason, the player who expects the ``process effect'' and the ``result effect'' to think about the contents of the ``throwing operation'' (which pitching effect to perform) is a novel idea. A game property can be realized, and the game interest can be enhanced.

Further, in the modified example, the "result effect" is executed in a mode corresponding to the number of balls (ball count) and the number of strikes (strike count) displayed as a result of the "process effect". For this reason, the novelty of making the player who expects the "result effect" pay attention to the number of balls (ball count) and the number of strikes (strike count) displayed as a result of the "process effect". It is possible to realize a great game, and to enhance the interest in the game.

In addition, in the modified example, the "result effect" is executed in a mode corresponding to the number of balls (ball count) and the number of strikes (strike count) displayed as the result of the "process effect". count) and the number of strikes (strike count) are determined based on the "process effect" and, by extension, the execution mode of the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" for performing the "process effect". For this reason, the player, who is expecting the "result effect", is given a novel game feature to think about the execution mode of the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" for causing the "process effect" to be performed. can be realized, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Note that, even in the modified example, the “throwing operation” can be regarded as the “specific operation”, and various “throwing operations” can be regarded as the “first specific operation” and the “second specific operation”. In addition, the pitcher indicated by the "pitcher image" can be regarded as a "character", and the action of the pitcher throwing in the "ball course", "severe strike course", and "soft strike course" in the "pitching performance" can be regarded as a "specific character". "Action", "First specific action", and "Second specific action", and the process of performing the "Pitching effect" (the process of causing the pitcher to perform the specific action) can also be regarded as the "Specific action process". .

Also, in the modified example, the "throwing effect" can be regarded as the "operation corresponding effect", and various "throwing effects" can be regarded as the "first operation corresponding effect" and the "second operation corresponding effect". . Also, the "result effect" can be regarded as a "possibility suggesting effect", and various "result effects" can be regarded as a "first possibility suggesting effect" and a "second possibility suggesting effect".

G. Other variations:
In the modified example described above, based on the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" has been performed (the number of times the pitcher has made the pitcher perform a pitching motion), and by extension the number of times the "process effect" has been performed, the "result effect ” may be determined.

For example, if the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" has been performed (the number of times the pitcher has The number of times the player has made the player perform a pitching motion) is less than three times, and the "missing strikeout effect" may be more likely to be performed as the "victory result effect". Specifically, if the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" has been performed (the number of times the pitcher has made the pitcher perform a pitching motion) is less than three times, the "victory effect Assuming that the "fly effect" is executed and the "missing strikeout effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" is performed (the number of times the pitcher performs a pitching motion) is 3 times. In the above cases, as the "victory result effect", the "outfield fly effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "missing strikeout effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

Also, if the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" has been performed (the number of times the pitcher has made the pitcher perform a pitching motion) is 3 or more, The number of times the player has made the player perform a pitching motion) is less than three times, the "push effect" may be more likely to be performed as the "defeat result effect". Specifically, if the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" has been performed (the number of times the pitcher has made the pitcher perform a pitching motion) is less than three times, the "defeat result effect" will be performed with an 80% probability of "home run." If the number of times the "throwing operation (throwing effect)" has been performed (the number of times the pitcher has made the pitcher perform a pitching motion) is 3 or more In some cases, as the "defeat result effect", the "home run effect" may be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "pushing effect" may be executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, the player who expects the ``result effect'' to think about the number of ``throwing operations for the purpose of causing the character to perform a pitching motion (perform a pitching effect)''. It is possible to realize such a novel game property, and to increase the interest in the game.

The number of times less than 3 can be regarded as the "first number of times", and the number of times of 3 or more can be regarded as the "second number of times".

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, if the "throwing operation" is performed within 3 seconds after the valid period starts, the ball thrown by the pitcher will be thrown at a high speed (at the first speed) " "Throwing performance" (also referred to as "fastball performance" in this specification) is performed, and if the "throwing operation" is performed after 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started, the speed of the ball thrown by the pitcher will be slow. A “throwing effect” (also referred to as a “slow ball effect” in this specification) (at a second speed slower than the first speed) may be performed.

Then, the execution mode of the "result effect" may be determined based on which "throwing effect" has been performed out of the "fastball effect" and the "slow ball effect".

For example, when the "fastball effect" is performed, the "missing strikeout effect" may be more likely to be performed as the "victory result effect" than when the "slow ball effect" is performed. Specifically, when the "slow-ball effect" is performed, the "victory result effect" is executed with an 80% probability of executing the "outfield fly effect" and with a 20% probability of executing the "missing strikeout effect". As a result, when the "fastball effect" is performed, as the "win result effect", the "outfield fly effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "missing strikeout effect" is executed with a probability of 80%. good.

Also, when the "fastball effect" is performed, the "push effect" may be more likely to be performed as the "defeat result effect" than when the "slow ball effect" is performed. Specifically, when the "slow ball effect" is performed, as the "defeat result effect", the "home run effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "push effect" is executed with a probability of 20%. When the ``fastball effect'' is executed, the ``defeat result effect'' may be such that the ``home run effect'' is executed with a probability of 20% and the ``pushing effect'' is executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, the player who expects the ``result effect'' to think about the timing of the ``throwing operation for the purpose of causing the character to perform a pitching motion (perform a pitching effect)''. It is possible to realize such a novel game property, and to increase the interest in the game.

It should be noted that the timing after 3 seconds have passed since the effective period started can be regarded as the "first timing", and the timing within 3 seconds after the effective period has started can be regarded as the "second timing". can also

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment and modified examples, "ball course (ball course L, ball course R)", "severe strike course (severe strike course L, A "throwing presentation" in which the pitcher pitches on either course of "Severe Strike Course R)" or "Sweet Strike Course" is executed. Not limited to this, it is also possible to execute a "throwing effect" in which the pitcher throws a pitch (straight, curve, fork, etc.) corresponding to the contents of the "throwing operation". In such a configuration, the "process effect" and the "result effect" are executed in a mode corresponding to the "throwing effect".

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modified example, a predetermined number of "strike symbols" and a predetermined number of "ball symbols" may be displayed before the confrontation effect is started. In this case, the predetermined number of "strike symbols" and the predetermined number of "ball symbols" are displayed before the confrontation effect is started, rather than when they are not displayed. , there is a high possibility that the "victory result effect" will be performed as the "result effect". By doing so, the player can expect a predetermined number of "strike patterns" and a predetermined number of "ball patterns" to be displayed before the start of the confrontation performance, thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modified example, a predetermined number of "strike symbols" and a predetermined number of "ball symbols" may be displayed when the confrontation effect is not being executed. In this case, the predetermined number of "strike symbols" and the predetermined number of "ball symbols" are displayed when the confrontation effect is not being executed, rather than when they are not displayed. , there is a high possibility that a confrontation presentation (or victory result presentation) will be performed. In this way, the player can expect a predetermined number of "strike symbols" and a predetermined number of "ball symbols" to be displayed when the confrontation performance is not being executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can be increased.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modification, it may be possible to change (increase) the number of displayed "out symbols" during execution of the confrontation effect (multiple process effects). And if the number of displayed "out symbols" is changed (increased) during the execution of the confrontation effect (multiple process effects), the number of displayed "out symbols" will be changed ( It may be possible that the "victory result effect" is more likely to be performed as the "result effect" than when the game is increased. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing when the number of displayed "out symbols" is changed (increased). ), it is possible to increase the amusement of the game.

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

<Gaming machines A1 to A5 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can also be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A5.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute specific action processing for causing a character to perform a specific action based on the fact that a specific operation is performed by a player during the valid period.
When the specific action process is performed, it is possible to execute a possibility suggesting effect suggesting "the possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the change in the identification information".
<Claim format>
identification information changing means capable of executing identification information change, which is a variable display of identification information;
specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the identification information change;
with
capable of executing specific action processing for causing the character to perform a specific action based on the fact that the player performs the specific action during the valid period;
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the specific action process is performed, it is possible to execute a possibility suggesting effect suggesting a possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the variation of the identification information.

In such a gaming machine, a player can cause a character (a displayed character) to perform a specific action (perform a specific action process) by performing a specific operation during the validity period. In addition, when the character is made to perform a specific action in this way (when the specific action process is performed), it suggests the possibility that the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the change in the identification information. A performance is performed. For this reason, it is said that the player who expects the possibility suggesting effect to perform "a specific operation for the purpose of causing the character to perform a specific action (perform a specific action process)". A novel game property can be realized, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1.
The execution mode of the possibility suggesting effect differs between when the number of executions of the specific action process is the first number and when the number of times of execution of the specific action process is the second number.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
A game characterized in that execution modes of the possibility suggesting effect are different between when the number of executions of the specific action process is the first number and when the number of times the specific action process is executed is the second number. machine.

In such a game machine, the number of times the character is caused to perform the specific action (the number of times the character is made to perform the specific action process) is the first number of times, and the number of times the character is made to perform the specific action The execution mode of the possibility-suggesting presentation is different between the case where the number of times of matching is the second number of times. For this reason, the number of ``specific operations for the purpose of causing the character to perform a specific action (perform a specific action process)'' to the player who expects the possibility suggesting effect to be performed is considered. It is possible to realize the novel game property of letting the game be played, and to enhance the interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1.
The execution mode of the possibility suggesting effect differs between when the execution timing of the specific action process is the first timing and when the execution timing of the specific action process is the second timing.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
A game characterized in that the execution mode of the possibility suggesting effect differs between when the execution timing of the specific action process is the first timing and when the execution timing of the specific action process is the second timing. machine.

In such a game machine, the timing at which the character is made to perform the specific action (the timing at which the specific action process is performed) is the first timing, and the number of times the character is made to perform the specific action (the specific action process is performed) The execution mode of the possibility-suggesting effect is different between when the second timing is the second timing. For this reason, it is necessary to think about the timing of ``a specific operation for the purpose of causing the character to perform a specific action (perform a specific action process)'' for the player who expects the possibility suggesting effect to be performed. It is possible to realize the novel game property of letting the game be played, and to enhance the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A3.
The specific action processing causes the character to perform the first specific action if the first specific operation is performed during the effective period, and to perform the second specific action if the second specific operation is performed during the effective period. processing.
<Claim format>
In gaming machines A1 to A3,
As the specific operation, it is possible to cause the player to perform a first specific operation and a second specific operation,
The specific operation process includes
When the first specified operation is performed during the effective period, the character is caused to perform the first specified action as the specified action, and when the second specified operation is performed during the valid period, the specified action is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a process for causing a second specific action to be performed.

In such a gaming machine, the player can cause the character to perform the first specific action by performing the first specific operation during the valid period, and can cause the character to perform the first specific action by performing the second specific operation during the valid period. A second specific action can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the character is performing various actions based on the player's own operation, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Game machine A5>
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Subordinate to game machine A4.
The mode of execution of the possibility suggesting effect in the case where the process for causing the character to perform the first specified action is performed as the specified action process and the process for causing the character to perform the second specified action as the specified action process is performed. are different from each other.
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In the gaming machine A4,
In the case where the process of causing the character to perform the first specific action is performed as the specific action process and the process of causing the character to perform the second specific action as the specific action process, the possibility A gaming machine characterized in that execution modes of suggestive effects are different from each other.

In such a game machine, when the character is caused to perform the first specific action by performing the first specific operation, and when the character is made to perform the second specific action by performing the second specific operation, Execution modes of the possibility suggesting effects are different from each other. For this reason, for the player who expects the possibility suggesting effect to be performed, performing the first specific operation causes the character to perform the first specific action, or performing the second specific operation causes the character to perform the first specific action. It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player ponder whether or not to perform the second specific action, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

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

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 20 Game board, 28 Large winning opening (variable ball entrance), 40 Effect opening, 41 Effect display device, 200 Main control board, 201 CPU (identification Information changing means), 220... Sub-control board, 221... CPU.

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identification information changing means capable of executing identification information change, which is a variable display of identification information;
specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the identification information change;
with
capable of executing specific action processing for causing the character to perform a specific action based on the fact that the player performs the specific action during the valid period;
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the specific action process is performed, it is possible to execute a possibility suggesting effect suggesting a possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode due to the variation of the identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game characterized in that execution modes of the possibility suggesting effect are different between when the number of executions of the specific action process is the first number and when the number of times the specific action process is executed is the second number. machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game characterized in that the execution mode of the possibility suggesting effect differs between when the execution timing of the specific action process is the first timing and when the execution timing of the specific action process is the second timing. machine. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
As the specific operation, it is possible to cause the player to perform a first specific operation and a second specific operation,
The specific operation process includes
When the first specified operation is performed during the effective period, the character is caused to perform the first specified action as the specified action, and when the second specified operation is performed during the valid period, the specified action is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a process for causing a second specific action to be performed. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
In the case where the process of causing the character to perform the first specific action is performed as the specific action process and the process of causing the character to perform the second specific action as the specific action process, the possibility A gaming machine characterized in that execution modes of suggestive effects are different from each other.

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