JP5937135B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces a degree of expectation that a special game will be performed.

  In a conventional gaming machine, there is one that informs a player of the degree of expectation for a big hit using a star image or the like in an effect performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, reach establishment, etc.) (for example, patents) Reference 1).

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  However, this type of gaming machine has room for improvement in terms of enhancing the interest of the reach effect or the effect related to the reach effect.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of achieving higher interest.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low probability gaming state, A short-time gaming state control means for controlling a short-time gaming state that makes it easier for a game ball to win a predetermined starting area than usual, and a special game of any of a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the starting condition A special game determining means for determining whether or not the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determining means, and a special game executing means for performing the special game and a special game executing means for executing the special game. A game state setting means for setting the gaming state after the game is performed to the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability short time state”) or a low probability gaming state; Means, The gaming state setting means is determined to perform the first special game by the special game determination means in the high-probability time-short state, and the gaming state after the first special game is performed by the special game execution means Is set to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time game state, and the second special game is performed by the first game state setting means for continuing the high-precision time-short state and the special game determination means in the high-probability time-short state. Second gaming state setting means for setting the gaming state after the second special game is performed by the special gaming executing means to the low probability gaming state and ending the highly accurate time-short state, The production control means includes production mode setting means for setting the production mode to the high-precision time-short production mode when the gaming state is set to the high-precision time-short production mode, and the high-precision time-short production mode. In the opponent selection means for selecting one of a plurality of opponents with relatively different expectations that the victory is notified, and in the high-accuracy time-shortage production mode, based on the determination result of the special game determination means, A confrontation effect control means for performing a confrontation effect confronting the opponent selected by the opponent selection means, a suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of the confrontation effect, and the special game determination If it is determined by the means that the first special game is to be performed, the victory notification means for notifying the victory in the confrontation effect and the special game determination means are determined to perform the second special game, the confrontation effect In the defeat notification means for notifying the defeat in the high-precision time-shortage production mode, each of the plurality of opponents capable of confronting in the confrontation production In the opponent display means for performing a plurality of displays, and in the high-accuracy short-time effect mode, the expectation degree that the victory is notified to the plurality of displays associated with each of the plurality of opponents is relatively Expectation degree display means for displaying an expectation degree that can be distinguished from each other, and the confrontation effect is a first confrontation effect that confronts the first opponent and a second confrontation effect that confronts the second opponent The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the first confrontation effect is performed and a second suggestion that the second confrontation effect is likely to be performed. The opponent display means has a plurality of suggestion effects including a suggestion effect, and whether the confrontation effect is performed by the confrontation effect control means or the confrontation effect is not performed. By the opponent selection means A plurality of display lines Utotomoni corresponding to the plurality of opponents can be selected, the expected level display means performs the expected level display, the opponent display unit, when the first suggested effect is executed , it intends row in a different manner than the normal display of the first opponent corresponding to the first confrontation effect.

  According to the present invention, higher interest can be achieved.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display in FIG. Block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device of a pachinko gaming machine It is a pie chart which shows the breakdown of jackpots, (A) shows the breakdown of jackpots related to the first starting port, (B) shows the breakdown of jackpots related to the second starting port The figure which shows the contents of the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol in the pie chart of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S407 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting processing in step S618 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbol and holding icon in a liquid crystal display Screen image showing strength index image Explanatory drawing which expanded the strength index image of FIG. A table showing the relative strength of the enemy characters that make up each enemy group Screen shot when hold is digested in turn in high-precision short-time gaming state A screen diagram showing an example of an index suggestion effect when a battle effect is performed in a highly accurate short-time gaming state A screen diagram showing an example of an index suggestion effect when a battle effect is not performed in the highly accurate time-short gaming state (A), (B) is a screen diagram showing an example of a roaring effect that suggests an opponent for the battle effect A screen diagram showing the physical strength and fighting spirit of a justice character when a justice character and an enemy character appear in battle production It is a screen figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in a battle production, (A) shows the state of a physical strength meter and a fighting spirit image when a justice character and an enemy character appear, (B) is a justice character being the first time from an enemy character. (C) shows the state of change in the fighting spirit image of the justice character attacked by the enemy character. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in a battle production, (D) shows the state of a physical strength meter change when a justice character receives the second attack from an enemy character, (E) shows an attack from an enemy character. The state of change of the fighting spirit image of the received justice character is shown, and (F) shows the state of change of the physical strength meter when the justice character receives the third attack from the enemy character. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the effect in a battle effect, and is a screen figure which shows an example of the effect in a battle effect, (G) shows the state of the change of the fighting spirit image of the justice character attacked by the enemy character, ( H) shows a state of change of the physical strength meter when the justice character defeats the enemy character with a special technique, and (I) shows a state in which it is notified that the justice character has won. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in an effect control part Detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation effect execution process in step S1305 of FIG. FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the high-accuracy time-short process in Step S1322 Detailed flowchart of the ending process in step S1310 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table of a highly accurate time-short game state

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated with a small rotation angle with respect to the handle 20, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs the so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated with respect to the handle 20 at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration of directing means for pachinko machines]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration of operation means of pachinko machine]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown), and is configured such that the upper surface protrudes more than usual when the effect using the effect button 26 is executed. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration of display unit]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified.

  In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol.

  The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called “first special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called “second special symbols”. Are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

[Configuration of pachinko machine control device]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of determination (lottery), control of a jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the game control unit. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects based on commands received from 100, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and lamp control that controls effects by various lamps and movable accessories 7 Part 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of game control unit]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, and a second gate switch (SW) 115. The prize winning opening switch (SW) 116, the prize winning opening control unit 117, the normal prize winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens / closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do.

  The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do.

  The normal winning port switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 117. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round indicator 48 to display the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

[Configuration of production control unit]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets the production content based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination and the like sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control.

[Game state of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (eg, 1/399), and a second probability in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than the first probability. (For example, 1/40) is a high-probability gaming state (probability gaming state).

  In addition, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a non-short-time gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The short-time gaming state has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination as compared to the non-short-time gaming state (for example, 1 / 1.1). In the short-time gaming state, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). That is, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened for 1.8 seconds × 3 times. The game ball is easy to win. Also, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, the non-short game state has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) as compared to the short-time game state, and the electric tulip 17 in the case of being determined to be a win The opening time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time), and the normal symbol fluctuation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). In other words, in the non-short game state, even if the normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes the gate 15 or the gate 16, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port 12 is 0.1 seconds × Since the game ball is opened only once, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and is set to a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state. Note that the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially controlled to be in the normal gaming state.

[Description of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a breakdown of jackpot symbols selected in accordance with winning at each start opening. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of the jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot symbol in FIG. 5 and the game state after the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a big hit, any one of the jackpot symbol X1 to the jackpot symbol X10 is displayed on the first special symbol display 41. The game is stopped and a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is played. Further, when a game ball is won at the second starting port 12 and a big hit is made, any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, and each jackpot symbol is displayed. A jackpot game (special game) is performed according to the game.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won based on the winning to the first starting port 11, the jackpot symbol X1 stops at a rate of 3%, the jackpot symbol X2 stops at a rate of 52%, 2.5% The jackpot symbol X3 stops at a rate of 2%, the jackpot symbol X4 stops at a rate of 2%, the jackpot symbol X5 stops at a rate of 4%, and the jackpot symbol X6 stops at a rate of 1.5% The jackpot symbol X7 stops at a rate of 6%, the jackpot symbol X8 stops at a rate of 6%, the jackpot symbol X9 stops at a rate of 1%, and the jackpot symbol X10 stops at a rate of 23%.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, as a jackpot game, 29.5 seconds after a predetermined condition (for example, until the number of game balls won in the jackpot 13 reaches 10 or the jackpot 13 is released). Until the time elapses), the long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed 13 times (13 rounds (denoted as “R”)). When the jackpot symbol X2 stops, a 7R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped is a jackpot called “symbol matching jackpot”. Here, the symbol matching jackpot is a jackpot in which three decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 are aligned in the same kind. In the case of the symbol matching jackpot, the player can easily recognize the number of rounds in the jackpot game depending on the type of decorative symbols to be stopped. For example, if three symbols with “3” as a decorative symbol are arranged, 13R is a big hit, and if three symbols with “2” are arranged, 7R is a big winner.

  When the jackpot symbol X3 stops, a 13R long-opening round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol X4 stops, an 8R long-opening round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol X5 stops, a 6R long-opening round game is performed. When the jackpot symbol X6 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high probability game state and a short-time game state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot at which any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped is a jackpot called "rank-up jackpot". Here, the rank-up jackpot is a jackpot that is notified when a specific decorative symbol is stopped on the liquid crystal display 5. Depending on the stopped decorative symbol, the player can easily determine the number of rounds in the jackpot game. Cannot be recognized. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the number of rounds of the jackpot is not suggested by the liquid crystal display 5, and when the so-called initial hit is a rank-up jackpot, On the display unit 5, a special effect of rank-up jackpot is performed during the jackpot game. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol is displayed on the round indicator 48. Based on the display of 48, the player can grasp the number of rounds for the rank-up jackpot. The same applies to the case where any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42.

  When the jackpot symbol X7 stops, a 12R short-open round game is performed. After the jackpot symbol X7 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X7 stops may be referred to as “12R latent probability variation jackpot”. Note that in the 1R short-open round game of jackpot game with jackpot symbol X7, the winning prize opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds as described above, so the jackpot game with jackpot symbol X7 is actually a jackpot of “0R” In the 1R round game of the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol X7, the big winning opening 13 may be opened for a shorter time (for example, 1.5 seconds) than the long open round game.

  When the jackpot symbol X8 is stopped, the long open round game is not performed, and the short open round game is performed a plurality of times. Since the long open round game is not performed, the real R number that the player can substantially win the prize ball is “0” R. After the jackpot symbol X8 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X8 stops may be referred to as “suddenly probable jackpot”.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol X9 is stopped, a 4R long open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. The Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X9 stops may be referred to as “4R latent probability variation jackpot”.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol X10 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state. That is, when the jackpot symbol X10 stops, the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X10 stops may be referred to as “4R normal jackpot”.

  On the other hand, when a big hit is made based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the big hit symbol Y1 stops at a rate of 61%, the big hit symbol Y2 stops at a rate of 3%, and the big win symbol at a rate of 2% Y3 stops, jackpot symbol Y4 stops at a rate of 1%, jackpot symbol Y5 stops at a rate of 2%, jackpot symbol Y6 stops at a rate of 4%, jackpot symbol Y7 stops at a rate of 3% The jackpot symbol Y8 stops at a rate of 1%, and the jackpot symbol Y9 stops at a rate of 23%.

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 stops, a 16R long-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the high-probability game state and the short-time game state until the next jackpot game. The jackpot at which the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped is the above-described symbol matching jackpot.

  When the jackpot symbol Y2 stops, a 1R short open round game and a 15R long open round game are performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, in the first round, the operation of releasing the special winning opening 13 for 0.01 seconds is performed twice, and thereafter, the long open round game is performed in the second to sixteenth rounds. After the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol Y2 is stopped is a jackpot called “jump-up jackpot”. Here, the “jump-up jackpot” is a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player immediately after the start of the jackpot game (a jackpot that ends the high-probability gaming state; a jackpot that stops the jackpot symbol Y9 described later) The action (the opening pattern and effect of the big winning opening 13) is performed, and at a predetermined timing thereafter, it is a big hit that is notified that it is a big hit advantageous to the player (a big hit that shifts to the high probability gaming state).

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y3 stops, a 16R long open round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol Y4 stops, an 8R long open round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol Y5 stops, a 6R long open round game is performed, When the jackpot symbol Y6 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 stops and the jackpot game is played, the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. The jackpot where the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 stop is the rank-up jackpot described above.

  When any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the number of rounds of the jackpot is not suggested by the liquid crystal display 5, and in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display during the opening of the jackpot game The opening effect performed at 5 suggests the number of round-up jackpot rounds (whether it is a 16R rank-up jackpot or not).

  In other embodiments, the following configuration may be adopted for rank-up jackpots. In other words, when one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 or the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is stopped or displayed, or the opening of the jackpot game does not suggest the number of rounds, does the round game continue in a predetermined round during the jackpot game? You may make it perform the effect of no.

  Further, the round indicator 48 may indicate the same “16R” regardless of which jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol X3 to X6 or the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is stopped. When such a configuration is adopted, it becomes difficult for the player to know the number of rounds of the rank-up jackpot based on the display mode of the round indicator 48, so the player knows the number of rounds before the start of the jackpot game. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the awakening to the effect during the jackpot game. Thus, if the round indicator 48 indicates “16R” regardless of which jackpot symbol corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped, 16 round games will be performed regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped. Therefore, the round game is composed of a long open round game and a short open round game. For example, in the case of a substantial 13R rank-up jackpot that is started when the jackpot symbol X3 is stopped and displayed, for example, after 13 long-opening round games are performed, 3 (= 16-13) short-opening round games are performed. Will be done. Also, for example, in the case of a substantial 6R rank-up jackpot that starts when the jackpot symbol Y5 is stopped and displayed, for example, after six long-opening round games are performed, 10 (= 16-6) short-opening rounds A game will be played.

  When the jackpot symbol Y7 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability game state and a short-time game state until the next jackpot game. During the short-opening round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 13 is short, and game balls rarely win the big winning opening 13, so that the actual number of rounds indicating the number of winning balls that the player gets is “0” R It is.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y8 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and a predetermined period after the jackpot game (a period until the special symbol changes 10 times) is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state The game is controlled at. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the game is controlled in the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state until the next jackpot.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y9 stops, a 2R short open round game is played during the jackpot game, and a predetermined period after the jackpot game (a period until the special symbol changes ten times) is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state The game is controlled at. When the predetermined period elapses, the game state transitions to a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state).

[Main processing by game control unit]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 7 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 7 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” each time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset to an initial value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And stored in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 117 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 15 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. As will be described in detail later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process of step S205 is a determination process for the right of the first special symbol determination that is put on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a big win symbol, a variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the determination result It is processing to do. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the pending command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and stores a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103. Set (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Gmax (for example, 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process following the process of step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 in FIG. 10, the big hit random number (step S2 in step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 10, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a low-probability gaming state is set based on whether or not a probability-changing gaming flag described later is OFF (step S461). If it is determined that the current state is the low-probability gaming state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not a time-saving gaming flag, which will be described later, is currently OFF (step S462). . When it is determined that the game is in a non-short game state (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the time-saving gaming state is set (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets a low-accuracy time-saving table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low probability game state, that is, the game state is the high probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time-short game state (step S465). When it is determined that the time-short gaming state is set (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets a highly accurate time-short table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S466), and when it is determined that the time-short gaming state is not set (step S465: NO). The CPU 101 sets a latent probability table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S467).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which conditions for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are defined. Each variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the variation pattern selected when there is no reach, and the loss pattern The variation pattern selected when there is a reach is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S468: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step 470.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S469). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. Then, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S470 following the process of step S469.

  In step S470, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big win, if it is a big win, if there is a loss, whether there is a reach, the value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted in step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on this, one variation pattern included in the variation pattern table is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467. To do. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S471). After the process in step S471, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, and proceeds with the processes after step S409 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 10, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set by the process of step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set by the process of step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). As a result, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbol (hit or symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol determination. Is notified. Note that the change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process shown in FIG. 10 is terminated, and the normal symbol process in step S5 in FIG. 7 is executed.

  Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The command is executed by the output process in step S9 of FIG. By being executed, it is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The short time remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the short time gaming state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variable game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the short-time gaming state (whether or not the short-time gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not the game is in the short-time gaming state) (step S506). In the short-time gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is successful is higher than that in the non-short-time gaming state.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing of step S507, the processing of step S509, or the processing of step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time gaming state is based on whether or not the short-time gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON ( Step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). Conversely, if it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). The auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip 17 described later is performed, whereby the electric tulip 17 is activated.

  When the process of step S520 is performed, when it is determined NO in the process of step S516, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S519, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Large winning prize processing by game control unit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the details of the special winning a prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481 shown in FIG. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, An opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the special winning opening 13 is set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of the jackpot symbol Y1, “16” is set to Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, the round end condition of the long open round game is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round in step S606, or that of this round in step S606. This is that the number of winning a game ball to the big winning opening after starting the opening control of the big winning opening has become a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. In addition, the round end condition of the short open round game is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. When the process of step S614 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a highly probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot by any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X9 and Y1 to Y8. If it is a highly probable hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variable game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in the high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, or when it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols X7, X9, and X10 (step S633). The jackpot symbols X7, X9, and X10 are jackpots in which the short-time gaming state is not set as shown in FIG. When it determines with YES by step S633, CPU101 complete | finishes the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in step S633, the CPU 101 sets the time-saving game flag to ON (step S634). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 (step S635). When it determines with YES by step S635, CPU101 sets "10" to the time-saving game remaining frequency | count J (step S636).

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S635, the CPU 101 sets Jmax to the time-saving game remaining number J (step S637). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in the short-time gaming state until the next big hit.

  When the process of step S636 is performed, when the process of step S637 is performed, or when YES is determined in step S633, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip (referred to as electric chew in FIG. 17) 17 is operating (step). S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703). When it is determined that the long opening has been reached (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 performs, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 seconds and then opening it for 5.5 seconds once. The operation pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time gaming state is set by determining whether or not the short-time gaming flag is ON (step S704).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S704: NO), for example, the CPU 101 sets an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is in the short-time gaming state (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Characteristic production performed in the pachinko machine of this embodiment]
In the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state), when a big hit is made, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state and a short time gaming state (high probability short time gaming state) depending on the jackpot symbol. In this state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state, and it is easy for a game ball to win the second start port 12. Therefore, the second special symbol determination is performed one after another, and the next big hit is made in a relatively short time. If the jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to the high-probability short-time game state, the high-probability short-time game state continues after the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the jackpot is a jackpot that does not shift to the high-probability short-time gaming state, for example, a jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y9 or X10 in FIG. 6, the high-probability short-time gaming state ends. In the following, effects that are performed during a period in which the game is controlled by this highly accurate short-time gaming state will be described.

  First, the liquid crystal display 5 that functions as one of means for producing effects will be described. The liquid crystal display 5 mainly displays a decorative symbol 51 and a hold icon 52. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of decorative symbols and hold icons on the liquid crystal display. The decorative symbol 51 is configured by predetermined symbols (for example, effect symbols indicating numbers 0 to 9) displayed in the three regions of the left region 53a, the intermediate region 53b, and the right region 53c. The decorative symbols 51 (also referred to as left-to-left symbol 51a, middle symbol 51b, and right symbol 51c) in these three regions vary according to the variation of the special symbol, and stop when the variation time of the special symbol elapses. For example, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination, the same type of decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in the three areas, and then the jackpot game is performed.

  The hold icon 52 is an image indicating the right to perform special symbol determination. Specifically, the hold icon 52 in the present embodiment is an image indicating the right to perform the first special symbol determination and the right to perform the second special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, if the hold icon 52 excludes the right to perform the special symbol determination related to the special symbol that is currently changing, both the right to perform the first special symbol determination and the right to perform the second special symbol determination are provided. A maximum of eight are reserved. For example, in FIG. 18, in the changing area 54 in the lower center of the liquid crystal display 5, one holding (related change) icon 520 corresponding to the currently changing special symbol is displayed, and the changing area 54 is used as a reference. Are displayed in the special 1 icon display area 55 on the left side, and icons 521 to 524 (hereinafter, also referred to as special 1 hold icons) related to the right to perform the first special symbol determination are displayed in the special 2 icon display area 56 on the right side. 2 Icons 525 to 528 (hereinafter also referred to as “special 2 hold icons”) related to the right to perform special symbol determination are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when both the special 1 reserved icon and the special 2 reserved icon are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, that is, the right to perform the first special symbol determination and the right to perform the second special symbol determination. A special 2 priority digest function is provided for preferentially digesting the right corresponding to the special 2 reserved icon when both are reserved. In another embodiment, when both the right to perform the first special symbol determination and the right to perform the second special symbol determination are reserved, the special priority for digesting the right corresponding to the special 1 reserved icon is reserved. A 1-priority digest function may be provided, or a function for digesting the right to perform the first special symbol determination and the right to perform the second special symbol determination may be provided in the order of winning.

  Note that the numbers shown in each hold icon 52 in FIG. 18 indicate the order of digestion for convenience of explanation, and are not actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when two of the three decorative symbols 51 of the same type (for example, left and right decorative symbols) 51 are stopped on the active line, a reach effect is given to determine whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit. . In particular, in this embodiment, after a specific jackpot game (after a jackpot game corresponding to any one of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6, X8, Y1 to Y7) and a short-time game state (hereinafter, high-probability time-short game) In the state), a battle effect is performed as a reach effect based on the result of the special symbol determination. More specifically, a battle effect is performed based on the variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting process. The effective line is a line in which the left symbol 51a, the middle symbol 51b, and the right symbol 51c are arranged in series, and is formed by the above three regions of the left region 53a, the intermediate region 53b, and the right region 53c. Is done. For example, the effective line is a line extending in the left-right direction with the liquid crystal display 5 in front as shown in FIG. The other effective lines include a line extending in the upward direction with the liquid crystal display 5 in front and a line extending in the downward direction.

  In the battle effect performed in the high-probability time-short game state, a confrontation video between opposing characters is reproduced on the liquid crystal display 5. That is, in the battle effect, the player character (hereinafter referred to as a justice character) and a character (enemy character) that opposes the justice character confront each other, and an effect is given asking whether the justice character wins. In this battle effect, if the justice character wins, the high-precision short-time gaming state continues, and conversely, if the justice character loses, the high-precision short-time gaming state generally ends. Here, when the justice character is defeated in the battle performance, the high-probability short-time gaming state is almost ended, as described in detail below, because the high-probability short-time gaming state may continue depending on the jackpot symbol. is there. In the battle effect, in addition to the effect on the liquid crystal display 5, an effect using the movable accessory 7, the speaker 24, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like is performed.

  In the battle effect of the present embodiment, one enemy group is selected from a plurality of groups (hereinafter referred to as “enemy groups”) (13 in the present embodiment) having relatively different strengths as opponents. . That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win depends on the strength of the selected enemy group. That is, in this embodiment, when a relatively strong enemy group is selected in the battle effect, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively low, and conversely, a relatively weak enemy group is selected. The expectation that the justice character will win is relatively high.

(Display the relative strength of enemy groups)
Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of enhancing interest, the liquid crystal display 5 has the liquid crystal display 5 in order to make the player recognize information such as which opponent is more advantageous before the battle presentation is performed. A strength index image 60 indicating the relative strength of the enemy group that can be confronted in the battle effect is displayed. More specifically, the strength indicator image 60 is displayed during a change in a special symbol in which a battle effect is performed, a change in a special symbol in which a battle effect is not performed, or even a special event during the highly accurate time-saving gaming state. Displayed while symbols are not changing (while waiting for customers). Further, in the present embodiment, the strength indicator image 60 is in the high-probability short-time gaming state after the jackpot game when the above jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols X1 to X6 and X8, jackpot symbols Y1 to Y7) are determined. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. In another embodiment, instead of the strength index image 60 displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, it may be displayed using an accessory, an LED lamp, or the like corresponding to a plurality of enemy groups.

  FIG. 19 is a screen diagram on which the strength index image is displayed. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram in which the strength index image of FIG. 19 is enlarged. As shown in FIG. 19, the strength index image 60 is an image displayed on the upper side of the liquid crystal display 5, and includes 13 enemy group images 601 to 613 corresponding to 13 enemy groups appearing in the battle effect. It is configured. More specifically, the strength indicator image 60 is formed by linearly arranging the enemy group images 601 to 613 in the left-right direction of the liquid crystal display 5. Further, the enemy group images 601 to 613 are arranged in such a way that enemy group images that are relatively stronger on the left side of the liquid crystal display 5 than on the right side are arranged. That is, the strength index image 60 has an arrangement in which the strongest enemy group image 601 is arranged at the leftmost end and the weakest enemy group image 613 is arranged at the rightmost end. In another embodiment, the configuration may be such that enemy groups that are stronger toward the right side are arranged, and the shape of the strength index image is not a straight line, but a circular shape, an arc shape, or a predetermined function The enemy group images may be arranged along a line obtained by the above.

  Further, as described above, in the battle effect, the relative expectation that the justice character wins is set higher when the weak enemy group is selected than when the strong enemy group is selected. Therefore, the strength index image 60 is an index indicating the relative strength of the enemy group and at the same time indicating the degree of expectation of the justice character for victory. Therefore, the strength index image 60 indicates that the enemy group image 601 arranged at the leftmost end has the lowest expectation that the justice character will win, and the enemy group image 613 arranged at the rightmost end wins the justice character. Shows the highest expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the strength index image 60 includes, in order from the left, “A • a group”, “B • b group”, “D • d group”, “E • e group”, “F • E”. f group, G / g group, H / h group, M / m group, N / n group, Q / q group, R / r group, T / t Each of the enemy group images 601 to 613 corresponding to each of “group” and “Y / y group”. Therefore, in the strength index image 60, the closer to the enemy group image 601 corresponding to the “A • a group” located on the left side of the liquid crystal display 5, the stronger the degree of expectation that the justice character will win. In contrast, it indicates that the enemy group image 613 corresponding to the “Y / y group” located on the right side of the liquid crystal display 5 is closer to the enemy group image 613. Indicates relatively high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, each enemy group is composed of a combination of two different characters (hereinafter referred to as enemy characters), and the relative strength of each enemy group is determined by the total strength of the two people. Strength is set. For example, the A / a group is formed by a combination of the enemy character A and the enemy character a, and based on the total strength of both, the enemy group image 601 corresponding to the A / a group is a strength index image. 60 is arranged at the leftmost end.

  FIG. 21 is a table showing the relative strengths of the enemy characters constituting each enemy group. Note that the relative strength of each enemy character sets the relative strength of the enemy group and is not displayed in the strength indicator image 60 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21, in the A / a group, an enemy character (hereinafter also referred to as a strong enemy character) A that forms a combination is relatively stronger than an enemy character (hereinafter also referred to as a weak enemy character) a. It is a setting. In other words, in the A / a group, when the weak enemy character a is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character A is selected. In the battle effect, when this A · a group is selected, either one or both of the strong enemy character A and the weak enemy character a are selected and confronted with the justice character. In the battle effect, the same applies when other enemy groups shown below are selected.

  In the enemy group B / b, the enemy character (strong enemy character) B forming the combination is set to be relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) b. That is, in the B / b group, when the weak enemy character b is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character B is selected. The strong enemy character B in the B / b group has the same strength as the strong enemy character A in the A / a group, and the weak enemy character b in the B / b group is a weak enemy in the A / a group. It has the same strength as side character a. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the strong enemy character A is selected from the A / a group and when the strong enemy character B is selected from the B / b group. Also, there is a difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the weak enemy character a is selected from the A / a group and when the weak enemy character b is selected from the B / b group. Absent.

  In the D / d group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) D forming the combination is set to be relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) d. That is, in the D · d group, the expectation that the justice character wins is relatively higher when the weak enemy character d is selected than when the strong enemy character D is selected. The strong enemy character D of the D / d group is weaker than the strong enemy character B of the B / b group, and the weak enemy character d of the D / d group is weaker character b of the B / b group. It is a weaker setting. Therefore, when the strong enemy character D is selected from the D / d group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character B of the B / b group is selected. . In addition, when the weak enemy character d in the D / d group is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the weak enemy character b is selected from the B / b group. Very expensive.

  In the E · e group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) E forming the combination is set to be relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) e. That is, in the E · e group, when the weak enemy character e is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character E is selected. In addition, the strong enemy character E of the E / e group is stronger than the strong enemy character D of the D / d group, and the weak enemy character e of the E / e group is the weak enemy character d of the D / d group. It is a relatively weak setting. Therefore, when the strong enemy character E is selected from the E · e group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively lower than when the strong enemy character D is selected from the D · d group. . In addition, when the weak enemy character e is selected from the E · e group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the weak enemy character d is selected from the D · d group. high. In other words, the E · e group is a relatively weaker group than the D · d group, but in the comparison of individual enemy characters, the strong enemy character E is relatively stronger than the strong enemy character D. , The expectation that the justice character will win is a relatively low setting.

  In the F · f group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) F forming the combination is relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) f. In other words, in the F · f group, when the weak enemy character f is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character F is selected. Further, the strong enemy character F in the F / f group is relatively weaker than the strong enemy character E in the E / e group, and the weak enemy character f in the F / f group is weaker in the E / e group. This setting is relatively stronger than the side character e. For this reason, when the strong enemy character F is selected from the F / f group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character E is selected from the E / e group. In addition, when the weak enemy character f is selected from the F • f group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relative to when the weak enemy character e is selected from the E • e group. Very low. In other words, the F • f group is a relatively weak group than the E • e group, but in the comparison of individual enemy characters, the weak enemy character “f” is relative to the weak enemy character “e”. The expectation that the justice character will win is relatively low.

  In the G / g group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) G forming a combination is set to be relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) g. In other words, in the G / g group, when the weak enemy character g is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character G is selected. The strong enemy character G in the G / g group is the same as the strength of the strong enemy character F in the F / f group, and the weak enemy character g in the G / g group is the weak enemy in the F / f group. It is set to be the same as the strength of the side character f. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the strong enemy character G is selected from the G · g group and when the strong enemy character B is selected from the F · f group. Also, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between the case where the weak enemy character g is selected from the G · g group and the case where the weak enemy character f is selected from the F · f group. .

  In the H / h group, the enemy character H and the enemy character h that form a combination are set to have the same strength with no difference in strength. That is, in the H / h group, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between the case where the enemy character H is selected and the case where the enemy character h is selected. The enemy characters H and h in the H / h group are set to be relatively weaker than the strong enemy character G in the G / g group and relatively stronger than the weak enemy character g. Therefore, even if any enemy character H or h is selected from the H / h group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character G is selected from the G / g group. high. In addition, even if any enemy character H or h is selected from the H / h group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the weak enemy character g is selected from the G / g group. Very low.

  In the M · m group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) M that forms the combination is relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) m. That is, in the M · m group, when the weak enemy character m is selected, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character M is selected. Further, the strong enemy character M of the M / m group is relatively stronger than the enemy characters H and h of the H / h group, and the weak enemy character m of the M / m group is an enemy of the H / h group. This setting is relatively weaker than characters H and h. Therefore, when the strong enemy character M is selected from the M / m group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is higher than when either the enemy character H or h of the H / h group is selected. Relatively low. In addition, when the weak enemy character m is selected from the M · m group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relative to when the enemy character H or h of the H · h group is selected. Very expensive. In other words, the M · m group is a relatively weaker group than the H · h group, but in the comparison of individual enemy characters, the strong enemy character M is relatively stronger than the enemy characters H and h. It is a setting that is strong and has a relatively low expectation that the character of justice will win.

  In the N · n group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) N forming the combination is relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) n. That is, in the N · n group, when the weak enemy character n is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character N is selected. Also, the strong enemy character N in the N · n group is relatively weaker than the strong enemy character M in the M · m group, and the weak enemy character n in the N · n group is weaker in the M · m group. The setting is relatively weaker than the side character m. Therefore, when the strong enemy character N is selected from the N · n group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character M is selected from the M · m group. . Also, when the weak enemy character n is selected from the N · n group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the weak enemy character m is selected from the M · m group. Very expensive.

  In the Q / q group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) Q that forms the combination is relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) q. In other words, in the Q · q group, when the weak enemy character q is selected, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character Q is selected. Further, the strong enemy character Q in the Q / q group is set to the same strength with no difference in strength from the strong enemy character N in the N / n group. Similarly, the weak enemy character q in the Q · q group is set to the same strength with no difference in strength from the weak enemy character n in the N · n group. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the strong enemy character Q is selected from the Q · q group and when the strong enemy character is selected from the N · n group. Also, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between the case where the weak enemy character q is selected from the Q · q group and the case where the weak enemy character is selected from the N · n group. .

  In the R · r group, the enemy character (strong enemy character) R forming the combination is relatively stronger than the enemy character (weak enemy character) r. That is, in the R · r group, when the weak enemy character r is selected, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character r is selected. In addition, the strong enemy character R in the R / r group is relatively stronger than the strong enemy character Q in the Q / q group, and the weak enemy character r in the R / r group is weaker in the Q / q group. The setting is relatively weaker than the side character q. Therefore, when the strong enemy character R is selected from the R · r group, the expectation that the justice character will win is relatively lower than when the strong enemy character Q is selected from the Q · q group. . Further, when the weak enemy character r is selected from the R • r group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the weak enemy character q is selected from the Q • q group. Very expensive. In other words, the R · r group is a relatively weak group than the Q · q group, but in the comparison of individual enemy characters, the strong enemy character R is relatively stronger than the strong enemy character Q. , The expectation that the justice character will win is a relatively low setting.

  In the T · t group, there is no difference in strength between the enemy character T and the enemy character t forming the combination, and the strength is set to be the same. That is, in the T · t group, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the enemy character T is selected and when the enemy character t is selected. The enemy characters T and t in the T / t group are both relatively weaker than the strong enemy character R in the R / r group and have the same strength as the weak enemy character r in the R / r group. Is set. Therefore, even if any enemy character T or t is selected from the T / t group, the degree of expectation that the justice character will win is relatively higher than when the strong enemy character R is selected from the R / r group. high. Also, there is a difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the enemy character T, t is selected from the T • t group and when the weak enemy character r is selected from the R • r group. Absent.

  In the Y / y group, the enemy character Y and the enemy character y that form a combination are set to have the same strength with no difference in strength. That is, in the Y / y group, there is no difference in the degree of expectation that the justice character will win between when the enemy character Y is selected and when the enemy character y is selected. The enemy characters Y and y in the Y / y group are both set to have the same strength as the enemy characters T and t in the T / t group. Therefore, the right character wins between when one of the enemy characters Y, y is selected from the Y / y group and when one of the enemy characters T, t is selected from the T / t group. There is no difference in the expectations.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the strength is set for each enemy group, and the strength is set for each enemy character. Then, in the high-probability short-time gaming state where the battle effect is performed, the strength indicator image 60 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 so that the player can recognize the relative strength of each enemy group. On the other hand, the strength indicator image 60 does not indicate the relative strength of individual enemy characters of each enemy group, and therefore, depending on the selected enemy character, a justice character, contrary to the information of the strength indicator image 60. May be easier to win. By doing so, a range of game playability is born, and higher interest can be achieved.

(How to determine the victory or defeat of justice characters)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a battle effect is performed in the high-accuracy short-time gaming state, it is necessary to determine that it is a big hit in the special symbol determination. When a battle effect is performed, the winning or losing of the justice character is determined by the jackpot symbol determined by the special symbol determination. As described above, since the blade member of the electric tulip 17 is easy to open in the highly accurate and short game state, the game ball launched into the game area 10 generally wins the second start port 12. Therefore, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, the second special symbol determination is performed mainly due to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. And when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the second special symbol determination, one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y9 is selected as the jackpot symbol. Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big special is determined by the second special symbol determination, a battle effect is executed by the effect control unit 130, and the victory or defeat of the justice character in the battle effect is determined by the second special symbol determination. Based on the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y9, it is determined by the effect control unit 130.

  Specifically, the second special symbol determination is performed in the high-probability short-time gaming state, and if any of the jackpot and jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 is determined in the determination, the effect control unit 130 determines the battle effect. And performing a victory effect in which the justice character wins in the battle effect. In addition, when a victory effect is performed in a battle effect, the high-probability short-time game state continues after the jackpot game is ended regardless of any of the determined jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6.

  On the other hand, in the second special symbol determination, if any one of the jackpot and jackpot symbols Y7 to Y9 is determined, the effect control unit 130 executes the battle effect, and the defeat that the justice character loses in the battle effect. Produce. When a defeat effect is performed in the battle effect, the game state after the jackpot game differs depending on the determined jackpot symbol Y7 to Y9. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol Y9 is determined, the high-probability short-time gaming state ends. That is, when a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y9 is performed, after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to a low probability game state and a short time game state (low probability short game state). If the jackpot symbol Y7 is determined, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues despite the defeat effect being performed in the battle effect. In addition, when the jackpot symbol Y8 is determined, the high-probability time-short gaming state ends, but after the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y8 ends, the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-short game state (latency probability variable gaming state) Migrate to

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination may be performed even during the high-probability short-time game. In this case, the jackpot symbols X1 to X10 determined by the first special symbol determination are used. Based on this, the victory or defeat of the justice character in the battle effect is determined. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the first special symbol determination and any one of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6 is determined, the victory effect is performed, and then the high-probability short-time gaming state is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the first special symbol determination and any of the jackpot symbols X7 to X10 is determined, a defeat effect is performed. Even when the defeat effect is performed based on the first special symbol determination, the gaming state thereafter changes depending on the jackpot symbol as in the case where the defeat effect is performed based on the second special symbol determination. That is, when a jackpot game corresponding to one of the jackpot symbols X7 and X9 is performed, the high-probability time-short game state is terminated and the game proceeds to the latent probability change game state. In addition, when the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol X8 is performed, the high-probability short-time game state continues despite the defeat effect being performed in the battle performance. When a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol X10 is performed, the high-probability short-time gaming state is terminated and the normal gaming state is entered.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the high-probability short-time game state, a battle effect is performed, and whether or not the high-probability short-time game state continues is largely determined by whether or not the justice character wins. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the high-probability time-short game state, by displaying the strength index image 60, the player is always conscious of whether or not the high-probability time-short game state will continue. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of excitement during high-accuracy time-saving games compared to conventional gaming machines.

(Direction until battle production is performed)
Then, the flow of the production until the battle production during the high-precision short-time game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a screen diagram when the hold is digested in turn in the high-probability short-time gaming state. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the high-probability time-short gaming state, if there are no suspensions related to the right to make the first special symbol determination, and four game balls win the second starting port 12, first, The second special symbol is based on the right to perform the second special symbol determination corresponding to the first game icon 520 first displayed in the changing area 54, which is the first game ball won in the second starting port 12. A determination is made. As the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol varies and the decorative symbol 51 varies as shown in FIG. At this time, the strength indicator image 60 indicating the relative strength of the enemy group that can be selected during the battle effect is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  If the result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon 520 is a loss, as shown in FIG. 22B, the decorative symbol 51 is displayed without performing the reach effect (without performing the battle effect). Stop at three different symbols and alert you of the loss. At this time, the strength index image 60 is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and is continuously displayed in the same manner as when the symbol is changed. When the result of the second special symbol determination is a loss, an effect of notifying a loss without developing into a battle effect may be performed after the two similar decorative symbols 51 stop and reach.

  When the hold corresponding to the first hold icon 520 is consumed, the second hold icon 525 moves to the changing area 54 and is based on the right to make a special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon 525. Thus, the second special symbol determination is performed. As in the case of the special symbol determination corresponding to the first hold icon 520, the second special symbol varies and the decorative symbol 51 varies (FIG. 22C). Also at this time, the strength index image 60 is continuously displayed in the same manner as when the symbol is stopped without being hidden on the liquid crystal display 5.

  Then, when the result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon 525 is a big hit, a battle effect is started as shown in FIG. At this time, the strength indicator image 60 is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing from the start of the variation of the second special symbol corresponding to the hold icon 525, specifically, at the timing when the battle effect is started. Is done. In another embodiment, the strength index image 60 may be continuously displayed even after the battle effect is started. In another embodiment, the strength indicator image 60 may be displayed when the special symbol starts to be changed, and may be temporarily hidden while the special symbol is stopped. Absent.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the highly accurate and short game state, the strength indicator image 60 is always displayed regardless of the change or stop of the symbol until the battle effect is started. Therefore, the player can play the game while expanding his expectation for winning the battle effect during the high-precision short-time game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, until the battle effect is performed, not only the strength index image 60 is always displayed, but when the battle effect is performed, which enemy group will be played against? Production that suggests that. FIG. 23 is a screen diagram illustrating an example of an index suggestion effect when a battle effect is performed in the highly accurate short-time gaming state.

  For example, the situation in FIGS. 22C to 22D will be described as an example. When a game ball is awarded to the second starting port 12 and a battle effect is performed in the highly accurate time-saving gaming state, first, Variations of the special symbol and the decorative symbol 51 start (FIG. 23A). Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), at a predetermined timing (for example, 4 to 7 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol), the suggestion effect (hereinafter, referred to as an enemy group to fight in the battle effect). This is also referred to as an index suggestion effect). In the indicator suggestion effect, the enemy group image (enemy group image 609 in FIG. 23) corresponding to the enemy group appearing in the battle effect is lit up or flashed to be highlighted. Further, an indicator suggestion effect may be performed in which an enemy group that does not appear in the battle effect is turned off and an opponent that appears in the battle effect is emphasized. Note that FIG. 23 shows an index suggestion effect that highlights only one enemy group, but in this embodiment, an index suggestion effect that highlights two or more enemy groups may be performed.

  Then, in a state where the index suggestion effect is performed, when two decorative symbols 51 stop on the same line on the active line (FIG. 23C), a battle effect is started as a reach effect. In this battle effect, a battle between the enemy characters of the enemy group suggested by the indicator suggestion effect and the justice character is performed. In the battle effect, the winning / losing of the justice character is notified based on the result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon 525. That is, as a result of the second special symbol determination, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y6, a notification effect that the justice character wins is performed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y7 to Y9, the justice character is defeated. A notification effect is performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, an index suggestion effect may be performed also in the situation (symbol fluctuation in which a battle effect is not performed) in FIGS. FIG. 24 is a screen diagram illustrating an example of the index suggestion effect when the battle effect is not performed in the high-probability short-time gaming state. Also in this case, the timing at which the index suggestion effect is performed is the same as that in the case where the battle effect is performed, and after the change of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol 51 is started (FIG. 24 (A)), the predetermined timing is performed. This is the time when the timing (for example, 4 to 7 seconds after the start of the variation of the special symbol) is reached (FIG. 24B). And even in the indicator suggestion effect in this case, the enemy group image (the enemy group image 609 in FIG. 24) corresponding to the enemy group appearing in the battle effect is lit up, flashed, or does not appear in the battle effect. An effect is displayed in which the enemy group is extinguished and the opponents appearing in the battle effect are emphasized. After that, in the state where the index suggestion effect has been performed, the three decorative symbols 51 are stopped at different symbols on the active line (when reaching reach, two similar symbols and one different symbol are stopped). Loss is notified (FIGS. 24C to 24D). In this way, when the loss is notified, the index suggestion effect ends at almost the same time when the loss is notified.

  In other embodiments, the indicator suggestion effect when the battle effect is performed may be different from the indicator suggestion effect when the battle effect is not performed. For example, when the battle effect is performed, the target enemy group image may be displayed in a blinking manner. When the battle effect is not performed, the enemy group image other than the target enemy group image may be turned off. In addition, when the battle effect is not performed, the index suggestion effect may not be performed.

  In another embodiment, an effect of highlighting the strength index image 60 may be performed by a pre-reading effect for the right to perform the reserved special symbol determination. That is, when the acquired information is stored by winning the game ball at the start opening and is reserved as the right to make a special symbol determination, the game control unit determines whether to perform the pre-reading effect based on the prior determination information. Done. If it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed by this determination, the change to the special symbol related to the right is performed for the right to perform the reserved special symbol determination, and the same as the above-described index suggestion effect. Is performed (referred to as prefetching index suggestion effect). In this case, the prefetching index suggestion effect may end when the change of the special symbol related to the right is started, or reaches a predetermined timing after the change of the special symbol related to the right is started. May be continued.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the index suggestion effect, until the battle effect is started from the timing at which the index suggestion effect is performed (FIGS. 23B to 23C), or until a loss notification is made. In the meantime (FIGS. 24B to 24C), a roaring effect may be performed in order to further enhance the player's expectation. This roaring effect is an effect that suggests which enemy group will be faced together with the indicator suggesting effect when the battle effect is performed.

  FIGS. 25A and 25B are screen diagrams illustrating an example of a roaring effect that suggests an opponent for a battle effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the roaring effect, the same enemy group (enemy group N • in FIG. 25) as the enemy group image (enemy group image 609 in FIG. 25) highlighted by the index suggesting effect. There is an effect that uses the effect symbol 58 corresponding to n) to inquire whether or not the effect symbol 58 has a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, in this roaring effect, the effect symbols 58 indicating a plurality of enemy groups are scrolled in two rows, and among the scrolled effect symbols 58, the effect symbols 58 indicating the same enemy group are placed at predetermined positions. Ask if you want to stop. And if the production | presentation symbol 58 becomes a predetermined arrangement | positioning, it will alert | report that a battle opponent will be determined and a battle production will be performed, and a battle production will be performed. The “determined notification” referred to here is notified by using the sound or the like at that time when the effect design 58 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 in a predetermined manner. In addition, in the “definite notification”, the decoration pattern 51 of two similar symbols of the same type is stopped in a reach manner, and the effect that the image of the enemy group used in the effect image 58 is enlarged and displayed is notified. It may be done. The effect symbol 58 may be the decorative symbol 51 or may be an image different from the decorative symbol 51.

  More specifically, in the roaring effect of the present embodiment, the roaring effect is performed in which the opponents are beaten in order from a relatively strong enemy group based on the relative strength shown in the strength index image 60. . For example, first, when it is determined whether the effect pattern 58 corresponding to the enemy group image 606 is in a predetermined arrangement, the enemy group image 607, the enemy group image 608, If the production symbol 58 corresponding to the enemy group image 609 is beaten and the production symbol 58 corresponding to the enemy group image 609 is finally placed in a predetermined arrangement, a battle production with the opponent is performed. Is called. In this roaring effect, the opponent may be determined before the effect symbol 58 corresponding to the enemy group image 609 is beaten. That is, the opponent may be determined by the first hit (the opponent corresponding to the enemy group image 606 in the above example), or the opponent may be determined by the second or third hit. In the case of such an effect, an enemy group different from the enemy group highlighted by the index suggestion effect becomes the opponent. Moreover, even if an index suggestion effect and a scolding effect are performed, a loss may be notified without developing into a battle effect. In this case, after the above-mentioned roaring effect, the confirmation notification of the battle effect as described above is not performed, and a loss is notified. In addition, when 3 or more enemy groups appear, the battle effect is always performed as a reach effect, and when 2 or less enemy groups appear, the battle effect is performed at a predetermined rate. May be.

  In another embodiment, the effect pattern 58 corresponding to the enemy group to be displayed by the roaring effect may be an irrelevant to the enemy group image highlighted by the index suggestion effect. Further, in another embodiment, it is possible to hit in order from the effect design 58 corresponding to the relatively weak enemy character, instead of starting from the effect design 58 corresponding to the relatively strong enemy character. You may perform a random rendition regardless of target strength.

  Also, the enemy groups are divided into three types, for example, strong type group, medium type group, and weak type group, based on strength, and one enemy group is selected from each type group to perform the screaming effect. Alternatively, it is possible to perform a roaring effect using an enemy group selected from one or two type groups. For example, in the latter case, when an enemy group is selected from two type groups, a predetermined type is selected from either a weak type group and a medium type group, a medium type group and a strong type group, or a weak type group and a strong type group. When a number of enemy groups (for example, three enemy groups) are selected and an enemy group is selected from one type group, a predetermined number (from a weak type group, a medium type group, or a strong type group) is selected. For example, three enemy groups) are selected. In such a configuration, in a roaring production, the appearance of many enemy groups belonging to the weak type group is expected to win the justice character in the battle production than when many enemy groups belonging to the strong type group and the medium type group appear. The degree can be increased. For example, when two enemy groups are selected from the weak type group and one enemy group is selected from the medium type group, two enemy groups are selected from the strong type group and 1 from the medium type group. The expectation that the justice character will win is higher than when one enemy group is selected.

  Further, as another example of the roaring effect, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when two enemy group images are highlighted by the index suggesting effect, they correspond to the two enemy groups that are highlighted. There is an effect in which the effect image 59 is displayed in the background, and it is determined which of the enemy groups is to be played. Specifically, in this production effect, the effect images 59 corresponding to the two enemy groups suggested in the index suggestion effect are used together with the index suggestion effect, and which effect image 59 is finally highlighted. Talk about what will be done. Then, when one effect image 59 is highlighted (for example, enlarged) in a predetermined manner, it is confirmed that the opponent is determined and the battle effect is performed, and the battle effect is performed. It should be noted that, in another embodiment, the squeak effect may be performed using three or more effect images 59, and the effect image 59 corresponding to an enemy group different from the enemy group image highlighted by the index suggestion effect is used. You may also make a stuttering effect. Note that in this embodiment, even when any stuttering effect is performed, the decorative pattern 51 that is changing is controlled to be translucently displayed or controlled to be small, so that the visibility of the stuttering effect is not disturbed. Absent.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when determining the opponent for the battle effect, in addition to the index suggestion effect, there is a case where the effect effect 58 or the effect image 59 is used to perform the beat effect. In this case, it is possible to further enhance the player's feeling of uplifting, and to achieve even higher interest.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the squealing effect is performed after the index suggesting effect is performed. However, in other embodiments, the index suggesting effect is performed at the same time or before the index suggesting effect is performed. In addition, it is also possible to produce a talk. Moreover, you may perform a roaring effect without performing an index suggestion effect.

(Battle production)
Next, the flow of effects in the battle effect will be described. FIG. 26 is a screen diagram showing the physical strength and fighting spirit of the justice character when the justice character and the enemy character appear in the battle effect. As shown in FIG. 26, in the battle effect, the justice character α and the enemy character β that is the opponent appear on the liquid crystal display 5 and both face up. Here, the enemy character β appearing in the battle effect is an enemy character belonging to one enemy group selected from the 13 enemy groups shown in the strength index image 60. Further, the enemy character β confronting the justice character α is one or two enemy characters in one selected enemy group. Also, the justice character α forms a justice group with two different people, and one or two justice characters are selected from the justice group in the battle effect.

  Further, in the battle effect, in parallel with the confrontation effect between the justice character α and the enemy character β, an effect indicating the temporal change in the state of the justice character α in the confrontation is performed. That is, in the battle effect of the present embodiment, not only the confrontation effect is performed, but also the state of the justice character α during the confrontation, specifically, the state of the physical strength of the justice character α (physical strength meter 70 ) And the state of fighting spirit (battle spirit image 71) that confronts the enemy character β of the justice character α. Below, it demonstrates paying attention to the physical strength meter 70 and the fighting spirit image 71 which change with progress of a battle production.

  First, the physical strength meter 70 and the fighting spirit image 71 displayed in the battle effect will be described. The physical strength meter 70 indicates the current remaining physical strength of the justice character α that can change over time as described above. When receiving an attack from the enemy character β, the remaining physical strength changes before and after receiving the attack. Specifically, the physical strength meter 70 decreases when the justice character α is attacked by the enemy character β. When the remaining physical strength indicated by the physical strength meter 70 decreases, the justice character α has a higher risk of defeating the enemy character β. That is, the physical strength meter 70 suggests that there is a high possibility that the high-precision time-short state is finished as the remaining physical strength decreases. On the contrary, if the physical strength meter 70 does not change, that is, if the justice character α is not attacked by the enemy character β, it indicates that the justice character α has a high expectation of winning.

  As described above, the fighting spirit image 71 shows the state of fighting spirit that faces the current enemy character β of the justice character α that can change over time, and the display mode thereof changes according to the change in the fighting spirit of the justice character α. Change. Specifically, the color of the fighting spirit image 71 changes at a predetermined timing of the battle effect (for example, after being attacked by the enemy character β or just before the justice character α attacks). The fighting spirit image 71 suggests that the more the display mode is changed, the higher the possibility that a flashy effect (for example, an effect of delivering a special move) will be performed by the justice character α. On the other hand, when the display mode does not change, the fighting spirit image 71 suggests that there is a high possibility that a normal effect by the justice character α (for example, an effect of simply punching, not a deadly technique) will be performed. In the present embodiment, the case where the flashing effect is performed and the justice character α wins is more advantageous to the player than the case where the normal effect is performed and the justice character α wins. Probability is high. Specifically, the possibility that the 16R jackpot is notified is higher in the case where the flashy performance is performed and the justice character α wins, compared to the other cases. Therefore, the fighting spirit image 71 shows the expectation degree which will be in an advantageous state for a player, so that the display mode changes.

  FIG. 27 is a screen diagram showing an example of the effect in the battle effect, where (A) shows the state of the physical strength meter and the fighting spirit image when the justice character and the enemy character appear, and (B) shows the justice character being the enemy. The state of change of the physical strength meter when receiving the first attack from the character is shown, and (C) is a diagram showing the state of change of the fighting spirit image of the justice character attacked by the enemy character. FIG. 28 is a screen diagram showing an example of the effect in the battle effect, where (D) shows the state of change of the physical strength meter when the justice character is subjected to the second attack from the enemy character, and (E) is the enemy. FIG. 8F is a diagram illustrating a state of change in a fighting spirit image of a justice character that has been attacked by a character, and (F) is a diagram illustrating a state of change in a physical strength meter when the justice character is subjected to a third attack from an enemy character. FIG. 29 is a screen diagram showing an example of the effect in the battle effect, where (G) shows the state of change of the fighting spirit image of the justice character attacked by the enemy character, and (H) shows that the justice character is a deadly technique. The state of the physical strength meter when defeating the enemy character is shown, and (I) is a diagram showing a state in which it is notified that the justice character has won.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, when the battle effect is started, first, a justice character and an enemy character determined based on the special symbol determination appear. At this time, the physical strength meter 70 of the justice character indicates a maximum value (hereinafter also referred to as an initial value), and the meter color indicating the remaining physical strength indicates a predetermined color (for example, green). Also, the fighting spirit image 71 of the justice character at the start of the battle shows a state where the fighting spirit that is mainly the initial color (for example, white) is the lowest.

  When a battle effect starts and a predetermined time has elapsed, an attack situation for the first turn occurs. That is, this is an effect step in which the justice character or enemy character attacks the opponent. For example, in FIG. 27B, an effect is performed in which the enemy character makes a first attack toward the justice character. At this time, the justice character that has been attacked performs an effect of taking a defensive posture, a non-defensive posture, or a posture to dodge against the attack of the enemy character. Here, if the justice character is attacked in a non-defensive posture, the physical strength meter 70 decreases by a predetermined value (for example, 1/6 to 2/3 based on the initial value) as shown in FIG. Is displayed. At this time, the physical strength meter 70 is displayed in a state in which green is maintained because the physical strength remaining amount maintains 60% or more of the initial value. Further, when the justice character takes a defensive posture or takes a posture to dodge an attack, the physical strength meter 70 of the justice character hardly changes from the initial value (for example, about 0 to 1/7 based on the initial value). Is displayed). That is, the rate of decrease of the physical strength meter 70 of the justice character changes depending on the posture or attack of the enemy character.

  When the attack situation of the first turn is completed, an effect of whether the fighting spirit of the justice character is improved is performed. For example, when the effect of whether or not the justice character that has been attacked rises from a fallen state is performed, an effect of encouraging the rising effect is performed using the fighting spirit image 71 indicating the fighting spirit of the justice character. On the other hand, in the attack situation, when the justice character takes a defensive posture or takes a posture to dodge the attack, the effect that the justice character falls is not performed, so there is no rise effect as described above, There will be an effect that simply tells whether or not the fighting spirit will burn up. Then, when the justice character is raised, or when the justice character's fighting spirit is simply burned up, the color of the fighting spirit image 71 of the justice character is changed to a color indicating a fighting spirit one step higher. Here, since the color of the fighting spirit image 71 of the justice character when receiving an attack from the enemy character is an initial color, it is an intermediate color (for example, green) indicating the color of the fighting spirit one level higher than the initial color. An effect that changes to the state presented in is performed. Accordingly, in FIG. 27 (C), an effect in which the justice character that has been attacked for the first time rises is performed, and an effect of changing the color of the fighting spirit image 71 from the initial color to the intermediate color is performed.

  When the justice character rises from the fallen state and the fighting spirit improves, an attack situation of the second turn occurs. As shown in FIG. 28D, even in the attack situation of the second turn, an effect is provided in which the justice character is attacked by the enemy character (second attack). For this reason, the justice character is again presented with a defensive posture, a non-defensive posture, or a posture that avoids an attack. In FIG. 28D, as in the case of the first attack from the enemy character, an effect of receiving an attack in a non-defensive posture is performed, and the physical strength meter 70 of the justice character has its remaining amount reduced to about half of the initial value. Is displayed. Therefore, the physical strength meter 70 is displayed with the meter color changed from green to yellow.

  When the attack situation of the second turn is completed, the effect of whether the fighting spirit of the justice character is improved is performed again. In FIG. 28 (E), an effect is produced in which the justice character who has received the second attack rises, and the fighting spirit of the justice character is improved. Here, since the color of the fighting spirit image 71 shows an intermediate color during the attack situation of the second turn, an effect of changing to a final color (for example, red) indicating a fighting spirit one level higher is performed.

  When the justice character rises from the fallen state and the fighting spirit improves, an attack situation of the third turn occurs. As shown in FIG. 28 (F), even in the attack situation of the third turn, there is an effect that the justice character makes an attack (third attack) from the enemy character. For this reason, the justice character is again presented with a defensive posture, a non-defensive posture, or a posture that avoids an attack. In FIG. 28F, as in the case of the attack from the enemy character for the first and second times, an effect of receiving an attack in a non-defensive posture is performed, so that the physical strength meter 70 of the justice character has a remaining amount of 1 as an initial value. It is displayed in a state of about 20%. Therefore, the physical strength meter 70 is displayed with the meter color changed from yellow to red. Here, the state in which the physical strength meter 70 is in red indicates a state in which the physical strength of the justice character hardly remains, suggesting that the justice character is in a considerably dangerous state, that is, defeat is close.

  In this way, when the attack situation of the third turn is completed, an effect as to whether the fighting spirit of the justice character is improved is performed again. Here, since the justice character is in a considerably dangerous state as described above, the degree of expectation to stand up is low. In addition, here, if the justice character does not stand up, the fighting spirit is not improved, and an effect that the justice character is defeated is performed. However, in FIG. 29G, since the effect that the justice character that has been attacked for the third time rises is performed, the fighting spirit of the justice character is improved, and an effect that the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71 is changed is performed. In the present embodiment, when the fighting spirit image 71 that has changed to the final color further changes its display mode, an effect of adding a predetermined image (for example, characters such as “Fa”, “I”, “Ya”) is performed. Or an effect of changing the display mode of a predetermined image (characters or the like) displayed in advance.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29H, the physical strength meter 70 of the justice character recovers to the maximum value, and an effect is produced in which the justice character counterattacks the enemy character. Specifically, when the display image of the fighting spirit image 71 is further changed from the final color, the justice character performs a special technique and performs an effect of defeating the enemy character. When the enemy character is defeated by the killing technique of the justice character, it is notified that the justice character has won. That is, as shown in FIG. 29 (I), three similar decorative symbols 51 stop on the active line and are notified that they are big hits. At the same time, the physical strength meter 70 and the fighting spirit image 71 are not displayed. As described above, when a victory is notified after the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71 of the justice character is changed from the final color (hereinafter also referred to as the final mode), the subsequent jackpot game is 16R. There is a high possibility that it is a jackpot game. In other words, in this case, it is unlikely that an 8R, 6R, or 4R jackpot game will be played. As shown in FIG. 6, the specific types of 16R jackpots are 16R jackpot game with a set of symbols (jackpot game corresponding to jackpot symbol Y1), 16R jackpot game with jumpup jackpot (jackpot game corresponding to jackpot symbol Y2) Or, it is a 16R jackpot game (a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y3) by rank-up jackpot. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the specific types of 8R, 6R, or 4R jackpots are 8R jackpot games based on rank-up jackpots (jackpot games corresponding to jackpot symbol Y4), 6R jackpot games based on rank-up jackpots (A jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y5) or a 4R jackpot game (a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y6) by a rank-up jackpot.

  In addition, even if it is defeated in the battle effect, it is confirmed that it is a big hit, but three similar types of decorative symbols 51 stop on the active line and are not notified that it is a big hit. In this case, the subsequent jackpot game is a jackpot without any play. As shown in FIG. 6, the specific jackpot type is a jackpot-free game with 2R probability variation jackpot (a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y7), a jackpot game without jackpot with a 2R probability variation jackpot (time reduction 10) (a jackpot symbol Y8) Jackpot game corresponding to 2), or 2R regular jackpot-free jackpot game (jackpot game corresponding to jackpot symbol Y9). In addition, as described above, the timing of the defeat of the justice character may come not only after three attack situations but also immediately after the first or second attack situation. In this case as well, a big hit game with no play is performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when a battle effect is defeated, after the cut-in effect image containing a predetermined character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, you may make it perform the effect that a justice character wins. Specifically, after the state in which the justice character is defeated in the battle effect is displayed, the cut-in effect image is displayed so as to interrupt the screen of the liquid crystal display 5, and then the effect that the justice character revives and wins. Is done. In addition, when the victory effect is performed after the cut-in effect image is displayed, the fighting spirit image 71 may change to the final form at once, or whether or not the effect using the cut-in effect image is performed. Regardless, the display form of the fighting spirit image 71 immediately before the effect using the cut-in effect image may be maintained. That is, in the former case, the cut-in effect image suggests a victory from defeat and can increase the expectation for 16R jackpot, and in the latter case, the cut-in effect image suggests a victory from the defeat. In addition, when a cut-in effect including a specific character is performed, not only suggesting a jackpot for a special symbol that is currently fluctuating, but further jackpots are included in the right to make a special symbol determination that is currently reserved. You may make it suggest. That is, in a battle effect, after a defeat in a battle, a cut-in effect including a specific character is performed, which is a so-called pending continuous notice. That is, the cut-in effect is performed when the special symbol determination related to the current fluctuation is a big hit and the currently reserved special symbol judgment is a big hit. For example, the cut-in effect may be performed only when the special symbol determination relating to the current fluctuation is a specific jackpot (for example, 16R jackpot) and the current suspension includes a specific jackpot. . The cut-in effect indicating the pending continuous notice may be performed during the change of the special symbol, or during the jackpot game after the special symbol stops (for example, during the opening, round game, ending) Also good.

  In the above description, the case where the state of the fighting spirit image 71 indicating the fighting spirit of the justice character changes regardless of the player's operation is taken as an example. However, in this embodiment, the player's operation is the display of the fighting spirit image 71. In some cases, this may change the mode. That is, after the attack situation is finished, an effect is made to prompt the player to operate the effect button 26, and the player presses the effect button 26 for a certain period (within the effective time) after the operation of the effect button 26 is prompted. When the operation is performed, the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71 may be changed. Further, if the player does not operate the effect button 26 within the effective time, the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71 is changed when the effective time has passed. In addition, when prompting the operation of the effect button 26, there are a case where an effect that is simply pressed once, a case where an effect that is pressed multiple times (continuous hitting) is performed, and the like.

  In the above description, the effect of winning after the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71 has changed from the final color has been described. However, in this embodiment, even though the fighting spirit image 71 does not become the final aspect, There is a case where a winning performance is performed. For example, in the first or second attack situation, the justice character makes a first strike, or the enemy character makes a first strike, but the attack is made by the justice character. In this case, since the attack situation itself is reduced, there is a case where the winning / losing is notified while the fighting spirit image 71 does not change to the final mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, there is a case where the effect that the justice character wins is performed even though the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71 does not change to the final mode. However, if the victory of the justice character is notified regardless of the display mode of the fighting spirit image 71, there is a concern that the meaning of changing the fighting spirit image 71 is not clear and lacks interest.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the victory image 71 is notified of the victory without changing to the final form, the player is more advantageous than the case where the victory image 71 is changed to the final form and the victory is notified. The rate at which large jackpot games are played is set to be relatively low. In other words, when the fighting spirit image 71 wins without changing to the final form, the rate at which the 16R jackpot is selected is lower than when the fighting spirit image 71 changes to the final form and wins. Specifically, when the battle image 71 wins without changing to the final form, 8R jackpot game (jackpot game corresponding to jackpot symbol Y4), rank-up jackpot 6R jackpot game (jackpot symbol) after the battle production ends. A jackpot game corresponding to Y5) or a 4R jackpot game (a jackpot game corresponding to jackpot symbol Y6) due to a rank-up jackpot is likely to be performed. More specifically, the opportunity to change the fighting spirit image 71 is before and after the occurrence of the attack situation, so the higher the occurrence ratio of the attack situation, the more the opportunity. For this reason, as described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, in the attack situation, the physical strength meter 70 decreases as the attack continues from the enemy character, compared to the case where the enemy character is won by preemptive attack. Is more likely that the fighting spirit image 71 will change to the final form. That is, in the present embodiment, in the battle effect, the rate at which the 16R jackpot is selected is set higher as the physical strength meter 70 decreases and the fighting spirit image 71 changes accordingly. As described above, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which, as the physical strength meter 70 suggests that the degree of expectation for victory is low, the fighting spirit image 71 suggests that the degree of expectation that a jackpot game advantageous to the player is performed is high. It has become. With this configuration, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of excitement until the battle effect ends.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
Next, details of the effect control based on various commands from the game control unit 100 described above will be described.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interruption processing performed in the effect control unit. In the following description, the processing shown in FIGS. 30 to 34 is described as being performed by the effect control unit 130. However, part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit. It may be executed at any of 150. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 30 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  According to the flowchart of FIG. 30, the effect control unit 130 first executes command reception processing in step S1001. The command reception process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command as game information from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect as the image sound control unit 140 and A command for causing the lamp control unit 150 to execute is generated. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133.

  Then, the effect control unit 130 transmits the command generated in step S1001 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). In addition, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (step S1002) corresponding to the operation on the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute a predetermined effect.

[Command reception processing by production control unit]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, in the command reception process, the effect control unit 130 determines whether the game control unit 100 has received the hold command set in the process of step S206 or step S212 of FIG. S1301). When it determines with having received the hold command (step S1301: YES), the production control unit 130 executes the hold command process (step S1302).

  In the hold command process in step S1302, the effect control unit 130 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display the hold icon 52 corresponding to the hold command in response to receiving the hold command. In this case, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11, the effect control unit 130 displays the hold icon in the special 1 icon display area 55 in the left area of the liquid crystal display 5, and the second start opening When the game ball wins in 12, the hold icon is displayed in the special 2 icon display area 56 in the right area of the liquid crystal display 5. In addition, the display mode of the hold icon may be a mode that can be distinguished, or a mode that cannot be distinguished, that is displayed in the special 1 icon display area 55 and that displayed in the special 2 icon display area 56. Also good.

  Further, in the hold command process, the effect control unit 130 determines whether to perform a pre-decision effect based on the pre-determination information included in the hold command, and based on the result of the determination, the content of the pre-determination effect is determined. Decide and execute. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the big symbol is determined in the special symbol determination related to the received hold command, and executes the pre-determination effect according to the determination result. For example, the effect control unit 130 causes the hold icon to be displayed in a different form from the normal as the prior determination effect.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ).

  When the variation start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a variation effect execution process (step S1304). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 changes the special symbol based on the variation pattern included in the variation start command (variation pattern set in step S408 in FIG. 10), symbol information, the current gaming state, and the like. The content of the variation effect to be performed is determined, and a command for executing the variation effect is set.

  Here, an example of the variation pattern table of the high-probability short-time gaming state used for determining the variation pattern in the process of step S408 in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table for the high-probability short-time gaming state. Although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with another variation pattern table that is selected in the normal gaming state, the latent probability changing gaming state, and other gaming states such as the short-time gaming state. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when it is determined that the game is won in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11, any one of the variation patterns PA101 to PA109 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern. Specifically, when one of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6 is determined, one of the variation patterns PA101 to PA103 corresponding to the variation effect for performing the victory effect in the battle effect is selected. For example, the fluctuation pattern PA101 is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation effect S1, and the fluctuation time is 60 seconds. The variation pattern PA102 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S2, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA103 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S3, and the variation time is 90 seconds. Similarly, if any one of the jackpot symbols X7, X9, X10 is determined, any one of the variation patterns PA104 to PA106 corresponding to the variation effect for performing the defeat effect in the battle effect is selected, and the jackpot When the symbol X8 is determined, any one of the variation patterns PA107 to PA109 is selected. The variation pattern PA104 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S4, and the variation time is 60 seconds. The variation pattern PA105 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S5, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA106 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S6, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA107 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S7, and the variation time is 60 seconds. The variation pattern PA108 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S8, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA109 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect S9, and the variation time is 90 seconds. Then, the variation effect is performed for the variation time according to the selected variation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, when it is determined that a big hit is made according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, any one of the variation patterns PA121 to PA129 is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, when one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 is determined, one of the variation patterns PA121 to PA123 corresponding to the variation effect for performing the victory effect in the battle effect is selected. For example, the variation pattern PA121 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T1, and the variation time is 60 seconds. The variation pattern PA122 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T2, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA123 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T3, and the variation time is 90 seconds. Similarly, when the jackpot symbol Y7 is determined, any one of the variation patterns PA124 to PA126 is selected, and when any one of the jackpot symbols Y8, Y9 is determined, the defeat effect is performed in the battle effect. Any one of the variation patterns PA127 to PA129 corresponding to the variation effect to be performed is selected. The variation pattern PA124 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T4, and the variation time is 60 seconds. The variation pattern PA125 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T5, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA126 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T6, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA127 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T7, and the variation time is 60 seconds. The variation pattern PA128 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T8, and the variation time is 90 seconds. The variation pattern PA129 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect T9, and the variation time is 90 seconds.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35, when it is determined that the game ball has been lost to the first starting port 11, the variation pattern PA301 corresponding to the variation effect in which the battle effect is not performed as the variation pattern of the special symbol. , 302 or the variation pattern PA 131, 132 is selected. The variation pattern PA301 is a variation pattern related to variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and is a variation pattern of simple loss corresponding to the variation effect W1. In particular, the fluctuation pattern PA301 is in a state where the last hold related to the second special symbol determination is currently being digested, or the hold related to the second special symbol determination is 0 and the hold related to the first special symbol is 1 This is a variation pattern selected in a certain state, and the variation time is 13 seconds. The variation pattern 302 is a variation pattern related to the variation of the second special symbol, and is a variation pattern of simple loss corresponding to the variation effect W2. In particular, this variation pattern PA302 is a variation pattern that is selected in a state where there are two or more holds related to the second special symbol determination including those currently being digested, and the variation time is 2 seconds. The “simple lose” referred to here is an effect for simply notifying reach using the decorative symbol 51 and the above-described reach effect is not performed. Three different types of decorative symbols 51 are used. However, for example, the effect is to stop in the order of left, right, and middle. The variation pattern PA131 is a variation pattern related to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect Z1. The variation pattern PA131 is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effects T2, 5, 8 (S2, 5, 8) described above, and the variation time is 20 seconds. The variation pattern PA132 is a variation pattern related to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect Z2. The variation pattern PA132 is a variation pattern corresponding to the above-described variation effects T3, 6, 9 (S3, 6, 9), and the variation time is 20 seconds.

  Then, the command including the variation pattern set in this way is transmitted to the image sound control unit 130 and the lamp control unit 150 in step S1003, and according to the command, the image sound control unit 130 and the lamp control unit 150 are transmitted. Performs the production. This variation effect execution process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart showing the variation effect execution process in step S1304 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in the variation effect execution process, the effect control unit 130 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability short-time gaming state based on information included in the variation start command ( Step S1321).

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is the high-probability time-short gaming state (step S1321: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a high-probability time-short process for displaying the strength indicator image 60 (step S1322). ). This high-accuracy time-short process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart showing the high-accuracy time-short process in step 1322 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, in the high-accuracy time-short process, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the strength index image 60 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (step S1341). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a display flag for displaying the strength indicator image 60 is ON.

  When it is determined that the display flag for displaying the strength indicator image 60 is not turned on, that is, the strength indicator image 60 is not displayed (step S1341: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines the strength indicator. Image display processing is executed (step S1342). That is, the display flag for displaying the strength indicator image 60 is turned ON, and the strength indicator image 60 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. In addition, the effect control unit 130 displays a background image indicating the highly accurate time-short gaming state on the liquid crystal display 5. And the production | presentation control part 130 complete | finishes this highly accurate time-short process, and advances the process after step S1323 of FIG.

  When the highly accurate time-short process is executed (step S1322), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit by the special symbol determination from the information included in the change start command (step S1323). As described above, in the highly accurate and short game state, the blade member of the electric tulip 17 is easy to open, so that the game ball mainly wins the second start port 12. Moreover, in this embodiment, the special 2 priority digestion function which digests the holding | maintenance which concerns on a 2nd special symbol determination preferentially is provided. Therefore, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, even if there is a hold related to the first special symbol determination, the jackpot determination is preferentially performed by the second special symbol determination. When all the suspensions related to the second special symbol determination are exhausted, the jackpot determination may be performed based on the suspension related to the first special symbol determination in step S1323.

  After performing the process of step S1322, when it determines with it being a big hit (step S1323: YES), the production control part 130 performs an opponent setting process (step S1325). That is, in this opponent setting process, a justice character and an enemy character appearing in the battle effect are set by a predetermined lottery based on the jackpot symbol. Specifically, the justice character is set by selecting one or two of two people who form a justice group. As the enemy character, one enemy group is selected from the 13 enemy groups displayed in the strength indicator image 60, and one or two enemy characters are selected and set from the selected enemy groups. .

  When the opponent is set in step S1325, the effect control unit 130 determines whether the jackpot symbol determined by the second special symbol determination corresponds to any of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 from the information included in the change start command. NO is determined (step S1326). As described above, since the first special symbol determination may actually be performed, in this case, it is determined whether or not any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6.

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is Y1 to Y6 (or jackpot symbol X1 to X6) (step S1326: YES), a variation effect that the justice character wins is set in the battle effect (step S1328). That is, any one of the fluctuation effects T1 to T3 (variation effects S1 to S3) is set as the fluctuation effect based on the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. For example, when the variation effect T1 (S1) is selected, the variation effect at which the battle effect is started by performing the index suggestion effect is set. When the variation effect T2 (S2) is selected, the index suggestion effect is performed, and the turn effect (for example, the effect using the effect symbol 58) is performed, and the variation effect at which the battle effect is started is set. In addition, when the variation effect T3 (S3) is selected, the index suggestion effect is performed, and a roaring effect (for example, an effect using the effect image 59) different from the variation effect T2 (S2) is performed, and the battle effect is started. The variation production to be set is set. In other embodiments, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute the above-described index suggestion effect and turn effect separately from the variation pattern. The suggestion effect may be set based on the determined content.

  When it is determined that none of the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y6 (or jackpot symbol X1 to X6), that is, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y7 to Y9 (or jackpot symbol X7 to X10) (step S1326: NO), production The control unit 130 sets a variation effect in which the justice character loses in the battle effect (step S1327). That is, based on the variation pattern shown in FIG. 35, any of the variation effects T4 to T9 (variation effects S4 to S9) is set as the variation effect. For example, when the variation effect T4, 7 (S4, 7) is selected, a variation effect is set in which the index suggestion effect is performed and the battle effect is started. In addition, when the variation effect T5, 8 (S5, 8) is selected, the index suggestion effect is performed, and the change effect for which the battle effect is started is performed by performing the turn effect (for example, the effect using the effect symbol 58). Set. When the variation effects T6, 9 (S6, 9) are selected, the index suggestion effect is performed, and the accent effect (for example, the effect image 59 is used) different from the variation effects T5, 8 (S5, 8). ) Is performed, and a variation effect for starting the battle effect is set. Similarly to the above, in other embodiments, separately from the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not to perform a roaring effect or the like, and the variation effect may be set based on the determination result.

  In addition, when it is determined that it is not a big hit based on the information of the change start command (S1323: NO), the effect control unit 130 notifies the loss based on the change pattern determined based on the highly accurate time-short table. An effect is set (step S1324). That is, based on the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 35, either of the fluctuation effects W1, W2 or the fluctuation effects Z1, Z2 is set as the fluctuation effect. For example, when one of the variation effects W1 and W2 is selected, a reach effect using the decorative symbols 51, an index suggestion effect, and a variation effect that does not perform a roaring effect are set. When the variation effect Z1 is selected, a reach effect using the decorative design 51 is performed and an index suggestion effect is performed, while a variation effect that does not start the battle effect is set. When the variation effect Z2 is selected, a reach effect using the decorative design 51 is performed, and a battle effect (for example, an effect using the effect design 58) different from the index suggestion effect and the change effect Z1 is performed while the battle is performed. A fluctuating effect that does not start is set. Similarly to the above, in other embodiments, separately from the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not to perform a roaring effect or the like, and the variation effect may be set based on the determination result.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the high-probability time / short game state based on the information of the change start command (step S1321: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the current game state is the normal game state. (Step S1330).

  When it is determined that the game state is the normal game state, that is, when it is determined that the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state are set (step S1331: YES), the effect control unit 130 changes the variation pattern determined based on the normal table. Based on this, a variable effect is set (step S1331).

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state (step S1331: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (step S1332).

  When it is determined that the game mode is a latent probability changing game state, that is, when it is determined that the game state is a high-probability game state and a non-short-time game state (step S1332: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines the variation determined based on the latency table. Based on the pattern, a variable effect is set (step S1333).

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is neither the normal gaming state nor the latent probability changing gaming state (step S1332: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines that the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state and enters the time-saving table. Based on the variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern, the variation effect is set (step S1334).

  When the process of step S1324 is executed, when the process of step S1327 is executed, when the process of step S1328 is executed, when the process of step S1331 is executed, when the process of step S1333 is executed, or when the process of step S1334 is executed When the process is executed, the effect control unit 130 starts the changing effect based on the changing effect set in each process (step S1335). And the production | generation control part 130 complete | finishes a fluctuation production execution process, and advances the process after step S1305 of FIG.

  Although the illustration of the variation effect execution process is omitted, in the middle of the above-described process, the effect control unit 130 moves the hold icon displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 in the digestion direction (in this embodiment, the variation effect is changed). A process of moving the middle area 54 toward a certain center side is executed.

  When the process of step S1304 in FIG. 31 is executed, or when the variation start command is not received (step S1303: NO in FIG. 31), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation stop command is received. (Step S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change effect end process (step S1306). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 sets a command for ending the effect started in step S1304, and the image sound control unit 140 stops the decorative design 51 in response to the command.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). In the opening process, the effect control unit 130 determines and executes an opening effect that is performed when the jackpot game is started, and is performed when the round effect that is performed during the round game and the jackpot game is ended. Determine the ending production. That is, the effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect according to the type of jackpot.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed or when the opening command is not received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not an ending command is received (step S1309).

  When the ending command is received (step S1310: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game (step S1312). The ending process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 34 is a detailed flowchart showing the ending process in step S1312 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 34, in the ending process, the effect control unit 130 first determines whether the jackpot related to the ending is a jackpot with a transition to a high-probability time-short gaming state (referred to as high-precision time-short in FIG. 33). Determine whether or not. That is, in step S1351, if the jackpot is based on the second special symbol determination, it is determined whether it is a jackpot symbol Y1 to Y7, and if the jackpot is based on the first special symbol determination. It is determined whether the jackpot symbol is X1 to X6 or X8.

  When it is determined that the jackpot related to the ending is a jackpot with a transition to the high-probability time / short game state (step S1351: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the above-described high-probability time / short-time process (step S1352). That is, in step S1352, a process of displaying the strength index image 60 on the liquid crystal display 5 is executed.

  When it is determined that the jackpot related to the ending is not a jackpot with a transition to the high-probability time-short game state (step S1351: NO), the effect control unit 130 executes a strength indicator image non-display process (step S1353). In the strength indicator image non-display processing, processing for preventing the strength indicator image 60 from being displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is executed. That is, in step S1353, if the display flag is turned on in the high-precision time-short process, the strength indicator image 60 is not displayed by turning off the display flag.

  When the process of step S1352 is executed or when the process of step S1353 is executed, the effect control unit 130 ends the ending process and the command receiving process of FIG.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a battle effect is performed in the high-precision short-time game state, the high-precision short-time game state continues after the jackpot game depending on whether the justice character wins the enemy character or not. Whether or not is largely determined. In addition, the degree of expectation that the justice character wins differs depending on the enemy character appearing in the battle performance. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the strength index image showing the enemy characters that can appear in the battle performance divided into 13 enemy groups in order to capture the player's expectation of whether or not the highly accurate time-short gaming state will continue. 60. Thereby, it becomes possible to make a player recognize the relative strength of the enemy group appearing in the battle effect during the high-precision short-time game, and to enhance the interest.

  Also, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, in order to suggest which enemy group of the enemy group shown in the strength indicator image 60 will be an opponent when a battle effect is performed, The suggestion production and the above-mentioned production production are performed. Thereby, in this embodiment, before a battle effect is performed, a player can be made to predict which enemy group will become an opponent, and higher interest property can be aimed at.

  In the battle performance, the physical strength meter 70 suggests the degree of expectation that the justice character will win, and the fighting spirit image 71 indicates the degree of expectation that will be a 16R jackpot. Specifically, the physical strength meter 70 decreases when receiving an attack from an enemy character, that is, lowers the degree of expectation for victory, and the fighting spirit image 71 has more opportunities to receive an attack from the enemy character as the attack situation increases. The possibility of change increases and the expectation to 16R jackpot is increased. In this way, in the battle production, if the production progresses and the attack situations increase, the expectation to the 16R jackpot increases, but on the other hand, the chance of receiving an attack from the enemy character increases, so the expectation to win is descend. For this reason, the information indicated by changes in the physical strength meter 70 and the fighting spirit image 71 is in a contradictory relationship from the viewpoint of the benefit provided to the player. In this way, by displaying the two indices simultaneously in a conflicting relationship, a range of playability is created, and higher interest can be expected.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, the strength index image 60 is configured to display the enemy group image corresponding to the enemy group that is a pair of two people, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the image displayed on the strength indicator image may be an enemy character image corresponding to one enemy character, or an enemy group corresponding to an enemy group in which three or more enemy characters are combined. It may be an image. Further, when displaying an enemy group image corresponding to an enemy group in which two or more enemy characters form one set, as described above, in the roaring effect, the effect symbol 58 and effect image 59 corresponding to the enemy group. Instead of using a character, you may use an image corresponding to any enemy character belonging to the enemy group. In this case, based on the relative strength of the enemy character shown in FIG. 21, the degree of expectation of the justice character's victory in the battle effect may be changed, or the relative of the enemy group to which the enemy character belongs to the end. You may make it change the expectation degree of the victory of the justice character in a battle production based on target strength.

  In the above embodiment, a battle effect is performed during the variation of the special symbol in the high-precision short-time gaming state, and the opponent with the justice character is displayed using the strength indicator image 60 in the battle effect. The present invention is not limited to this. After the special symbol is stopped, a battle effect may be performed as an effect performed during the jackpot game, and the strength index image 60 may be displayed in the battle effect. For example, a 16R jackpot game will be described as an example. In a jackpot game effect between 1 and 5R, the strength index image 60 is displayed, and the enemy character indicated by the strength index image 60 is multiplied by 6 to 16R. Perform a battle production. Then, the result of the battle effect is notified during the jackpot game (even during the ending), and if the battle effect is won, the highly accurate time-short state continues after the jackpot game, and when the battle effect is defeated, the highly accurate time-short state ends. Moreover, in the jackpot game effect between 1-5R, you may perform the above-mentioned parameter | index suggestion effect and a roaring effect, and the effect which speaks which opponent is determined. Further, the strength suggestion image 60 may be displayed until the battle effect is started, or may be continuously displayed even after the battle effect is started.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the expectation degree by which the jackpot game which continues a highly accurate time-short game state is continued by the opponent of a battle effect is suggested, and the strength suggestion image 60 was displayed corresponding to each opponent. That is, in the said embodiment, the strength suggestion image 60 was displayed in the aspect which can distinguish that the anticipation that a highly accurate time-short game state continues is relatively different. In another embodiment, the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be played by the opponent of the battle effect may be suggested, and the strength suggestion image 60 may be displayed corresponding to each opponent. That is, in another embodiment, the strength suggestion image 60 may be displayed in such a manner that it can be distinguished that the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be performed is relatively different. In this case, when a battle performance with a weak opponent is performed, the right character is more likely to win and a jackpot game is more likely to be performed. On the other hand, when a battle performance with a strong opponent is performed, the just character Is likely to lose and is likely to lose. The strength suggestion image 60 displays the strength of each opponent (expectation for playing a big hit game) even while the special symbol is not changing.

  In another embodiment, instead of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the high-probability short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is substantially continued until the next jackpot, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates after the jackpot game is a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). If this is the case, a pachinko gaming machine of the type in which the high-precision time-short gaming state ends may be used.

  Further, in another embodiment, the physical strength meter 70 and the fighting spirit image 71 of the justice character are not displayed in the battle effect during the change of the special symbol in the high-accuracy short-time game state, but after the special symbol is stopped, the jackpot game effect is displayed. You may make it display in the battle production performed in the. When adopting such a configuration, it is more interesting to use a pachinko gaming machine of the type in which the high-precision short-time gaming state ends, especially when the above-mentioned special symbol variation number after the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times. Can be achieved. Specifically, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, in addition to the grand prize opening control unit 116 that detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 13 inside the big prize opening 13, this grand prize is not shown. A distribution blade member that guides the game ball that has passed through the mouth control unit 116 to the V region or the loss region as a special winning region, and a V winning port switch that detects the entry of the game ball into the V region are provided. There are some (hereinafter also referred to as V-type gaming machines). In this V-type gaming machine, when the big hit game is not being performed, the special winning opening 13 is closed by a plate and the V region is closed by a sorting blade member. On the other hand, when a jackpot game corresponding to a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, a jackpot symbol that opens the V region for a certain period of time or longer, which will be described below), is performed at a predetermined timing of the jackpot game. The plate that has closed the special winning opening 13 is in an open posture, and the sorting blade member is in a state in which the V region is opened long. In other words, when the predetermined jackpot symbol is determined, in the jackpot game, the V region is long open and the game ball is likely to win. On the other hand, if another jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that does not open the V region or performs a short opening that opens for a short period of time) is determined, in the jackpot game, it is difficult for the game ball to win in the V region or wins It becomes a state where it cannot be performed (a state where the V region is closed or opened for a short period of time). Then, if the game ball wins the V region during the jackpot game, after the jackpot game is over, the high-probability time-short game state or the high-probability time-short game state continues. Under such conditions, in a V-type gaming machine, when performing a battle effect as a jackpot game effect, for example, when the victory of the justice character is notified, the V region is opened long and the defeat of the justice character is notified. In such a case, it is possible to perform control such that the V region is not opened or is opened briefly. That is, in a V-type gaming machine, if a battle effect is won, it shifts or continues to a high-probability time-short gaming state after a jackpot game, and if it is defeated by a battle effect, it does not shift to a high-probability short-time game state after a jackpot game Or exit. Note that after the defeat effect, the effect of notifying the victory may be performed to open the V region.

  In the above embodiment, the conflicting relationship is that in the battle performance, the strength meter 70 has a lower expectation for victory as it decreases, and the fighting spirit image 71 has a higher expectation for 16R jackpot as it changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the physical strength meter and the fighting spirit meter may be displayed, and in both cases, as the remaining amount of the meter decreases, the expectation to win or 16R jackpot may decrease. Also, other different indicators, for example, a physical strength meter or a fighting spirit meter of an enemy character may be displayed, and as the remaining amount of the meter decreases, the expectation to win or 16R jackpot increases. Further, two or more indicators such as the physical strength meter 70 and the fighting spirit image 71 may both indicate victory of the justice character.

  In the above embodiment, the enemy group that may appear in the battle performance performed during the high-probability time-short game is configured to be displayed during the high-precision time-short game by the strength index image 60, but the present invention is not limited to this. . That is, the battle effect may be performed in the normal game state, the latent probability changing game state, or the short-time game state. In that case, an enemy group that can appear in a battle effect in each gaming state is displayed using a strength indicator image. When the strength index image is displayed in the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state, the relative strength of each enemy group in the strength index image is an index indicating the degree of expectation for the jackpot. That is, in this case, a battle effect is performed, and if the justice character wins, the jackpot is notified, and if the justice character is defeated, the loss is notified.

  In the above embodiment, in the battle effect, if the justice character wins, the high-precision short-time gaming state continues, and if the justice character is defeated, the high-precision short-time gaming state ends or continues depending on the jackpot symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in another embodiment, if the justice character is defeated in the battle performance, any jackpot symbol may be configured to end the high-probability short-time gaming state.

  Further, in another embodiment, during the jackpot game, an effect of notifying only whether or not the jackpot is made in the battle performance is performed, and thereafter (for example, during special game changes during the jackpot game or after a jackpot game) An effect of notifying whether or not the gaming state continues may be performed. In another embodiment, during the change of the special symbol, an effect of notifying only whether or not the big hit is achieved and an effect of notifying whether or not the high-probability short-time gaming state continues may be performed.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine of this embodiment may have the following configuration.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment is relatively different from a determination unit (S407) that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and an expectation that the special game is performed. The suggestion effect execution means (S1304) for performing the suggestion effect suggesting which effect is to be executed among the plurality of effects, and after the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion effect is suggested by the suggestion effect. The performance control means (S1335) for performing the rendered performance and the plurality of displays (60) corresponding to each of the plurality of performances are performed in such a manner that the expectation level at which the special game is performed can be distinguished from each other. Expectation degree display means (S1352, S1322), and the expectation degree display means is a performance suggested by the suggestion effect at least while the suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion effect. Performs display corresponding to, perform display corresponding to another effect that is not suggested in the suggested effect.

  A gaming machine according to another configuration based on the same knowledge as the above invention has a gaming state in a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low-probability gaming state. And a short-time gaming state control means (S618) for controlling a short-time gaming state that makes it easier for a game ball to win a predetermined starting area than in a normal state, If it is determined that a predetermined special game is to be performed by the determination means (S407) for determining whether or not to perform any one of the special games, and the determination means in the low probability gaming state, High-precision short-time special game execution means (S618) for performing a predetermined special game and setting the gaming state after the special game to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability time-short state”); High accuracy time If the determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed in the state, the first special game is performed, the gaming state after the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, The first special game executing means (S618) for continuing the short-term time state and the second special game when the determination means determines that the second special game is to be performed in the high-precision time-short state, and after the special game A second special game execution means (S618) for setting the gaming state of the game to the low probability gaming state and ending the highly accurate time-short state, and an expectation that the first special game will be performed in the highly accurate time-short state. The suggestion effect execution means (S1304) for performing the suggestion effect suggesting which effect is executed among a plurality of relatively different effects, and after the suggestion effect is performed, It can be distinguished that the effect control means (S1335) for performing the effect suggested by the incentive effect and the plurality of displays corresponding to each of the plurality of effects are relatively different in the degree of expectation that the first special game will be performed. Expectation level display means (S1352, S1322) performed in an aspect, and the expectation level display means is an effect suggested by the suggestion effect at least while the suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion effect. While performing the corresponding display, the display corresponding to the other effects not suggested by the suggestion effect is performed.

  According to this configuration, at least while the suggestion effect is being performed, the expectation level display means performs a display corresponding to the effect suggested by the suggestion effect and a display corresponding to another effect that is not suggested. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not an effect that is actually performed can be expected relative to other effects. Therefore, according to the present invention, higher interest can be expected.

  In another configuration, the suggestion effect executing means performs the suggestion effect and then performs the suggestion effect of the first pattern that performs a definite display indicating that the effect suggested by the suggestion effect is performed. After that, it is possible to execute any one of the effects of the second pattern that does not perform the fixed display, and the effect control means performs the effect of the first pattern by the suggestion effect executing means When the suggestion effect is performed and the second pattern effect is performed by the suggestion effect execution means, the effect suggested by the suggestion effect is not executed.

  According to such a configuration, even if the suggestion effect is performed, if the confirmation display is not performed, the effect corresponding to the suggestion effect is not performed, and thus an effect of further enhancing the player's feeling of exhilaration can be expected. .

  In addition, the gaming machine according to another embodiment is a game in which a gaming state can be set to a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low probability gaming state. A short-time game state control means (S618) for controlling a short-time game state in which a game ball is more likely to win a predetermined start area than normal, and a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition The determination means (S407) for determining whether or not to perform any one of the special games, and when the predetermined special game is determined to be performed by the determination means in the low probability gaming state, the predetermined special game is And a highly accurate time-short special game execution means (S618) for setting the gaming state after the special game to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probable time-short state”); In the above judgment If it is determined that the first special game is to be performed according to the stage, the first special game is performed, the game state after the special game is set to the high probability game state and the time-short game state, and the high-probability time-short state is set. When it is determined that the second special game is to be performed by the determination means in the first and second special game execution means (S618) to be continued and in the highly accurate time-short state, the second special game is performed and the game state after the special game is changed. The second special game execution means (S618) for setting the low probability game state and ending the high-probability time-short state, and selecting one of a plurality of opponents having relatively different expectations for winning An opponent selecting means (S1325) to perform a confrontation effect to confront the opponent selected by the opponent selecting means based on the determination result of the determining means in the high-precision time-short state If it is determined by the control means (S1335) and the determination means that the first special game is to be performed, the victory notification means (S1335) for notifying the victory in the confrontation effect and the determination means the second special game. If it is determined to be performed, the defeat notification means (S1335) for notifying the defeat in the confrontation effect, and a plurality of displays corresponding to each of the plurality of opponents in the highly accurate time-short state are notified of victory. Expectation degree display means (S1352, S1322) for performing a distinction that the degree of expectation is relatively different, wherein the expectation degree display means includes the case where the confrontation effect is performed by the confrontation effect control means and the case In any case where the confrontation effect is not performed, the plurality of displays that can be selected by the opponent selection means are displayed.

  According to such a configuration, in the confrontation effect, if the victory is notified, the highly accurate time-short state continues, and if the defeat is notified, the highly accurate time-short state ends. Since a plurality of opponents that can be selected are displayed, it is easy for the player to judge the relative expectation of whether or not the victory will be notified in the confrontation effect in the highly accurate time-saving state, and the player's sense of uplifting Can be improved.

  Further, the gaming machine according to another embodiment is based on the determination result (S407) for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and on the result of the determination. And an effect control means (S1335) for effecting, and the effect control means is a first suggestive effect that can change over time (for example, a physical strength meter 70, not only an image but also a display by an LED or a movable accessory, A first effect executing means that suggests that the first effect is performed according to a change in the effect due to sound, and a second suggestion effect that can change over time (for example, the fighting spirit image 71, not limited to images). Execution of a second effect suggesting that a second effect having a higher expectation of shifting to the advantageous state than the first effect is performed in response to a change in display by an LED or a movable accessory or a sound effect) And the first suggestion Out with the second suggested effect a predetermined period, are executed in parallel.

  According to this configuration, according to the respective changes of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect executed in parallel for a predetermined period, an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first effect and the first effect is achieved. Since it is suggested that the second performance with a high degree of expectation of transition is performed, the range of game play is born and higher interest can be achieved.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to another embodiment is configured to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and to determine the advantage by the determining means. When it is determined to shift to the state, special game determination means (S432) for determining any one of a plurality of types of special games having different game profits for the player, and an effect based on the result of the determination Effect control means for performing (S1335), and the effect control means is a first suggestion effect that can change over time (for example, a physical strength meter 70. Not only an image but also an indication by an LED or a movable accessory, an effect by sound. 1st effect execution means that suggests the degree of expectation to shift to the advantageous state according to the change in the above-described advantageous state, and a second suggestion effect that can change over time (for example, the fighting spirit image 71. OK A second effect executing means for suggesting the gaming profit in accordance with a change in the display of the accessory or a sound effect), wherein the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are in parallel for a predetermined period. Executed.

  According to such a configuration, according to each change of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect executed in parallel for a predetermined period, the degree of expectation of transition to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is suggested, Since a game profit for the player is suggested, a range of game play is created, and higher interest can be achieved.

  In another configuration, the determination unit determines whether or not to perform a special game, and the special game determination unit determines from the plurality of types of special games when the determination unit determines that the special game is to be performed. A high probability gaming state control means for controlling a high probability gaming state in which a determination is made and the probability of judging that a special game is to be performed by the judging means is higher than a low probability gaming state; If it is determined that a predetermined special game is to be performed by the special game determination means in the low probability gaming state and the short time gaming state control means (S618) for controlling the short time gaming state that is easy to win in the starting area High-precision short-time special game execution means (S618) for performing a special game and setting the gaming state after the special game to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probable time-short state”); When it is determined that the first special game is to be performed by the special game determination means in the highly accurate time-short state, the first special game is performed, and the game state after the special game is set to the high probability game state and the time-short game state. When it is determined that the second special game is to be performed by the first special game execution means (S618) for continuing the high-probability time-short state and the special game determination means in the high-precision time-short game state, Second special game execution means (S618) for performing a special game, setting the game state after the special game to the low probability game state, and ending the high-probability time-short state, and the first effect execution means Suggests the possibility that the second special game will be performed according to the change in the first suggestion effect, and the second effect execution means determines the special game according to the change in the second suggestion effect. Determined by means It suggests that gaming income is made higher special game for a player among the plurality of special game to be.

  According to such a configuration, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the second special game in which the highly accurate time-short state is ended according to the change of the first suggestion effect, and the game profit for the player is increased according to the change of the second suggestion effect. Since a possibility that a high special game is performed is suggested, it is possible to give a higher feeling of uplift to the player.

1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 51 Decoration design 57 Production design 58 Production image 60 Strength index image (display)
70 health meter (first suggestion effect)
71 Fighting image (2nd suggestion effect)
100 Game control unit 130 Production control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low-probability gaming state,
A time-short gaming state control means for controlling a time-short gaming state that makes it easier for a game ball to win a predetermined starting area than normal; and
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform any one of a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for performing the special game;
A gaming state in which a gaming state after a predetermined special game is performed by the special gaming execution means is set to the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability short time state”) or a low probability gaming state. Setting means;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The gaming state setting means includes
The game state after the first special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination unit in the high-probability time-short state and the first special game is performed by the special game execution unit is defined as the high-probability game state and the time-short state. A first gaming state setting means for setting the gaming state and continuing the highly accurate time-short state;
The game state after the second special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination unit in the high-probability time-short state and the second special game is performed by the special game execution unit is set to the low probability game state. And a second gaming state setting means for ending the highly accurate time-short state,
The production control means includes
Production mode setting means for setting the production mode to the high-precision time-short production mode when the gaming state is set to the high-precision time-short state,
Opponent selection means for selecting one of a plurality of opponents having relatively different expectation levels in which the victory is notified in the high-accuracy short-time production mode;
A confrontation effect control means for performing a confrontation effect in confrontation with the opponent selected by the opponent selection means based on the determination result of the special game determination means in the high-accuracy short-time effect mode;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the confrontation effect being performed;
If it is determined by the special game determination means that the first special game is to be performed, a victory notification means for notifying victory in the confrontation effect;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the second special game is to be performed, a defeat notification means for notifying the defeat in the confrontation effect;
Opponent display means for performing a plurality of displays corresponding to each of the plurality of opponents capable of confronting in the confrontation effect in the high-accuracy short-time effect mode ;
In the high-accuracy short-time effect mode, the degree of expectation that displays the degree of expectation that can be distinguished that the degree of expectation that a victory is reported is relatively different for the plurality of displays associated with each of the plurality of opponents Display means,
The confrontation effect has a plurality of confrontation effects including a first confrontation effect that confronts the first opponent and a second confrontation effect that confronts the second opponent,
The suggestion effect has a plurality of suggestion effects including a first suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the first confrontation effect and a second suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the second confrontation effect. And
In either case where the confrontation effect is performed by the confrontation effect control means or the case where the confrontation effect is not performed, the opponent display means can be selected by the opponent selection means. line a plurality of display corresponding to the other party Utotomoni, the expected level display means performs the expected level display,
The opponent display means is
When said first suggested effect is executed, the gaming machine characterized by rows Ukoto differently from the usual display of first opponent corresponding to the first confrontation effect.

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