JP5974381B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with display means for performing a predetermined effect.

  Due to the establishment of the determination condition, a determination unit for determining whether or not the game is correct, a display unit that can display the determination symbol based on the determination result by the determination unit, and display the display after variation display, and the determination condition for the determination unit Storage means for storing the number of achievements, and an effect mode selection means for selecting an effect mode to be displayed on the display means based on the storage of the memory means from a plurality of effect modes according to the result of the determination of success / failure. There is known a gaming machine in which interest is improved by displaying various effects by display means. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, a gaming machine that divides and displays the display area of the display unit of the display means, performs a reach effect on each of the divided displays, and changes the size of the display area divided according to the hit reliability. Is described.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-212832

  However, when the reliability of the win is indicated by the size of the divided display area, there is a problem that the game becomes uniform and the player gets bored with the production, and a new aspect of the game has been desired.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can display various effects by display means and can improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, is based on the determination result by the determination unit by the determination unit for determining whether or not the game is correct due to establishment of the determination condition. A display unit capable of displaying an effect mode and the effect mode to be displayed on the display unit based on establishment of the determination condition of the success / failure determination unit are selected from a plurality of effect modes according to the result of the determination of success / failure In a gaming machine comprising a production mode selection means, the production mode selected by the production mode selection means has a battle production pattern representing a battle state between a main character and an enemy character that is hostile to the main character, In the battle effect pattern, three or more predetermined display areas are provided in a display section provided in the display means, and the main display pattern is provided in at least one of the display areas. By displaying the required characters and displaying the enemy characters in the remaining display area, the number-of-match display means for displaying that the main character has become one or more enemy characters, and the number-of-match display means Whether or not to display an auxiliary character on the main character side that assists the main character in at least one of the display areas of the enemy character displayed when the enemy character is displayed in a plurality of display areas When the auxiliary display determination means determines that the auxiliary character is to be displayed by the auxiliary display determination means, at least one display area where the enemy character is displayed by the number-of-competitions display means is defined as the auxiliary character. Change and display the auxiliary character in the display area where the enemy character was displayed The enemy reduces the number of display of the display area of the character side to increase the number of display of the display area of the main character side, reducing the display area of the enemy character side while enlarging the display area of the main character side by The display area changing means for changing the distribution of the display areas on the main character side and the enemy character side, and when the determination result by the success / failure determination means is a win, the hit result is displayed, but the result is lost. a competition effect means for displaying the match result presentation out if, wherein the major when determining not to display the auxiliary character sometimes or the auxiliary display determination unit that the display area has been changed by the display region changing means it is reported the possibility that it is hit determination result and the character side by allocation of the display area of the enemy character side It is characterized in.

  The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the hit battle result effect includes a special effect pattern in which a special effect is added to the out-of-game result effect.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the battle effect means displays a battle effect in which the main character side and the enemy character side displayed by the battle number display means or the display area changing means battle each other. The winning match result effect is characterized in that it includes an effect pattern in which the main character side wins or loses the battle result by the battle effect means.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the auxiliary character is composed of a character different from the main character and the auxiliary display determining means determines to display the auxiliary character, the display area changing means causes the main character to be displayed. It is characterized in that the display area on the character side is enlarged and the number of characters on the main character side is increased.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the number of types of enemy characters is equal to or greater than the number of display areas, and the strength varies depending on the type of characters. The battle effect pattern is displayed on the main character side and the enemy character side. The possibility of the determination result being a hit is notified according to the distribution of the area and the type of the enemy character.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the battle effect pattern is provided with three or more predetermined display areas in a display section provided in the display means, and the main display area is provided in at least one of the display areas. By displaying the character and displaying the enemy character in the remaining display area, it is displayed by the battle number display means for displaying that the main character has become one or more enemy characters, and the battle number display means. Auxiliary display determination means for determining whether or not to display an auxiliary character on the main character side that assists the main character in at least one of the display areas of the enemy character, and the auxiliary display determination means When it is determined to display a character, the auxiliary character is displayed in the display area where the enemy character was displayed. The display area changing means for enlarging the display area on the main character side and reducing the display area on the enemy character side, and when the determination result by the success / failure determination means is successful, the winning match result effect is displayed. On the other hand, it is provided with a battle effect means for displaying an out-of-game result when it comes off, and it is determined that the auxiliary character is not displayed when the display area is changed by the display area changing means or the auxiliary display determination means In order to notify the possibility that the determination result is a win based on the number of display on the main character side and the enemy character side by the number-of-match display means, the player can see a variety of effect display, It is possible to improve interest.

  That is, for example, the player obtains whether the expectation (reliability) is high or low depending on how many enemy characters are initially displayed by the number-of-match display means. Thereafter, the reliability changes depending on whether or not an auxiliary character appears and how many auxiliary characters appear. And, the player can play with the expectation that reliability will be improved by the appearance of the auxiliary character after that, while expecting that there are few enemy characters at the beginning and a highly reliable performance is performed. It becomes. Even if there are many enemy characters appearing first, the enemy character (number of characters on the enemy character side) may decrease due to the appearance of the subsequent auxiliary characters, and the reliability may be greatly improved. Until the determination result is obtained, it is possible to attract the player's interest.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, since the winning match result effect includes a special effect added to the missed match result effect (what appears to be once out), the variation of the effect is It is possible to increase the interest of the game further.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, if the main character side wins or loses due to an effect in which the main character side and the enemy character side face each other, there is a high possibility that the determination result will be a win (including a configuration that always wins). Therefore, regardless of the values of the number of characters on the main character side and the number of characters on the enemy character side that are displayed before the battle, the player's interest will continue until the final battle result is obtained. Can be attracted.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, not only the enemy characters decrease due to the appearance of the auxiliary character, but also the number of characters on the main character side increases. It is possible to provide a game in which the number of characters may change greatly, that is, a game that always has an expectation.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the possibility of a big hit changes depending on the number of remaining characters on the enemy character side and the strength of the remaining enemy characters. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 5 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed in the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol jackpot determination processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. FIG. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process performed by the 10 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart (part 1) of a variable command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 22; FIG. FIG. 23 is a second flowchart of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example in which the final battle | production effect of the enemy character of the integral main character pair is performed (without an auxiliary character appearing). . It is the figure which showed an example of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example by which the final battle | competition effect of the enemy character of an integral main character versus an integral character is performed as a result of the appearance of the integral auxiliary character. . It is the figure which showed an example of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and showed the example by which the final battle | production effect of the enemy character of two main characters (with no auxiliary character appearing) is performed. is there. It is the figure which showed an example of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example in which the final battle effect of the enemy character of one main character pair is executed as a result of the appearance of two auxiliary characters. is there. It is the figure which showed an example of the battle production pattern (horror battle production), and shows the example in which the final battle production of the two main characters versus the two enemy characters is executed as a result of the appearance of the integral auxiliary character. is there. It is the figure which showed an example of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and showed the example in which the final battle effect of the main character of three main characters versus one enemy character is executed (without an auxiliary character appearing). is there. It is the figure which showed the modification of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example by which the last battle | competition effect of the enemy character of three main character pairs is performed. It is the figure which showed the modification of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example by which the final battle | competition effect of two main characters versus two enemy characters is performed. It is the figure which showed the modification of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example (example in which the enemy character stronger than FIG. 34 remained) which set the strength to the enemy character. It is the figure which showed the modification of the battle | competition effect pattern (horror battle | competition effect), and shows the example (example in which the weaker enemy character remained than FIG. 33) which set strength to the enemy character.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2. In addition, a game area 6 where a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion partitioned by the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decorative lamp or the like, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a fullness of the upper ball receiving tray 36 are filled. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball from time to time, a speaker 38 for producing sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a game A game button switch 67 that can be operated by a person is provided. 1 is an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 is a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G is a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45, winning openings such as a left sleeve winning opening 51, a left dropping winning opening 53, and a right dropping winning opening 54 are arranged. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left of the display device 10. The start winning opening 42, the big winning opening 45, the left sleeve winning opening 51, the left dropping winning opening 53, the right dropping winning opening 54, and the like are a plurality of game balls that have been launched into the gaming area 6 can be won (entered). Corresponds to the winning area. When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit 11. The display unit is used to display special symbols and to display predetermined effect videos / images (including battle effects whose details will be described later). The display unit 11 has a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (medium determination symbol, middle identification information), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged in the left and right directions. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed stop special symbols (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped manner are respectively “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the display unit 11 has a special jackpot combination of jackpots, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” tick eyes) ) And "2, 2, 2" (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers), a special symbol (is stopped and displayed, a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game (big hit game) The normal game refers to a game state in which determination of success or failure other than the special game is made, and in this embodiment, there are a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), and a short time state (time reduction state). The unit 11 also serves as a special symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display unit for determining the jackpot (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The normal symbol display unit (not shown) variably displays and stops the normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol or a picture (character). The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display section in the present embodiment are composed of two types, “○” and “×”, and in the case of small hits (per normal symbol), the small hit normal symbols “O”. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit / loss (ordinary symbol loss), the small hit / loss normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  The starting winning opening 42 corresponds to a starting winning area, and the two open / close members 42a and 42b are substantially vertical by a starting winning opening solenoid on the back, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win (win) a game ball and a substantially V-shaped ( It is controlled so that it can be changed between easy-to-win open states. The start winning opening 42 is shifted to the open state when the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display portion and then a fixed stop display is made with a specific normal symbol (“○” in this embodiment) indicating a small hit. Done.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage to detect the winning of a game ball (win ball) in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is caused to acquire a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and to cause the start of variable display of the special symbol. . The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning at the start winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). That is, the display of fluctuation of the special symbol (identification information) is held, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (number of held balls) stored in the holding storage means, that is, the start winning opening (start winning area) The number of winnings to 42 is stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls. This special symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). Based on the fact that the random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (holding number) of the number of special symbol variation holding balls are subtracted, and the display of the special symbol (identification information) on the display unit 11 is started. Thus, the display of the number of reserved balls on the special symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number-of-wins stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit value of the special symbol variation holding ball number is set to four except for the memory during the variation.

  When the number of the special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the special symbol variation is detected even if the start winning port detection switch detects a winning game ball to the starting winning port 42 any more. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out for the invalid balls without performing a change of special symbols and determining whether or not the ball is valid.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 55 is displayed on the basis of the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The change of the normal symbol is started in the part. Further, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation starting gate 55 is stored as a maximum of four normal symbol variation holding balls. More specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display (not shown) displays the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball numerical value. When the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is reduced, and the number displayed on the normal symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced.

  Each of the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 53, the right dropping winning port 54, and the like has a ball opening in the upper portion that can be entered from above. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning ball of the left sleeve winning port 51, and a left dropping for detecting the winning ball of the left dropping winning port 53 and the right dropping winning port 54 are described. A winning opening detection switch and a right dropping winning opening detection switch are provided on the corresponding back of the game board.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in this embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) are set as predetermined rounds in a big hit game (special game) executed when the result of the determination of success / failure is a big win. Opened. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the special winning port 45.

  Start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor), left sleeve winning port detection switch, right sleeve winning port detection switch, left falling winning port detection switch, right falling winning port detection switch, winning ball count switch The (count sensor) corresponds to a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has won a winning area.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device having storage means for controlling a game in accordance with input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240. At the same time, it is also connected to the start winning opening 42, the big winning opening 45, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The gaming information includes at least gaming state information. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also called a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a small hit (per normal symbol) or a big hit is determined.

  As control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, next jackpot commands, special symbols (identification information), and effects described later are displayed in a variable manner (effect display) based on the fluctuation pattern. Change command for stopping, change stop command for stopping the change of special symbol, status command, big hit success / failure determination result data, small hit / fail determination result data, numerical data obtained by numerical data acquisition means, power-on, abnormal The data for the big hit round can be listed. The state commands include a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a holding storage unit capable of storing numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition unit in the order of acquisition, and is detected by a storage area for the acquired numerical data and the number of held balls, or a normal symbol variation start switch. A storage area for the number of reserved symbols of the game balls, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for the game, a flag, and a CPU The work area is provided.

  The ROM stores control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data related to variation display on the display unit 11, and also includes determination values for jackpots and jackpots. .

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to slave control means for controlling the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and a plurality of counters, An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, and the voice control board 220 are provided. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the sub control board 205, and an output circuit that connects the display device 10, and is output from the sub control board 205. Based on the control signal, display control is performed on the display device 10.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning holes for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage on the game store side, in this embodiment, a direct current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a jackpot random number counter, a reach random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a left symbol random number counter, a medium symbol random number counter, a right symbol A random number counter such as a random number counter is provided.

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won for the winning at the start winning opening 42, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired due to the fact that a winning at the starting winning opening 42 is detected by the starting winning opening detecting switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset hit value, it becomes a jackpot (win), and if it does not match, it is lost. In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the winning value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches either of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as winning values, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the determination unit (the CPU of the main control board 200) determines whether or not the lottery based on the random number acquisition resulting from the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the start winning opening 42 is a big hit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery (the lottery with the jackpot symbol random number counter. Details will be described later), the game will be a normal jackpot that is a game in a low probability state even after the jackpot, and a game in a promiscuous state after the jackpot. It is distributed to a probable jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, among the special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), even symbols (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) , 10 '') are displayed on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the case of a probable big hit, out of special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), odd symbols (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) , 11 '') are arranged on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made at most 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the short time state, as will be described in detail later, the small lottery probability is improved from 1/300 to 60/300 (1/5), and the expansion time of the movable pieces 42a and 42b is from 1 second. The length increases to 2 seconds, and the number of times of expansion increases from 1 to 3 times. Therefore, in the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 42, and it is possible to play a game in anticipation of the next jackpot while suppressing the reduction of the ball.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the result of the determination is wrong, and includes a reach random number value from ‘0’ to ‘126’. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed in the display unit 11 with the variable stop. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, it is the same as the special bonus combination except for the final stop symbol). Included state). This reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process to be described later. Repeat addition. The reach random number value is acquired based on the detection of the winning at the starting winning port 42 by the starting winning port detecting switch, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is determined in advance. The reach is determined by comparing with the numerical value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, when the result of the success / failure determination by the jackpot random number is a win, the reach is always reached, and therefore the reach random number is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a special symbol (identification information) or a variation pattern of an effect mode to be described later from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random values of “0” to “198”. . The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, it is set to “0”. And repeat the above addition. The fluctuation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch.

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of variation pattern tables: a low probability state hit table, a low probability state reach loss table, a low probability state lose table, a probability variation state hit table, a probability variation state reach loss table, and a probability variation state loss table. Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value. The selection of the variation pattern from the variation pattern table is based on whether the current low probability state or the probability variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a hit or not, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from among them, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. This selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command. When the sub-control board 205 receives this variation command, the sub-control board 205 determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (such as a battle effect pattern) by using an effect random number counter.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying a special symbol (identification information) and an effect mode described later in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set when the variation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11 is started. The

  The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the normal symbol per unit. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every main random number update process to be described later to reach “299”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. This normal symbol random number is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, except for the case where the normal symbol is currently fluctuating in the normal symbol display section. A maximum of four are stored in the normal symbol random value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  Further, in the low probability state, if the acquired normal symbol random number value coincides with “1” set as the winning value, it becomes a small hit (per normal symbol). That is, the small hit probability in the low probability state is 1/300. On the other hand, at the time of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, if it matches any of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it becomes a small hit (per normal symbol). That is, the small hit probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When it comes to a small hit (per normal symbol), the open / close members 42a and 42b provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are opened and closed (details will be described later). In the case of a small hit in the low probability state, the start winning opening 42 is opened once for 1 second. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit in the high probability state and the short time state, the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are opened three times for 2 seconds.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every time a random number update process is performed in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired during symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping. As described above, a jackpot with an even stop special symbol is usually a big jackpot, and a jackpot with an odd stop special symbol is a promiscuous jackpot.

  The counter for the left symbol random number has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left symbol random number value is acquired during symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the left symbol random value. That is, when the left symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium symbol random number counter has a medium symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 to be described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The medium symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium symbol random value. That is, when the medium symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set. When the medium symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is off. The right symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the right symbol random number value. That is, when the right symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, in the case where the determination result is wrong, the random number values acquired by the random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach state is passed, although the left random number counter is determined by the reach random number counter. The left design random number value may match the right design random number value even though the numerical value is different from the right design random number value or the reach random number counter determines that there is no reach. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  Examples of the random number counter provided on the sub control board (sub control device) 205 include an effect random number counter, an auxiliary character display random number counter, and the like.

  The effect random number counter has an effect random number value of “0” to “99”, and determines the presence / absence of a predetermined effect and the type of effect to be executed based on a variation command transmitted from the main control board 200. Used when. The effect random number value starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every time a random number update process is performed in the control of the sub-control board 205 to be described later. The above addition is repeated again. The effect random number value is acquired in the special figure continuous effect lottery process in the control of the sub-control board 205 and used for determining the effect. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a random number value of “0” to “9” is acquired by the counter for effect random number, a battle effect pattern (a horror battle effect described later) is executed. The effect determination means using the effect random number counter corresponds to the effect mode selection means in the present invention.

  When the random number counter for assisting character display obtains a random number value from “0” to “9” by the counter for effect random number and determines that the battle effect pattern is to be executed, when determining the mode of the battle effect pattern Used for. The auxiliary character display random number value starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later. The above addition is repeated again. Details of the battle effect pattern (horror battle effect) using the auxiliary character display random number counter will be described later. The means for determining the mode of the battle effect pattern using the auxiliary character display random number counter corresponds to the auxiliary display determination means in the present invention.

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become the upper balls receiving tray 36 as the winning balls. To be paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol change start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display section, and stops after changing for a predetermined time. At that time, in the case of small hit (per normal symbol), “O” is displayed on the normal symbol display section, and the two opening / closing members 42a, 42b of the start winning port 42 are operated by the solenoid for the starting winning port on the back. It changes from a narrow open state that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to an approximately V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that is easy to win, making it easier for game balls to win. When a game ball enters the start winning port 42 and is detected (wins) by the start winning port detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Number of data), that is, the number of winnings in the starting winning opening (starting winning area) 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as the special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random value or the like, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The change display of the special symbol is executed in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, the order in which the winning winning opening 42 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the display unit 11.

  When the determination result is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 at a scale such as “5, 5, 5”. When the jackpot is reached, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed. In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the above-mentioned winning prize opening 45 is opened to make it easier to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and to be able to win the winning prize opening 45, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times). In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing of the big winning prize opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds. If the jackpot is a regular jackpot (an even number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the game is put into a short-running state until a hit / fail judgment is made a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot (an odd number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, device initial setting (S10) is first performed. In the device initial setting (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round and is not executed after that, but is well known and will not be described in detail.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if an interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, output process (S110), input process (S120), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), winning detection process (S140), normal operation process (S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), and other processing (S180) are performed in order.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected (S140-1). It is determined whether or not a game ball passage to the gate 55 is detected (S140-2). If the game ball passage to the gate 55 has not been detected, the winning detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, when the passing of the game ball to the gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-3), and if it is 4 or more, the winning detection process (S140) is performed. finish. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls (S140-4), and the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value (small hits) Random number) is stored in a corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S140-5), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S140-1 that a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6). The detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is less than four, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation retention balls (S140-7), and a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) of the RAM (holding storage means) of the control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 7, it is first confirmed whether the open / close members 42a, 42b provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are open (S150-1). If the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. . On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is not 0, the normal symbol acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140-5) of the winning detection processing (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. A random number value (small random number value) is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4). In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the small hit value in the low probability state to check whether they match. If they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-5). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of small hitting, the opening / closing member opening process 1 for opening the opening / closing members 42a and 42b with an opening time of 1 second and the number of opening times is 1. Is performed (S150-6), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability state) is determined in S150-4, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the small hit value in the probability variation state to confirm whether or not they match. In this case, it is a small hit in the probability variation state. In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of small hitting, the opening / closing member opening process 2 for opening the opening / closing members 42a and 42b with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. Is performed (S150-8), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are being opened, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the opening and closing members 42a and 42b has elapsed (S150-9), and the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are opened. When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening and closing members 42a and 42b has elapsed, the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are closed (narrow open state). Is performed) (S150-10), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, the special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, the special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2), and in the standby screen (standby screen). If there is, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), the standby screen setting process (S160-4-3) for making the display unit 11 the standby screen (standby screen) is performed, and the display unit 11 is switched to the standby screen. (S160-4-4), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed.
In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol-related random number value acquisition process (S140-8) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value is read (S160-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state). (S160-4-5-2). In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired jackpot random number is compared with the jackpot value in the low probability state to check whether they match, and if they match, it becomes a jackpot in the low probability state and matches If not, it is determined that it is off (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) corresponds to the process of the success / failure determination means in the present invention for determining whether or not the game is successful due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1, medium symbol). Random number value is acquired as special symbol data 2 and right symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and random numbers of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 are obtained. Are consistent (S160-4-6-4). If they are consistent, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-5). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 by one. The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol that is stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is established. It is determined whether or not it matches the numerical value (S160-4-6-11). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 values are assigned to the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 random values. The special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 that is made the same as the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 is set. Is set as a special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). If the big hit flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is held. The variation pattern random value stored in the memory in the first reading order is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S160-4-7-3). ). On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-4). When the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the reach lose table in the normal state is selected. (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the normal state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the hit table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-9). When there is a reach, the first variation pattern random value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the reach lose table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S160-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S160-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that data such as special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) are loaded in the previous processing and become vacant, the loading order will be the second and subsequent addresses With respect to data such as the stored special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values), the address is shifted up by one. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, a special symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, so that the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol variation reserved balls (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1), and then each corresponding to each hold The data is shifted to a pending RAM address obtained by subtracting 1 from each pending (S160-4-8-2), and then the RAM address corresponding to the lowest pending (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment). Is set to 0 (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed. After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol is set. The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 14, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a variation stop command is set (S160-5-3). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not the big hit flag. (S160-6-1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, a round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-3). (S160-6) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-6-1 that the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is out of place, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-6-4), and this special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) Ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 16, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. No. (whether or not a video indicating that a big hit is to be started is displayed on the display unit 11) is confirmed (S160-7-2). After confirming that the jackpot opening has been performed, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) (S160-7-3), and the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, at the end of the jackpot game If not, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-4). If it is not open but is closed, it is judged whether or not it is the opening time of the big prize opening 45 (S160). -7-5). In the case of the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the opening process of the special winning opening is performed (S160-7-6), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-4 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-7), or the round end time has elapsed (S160-7). Whether it is any of (8) to (8), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big prize opening closing process (S160-7-9) and the round counter. Processing (S160-7-10) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). Note that in the above-described special winning opening closing process (S160-7-9), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-11). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is finished as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, the jackpot end process (S160-7-12) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-13), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is turned on (“1”) in S160-7-1, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to end, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-14) and the jackpot flag Is turned off (S160-7-15), and then it is confirmed whether the special symbols that have stopped in a rounded pattern are probability variation symbols (odd numbers) (S160-7-16). If the stopped special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-17). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-18), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-16, if the stopped special symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is performed without turning on the probability variation flag (while the probability variation flag is turned off). Ends.

Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed.
In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 17, the current special figure and normal symbol held ball number are loaded (S170-1), and the held ball number is output as a special figure hold command and a general figure hold command. It is set in the buffer (S170-2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  In the other process (S180), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub control main process (S200) performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. When the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 is normal (S202). If normal, the loop process is performed as it is. On the other hand, if the content stored in the RAM is not normal, the loop is performed after the RAM is initialized (S203).

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), it is first confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, jackpot determination data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), the switch state acquisition process (S501), the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), the loop scenario resetting process (S504), and the command monitoring process (S505) Lamp processing (S506), switch processing (S507), command transmission processing (S508), etc. are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), an effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared is determined. In the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), a timer for full notification of the lower ball tray 37 is set. In the loop scenario resetting process (S504), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect.

  In the command monitoring process (S505), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, in the command monitoring process (S505), it is first determined whether or not a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S505-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S505) ends. On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variable command (S505-2), and when it is not a variable command, it is determined whether or not it is a customer waiting command (S505). -3). If the command is neither a change command nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is performed (S505-4), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends. If the command is a customer waiting command, a customer waiting command process is performed (S505-5), and the command monitoring process (S505) ends. The customer waiting command process (S505-5) includes, for example, a process of controlling the voice control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. In the customer waiting command process (S505-5), in the main process, when there is no hold for determining whether or not the big hit and the small win are made (when all the hold is exhausted), the specific symbol and the normal symbol are stopped. This is a command transmitted from the rear main control board 200.

  If the received command is a fluctuation command in S505-2, the fluctuation command process (S505-6) shown in detail in FIGS. 23 and 24 is performed. The variation command processing (S505-6) is based on the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), and more specific effects (so-called super using the display means 11). This is a process for selecting / determining (reach effect) and using the effect determining means (corresponding to the effect mode selecting means in the present invention) using the effect random number counter.

  In the variation command process (S505-6), first, an effect random number is acquired by the effect random number counter, and an auxiliary character display random number is acquired by the auxiliary character display random number counter (S505-6-1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the received variation command is a variation command that is a big hit (whether or not it is an effect when the special symbols are gathered together) (S505-6-2). If the change command is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the effect random number obtained by the effect random number counter is a random number for performing a battle effect pattern (S505-6-3). If the battle effect pattern wins or loses (if it is a draw), the main character (first character) that will be in a gaming state advantageous to the player (big win) and the main character will be defeated, etc. This is a “horror battle effect” in which a horror (second character) that is an enemy character that is in a gaming state (disconnected) disadvantageous to the player side is fighting. In addition to the main character and enemy character, an auxiliary character (third character), which will be described later in detail, appears as a character on the main character side (a character that increases the possibility of being in a gaming state advantageous to the player (reliability)). There are things to do.

  In the present embodiment, when an effect random number of “0” to “9” is acquired by the effect random number counter, that is, a plurality of effect mode selection means (effect determination means using the effect random number counter). When the battle effect pattern is selected from the effect modes, the horror battle effect is executed. When a random number for which the horror battle effect is not executed is acquired, the fluctuation process corresponding to the other fluctuation command (S505-6-4), that is, in this case, each of the fluctuations for each effect of “10” to “99”. After the effect corresponding to the numerical value (big hit effect) is executed, if there is another change process (S505-6-5), it is executed and the change command process (S505-6) ends.

  In the horror battle effect, the display unit 11 of the display device 10 (display means) is divided into three or more display areas (panels), and main characters, enemy characters, or auxiliary characters are displayed in the divided display areas. In the present embodiment, each character is displayed in four display areas in which the display unit 11 is substantially equally divided in the horizontal direction. And the possibility (reliability) of the big hit differs according to the display number (display area) of the character (enemy character) on the enemy character side relative to the main character side character including the auxiliary character. The smaller the number of characters (the number of display areas), the greater the number of characters (the number of display areas) on the main character side and the higher the possibility of winning (reliability). The configuration including the display unit 11 (the display control board 210 and the sub-control board 205 that controls the display unit 11) that divides the display unit 11 and displays each character in this way corresponds to the number-of-match display means. In the following description, each of the divided display areas may be distinguished and referred to as display area A1, display area A2, display area A3, display area A4 from the left toward the display unit 11.

  When the random number acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-3 is “0” to “3” (S505-6-6), the horror battle effect shown in detail in FIG. 25 is performed. . First, on the display unit 11, the special symbol (FIG. 25A) in a stopped state starts to change (FIG. 25B). During that time, an image as if an explosion has occurred is displayed (FIG. 25 (c)), and the display unit 11 is divided into a display area A1, a display area A2, a display area A3, and a display area A4 (FIG. 25 (d). )). In each of the divided display areas, an image is displayed such that a panel in which a main character is displayed on one side and an enemy character is displayed on the other side is rotated (FIG. 25E). After a predetermined period of time, the panel stops rotating, the unitary enemy character is displayed in one display area, and one main character is displayed in each of the remaining display areas, that is, the three display areas (S505). -6-7). That is, the display unit 11 displays an integral enemy character (enemy character panel) and three main characters (main character panel). In the present embodiment, enemy characters are displayed in the display area A1, and main characters are displayed in the display areas A2 to A4 (FIG. 25 (f)). Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A2 to the display area A4 are grouped (for example, by an effect such as combining) (FIG. 25 (g)), and the final battle effect of the integrated main character versus the integrated enemy character is obtained. Is performed (FIGS. 25 (h) (i)) (S505-6-8). The configuration including the means for executing (displaying) this final battle effect, that is, the display means 11 (the display control board 210 and the sub-control board 205 for controlling it) corresponds to the battle effect means in the present invention. In this way, the number of enemy characters that play against the main character is small (a one-on-one match), and the display area on the main character side is larger than the display area on the enemy character side. The expectation to the jackpot is made higher than when a plurality of enemy characters described later remain. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-8 is 4/10 = 40/100 [40%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. The one-to-one final battle effect is not limited to a specific effect, but an effect in which the character who made the first strike wins (if the main character preempts: the hit battle result effect / enemy character side When pre-empting: off-match results) can be illustrated.

  In addition, when the random numbers acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-3 are “4” to “6” (S505-6-9), the horror battle shown in detail in FIG. 26 or FIG. Production will be carried out. First, the special symbol (FIG. 26A, FIG. 27A) in the stopped state starts changing on the display unit 11 (FIG. 26B, FIG. 27B). During that time, an image as if an explosion has occurred is displayed (FIG. 26 (c), FIG. 27 (c)), and the display unit 11 is divided into a display area A1, a display area A2, a display area A3, and a display area A4. (FIG. 26 (d), FIG. 27 (d)). In each of the divided display areas, an image is displayed in which a panel in which a main character is displayed on one side and an enemy character is displayed on the other side is rotated (FIGS. 26E and 27E). )). The production so far is the same as the production shown in FIG. After a predetermined period of time, the panel stops rotating, one enemy character is displayed in each of the two display areas, and one main character is displayed in each of the remaining display areas, ie, the two display areas. (S505-6-10). That is, the display unit 11 displays two enemy characters (enemy character panel) and two main characters (main character panel). In the present embodiment, enemy characters are displayed in the display area A1 and the display area A2, respectively, and main characters are displayed in the display area A3 and the display area A4 (FIG. 26 (f), FIG. 27 (f)). .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary character display random value acquired in S505-6-1 is '0' to '4' (S505-6-11). When the acquired auxiliary character display random number value is “0” to “4”, the auxiliary character is displayed in one of the display areas (display area A2 in this embodiment) where the enemy character is displayed by the display area changing means. Is displayed (FIG. 26 (g)) (S505-6-12). That is, in one display area, the enemy character is changed to an auxiliary character, and the two enemy characters are united. In this way, means for expanding the display area on the main character side and reducing the display area on the enemy character side (specifically, the sub-control board) by displaying the auxiliary character in the display area where the enemy character was displayed. 205) corresponds to the display area changing means in the present invention. The means for determining whether or not to make the auxiliary character appear using the auxiliary character display random number counter corresponds to the auxiliary display determination means in the present invention. The timing for displaying this auxiliary character may be set as appropriate. For example, when the player presses the game button switch 67, or when a certain time has passed since the enemy character and the main character were displayed in S505-6-10. Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A3 and the display area A4 together with the auxiliary characters displayed in the display area A2 (for example, due to effects such as merging) (FIG. 26 (h)), and by the battle effect means The final battle effect (one-to-one final battle effect) of the remaining main enemy character vs. the remaining enemy character is performed (FIGS. 26 (i) (j)) (S505-6-13). As a result of the appearance of the auxiliary characters, the number of enemy characters is reduced to become a one-on-one match, and the display area on the main character side is enlarged and the display area on the enemy character side is reduced. Increases the expectation for the jackpot as compared to a case where a plurality of enemy characters described later remain. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-13 is (3/10) × (5/10) = 15/100 [15%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. The example of the one-on-one final battle effect is as described above.

  On the other hand, if the random number value for displaying the auxiliary character acquired in S505-6-1 is not “0” to “4”, that is, “5” to “9”, the auxiliary character does not appear and remains as it is. The enemy character of the body remains. Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A3 and the display area A4 are gathered together (for example, by an effect such as combining) (FIG. 27 (g)), and the main character vs. the two enemy characters by the battle effect means. The final battle effect (one-two final battle effect) is performed (FIGS. 27 (h) (i)) (S505-6-14). In this case, although it is not a one-on-one battle, the number of enemy characters is smaller than when there are three enemy characters, which will be described later, and the size of the display area on the main character side and the size of the display area on the enemy character side Is close to equal. In other words, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a jackpot because it is not strange which one will win if viewed by the number (size) of display areas. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-14 is (3/10) × (5/10) = 15/100 [15%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. The one-to-two final battle effect is not limited to a specific effect, but includes two enemy characters (displayed in two parts in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 27 (h)) and an integral main character. An example of an effect in which the characters push each other and the winning character wins (when the main character wins and wins: a win-match result effect / when the enemy character wins and wins: a come-off match result effect) can be exemplified. The enemy character and the main character may push each other by, for example, displaying an image on the display unit 11 such that the boundary portion B between the enemy character and the main character moves left and right.

  When the random number acquired by the production random number counter in S505-6-3 is not “0” to “3” but “4” to “6”, that is, “7” to “9”. The horror battle effects shown in detail in FIGS. 28 to 30 are performed. First, the special symbols (FIG. 28 (a), FIG. 29 (a), FIG. 30 (a)) in a stopped state on the display unit 11 start to change (FIG. 28 (b), FIG. 29 (b). ), FIG. 30 (b)). During that time, an image as if an explosion has occurred is displayed (FIGS. 28C, 29C, and 30C), and the display unit 11 displays the display area A1, the display area A2, and the display area A3. The display area A4 is divided (FIG. 28D, FIG. 29D, and FIG. 30D). In each of the divided display areas, an image is displayed such that a panel in which a main character is displayed on one side and an enemy character is displayed on the other side is rotated (FIGS. 28E and 29E). ), FIG. 30 (e)). The effects so far are the same as the effects shown in FIGS. One enemy character is displayed in each of the three display areas, and the main character is displayed in the remaining display area, that is, one display area (S505-6-15). That is, the display unit 11 displays three enemy characters (enemy character panel) and an integral main character (main character panel). In this embodiment, an enemy character is displayed in each of display area A1 to display area A3, and a main character is displayed in display area A4 (FIGS. 28 (f), 29 (f), and 30 (f)). .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary character display random value acquired in S505-6-1 is '0' to '4' (S505-6-16). When the acquired auxiliary character display random number value is “0” to “4”, the auxiliary character is displayed in two display areas (display area A2 and display area A3 in this embodiment) where the enemy character is displayed. It is displayed (FIG. 28 (g)) (S505-6-17). That is, in the two display areas, the enemy character is changed to the auxiliary character, and the three enemy characters are integrated. The timing for displaying the auxiliary character can be exemplified by the configuration described in S505-6-12. Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A4 together with the auxiliary characters displayed in the display area A2 and the display area A3 (for example, by an effect such as merging) are gathered together (FIG. 28 (h)). The final battle effect (one-to-one final battle effect) of the remaining main enemy character vs. the remaining enemy character is performed (FIGS. 28 (i) (j)) (S505-6-18). In this way, the number of enemy characters, which were three bodies, decreased as a result of the appearance of auxiliary characters, resulting in a one-on-one battle, and the display area on the main character side expanded and the display on the enemy character side increased. Since the area decreases, this effect increases the sense of expectation for the jackpot as compared to the case where a plurality of enemy characters remain. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-18 is (3/10) × (5/10) = 15/100 [15%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. An example of this one-to-one final battle effect is as described above.

  On the other hand, when the random number value for displaying the auxiliary character acquired in S505-6-1 is not “0” to “4” but “5” to “7” (S505-6-19), the enemy character is An auxiliary character is displayed in one of the displayed display areas (display area A3 in this embodiment) (FIG. 29 (g)) (S505-6-20). That is, in one display area, the enemy character is changed to an auxiliary character, and three enemy characters become two. Since there are two enemy characters remaining in this way, the main character displayed in the display area A4 becomes a group together with the auxiliary character displayed in the display area A3 (for example, by combining effects) (FIG. 29 ( h)), the final battle presentation (one-two final battle presentation) of the remaining two enemy characters is performed by the battle presentation means (FIGS. 29 (i) (j)) (S505-6). 21). In this case, although it is not a one-on-one battle, the number of enemy characters is smaller than when there are three enemy characters, and the size of the display area on the main character side and the size of the display area on the enemy character side are equal. Close to. In other words, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a jackpot because it is not strange which one will win if viewed by the number (size) of display areas. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-21 is (3/10) × (3/10) = 9/100 [9%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. An example of this one-to-two final battle effect is as described above.

  In addition, when the auxiliary character display random value acquired in S505-6-1 is not “0” to “4” and is not “5” to “7”, that is, “8” to “9”. In this case, the auxiliary character does not appear and three enemy characters remain as they are. Then, the final battle effect (one-to-three final battle effect) of the three main characters versus the three main characters is performed by the battle effect means (FIGS. 30 (i) (j)) (S505-6-22). In this case, as a result of the absence of the auxiliary character, there are three enemy characters that fight against the main character, and the display area on the enemy character side is larger than the display area on the main character side. It is possible to perform an effect in which the player expects the main character to work hard and win (draw) while looking unfavorable. Therefore, the probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-22 is (3/10) × (2/10) = 6/100 [6%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. The one-to-three final battle effect is not limited to a specific effect, but an attack of three enemy characters (displayed in three vertical directions as shown in FIG. 30 (i)) is a main character. If the main character can endure, the main character wins the effect (if the main character endured: the winning match result effect / if the main character could not endure: the off-match result result).

  In the variable command process described above (mainly the variable command process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23), the variable command received in S505-6-2 is a variable command that is a big hit, so that S505-6-8, In any of the final battle effects (match effects by the battle effect means) of S505-6-13, S505-6-14, S505-6-18, S505-6-21, and S505-6-22, Results in the main character winning or losing (drawing). For the effect that the main character wins or loses (draws) (winning match result effect), it appears that the main character has been defeated once (the off-match result result display is displayed once), and then helps the main character A configuration in which a special effect (a so-called resurrection effect) is performed such that a character appears or a main character revives and wins or draws (the game continues) is also included. In other words, the hit battle result effect includes a special effect pattern in which a special effect is added after the missed battle result effect.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation command received in S505-6-2 is not a fluctuation command that is a big hit (a fluctuation command that falls out), whether or not it is a fluctuation command that first passes through a reach state (becomes out of reach). Is judged. That is, the reach random number value ('0' to '126' in the present embodiment) acquired by the reach random number counter on the main control board 200 side is a random value ('5', ') that determines the establishment of reach. 17 ”,“ 28 ”,“ 40 ”,“ 51 ”,“ 63 ”,“ 74 ”,“ 86 ”,“ 97 ”,“ 109 ”,“ 120 ”). It is determined whether or not (S505-6-23). When the variation command is a command that does not perform reach, the variation processing (S505-6-4) corresponding to the other variation command is executed, and then the other variation processing (S505-6-5) is performed. If there is, it is executed and the variable command process (S505-6) is terminated.

  When the command is a variable command that reaches a reach state in S505-6-23, the effect random number counter causes a random number value for the effect from “0” to “9” (the disorder in which the horror battle effect is executed). It is determined whether or not (numerical value) has been acquired (S505-6-24). If a random number for which the horror battle effect is not executed is acquired, the change process corresponding to another change command (S505-6-4), in this case, the effect random number value of “10” to “99” is set. After the corresponding effect (reach off effect) is executed, if there is another change process (S505-6-5), it is executed and the change command process (S505-6) ends.

  When the random number acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-24 is “0” (S505-6-25), the horror battle effect detailed in FIG. 25 described above is performed. That is, through the effects shown in FIGS. 25A to 25E, a single enemy character is displayed in one display area, and one main character is displayed in each of the remaining display areas, that is, the three display areas. (S505-6-26). That is, the display unit 11 displays an integral enemy character (enemy character panel) and three main characters (main character panel). In the present embodiment, enemy characters are displayed in the display area A1, and main characters are displayed in the display areas A2 to A4 (FIG. 25 (f)). Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A2 to the display area A4 are gathered together (for example, by an effect such as combining) (FIG. 25 (g)), and the main character by the battle effect means and the enemy character of the integrated enemy character. A final battle effect is performed (FIGS. 25 (h) (i)) (S505-6-27). In this way, the number of enemy characters that play against the main character is small (a one-on-one match), and the display area on the main character side is larger than the display area on the enemy character side. The expectation to the jackpot is made higher than when a plurality of enemy characters remain. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-27 is 1/10 = 10/100 [10%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. An example of this one-to-one final battle effect is as described above.

  In addition, when the random number acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-24 is “1” to “2” (S505-6-28), the details are shown in FIG. 26 or 27 described above. Horror battle production will be implemented. That is, through the effects of FIG. 26A, FIG. 27A to FIG. 26E, and FIG. 27E, one enemy character is displayed in each of the two display areas, and the remaining displays. One main character is displayed in each of the areas, that is, the two display areas (S505-6-29). That is, the display unit 11 displays two enemy characters (enemy character panel) and two main characters (main character panel). In the present embodiment, enemy characters are displayed in the display area A1 and the display area A2, respectively, and main characters are displayed in the display area A3 and the display area A4 (FIG. 26 (f), FIG. 27 (f)). .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary character display random value acquired in S505-6-1 is '0' to '1' (S505-6-30). If the acquired random number value for displaying the auxiliary character is “0” to “1”, the auxiliary character is displayed in one of the display areas where the enemy character is displayed (display area A2 in the present embodiment) (FIG. 26 (g)) (S505-6-31). That is, in one display area, the enemy character is changed to an auxiliary character, and the two enemy characters are united. The timing for displaying the auxiliary character can be exemplified by the configuration described in S505-6-12. Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A3 and the display area A4 together with the auxiliary characters displayed in the display area A2 (for example, due to effects such as merging) (FIG. 26 (h)), and by the battle effect means The final battle effect (one-to-one final battle effect) of the remaining main enemy character vs. the remaining enemy character is performed (FIGS. 26 (i) (j)) (S505-6-32). As a result of the appearance of the auxiliary characters, the number of enemy characters is reduced to become a one-on-one match, and the display area on the main character side is enlarged and the display area on the enemy character side is reduced. Increases the expectation for the jackpot as compared to a case where a plurality of enemy characters described later remain. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-32 is (2/10) × (2/10) = 4/100 [4%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. The example of the one-on-one final battle effect is as described above.

  On the other hand, if the auxiliary character display random number value acquired in S505-6-1 is not “0” to “1”, that is, “2” to “9”, the auxiliary character does not appear and remains as it is. The enemy character of the body remains. Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A3 and the display area A4 are gathered together (for example, by an effect such as combining) (FIG. 27 (g)), and the main character vs. the two enemy characters by the battle effect means. The final battle effect (one-two final battle effect) is performed (FIGS. 27 (h) (i)) (S505-6-33). In this case, although it is not a one-on-one battle, the number of enemy characters is smaller than when there are three enemy characters, and the size of the display area on the main character side and the size of the display area on the enemy character side are equal. Close to. In other words, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a jackpot because it is not strange which one will win if viewed by the number (size) of display areas. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-33 is (2/10) × (8/10) = 16/100 [16%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. Examples of the one-to-two final battle effects are as described above.

  In the case where the random number acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-24 is not “0” but “1” to “2”, that is, “3” to “9”, the above-described figure. The horror battle effect shown in detail in FIGS. 28 to 30 is performed. 28A, 29A, 30A to 28E, 29E, and 30E, each of the three display areas has The enemy characters are displayed one by one, and the main character is displayed in the remaining display area, that is, one display area (S505-6-34). That is, the display unit 11 displays three enemy characters (enemy character panel) and an integral main character (main character panel). In this embodiment, an enemy character is displayed in each of display area A1 to display area A3, and a main character is displayed in display area A4 (FIGS. 28 (f), 29 (f), and 30 (f)). .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary character display random value acquired in S505-6-1 is '0' to '1' (S505-6-35). When the acquired auxiliary character display random number value is “0” to “4”, the auxiliary character is displayed in two display areas (display area A2 and display area A3 in this embodiment) where the enemy character is displayed. It is displayed (FIG. 28 (g)) (S505-6-36). That is, in the two display areas, the enemy character is changed to the auxiliary character, and the three enemy characters are integrated. The timing for displaying the auxiliary character can be exemplified by the configuration described in S505-6-12. Then, the main characters displayed in the display area A4 together with the auxiliary characters displayed in the display area A2 and the display area A3 (for example, by an effect such as merging) are gathered together (FIG. 28 (h)). The final battle effect (one-to-one final battle effect) of the remaining main enemy character vs. the remaining enemy character is performed (FIGS. 28 (i) (j)) (S505-6-37). In this way, the number of enemy characters, which were three bodies, decreased as a result of the appearance of auxiliary characters, resulting in a one-on-one battle, and the display area on the main character side expanded and the display on the enemy character side increased. Since the area decreases, this effect increases the sense of expectation for the jackpot as compared to the case where a plurality of enemy characters remain. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-237 is (7/10) × (2/10) = 14/100 [14%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. An example of this one-to-one final battle effect is as described above.

  On the other hand, when the random number value for displaying the auxiliary character acquired in S505-6-1 is not “0” to “1” but “2” to “4” (S505-6-38), the enemy character is An auxiliary character is displayed in one of the displayed display areas (display area A3 in this embodiment) (FIG. 29 (g)) (S505-6-39). That is, in one display area, the enemy character is changed to an auxiliary character, and three enemy characters become two. Since there are two enemy characters remaining in this way, the main character displayed in the display area A4 becomes a group together with the auxiliary character displayed in the display area A3 (for example, by combining effects) (FIG. 29 ( h)), the final battle presentation (one-two final battle presentation) of the remaining two enemy characters is performed by the battle presentation means (FIGS. 29 (i) (j)) (S505-6). 40). In this case, although it is not a one-on-one battle, the number of enemy characters is smaller than when there are three enemy characters, and the size of the display area on the main character side and the size of the display area on the enemy character side are equal. Close to. In other words, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a jackpot because it is not strange which one will win if viewed by the number (size) of display areas. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-40 is (7/10) × (3/10) = 21/100 [21%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. An example of this one-to-two final battle effect is as described above.

  Further, when the auxiliary character display random value acquired in S505-6-1 is not “0” to “1” and is not “2” to “4”, that is, “5” to “9”. In this case, the auxiliary character does not appear and three enemy characters remain as they are. Then, the final battle effect (one-to-three final battle effect) of the three main characters versus the three main characters is performed by the battle effect means (FIGS. 30 (i) (j)) (S505-6-41). In this case, as a result of the absence of the auxiliary character, there are three enemy characters that fight against the main character, and the display area on the enemy character side is larger than the display area on the main character side. It is possible to perform an effect in which the player expects the main character to work hard and win (draw) while looking unfavorable. The probability (ratio) of proceeding to the final battle effect in S505-6-41 is (7/10) × (5/10) = 35/100 [35%]. Thereafter, if there is other variation processing (S505-6-5), it is executed and the variation command processing (S505-6) is terminated. An example of this one-to-three final battle effect is as described above.

  In the above-described variable command process (mainly the variable command process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24), the variable command received in S505-6-2 is a variable command that is out of the range. In any of the final battle effects (effects by the battle effect means) of S505-6-32, S505-6-33, S505-6-37, S505-6-40, and S505-6-41, finally The off-match result effect is executed such that the main character is attacked, pushed out from the screen (display unit 11), or defeated (the enemy character wins).

  Thus, the game performance pattern of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is the first stage (S505-6-7, S505-6-10, S505-6-15, S505-6-26, S505-6). 29, in S505-6-34) When the main character is displayed in at least one of the display areas, the enemy character is displayed in the remaining display area, and the auxiliary character appears thereafter, the number of enemy characters is reduced. is there. In the final battle direction by the battle direction means, the smaller the number of enemy characters (characters on the enemy character side) that fight the main character (characters on the main character side) (because the main characters are more likely to win), the larger the chance of winning. Is set so that the possibility of losing is low.

  In other words, in the case of a variable command that is a big hit, the possibility (ratio) that the final battle effect is one-on-one is the highest, (40/100) + (15/100) + (15/100) = 70 / 100 [70%]. Subsequently, there is a high possibility that it will be a one-to-two final battle effect, (15/100) + (9/100) = 24/100 [24%]. And it is the lowest possibility that it becomes the final battle production of one to three, and it is 6/100 [6%]. On the other hand, in the case of a fluctuation command that is out of place, the possibility of a final one-to-one final battle effect ((10/100) + (4/100) + (14/100) in comparison with the fluctuation command that is a big hit ) = 28/100 [28%]) is low and may be a one-on-two final match production ((16/100) + (21/100) = 37/100 [37%]) There is a high possibility that it will be a battle production (35/100 = [35%]) Therefore, the player enjoys the game while hoping for fewer enemy characters (characters on the enemy character side) in the final battle effect.

  In the first stage (S505-6-7, S505-6-10, S505-6-15, S505-6), how many enemy characters fight against the main character in the final battle presentation by the battle production means. 26, S505-6-29, S505-6-34) how many enemy characters are displayed in a predetermined display area, how many auxiliary characters appear during the production, and It depends on the final display area size (the final display area size on the main character side and the display area size on the enemy character side). That is, the player has a jackpot reliability depending on how many enemy characters (second number of characters) are displayed in the first stage in the display area predetermined by the number-of-match display means. Get high or low (get initial confidence). Thereafter, whether or not an auxiliary character (third character) appears and how many auxiliary characters (third character) appear (S505-6-12, S505-6-17, S505-6). -20, S505-6-31, S505-6-36, and S505-6-39) change the initial reliability (to obtain the final reliability). That is, the player plays with the expectation that there will be fewer enemy characters (second characters) appearing in the first stage in a predetermined display area, and the subsequent auxiliary character (third character) With the expectation, the reliability will be further improved by changing (enlarging / reducing) the distribution of the display area on the main character side (first character side) and the display area on the enemy character side (second character side). It becomes possible to play. For example, even if there are many enemy characters (second characters) appearing in the first stage, the number of characters on the enemy character side (second character side) decreases due to the appearance of auxiliary characters (third characters) thereafter. Since the reliability may be greatly improved, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest until the final result of the determination of success / failure is obtained.

  The following configuration can be considered as a variation of the variation command process (matching effect pattern) described above.

  In the battle effect pattern, the display area for displaying the main character, the enemy character, or the auxiliary character has been described as being configured by dividing the display unit 11 into four parts. Any configuration having three or more display areas is sufficient. The reason for dividing the display area into three or more display areas is that there may be two or more enemy characters in the first stage, and the number of the two or more enemy characters decreases due to the appearance of the auxiliary characters thereafter. This is to provide an effect form that may be performed.

  Moreover, although the said battle | competition effect pattern demonstrated that it was the effect form which finally enemies remain at least integrally and rushes into the last battle | competition effect regardless of whether an auxiliary character appears, It may include an effect in which the enemy character disappears completely before the final battle effect due to the appearance of the character, and the victory (big hit) on the main character side is determined. For example, after S505-6-8, a configuration in which a single auxiliary character appears and a single enemy character disappears may be included. After S505-6-11, two auxiliary characters appear. Thus, a configuration in which two enemy characters disappear may be included.

  Also, in the above-mentioned battle performance pattern, it has been explained that if the main character wins or does not lose (draw), it will be a big hit, but it will not necessarily be a big win, but it may be a big win (reliability) May be set to be high. In this case, if the main character wins the game, the player can win if the main character wins if the probability (reliability) that the player wins the game is higher than the chance of winning (draw). Because it will be a game in the hope of the game, the interest of the game is further improved.

  In addition, it has been explained that the battle performance pattern in this embodiment may be performed at the time of reach (at the time of reach that will ultimately be a big hit and at the time of reach that will eventually be missed). It may be inside, and is not particularly limited as long as the battle can be produced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 to 30, the battle effect pattern includes a special symbol change display (as shown, for example, displayed at the lower right of the display unit 11 during the final battle effect). Although the determination result is displayed in the effect mode, the determination result may be displayed only in the effect mode (final battle effect) without displaying the determination result with a special symbol.

  Further, in the above-described battle effect pattern, it has been explained that the main character side characters (main character and auxiliary character) are gathered together and the final battle effect is executed to play against one or more remaining enemy characters. A plurality of main character-side characters may not be grouped, but may be an effect form that enters the final battle effect as it is divided as a plurality of main character-side characters.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, for example, when an auxiliary character integrated with two main characters appears before the final battle production, the main character side character is three bodies. The final battle effect of the three main characters (characters on the main character side) and the enemy characters (characters on the enemy character side) integrated with each other is performed. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, when an integral main character and an integral auxiliary character appear before the final battle presentation, the main character side has two characters. A final battle effect is performed between two characters (characters on the main character side) and two enemy characters (characters on the enemy character side). In this case, the possibility (reliability) that the number of characters on the main character side is large and the number of characters on the enemy character side is small or that the main character side wins or does not lose (draw) is set higher. That is, in the above example, the case shown in FIG. 31 has a higher probability of winning (reliability) than the case shown in FIG. Thus, it is good also as an effect form where one or a plurality of main character side characters or one or a plurality of enemy characters (enemy character side characters) finally battle each other.

  In this case, it is set so that there is a main character group composed of a plurality of types of main character side characters, and the main character side of the plurality of main character side characters constituting the main character group may win. You may set so that a character with higher (possibility not to lose) becomes a stronger character. Then, the player enjoys the game while expecting a strong main character to appear. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the auxiliary character that has appeared may be replaced with the main character selected from the main character group before the final battle effect, or the auxiliary character as it is on the main character side. You may make it participate in the battle | competition with the enemy character side as a character.

  Further, in the battle effect pattern, the enemy characters are set so that there are at least more types than the number of display areas (an enemy character group consisting of a plurality of types of enemy characters). It is good also as a structure which set the strength of each enemy character so that it may become a strong enemy character, so that a character side has a high possibility of winning (a possibility that a main character loses). With such a configuration, in the battle effect pattern, the possibility that the main character side wins or draws changes depending on the strength of the remaining enemy characters. For example, in the battle effect pattern, at least one enemy character disappears when the auxiliary character appears, but the main character wins depending on whether the strong enemy character disappears or the weak enemy character disappears. In other words, the game changes in the possibility of being drawn (reliability). Therefore, the player enjoys the game while expecting that the strong enemy character disappears and the weak enemy character remains.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, the enemy character group is an enemy character A (strength 4 in a five-step evaluation) and an enemy character B weaker than the enemy character A (strength 2 in a five-step evaluation). ), When the enemy character A and the enemy character B are displayed in the first stage, the chance that the relatively weak enemy character B remains is more likely than the enemy character A remaining (Reliability) is increased (that is, the case of FIG. 34 is more likely to be a big hit). Therefore, the player wishes that the enemy character A disappears due to the appearance of the auxiliary character. In this way, the possibility of a big hit changes depending on the “number of remaining enemy characters” and “strength of remaining enemy characters” (since variations in production increase), so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the above-described battle effect pattern, it has been explained that an auxiliary character may appear as a character on the main character side, but another character (enemy auxiliary character; fourth character) appears as an enemy character side character. It is good also as an effect form which has the possibility of doing.

  In addition, it has been described that whether or not an auxiliary character appears and the number of auxiliary characters to appear are determined by an auxiliary character display random number acquired by the auxiliary character display random number counter. It is good also as a structure determined by the random number for production | presentation acquired.

  As mentioned above, although the modification of the said fluctuation | variation command process (competitive effect pattern) was demonstrated, each of these modifications may be used independently, and may be used combining two or more examples.

  After command monitoring processing (S505) including such variable command processing (S505-6), ramp data to be output is generated in ramp processing (S506). Thereafter, in the switch process (S507), the switch valid time is managed and the operation is set. Also, processing based on the data stored in the switch status acquisition processing is performed. In the subsequent command transmission process (S509), if there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, the technical idea according to the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine other than a pachinko gaming machine, such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. That is, the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines provided with determination means for determining success / failure, display means, and effect mode selection means for selecting an effect mode.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Display means 11 Display part A1-A4 Display area 200 Main control board 205 Sub-control board 210 Display control board

Claims (5)

Due to the establishment of the determination condition, a determination unit for determining whether or not the game is correct,
Display means capable of displaying an effect mode based on the determination result by the success / failure determination means;
An effect mode selection means for selecting the effect mode to be displayed on the display means based on establishment of the determination condition of the success / failure determination means from a plurality of effect modes according to the result of the determination of success / failure;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The production mode selected by the production mode selection means has a battle production pattern representing a battle state between a main character and an enemy character that is hostile to the main character,
The battle effect pattern is:
Three or more predetermined display areas are provided in a display section provided in the display means, the main character is displayed in at least one of the display areas, and the enemy characters are displayed in the remaining display areas. The number-of-match display means for displaying that the main character has become one or more enemy characters,
When the enemy character is displayed in a plurality of display areas by the number-of-match display means, the auxiliary character on the main character side that assists the main character in at least one of the displayed display areas of the enemy character Auxiliary display determination means for determining whether or not to display,
When the auxiliary display determining means determines that the auxiliary character is to be displayed, the enemy character is displayed by changing at least one display area where the enemy character has been displayed by the number-of-match display means to the auxiliary character. By displaying the auxiliary character in the displayed display area , the display number of the display area on the enemy character side is reduced to increase the display number of the display area on the main character side, and the display area on the main character side is enlarged. And a display area changing means for reducing the display area on the enemy character side and changing the distribution of the display areas on the main character side and the enemy character side,
When the determination result by the success / failure determination unit is a win, the battle effect display is displayed while the win battle result effect is displayed, and when the determination result is lost,
With
Hit determination result by the distribution of the display area of the main character side the enemy character side when it is determined not to display the auxiliary character optionally display area has been changed or the auxiliary display determination unit by the display region changing means A gaming machine characterized by notifying the possibility of being.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning match result effect includes a special effect pattern in which a special effect is added to the off-match result result. The battle effect means is configured to display a battle effect in which the main character side and the enemy character side face each other displayed by the battle number display means or the display area change means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning match result effect includes an effect pattern in which the main character side wins or loses the result of the battle by the battle effect unit. The auxiliary character is composed of a character different from the main character,
When it is determined that the auxiliary character is displayed by the auxiliary display determination means, the display area changing means is configured to enlarge the display area on the main character side and increase the number of characters on the main character side. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The enemy character type has more than the number of the display areas and the strength varies depending on the character type,
The said battle | competition effect pattern alert | reports the possibility that the said determination result is a win by allocation of the display area of the said main character side and the said enemy character side, and the kind of the said enemy character, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.

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