JP6332909B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a game machine generally known as this type of game machine, there is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit game state and a probability variation state) advantageous to the player.

  In such gaming machines, there is a game in which a symbol variation game based on an effect mode based on one effect mode pattern is developed from a plurality of types of effect mode patterns having different effect modes (Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, an effect mode corresponding to each of a plurality of types of characters is provided, and in each of the effect modes, a background image having a corresponding relationship with the corresponding character is displayed. When a battle effect is performed on the selected character and a predetermined effect result is obtained, control to shift to another effect mode may be performed.

JP 2010-240153 (paragraph numbers 0103, 0166 to 0168)

  However, in Patent Document 1 described above, since it is not clearly shown which transition to another effect mode based on the effect result of the battle effect for each character in each effect mode, the effect related to the control of the effect mode is difficult to understand. was there.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making the effects related to the control of the effect mode easier to understand.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, probability variation state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
Control to any of a plurality of types of effect modes (first to third special effect modes) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific characters (characters X, Y, Z as specific characters in FIG. 15B). Production mode control means (production control microcomputer 100, S801, S802, S807 in FIG. 12, processing of the second embodiment replaced with S609-S612 in FIG. 18, S917-S925 in FIG. 19);
In the effect mode, a character that performs a specific effect by the specific character or a normal effect by a normal character (characters A to G as the first to third normal characters in FIG. 15B) different from the specific character. Production execution means (production control microcomputer 100, S801 and S802 in FIG. 12, S607 and S608 in FIG. 18),
In the effect mode, information that can specify the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the effect mode (first character group image m1 in FIG. 10A in the first special effect mode, in the second special effect mode) Information display control means (production control microcomputer) for controlling to display the second character group image m2 in FIG. 10B and the third character group image m3 in FIG. 10C in the third special effect mode. 100, S807, S800 to S803 in FIG. 12, etc., S919, S920, S922, S923 to S925 in FIG.
The effect mode control means controls the effect mode to another effect mode when the result of the specific effect using the specific character corresponding to the effect mode is a result corresponding to the advantageous state, When the result of the normal effect using the normal character corresponding to the effect mode is a result corresponding to the advantageous state a plurality of times, the effect mode is controlled to another effect mode (second embodiment). .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the effects related to the control of the effect mode easier to understand.
( 2 ) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, probability variation state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
Any of a plurality of types of effect modes (first, second, and third special effect modes) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific characters (characters X, Y, Z as specific characters in FIG. 15B) Effect mode control means (effect control microcomputer 100, S801, S802, S807 in FIG. 12, S609-S612 in FIG. 18, S917-S925 in FIG. 19),
In the effect mode, a character that performs a specific effect by the specific character or a normal effect by a normal character (characters A to G as the first to third normal characters in FIG. 15B) different from the specific character. Production execution means (production control microcomputer 100, S801 and S802 in FIG. 12, S607 and S608 in FIG. 18),
In the effect mode, information that can specify the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the effect mode (first character group image m1 in FIG. 10A in the first special effect mode, in the second special effect mode) Information display control means (production control microcomputer) for controlling to display the second character group image m2 in FIG. 10B and the third character group image m3 in FIG. 10C in the third special effect mode. 100, S807, S800 to S803 in FIG. 12, etc., S919, S920, S922, S923 to S925 in FIG.
The effect mode control means is a result (a victory effect result) in which the result of the specific effect using the specific character corresponding to the effect mode (the victory or defeat of the battle effect as shown in FIG. 14) corresponds to the advantageous state (big hit). ), The effect mode is controlled to another effect mode (S609 to S612 in FIG. 18, S921 to S925 in FIG. 19),
The information display control means performs control to display information capable of specifying the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the effect mode when the specific effect or the normal effect is not executed in the effect mode. It is possible.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the effect on the control of Starring output mode.

(3) The production mode control means can shift a plurality of types of the production modes step by step (FIG. 15A).
The information display means performs an effect corresponding to the next stage effect mode in addition to information that can specify the specific character and the normal character that are effected corresponding to the effect mode being executed. Information that can identify the specific character and the normal character is displayed (FIG. 10 (A) and FIG. 10 (B)) adjacent to the first character group image m1 and corresponding to the destination special effect mode. The character group image m2 is displayed, and the third character group image m3 that is the transition destination is displayed adjacent to the second character group image m2.

  According to such a configuration, since the information that can specify the specific character and the normal character for which the effect is executed is displayed in correspondence with the effect mode of the next stage, the transition of the effect mode that can be shifted in stages It can be understood, and the player's expectation for the next stage effect mode can be improved.

(4) In the production mode being executed, the system further comprises production selection means (production control microcomputer 100, S604 and S605 in FIG. 18) for selecting whether to execute the specific production or the normal production.
The effect selection means improves the ratio of selecting the specific effect after the normal effect is selected a predetermined number of times (when it is determined in S617 in FIG. 18 that the normal character has won the battle effect of the opponent three times). If the selection ratio change flag is set in S618, and then the selection ratio change flag is set in S603, the selection of a specific character in the first and second character selection tables of FIGS. The second character selection table set with a high ratio is selected in S604 and a character is selected to increase the selection ratio for performing a battle effect with the specific character as the opponent).

  According to such a configuration, since the ratio of selecting the specific effect is improved after the normal effect is selected a predetermined number of times, the situation where the selected character is biased toward the normal character corresponding to the normal effect is prevented. It can be reduced, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be reduced.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted in the production | presentation control board side. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the production mode of special production mode. It is a display screen diagram showing an effect example in the effect display device 9 executed in the special effect mode. It is a figure which shows the data table in which the data used for the setting of the production mode in the special production mode and the setting of the character were stored (stored) in a table format. It is a figure which shows a 1st character selection table and a 2nd character selection table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows special effect mode processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine, which is advantageous for the player. Any gaming machine can be used as long as it is controllable to the state.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and This is started based on the fact that the variation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (when the variation display time (variation time) elapses) The stop symbol is derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, regarding the special symbol variable display, when both the first execution condition based on the first special symbol and the second execution condition based on the second special symbol are satisfied, the variable display of the second special symbol The first display condition is preferentially established over the first special symbol variable display start condition, and the first special symbol variable display is preferentially executed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a first hold memory display unit 18c for displaying the first hold memory number and a second hold memory display unit 18d for displaying the second hold memory number are formed at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and two rounds of jackpot gaming state are provided.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and it is substantially impossible to win the big prize opening. In addition, there is a win where a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the 15-round probability variation big hit is called “probability big hit”, and the 2-round probability variation big hit is called “surprising big hit” for the reason described later. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state. Such a special game state is one of advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In addition, as a big hit, you may provide the normal big hit which is not controlled to a probability change state after completion | finish of a big hit gaming state. After being controlled to the big hit game state with a normal big hit, it may be controlled to the short time state and the high base state, or may be controlled to the low base state without being controlled to the short time state. Usually, when controlling to the short-time state and the high base state after the end of the big-hit gaming state with the big hit, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times such as 100 times of the variable display, and the next time Alternatively, the control may be performed so as to continue for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the big hit of, occurs.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a probabilistic big hit is provided as the big hit for 15 rounds. In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided. As shown below, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit is hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the fluctuation display that is out of the probability variation state (high probability state) is executed 100 times. The game control is performed so that the game is continued until the next big hit occurs until the number reaches 100 times. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the probability variation state (high probability state) continues until the variation display that is out of the predetermined number of times (100 times) is executed. (Probability state) is not limited to the number of variable displays, and may be controlled to continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of two rounds of the big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a short time state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state). In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is called a “sudden probability change big hit”. Further, “suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a hit where the winning for the first prize opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only twice. Further, instead of a sudden big hit, a two-round probable big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. In this case, the sudden hit big hit is controlled to the high hit low base after the big hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operator's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types such as a probable big hit and a sudden big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is increased, and the reach type is Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds reduction control that reduces the variation time is executed. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, when the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected and the reach type is selected, compared to the case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. However, the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened by setting the ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern of the reach having a short fluctuation time such as normal reach to be higher than that in the non-holding number shortening control state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any one of the big hit determination values shown, it is decided to make a big hit (probability big hit or sudden hit big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ), The type of jackpot is determined as either “probable jackpot” or “surprise jackpot” and is referenced to determine the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and judgment values corresponding to each of “probable big hit” and “surprise big hit” (hit type judgment) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5C, a judgment value (hit type judgment value) corresponding to “probability big hit” is set, which is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C), the ratios determined for the jackpots that are in a high probability state are the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (15 round big hits) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the jackpot game There is a high ratio of selecting big hits (15 round big hits) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, the abrupt big hit can be selected, but more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is high.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 6 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command 95XX (H) is a command (a winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result when the start winning is generated, and whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit, It shows the determination result of a predetermined type such as the type of jackpot.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and a special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type when the big hit is made. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer for measuring variation time according to the determined variation pattern.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening. When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory. That is, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially established over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

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

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever comes first. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1) stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “01” is set as the big hit type data. When the big hit type is “surprise big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “successful big hit”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  In the above-described variation pattern setting process (S301), the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern provided according to the type of jackpot determined or the variation, and a variation pattern type determination data table; The data table for determining the variation pattern (data table stored in the ROM 54) is selectively used according to the gaming state, and the variation pattern type is selected and determined based on the value of the random counter for determining the variation pattern type, The variation pattern is selected and determined based on the value of the random counter for determining the variation pattern.

  The variation pattern selected and determined in the variation pattern setting process is the variation pattern when the reach is out of normal reach, the variation pattern when the reach is out of super reach, the variation pattern when out of non-reach, and the probability pattern with normal reach Various variation patterns are included, such as a variation pattern for a big hit, a variation pattern for a probable big hit in super reach, and a variation pattern for a sudden big hit. Here, “reach miss” means that a reach display result is obtained after reaching reach. Further, non-reach out means that the result of display is out of reach without reaching reach. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern selected and determined is transmitted.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command to the display result 4 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 6).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  Then, in the special symbol variation stop process (S304), if it is determined that a big hit will be made after the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). The value is updated to the corresponding value, and the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. On the other hand, when it is determined to be off, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300). Proceed to the pre-opening process. Further, in this embodiment, since the probability variation state (high accuracy high base state) is continued until the variation display that does not become a big hit and is shifted 100 times is executed, in the special symbol variation stop processing, A process is performed to count the number of times the variable display that is out of control with the high base state is executed, and when the counted number reaches 100 times, the gaming state is changed to the low probability low base state. A process for controlling the shift is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that a promising big hit or a sudden big hit is determined, the big win gaming state is controlled by the big winning opening opening pre-processing, the big winning opening opening pre-processing, and the big winning end processing. When it is determined that the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit is determined, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set in the big hit end process, whereby the probability variation state and the time reduction state are controlled.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 80. FIG. 10 shows the type of random number, the counting range, and the usage.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random number value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol) and a random value SR1 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol) -2, the numerical data indicating the random number value SR1-3 for determining the right effect design (right design) and the random value SR2 for determining the character in the special effect mode described later are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and each is within the range associated in FIG. It is cyclically updated and used as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, display control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), according to the display result, random number values of a kind necessary for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol Are extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). Further, when winning a big hit, a combination of chance symbols (for example, a specific combination of symbols such as “1, 2, 3” on the left, middle, and right) is selected and determined.

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a big hit, the chance symbol design determination table (data table indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the chance markers) stored in the ROM 102 is used. Used to select and determine a chance symbol combination. In the chance eye symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of chance eye symbol combinations. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is obtained by using the chance symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the winning big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  Next, a special effect mode, which is an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is performed in a highly accurate high-base state, will be described. FIG. 13 is a display screen diagram showing the effect mode in the special effect mode. In FIG. 13, reference numerals indicating a specific character (so-called boss character) and a normal character (so-called Zako character) are denoted by the same reference numerals as A to G and X to Z shown below to distinguish character names. Yes.

  The special effect mode is an effect mode including a plurality of types of effect modes (first to third special effect modes) provided corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific characters (first to third specific characters). As the special effect mode, any one of the first to third special effect modes is selected, and an effect using a character such as a specific character corresponding to the effect mode is selected according to the selected effect mode. Is done.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit (both probable big hit or sudden big hit) is made, the high probability high base state is always controlled after the big hit gaming state. After that, the variable display that is the result of the display error is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), and then the high-accuracy high-base state is controlled to the low-accuracy low-base state. And if a big hit (probable big hit or sudden big hit) occurs in such a high-accuracy base state, the high-accuracy base control period is reset after the big hit gaming state is completed, so that the high-accuracy high-base state Will continue. In this way, the special effect mode is controlled while the high-accuracy base state continues, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the special effect mode at that time is controlled to shift to another special effect mode. It is. In this embodiment, an example in which the special effect mode is shifted when the big hit gaming state and the advantageous state that becomes the probability change state is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is special when the big hit gaming state that does not become the probability change state occurs. The production mode may be shifted. Also, regardless of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, when the probability change state is entered, the special performance mode may be shifted when the probability change state is set regardless of whether or not the big hit is achieved. In addition, the probability change state described here may be replaced with various special game states as described above. That is, the special effect mode may be controlled so as to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  The special effect mode is controlled when the low probability low base state is controlled to the high accuracy high base state due to the occurrence of a big hit, and the mode set first at that time is the first special effect mode. Then, when the big hit is further generated during the high-accuracy high-base state in the first special production mode and the high-precision high-base state continues, the predetermined display (matching a specific character is played in the fluctuation display that becomes the big hit. (Battle production with opponent). Then, when the display result of the effect becomes an effect result corresponding to an advantageous state (big hit) advantageous for the player (an effect result that the player wins in the battle effect), the second special effect is switched from the first special effect mode. Control to shift to the mode is performed.

  Similarly, when a big hit occurs during the high-accuracy high-base state and the high-accuracy high-base state continues, a predetermined effect (battle effect using a specific character as an opponent) is performed. When the display result of the effect is an effect result corresponding to an advantageous state (big hit) advantageous to the player (the effect result that the player side wins in the battle effect), the third special effect from the second special effect mode. Control to shift to the mode is performed. In this embodiment, since the transition destination of the third special effect mode is not provided, the third special effect mode is maintained after the transition to the third special effect mode.

  As a transition destination of the third special effect mode, a transition to the new special effect mode may be possible by providing a special play effect mode different from the first to third special effect modes. The first special effect mode or the second special effect mode may be set to return to the original special effect mode.

  In addition, the transition order of the special effect mode is an example in which the transition is performed in the order of the first → second → third special effect mode, but a predetermined transition order such as the first → third special effect mode is shown. You may make it transfer by jumping. In addition, the special effect mode is controlled to be shifted in the order of the reverse such as the reverse of the second → first special effect mode or the reverse of the third → second special effect mode at a predetermined ratio. Also good.

  FIG. 13A shows a state where the first special effect mode is selected as the special effect mode and the effect image in the first special effect mode is displayed. FIG. 13B shows a state in which the second special effect mode is selected as the special effect mode and the effect image in the second special effect mode is displayed. FIG. 13C shows a state where the third special effect mode is selected as the special effect mode and the effect image in the third special effect mode is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the first special effect mode in the special effect mode when the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit occurs in the low probability low base state and the high probability high base state is reached after the big hit gaming state is the first special effect mode. It is set in advance to be controlled to the special effect mode. After that, if the first transition condition is satisfied when the highly accurate and high base state continues, the second special effect mode is selected as the transition destination, and the effect mode is changed from the first special effect mode to the second special effect mode. Is controlled. Furthermore, if the second transition condition is satisfied, the third special effect mode is selected as the transition destination of the special effect mode, and the control for changing the effect mode from the second special effect mode to the third special effect mode is performed.

  Thus, the special effect mode is set so that it can be shifted in stages between the first to third special effect modes. In this embodiment, the transition destination of the third special effect mode is not set, and the third special effect mode is continued until the continuation of the high-accuracy base state is interrupted.

  Also, in the high-accuracy base state, after the fluctuation display resulting in the display error is executed 100 times, the high-accuracy base state ends and the low-accuracy low-base state is reached, then a big hit occurs and the high-accuracy base When the state is reached, control for starting the special effect mode from the first special effect mode in the initial state is performed again.

  In addition, after the high-accuracy base state has been executed 100 times and the high-accuracy base state has ended and the low-accuracy-low base state has been reached, a big hit has occurred and the high-accuracy base state has occurred. When it becomes, it may be made to control to the special production mode from the same mode as the last special production mode in the last highly accurate base state as a special production mode. For example, when the special effect mode is ended in the second special effect mode last time, when the next special effect mode is controlled, the special effect mode starts not from the first special effect mode but from the second special effect mode. You may be made to do. In addition, as described above, as the special effect mode, the control for starting the special effect mode from the same mode as the final special effect mode in the previous high-accuracy high-base state is performed a predetermined number of times ( For example, it may be executed only when a big hit occurs before the variable display (for example, 100 times) is executed.

  The first special effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to the specific character X. The second special effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to the specific character Y. The third special effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to the specific character Y. In addition, a normal character different from the specific character is provided for each of the plurality of types of effect modes. In each special effect mode, a plurality of types (three types) of normal characters called first to third normal characters are set in association with each other.

  The first, second, and third normal characters set for the first special effect mode are the normal characters A, B, and C. The first, second, and third normal characters set for the second special effect mode are the normal characters A, D, and E. The first, second, and third normal characters set for the third special effect mode are the normal characters A, F, and G. The characters for each of these special effect modes are used for a battle effect for playing against a teammate character 72 (a character set as a player's friend) as shown in FIG. Such a battle effect is executed when a reach state occurs in each of the first to third special effect modes.

  In this embodiment, the normal character A that is commonly used in the first to third special effect modes is set as the normal character. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the first to third special effect modes, data may be set so that only different characters are used for each effect mode. In the first to third special effect modes, data may be set so that completely common characters are used as the first to third normal characters.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the example which sets one character in each special effect mode of the 1st-3rd special effect mode was shown as a specific character. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and data may be set so that a plurality of types of characters are used as specific characters in each special effect mode. In addition, the number of specific characters set may be different for each of the first to third special performance modes, or the number of normal characters set may be different. As described above, when a plurality of types of characters are used as specific characters in each special effect mode, the special effect mode is shifted when a battle effect with any one specific character results in a victory effect. The special effect mode may be shifted when a victory effect is obtained in a battle effect with any of a plurality of (including all) specific characters.

  In the effect display in the first special effect mode, one of a total of four types of combination groups of one type of specific character X and three types of normal characters A, B, and C is selected by lottery. Then, a predetermined effect display (display of a teammate character and battle effect as shown in FIG. 14) is performed. In the effect display in the second special effect mode, one of a total of four types of combination groups of one type of specific character Y and three types of normal characters A, D, and E is selected by lottery. Then, a predetermined effect display (display of battle effect) is performed. In the effect display in the third special effect mode, one of a total of four types of combination groups of one type of specific character Z and three types of normal characters A, F, and G is selected by lottery. Then, a predetermined effect display (display of battle effect) is performed.

  In each effect display in the first to third special effect modes, when display control is performed in which the variable display result is the jackpot display result, the selected character as the predetermined effect executed during the reach variable display is used as the opponent. As a result of the battle effect used as a display, the game side displays a victory. A battle effect that battles a specific character is called a specific effect. A battle effect that is played against a normal character is called a normal effect.

  After the end of the jackpot gaming state, when each game display in the first and second special performance modes results in a win effect as a result of winning the game side as a battle effect with a specific character as an opponent, Then, display control is performed in which the special effect mode shifts to another special effect mode (the special effect mode of the next order). On the other hand, in each effect display in the first and second special effect modes, when a big hit occurs as a result of victory effect that the game side has won as an effect result of battle effect with the first to third normal characters as opponents Then, display control is performed so that the special effect mode at that time is maintained without shifting to another special effect mode.

  In this embodiment, the transition destination of the third special performance mode is not set, and when the third special performance mode is shifted to, the third special performance mode is continued. In the effect display in the special effect mode, the first to third special effect modes are performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state when the game side wins the victory effect as the result of the battle effect with the specific character as the opponent. You may make it transfer to the predetermined production mode provided separately, and make it transfer the production mode which returns to transition special production modes, such as the 1st special production mode or the 2nd special production mode. Also good. Further, in the effect display in the third special effect mode, the effect mode as the special effect mode ends when the game side wins the victory effect result as the effect result of the battle effect with the specific character as the opponent. May be.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, in each of the first to third special effect modes, the display mode is different from the background image displayed in the normal state (low probability low base state). A background image for the special effect mode (first, second or third special effect mode background image) is displayed. And the background image for such special effect modes is the 1st-3rd special effect mode, and changes with special effect modes. Thereby, the player can recognize whether the display mode of the background image is controlled in the special effect mode and whether the player is controlled in the first to third special effect modes. .

  As shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, in the first to third special effect modes, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are provided on the left side of the region in which the variable display is performed. In the predetermined display area, the first character group image m1 showing the combination group of the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the first special effect mode in the frame, and the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the second special effect mode. A second character group image m2 showing the combination group in the frame, and a third character group image m3 showing the combination group of the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the third special effect mode in the frame are displayed.

  The first character group image m1 is an image that can specify a combination group of four types of characters (specific character X and three types of normal characters A, B, and C) that can appear and be displayed in the first special effect mode. is there. The second character group image m2 is an image that can specify a combination group of four types of characters (specific character Y and three types of normal characters A, D, and E) that can appear and be displayed in the second special effect mode. is there. The third character group image m3 is an image that can specify a combination group of four types of characters (specific character Z and three types of normal characters A, F, and G) that can appear and be displayed in the third special effect mode. is there. In each of the first to third character group images m1 to m3, it is possible to list information such as feature images that can identify (specify) the character type such as the face of each character included in the character combination group. The images shown together in various formats are displayed.

  By displaying such a combination group of characters that can appear and be displayed in each special effect mode, the player can easily recognize which characters can appear and be displayed in the current special effect mode. Can be. Furthermore, as a character that can appear and be displayed in each special effect mode, a display that can identify the specific character and the normal character is performed, so that the current special effect mode is based on the correspondence between the specific character and the special effect mode. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize which character is related to the transition condition.

  Thus, since the information that can specify the specific character and the normal character that are executed corresponding to the next stage special effect mode is displayed, it is understood about the transition of the special effect mode that can be shifted in stages. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the special stage mode of the next stage.

  For the first to third character group images m1 to m3, an arrow image is displayed between the transition source and the transition destination of the special effect mode, so that the order of the first → second → third special effect mode is reached. This indicates that the special performance mode shifts. Each of FIGS. 13A to 13C shows that the special effect mode shifts in the order of the first special effect mode → the second special effect mode → the third special effect mode.

  By indicating the transition destination and the transition order of such a special effect mode, the player can easily recognize the transition destination and the transition order of the special effect mode.

  Further, in the first special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first character group image m1 is displayed in an enlarged manner and highlighted as compared with the other character group images. It is specified by the display that the mode is one special performance mode. In the second special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 13B, the second character group image m2 is enlarged and displayed (highlighted) more than the other character group images, so that the present time is the second special effect mode. It is specified by the display that it is the production mode. During the third special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 13C, the third character group image m3 is displayed in an enlarged manner and highlighted as compared with the other character group images, so that the current state is the third special effect mode. It is specified by the display that it is the production mode.

  Thus, by indicating which production mode the current special production mode is, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the current special production mode. In addition to the enlarged display, the character group image can be highlighted in such a manner that the brightness of the image can be changed, the image can be displayed with light emission, or the current special effect mode can be specified for the image. Therefore, highlighting may be performed in other display modes such as adding a specific image such as a message image.

  In addition, about the 1st-3rd character group image m1-m3, the example always displayed in the state (highly accurate high base state) which has become special production mode was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first to third character group images m1 to m3 are in the special effect mode and the variable display is executed and the reach state is reached (the battle effect is executed). May be displayed only during the period from when the change display is completed to when the change display ends.

  Further, for the first to third character group images m1 to m3, in the state of the special effect mode, after the variable display is started, a display mode such as a notice display at a timing before entering the reach state. It may be displayed. Further, the first to third character group images m1 to m3 may be displayed during the period in which the variable display is executed regardless of whether or not the reach state is reached. In addition, the first to third character group images m1 to m3 are displayed like a notice display at a timing before the reach state is started after the variable display is started in the special effect mode. You may be made to do. Further, the first to third character group images m1 to m3 may be displayed during the period in which the variable display is executed regardless of whether or not the reach state is reached.

  In addition, as the special effect mode, an example in which control is performed when the high-accuracy and high-base state is achieved has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other gaming states such as a low probability low base state, the game may be executed regardless of the big hit probability and the base state. Further, after the occurrence of a certain type of big hit, it may be controlled to the special effect mode when the high and low base condition is reached. Also, after a certain type of big hit occurs, the special production mode may be controlled when a low-accuracy base strip state is reached. Also, as the special production mode, the first special production mode is selected in the special production mode in the first high-accuracy and high-base state after power-on, and the next special production mode is selected even if the low-accuracy and low-base state is entered. However, instead of starting from the first special effect mode, the effect mode may be started from the previous special effect mode (how to advance the special effect mode is not reset).

  Further, the first to third character group images m1 to m3 are not limited to an example in which an image that can specify the character's appearance (the appearance of the face or the like as described above) is displayed as an image that can specify the character. The name of the character may be displayed by characters. For example, all of the specific character and the normal character may be displayed as characters. In addition, an image capable of specifying the appearance of the character as the specific character may be displayed, and the name of the character may be displayed as a character for the normal character. In this way, the specific character and the normal character can be clearly distinguished and recognized.

  Moreover, about the 1st-3rd character group image m1-m3, the example which displays in the display mode which can identify all the corresponding characters was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for some characters (for example, only a specific character, only a normal character, and only a part of a normal character), it is impossible to specify what kind of character it is or a display mode that is difficult to specify (For example, only the silhouette is displayed). In this way, the player's imagination can be stimulated to enhance the fun of the production.

  Further, for the first to third character group images m1 to m3, information (for example,% display) for specifying the selection ratio (ratio of appearance display) of each corresponding character may be displayed. In this way, the player can easily recognize the appearance ratio of each character, and it is possible for the player to easily grasp how much of the game is performed and when the special performance mode is shifted. It becomes.

  In the first and second special effect modes, only the character group image corresponding to the current special effect mode and the character group image corresponding to the next special effect mode of the transition destination are displayed for the character group image. (For example, in the first special effect mode, the character group image corresponding to the third special effect mode is not displayed.) In the third special effect mode, since there is no next special effect mode for the transition destination, only the character group image corresponding to the current special effect mode may be displayed.

  Moreover, although the 1st-3rd character group image m1-m3 was displayed, the example which shows the 1st stage transition destination as a transition stage of the next stage of the present special production mode was shown. For example, the character group image corresponding to the transition destination is not displayed as a character group image that can specify the transition destination of the next stage when the special effect mode is controlled. The character group image that can specify only the special effect mode (in this example, the third special effect mode) that can be shifted automatically as the next stage may be displayed. Further, as the character group image, a character group image that can specify an intermediate stage until the special effect mode that can be finally transferred (for example, the special effect mode is the first to fifth special effect modes). The third special effect mode in the case of transitioning stepwise between the two may be displayed. In this way, when the special stage mode of the next stage is displayed by the character group image, as long as the special stage mode of the stage to be shifted in the future can be specified, it is displayed in any display mode. It may be.

  In the special effect mode state in which the effects as described above are executed, the result of the specific effect using the specific character corresponding to the special effect mode corresponds to the advantageous state advantageous to the player such as a big hit (win When the result is a special effect mode, the special effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode in the next order, which is another special effect mode, and a specific character and a normal character corresponding to each of the multiple types of special effect modes can be specified. As such information, control for displaying the first to third character group images m1 to m3 is performed, so that it is possible to easily distinguish between the specific effect and the normal effect. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to understand the effects related to the control of the special effect mode.

  Next, an example of an effect executed in the special effect mode will be described. FIG. 14 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect on the effect display device 9 executed in the special effect mode. In FIG. 14, an effect executed in the first special effect mode will be described as an example.

  For example, when the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit or the sudden big hit is finished, the high probability and high base state is established, and the display as shown in FIG. In the special effect mode, a specific background image (not shown) different from the background image (image that is the background of the effect symbol) displayed in the effect state other than the special effect mode is displayed. The first to third character group images m1 to m3 are displayed in a predetermined region (for example, the left end portion of the screen) different from the region where the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are variably displayed. Then, the character group image corresponding to the current special effect mode (in this example, the first character group image m1) is highlighted.

  Then, when the reach variation display that reaches the reach state is executed in the special effect mode (highly accurate high base state), any one character is selected from the plurality of types of characters corresponding to the current special effect mode. When the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 14B, the selected character (specific character X in this example) appears as the enemy character 71, and a character predetermined as the player's ally is a ally Display that appears as the character 72 is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D, in the reach state, a battle effect is performed in which the enemy character 71 and the teammate character 72 battle each other in a predetermined effect mode.

  In the special effect mode, when the battle effect is executed, when the variation display results in the jackpot display result, as shown in FIG. 14E, the victory effect result display that the teammate character 72 wins (display that the enemy character 71 is defeated) ) Is performed. On the other hand, when the battle effect is executed, if the variation display is out of the display result, as shown in FIG. 14F, the display of the defeat effect result that the teammate character 72 loses (display that the enemy character 71 wins) is displayed. Done. Therefore, the display of the victory effect result is an effect suggesting that the player is in an advantageous state (hit), and the display of the defeat effect result is not in an advantageous state (hit) for the player. This is a suggestion. By performing such an effect, winning or losing as a result of the battle effect is displayed so as to correspond to the change display result. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved based on execution of a battle production.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing in tabular form a data table in which data used for setting the effect mode and the character setting in the special effect mode is stored (stored). FIG. 15A shows a special effect mode setting table in which data used for setting the effect mode in the special effect mode is stored. FIG. 15B shows a special effect mode character setting table in which data used for setting the specific character and the first to third normal characters used in each special effect mode is stored. The data table shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B is stored in the ROM 102.

  The special effect mode setting table in FIG. 15A shows the relationship between the conditions for selecting the special effect mode and the data for specifying the special effect mode to be selected. In the initial setting when the low probability low base state is changed to the high probability high base state based on the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit (first big hit when entering the special performance mode), the special performance mode is as follows: A first special effect mode is set. In the first special effect mode, the second special effect mode is set as the special effect mode selected when the transition condition of the special effect mode is established. In the second special effect mode, the third special effect mode is set as the special effect mode selected when the transition condition of the special effect mode is established.

  Based on the data stored in the special effect mode setting table, the first special effect mode is selected as the first special effect mode when the low accuracy low base state is changed to the high accuracy high base state, and then Every time the transition condition for the special effect mode is satisfied, control is performed to shift from the first special effect mode to the second special effect mode and from the second special effect mode to the third special effect mode.

  In the special effect mode character setting table of FIG. 15B, the relationship between the type of special effect mode and the character to be used is shown. In the first special effect mode, data is set so that the character X as the specific character and the characters A, B, and C as the first, second, and third normal characters are used. In the second special effect mode, data is set so that the character Y as the specific character and the characters A, D, and E as the first, second, and third normal characters are used. In the third special effect mode, data is set so that the character Z as the specific character and the characters A, F, and G as the first, second, and third normal characters are used.

  FIG. 16 shows a first character selection table and a second character selection table used when selecting a character to appear as an opponent character for a battle effect in each of the special effect modes of the first to third special effect modes. It is a figure shown in a format. These first and second character selection tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  In this embodiment, when a condition that the player has won a plurality of times (for example, three times) over the normal character composed of the first to third normal characters is satisfied during each of the continuous special effect modes. Then, control is performed to increase the rate at which the specific character is selected as the opponent as compared to the normal time before the condition is established.

  In FIG. 16, the first character selection table used when the number of wins on the player's side with respect to the normal character is less than 3 times in each series of special effects modes is shown in (A), and each series of special effects is displayed. (B) shows a second character selection table used when the number of wins on the player side with respect to the normal character in the mode is 3 or more.

  In each of FIGS. 16A and 16B, a random number SR2 (1 to 100) for character selection is predetermined for each of the specific character, the first normal character, the second normal character, and the third normal character. Is allocated at the rate of The character corresponding to the SR2 value extracted when selecting the opponent character in the special effect mode is selected as the character to be used as the battle effect opponent in the special effect mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, data is set in the second character selection table so that the ratio of selecting a specific character is higher than that in the first character selection table. Thus, when the number of wins on the player's side against the normal character is 3 or more in each series of special performance modes, the specific character is selected as the opponent compared to when the number of wins is less than 3 The special performance mode easily shifts due to the increase of.

  Thus, when the number of wins on the player's side in a series of battle effects using a normal character reaches a plurality of times (three times), the ratio of selecting a battle effect with a specific character as an opponent is improved. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which the character selected as the opponent in the battle effect is biased to the normal character, and to reduce a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, when the total value of the number of wins on the player side in a series of battle effects using the normal character as the opponent is a plurality of times (three times), the specific character is set as the opponent. The example which improves the ratio which selects the used battle production was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the player side wins three times in a series of battle effects using the normal character as the opponent (the player side wins with the normal character as the opponent in three consecutive big hits) Then, control may be performed to improve the ratio of selecting the battle effect using the specific character as the opponent.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the number of wins on the player side in the battle effect using the normal character reaches a plurality of times (three times), the ratio of selecting the battle effect using the specific character is improved. An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of selecting the battle effect using the specific character may be improved after the number of wins on the player side in the battle effect using the normal character becomes one. . In other words, the control for improving the ratio of selecting a specific effect using a specific character is executed on the condition that the normal effect using the normal character is selected a predetermined number of times (including both once and multiple times). You may be made to do. Moreover, in each special effect mode, you may perform control which improves the selection rate of a specific character on the condition that the same kind of normal character was selected in multiple times. Further, in each special effect mode, a normal character of a type already selected in the effect mode may be controlled to reduce the subsequent selection ratio.

  In addition, when the display result of the variable display is a big hit, the control of increasing the selection ratio of the specific character is performed in comparison with the case where the display result of the variable display is out of order. You may make it perform control which makes a selection ratio differ. In this way, it is possible to improve the player's expectation based on the type of character displayed during variable display.

  Further, as a condition for improving the ratio of selecting a battle effect using a specific character as an opponent, the total number of wins on the player side in a series of battle effects using a normal character as an opponent is a plurality of times ( The total number of times that a series of battle effects using a normal character as an opponent was executed (the total number of wins on the player side and the number of defeats on the player side) is not a predetermined condition. A condition that the number of times (for example, 6 times) is reached may be used.

  Further, a plurality of character selection tables (contents as shown in FIG. 16) in which data is set so that the selection ratio of the specific character is different for each number of wins on the player side in a series of battle effects using the normal character as an opponent. Table) and selecting a character selection table corresponding to the number of wins, control may be performed so that a specific character is easily selected every time the number of wins increases.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect symbol variation start process executed in S801 of FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  It is confirmed whether or not the change display result is determined to be a probable big hit (S501). Whether or not it is determined to be a promiscuous big hit in S501 is, for example, stored in a display result designation command in which data indicating that a display result 2 designation command for designating a probable big hit is received in the RAM 103 is provided in the RAM 103. The determination is made based on whether or not it is stored in an area (an area in which a display result designation command received when executing variable display is stored by command analysis processing). If the variation pattern command is also a command that can specify a display result, the determination in S501 may be made based on whether or not a variation pattern command that can identify a probable change big hit is received for the variation display. .

  If it is determined in S501 that it is determined to be a probable big hit, a final display result to be a big hit display result is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S508. In S502, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the left effect symbol is extracted at a predetermined timing, and the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol is determined as the jackpot display result using the probability variation big hit symbol determination table as described above.

  If it is determined in S501 that it is determined that the probability variation big hit is not made, it is based on whether or not a display result 3 designation command for designating the sudden big hit is stored in the display result designation command storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation display result is determined to be a sudden big hit (S503).

  When it is determined in S503 that it has been determined to be a big hit, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the left effect symbol is extracted at a predetermined timing, and the chance symbol symbol determination table is used as described above. Thus, the chance symbol combination is determined as a jackpot display result (S504), and the process proceeds to S508.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S503 that it is not determined to be a sudden big hit, it is a case where it is determined to be out of accord with the erasing method, and the fluctuation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 103 is stored. Based on whether or not a variation pattern command designating a reach variation pattern is stored, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be out of reach (S505).

  If it is determined in S505 that the reach is determined to be out of reach, the random values SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the left, middle, and right effect symbols are extracted at a predetermined timing, as described above. Using the lost symbol determination table, a combination of reach lost symbols is determined as a loss display result (S506), and the process proceeds to S508.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-described S505 that the reach is determined not to be shifted, it is determined that the non-reach is determined to be shifted according to the erasing method, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols are determined. Random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determination are extracted at a predetermined timing, and a combination of non-reach deviations is determined as an outlier display result using the deviation symbol determination table as described above (S507), and S508. Proceed to

  In S508, it is checked whether or not the current state is the high-accuracy base state (S508). In the production control microcomputer 100, the time reduction state flag is set when a time reduction state designation command is received as the production control command. Further, the probability variation state flag is set when a certain variation state designation command is received as an effect control command. Further, when a normal state designation command is received as an effect control command, the probability variation state flag and the time reduction state flag are reset. Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to confirm whether or not the current state is the high-accuracy and high-base state by checking the state of the probability variation state flag and the time-short state flag in S508. In S508, it may be determined whether or not the current state is the high-accuracy base state by confirming whether or not a special effect mode flag to be described later is set.

  When it is in the high-accuracy high-base state in S508, a special effect mode process for performing a process related to the special effect mode is executed (S509), and the process proceeds to S510. On the other hand, if it is not in the high-accuracy and high-base state in S508, the process proceeds to S510 without executing the special effect mode process.

  In S510, the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, and the display result (final stop symbol) determined in S502, S504, S506, and S507, and the effect in the special effect mode determined in S509 An effect control pattern to be executed in the variable display is determined based on the content (S510). And the process table according to the production | presentation control pattern determined by S510 is selected (S511). Next, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in process data 1 (data of the first process) in the process table selected in S511 is started (S512).

  Thereafter, in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and Control of the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S513). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S514), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S515). ).

  By executing such an effect symbol variation start process, the effect content specified by the received effect control command and the effect content determined in the effect symbol variation start process (for example, in the special effect mode described above) The variation display of the effect design in which the effect based on the effect) is performed is executed.

  Next, the contents of the special effect mode process (S509) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special effect mode process. In the special effect mode process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the special effect mode process, first, based on the type of the variation pattern command received at the start of the current variation display, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display to be executed this time is a reach variation display that results in a jackpot display result (S601). ). When the fluctuation display executed this time is not reach fluctuation display, it is determined (set as data) that the battle effect is not executed in the special effect mode (S602), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the state of special effect mode, when reach change display is not performed, a battle effect is not performed.

  On the other hand, when the variation display executed this time is the reach variation display, processing for executing the battle effect in the special effect mode is performed in S603 to S608. In S603, it is confirmed whether or not a selection ratio change flag that is a flag that is set when the ratio for selecting a specific character is changed (set in S618 described later) is set (S603).

  When the selection ratio change flag is not set, a random value SR2 for character selection is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the battle character opponent character is used using the first character selection table of FIG. Is selected and determined (S604), and the process proceeds to S606. On the other hand, when the selection ratio change flag is set, a random value SR2 for character selection is extracted, and based on the extracted value, a battle effect battle is performed using the second character selection table of FIG. A character to be an opponent character is selected and determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S606.

  In S606, based on the type of the display result designation command (which may be a fluctuation pattern command) received at the start of the current fluctuation display, the fluctuation display to be executed this time is a fluctuation display in which the big hit display result (the display result of the probability variation big hit) is obtained. Whether or not (S606). If the variation pattern command can also specify the display result, the determination in S606 may be performed based on the variation pattern command.

  When the variation display to be executed this time is a variation display resulting in a jackpot display result, data for executing a battle pattern battle effect with the character selected in S604 or S605 as an opponent is set (S607). move on. Thus, in the special effect mode, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the battle effect is executed when the reach state is reached as shown in FIGS. 14B to 14D, and the result is shown in FIG. In this way, control is performed to execute a battle effect that is a victory effect result that the player side wins.

  On the other hand, when the variation display to be executed this time is not the variation display resulting in the jackpot display result (when the variation display results in a disappointing display result), the data for executing the battle effect of the defeat pattern with the character selected in S604 or S605 as the opponent. Is set (S608), and the process proceeds to S609. Thereby, in the special effect mode, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the battle effect is executed when the reach state is reached as shown in FIGS. 14B to 14D, and the result is shown in FIG. In this way, control is performed to execute a battle effect that results in a defeat in which the player side loses.

  It should be noted that control for shifting to the special effect mode is executed by executing the battle effect of the victory pattern only when the big display of the big hit display result is a big hit of 15 rounds (probable big hit in this embodiment). It is also possible (a defeat pattern battle effect is executed in the case of a big hit). In addition, only when 15 rounds are a big hit (in this embodiment, a promising big hit), when performing a battle effect of a victory pattern and performing a control in which the special effect mode is shifted, when a sudden big hit is given, only for a sudden big hit Specific effects (effects of other patterns that are neither a victory pattern nor a defeat pattern) may be executed, and control that does not shift to the special effect mode may be performed.

  In S609, it is confirmed whether or not the battle effect set in S607 or S608 is a victory pattern (a victory effect result) (S606). When it is not a winning pattern in S606 (when it is a defeat pattern (defeat result)), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is a victory pattern in S606, it is confirmed whether or not the battle effect set in S607 is that the specific character is an opponent (S610).

  When the battle effect is not the one in which the specific character is the opponent in S610, the process proceeds to S615 described later. On the other hand, when the battle effect is that the specific character is the opponent in S610, it is confirmed whether or not the current effect mode is the third special effect mode (S611). In S611, the data stored in the special effect mode storage area that is provided in the RAM 103 and stores special effect mode specifying data indicating which of the first to third special effect modes is the current special effect mode. Based on this, it is confirmed whether or not the current effect mode is the third special effect mode.

  If it is the third special effect mode in S611, the process ends because the transition destination of the effect mode is not set. As a result, during the third special performance mode, the third special performance mode is maintained when a battle performance is performed with the specific character as the opponent. On the other hand, when it is not the third special effect mode in S611 (in the first or second special effect mode), an effect mode transition flag is set in order to change the effect mode (S612). And it is confirmed whether the selection ratio change flag is set (S613).

  If the selection ratio change flag is not set in S613, the process ends. On the other hand, when the selection ratio change flag is set in S613, the selection ratio of the specific character is changed to the original standard selection ratio (first character selection table in FIG. 16A) in accordance with the transition to the production mode. The selection ratio change flag is reset (S614), and the process ends.

  Further, when the battle effect is not such that the specific character is the opponent in S610 (when the normal character is the opponent), it is confirmed whether or not the selection ratio change flag is set (S615). If the selection ratio change flag is set in S615, the process ends. On the other hand, when the selection ratio change flag is not set in S615, the effect counter is updated by +1 (S616).

  The effect counter in S616 is a counter that counts the event in which the player side wins in the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent in each special effect mode and a big hit occurs, and the battle effect is a victory pattern in S609. In this battle production, it is confirmed that the player side wins and becomes a big hit, in S610, it is confirmed that the opponent of this battle production is a normal character, and the selection ratio change flag is set. It is added and updated on condition that there is not.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the effect counter has become “3” (S617). If it is not “3” in S617, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if “3” in S617, the selection ratio change flag is set (S618). Thus, in each special effect mode, when the effect of the victory effect that the player side wins in the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent is executed a total of three times, the selection ratio change flag is set, so S603 By S605, the ratio by which a specific character is selected as an opponent when performing a battle effect will be set high. Then, the effect counter is initialized (count value is set to “0”) (S619), and the process is terminated.

  In the special effect mode process of FIG. 18, the process related to changing the selection ratio of the specific character as executed in S609 to S619 is not executed at the timing before the start of the variable display, but in the big hit gaming state. You may make it perform at the timing after completion | finish (For example, timing at the time of execution of a big hit end effect, etc.).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  First, 1 is subtracted from the value of the production time measurement timer (S911). The effect time measurement timer is a timer set in the mid-round process (S805) at a stage before execution of the jackpot end effect process in order to measure the time for managing the ending effect performed at the end of the jackpot game state. The effect time measurement timer is set to a time determined according to the type of jackpot specified by the jackpot end designation command, for example. And it is confirmed whether the production time measurement timer has reached 0 and timed out (S912).

  When the performance time measurement timer times out, the process proceeds to S917. On the other hand, when the production time measurement timer has not timed out, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (S913). When the process timer times out (S914), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S915). Further, the rendering device is controlled by changing the control state for the rendering device based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (S916). Thereby, the ending effect selected in the in-round processing is executed.

  When the effect time measurement timer times out in S912 described above, it is checked whether or not the special effect mode flag that is set when the special effect mode is in effect is set (S917). If the special effect mode flag is not set in S917, the special effect mode flag is set. In this embodiment, the special performance mode is controlled when the high-accuracy high-base state is reached, but the big hit in this embodiment is either a probable big hit or a sudden big hit, Since the high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game state, the special effect mode flag is set because the special effect mode is controlled when the big hit game state effect ends (S918). .

  Such a special effect mode flag indicates that when the variable display is executed 100 times as a result of the display error in the high-accuracy and high-base state and is controlled to the low-accuracy and low-base state, the above-described effect pattern change in FIG. In the stop process (S803), such a state is confirmed and reset. As a result, the special effect mode is terminated after 100 times of variable display, which is the display result of the high-accuracy base state, is executed.

  Next, based on the data of “special effect mode initial setting” in the special effect mode setting table of FIG. 15A, the above-described special effect mode specifying data is set and stored as data indicating the first special effect mode. Processing is performed (S919). Then, control data for executing the effect in the first special effect mode is set, and the effect in the first special effect mode for displaying effect images such as the background image and the character group image for the first special effect mode is executed. (S920), the process proceeds to S928. As a result, an effect image corresponding to the first special effect mode as shown in FIG. 13A is displayed.

  If the special effect mode flag is set in S917, it is checked whether the special effect mode is in effect and the effect mode transition flag is set (S921).

  When the effect mode transition flag is not set in S921, it is a time when the special effect mode is not shifted after the end of the big hit gaming state, so the effect of the special effect mode indicated by the currently stored special effect mode specifying data is continued. The control data for execution is set, and the effect of the special effect mode for displaying the effect image such as the background image and the character group image for the current special effect mode is continuously executed (S922), and the process proceeds to S928. . Thereby, the effect image corresponding to the current special effect mode is continuously displayed.

  On the other hand, when the effect mode transition flag is set in S921, it is a time when the special effect mode is shifted after the end of the big hit state, so the special effect mode selection condition in the special effect mode setting table of FIG. Based on the above, the transition destination production mode of the special production mode is determined (S923). Then, processing for changing the setting of the above-described special effect mode specifying data into data indicating the determined special effect mode of the transition destination is performed (S924). Then, the control data for executing the effect of the determined transition destination special effect mode is set, and the transition destination special effect mode for displaying the effect image such as the background image and the character group image for the transfer destination special effect mode Is produced (S925). Thereby, the effect image corresponding to the special effect mode of the transfer destination as shown in FIG. 13 (B) or (C) is displayed.

  Next, in order to perform control in the new special effect mode at the transition destination, the aforementioned effect mode transition flag is reset (S926), and the aforementioned effect counter and selection ratio change flag are reset (S927). The process proceeds to S928.

  In S928, flags other than predetermined flags (probability change state flag, time reduction state flag, special effect mode flag, special effect mode specifying data, etc.) necessary for the subsequent processing are reset (S928). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S929).

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the transition destination of the third special effect mode is not set for the special effect mode is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a transition destination of the third special production mode, a special production mode (in this case, the fourth special production mode as a production mode having a rare value with a very low transition rate, such as a so-called premier mode). In the third special effect mode, a special variation display having a rare value such as a premier variation (for example, all rotation reach (all symbols on the left, middle and right are in a predetermined symbol combination) is provided. Only when a variation display with a variation pattern with a low appearance rate, such as a variation display with a low appearance rate, and a variation display with an effect display with a very low appearance rate) are executed, such as a variation that changes in a uniform manner). You may make it perform control to transfer.

  The determination as to whether or not the premier variation (special variation display), which is a condition for shifting to the fourth special effect mode, may be performed as follows. For example, when execution of the premier variation is set based on the variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the premier variation is executed by confirming the determination result of the variation pattern with the game control microcomputer 560. In addition, by confirming whether or not the fluctuation display based on the reception of the command specifying the fluctuation pattern for executing the premier fluctuation is executed by the production control microcomputer 100, the premier fluctuation can be obtained. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute. Further, when the execution of the premier change is set based on the effect control microcomputer 100 determining the effect display other than the change pattern, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the determination result of the determination process. By confirming, it is possible to determine whether or not the premier fluctuation is executed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In 2nd Embodiment, the example which performs control which transfers special effect mode on condition that it became a victory effect result which the player side won in the battle effect which made the normal character an opponent in special effect mode is shown. .

  First, in each special effect mode, the number of times that the player has achieved a victory effect in the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent is counted, for example, as in S616 and S617 in FIG. When the number of times (for example, 5 times) is reached, for example, when “N” is determined in S610 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the number of times of counting is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times. When the number of times is greater than or equal to the number of times, a process to proceed to S611 is provided.

  In this way, in each special effect mode, the special effect mode is continued even when the number of times that the player has achieved the victory effect in the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent is a predetermined number of times. It is possible to control to shift to the special effect mode at the stage.

  When such control is performed, the control for increasing the selection ratio of the specific character may or may not be performed by S603 to S605 in FIG. When such a control is performed, for example, when the player side wins the normal character three times (a total of three times or three consecutive times may be used), the control for increasing the selection ratio of the specific character is performed. When the player side has won 5 times (a total of 5 times or 5 times in a row may be used), the special stage mode of the next stage may be shifted based on the victory.

  In this way, in each special effect mode, control that makes it easy to shift the special effect mode to another special effect mode in multiple stages depending on the number of times the player wins the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent. Since it is performed, the change mode of the production is rich in change, and the fun of the production can be improved.

  In addition, when the number of times the player wins the battle performance with the normal character as the opponent reaches a predetermined number of times, the control for shifting the special effect mode to the next stage special effect mode is the same for the opponent. It may be executed only when a certain number of times is won against this character.

  Also, when executing the control to shift the special effect mode to the special effect mode of the next stage when the number of times the player side has won the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent becomes a predetermined number of times, In the vicinity of the image of the normal character displayed in the special effect mode, the number of victories that can be shifted to the special effect mode of the next stage is displayed, for example, “More times”, so that the notification is made. May be.

  Also, in each special effect mode, even if the result of the player's victory effect is the battle effect with the specific character as the opponent, the control is not performed to shift to the special effect mode, and the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent is performed. The number of times that the player has achieved the victory effect is counted, for example, as shown in S616 and S617 in FIG. 18, and the number of times counted is a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times, a total of 5 times may be used) For example, in S610 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the number of counts is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. When the number of counts is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to S611. Is provided.

  In this way, in each special effect mode, the special effect mode is only performed when the number of times that the player has achieved the victory effect in the battle effect with the normal character as the opponent is a predetermined number of times. It is possible to control to shift to the special effect mode at the stage.

  When such control is performed, the control for increasing the selection ratio of the specific character may or may not be performed by S603 to S605 in FIG.

  Also, when performing such control, the special effect mode is set to the next stage even when the number of times that the player's victory effect results in the battle effect with the specific character as the opponent is a predetermined number of times. Control to shift to the special effect mode may be performed.

  As in the second embodiment, in the special effect mode state, the result of the normal effect using the normal character corresponding to the special effect mode corresponds to the advantageous state advantageous to the advantage such as the big hit (victory effect result). ), The special effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode in the next order, which is another special effect mode, and a specific character and a normal character corresponding to each of the plural types of special effect modes. Since the control for displaying the first to third character group images m1 to m3 is performed as the information that can specify the specific effect, it is possible to easily distinguish the specific effect from the normal effect. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to understand the effects related to the control of the special effect mode.

  In addition, in the structure shown in 2nd Embodiment, it can apply similarly about the various control demonstrated in 1st Embodiment, and the modification of the said control.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 14, in the special effect mode state, when the result of the battle effect using the specific character 71 corresponding to the special effect mode is the victory effect result as shown in FIG. As shown in S609 to S612 in FIG. 18 and S921 to S925 in FIG. 19, the special effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode in the next order, and the specific character corresponding to each of the first to third special effect modes and normal Since control is performed to display the first to third character group images m1 to m3 as information that can specify the character, it is easy to distinguish between the specific effect using the specific character and the normal effect using the normal character. Can be. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to understand the effects related to the control of the special effect mode.

  (2) As described in the second embodiment, in the special effect mode state, the result of the normal effect using the normal character corresponding to the special effect mode corresponds to the advantageous state advantageous to the advantager such as the big hit. When the result of (Victory effect) occurs multiple times, the special effect mode is controlled to the next special effect mode, which is another special effect mode, and the specification corresponding to each of the multiple types of special effect modes Since control for displaying the first to third character group images m1 to m3 is performed as information that can identify the character and the normal character, it is possible to easily distinguish the specific effect from the normal effect. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to understand the effects related to the control of the special effect mode.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, when the first to third character group images m1 to m3 are displayed, an effect is executed corresponding to the next special effect mode. The information that can identify the specific character and the normal character is displayed, so you can understand the transition of the special performance mode that can be shifted in stages, and the player's expectation for the special performance mode of the next stage Can be improved.

  (4) As shown in S610, S616 to S618, S603, and S605 in FIG. 18, the ratio of selecting the specific effect using the specific character after the battle effect using the normal character is selected a plurality of times (three times). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which the character selected in the battle effect is biased to the normal character, and to reduce a decrease in the interest of the game.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (3) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (4) In the said embodiment, you may make it perform a slip effect as an effect performed in a variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called first if not reaching). (2) Before the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case where the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after a stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (6) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, and the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball (which may be a rental ball) that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. Although it was a gaming machine to be performed, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values of the size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. Can be applied. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (7) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but may be stored in advance in a storage device such as a computer device or the like. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (8) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided the probability variation big hit of 15 rounds and the probability variation big hit of 2 rounds as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the transition destination of the third special effect mode is not set is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a transition destination of the third special effect mode is provided, and the character group image corresponding to the transition destination cannot identify what character all or part of the specific character and the normal character are. Or you may make it display in the display mode (for example, displaying only a silhouette) which is hard to specify. And after transfering to the said transfer destination, the corresponding character group image is displayed in the aspect which can identify all the characters. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect and improve the player's expectation for the effect in the special effect mode.

  (10) The third character group image m3 corresponding to the transition destination of the above-described third special effect mode is not displayed when the first special effect mode is the first and second special effect modes, and is shifted to the third special effect mode. May be displayed for the first time. In this way, the feeling of rarity about the transition destination of the third special performance mode can be increased, and the enjoyment of the performance can be improved.

  (11) About the transition destination of the above-mentioned third special performance mode, when the low-accuracy low base state changes to the high-accuracy high-base state, that is, when the first special performance mode is controlled, the transition destination is determined by lottery processing. It is possible to select whether or not to set and to execute only when the selection to set the transition destination is made, and the effect display as described above may be performed. In this way, there are cases where the transition destination of the third special game effect mode occurs and cases where it does not occur, so that the effects are rich in changes and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first special effect mode is the first special effect mode when the low accuracy low base state is changed to the high accuracy high base state, that is, when the special effect mode is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined lottery process is performed when the low-accuracy low base state changes to the high-accuracy high-base state, and either the first special effect mode or the second special effect mode is selected. The type of the selected special effect mode may be the special effect mode that is controlled first. In this way, since the types of the special production mode at the beginning of the special production mode when the low accuracy low base state is changed to the high accuracy high base state are varied, the fun of the production can be improved.

  (13) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko game machine, X-Z specific character, AG normal character, 100 production control microcomputer, m1-m3 1st-3rd character group image, 9 production display device, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Production mode control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of production modes corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific characters;
In the effect mode, a character effect executing means for executing a specific effect by the specific character or a normal effect by a normal character different from the specific character;
In the effect mode, the information display control means for performing control to display information capable of specifying the specific character and the normal character corresponding to the effect mode,
The effect mode control means controls the effect mode to another effect mode when the result of the specific effect using the specific character corresponding to the effect mode is a result corresponding to the advantageous state, A gaming machine that controls the effect mode to another effect mode when the result of the normal effect using the normal character corresponding to the effect mode is a result corresponding to the advantageous state a plurality of times.

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