JP6489582B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

  There is known a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied, a privilege is granted to the player. For example, when a game ball enters a start opening provided in the game area, identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variably displayed, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner (for example, a big hit symbol), There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a big hit game or the like) in which the variable entrance is ready to enter.

  In such a gaming machine, it is common to perform various effects. For example, in the gaming machine that performs the specific game described above, during the variation display of the identification information, an effect of displaying the character is performed in order to suggest the possibility that the identification information is displayed in a specific mode (Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-178756 A

  However, the above-described conventional technique is a technique well-known to general players, and there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that further enhances the gaming interest.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. It is intended to be displayed,
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The specific image is displayed at a position corresponding to the decoration portion .
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. Is to display
A movable accessory, and driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The specific image may be displayed in a manner corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. Is to display
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The specific image may be displayed in a form corresponding to the shape of the decoration part.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. Is to display
It has an operation detection means for detecting an operation by a player,
An operation prompting image prompting the player to perform the operation can be displayed;
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be executed.
The operation prompting image may be displayed as the specific image .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect that further enhances the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of round games in the jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the end of the big hit game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed by CPU of the sub control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of CPU of the sub control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "movable combination effect" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot expectation degree of the "movable combination effect" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "scene inclination production" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot expectation degree of the "scene inclination production" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a problem in the case where both "movable combination effect" and "scene inclination effect" are performed in parallel. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that both the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene inclination effect" of a present Example are performed in parallel. It is a flowchart which shows the scene inclination effect process performed by the sub-control board | substrate 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the normal display process performed by the sub-control board | substrate 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the inclination display process performed by the sub control board | substrate 220 of a present Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an image display mode according to modification example 1; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a “scene tilting effect” of Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart showing a normal display process of Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart showing a tilt display process of Modification 1; It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that both the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene inclination effect" of the modification 1 are performed in parallel. It is explanatory drawing which shows a problem in case both "operation prompting effect" and "scene inclination effect" are performed in parallel. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that both the "operation prompting effect" and the "scene inclination effect" of the modification 2 are performed in parallel.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left” when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game progress:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Movable accessory production and scene tilt production:
E-1. Overview of the moving agent production:
E-2. Overview of scene tilt production:
E-3. Execution mode when the movable accessory effect and the scene tilt effect are performed in parallel:
E-4. Scene tilt production processing:
E-4-1. Normal display processing:
E-4-2. Tilt display processing:
F. Variation:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-1-1. Normal display processing:
F-1-2. Tilt display processing:
F-2. Modification 2:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

  A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6 a is provided on the front frame 4 at the upper left and right sides of the window 4 a, and a lower speaker 6 b is provided on the lower front surface of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

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

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. The launcher unit 261 is supplied with a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7. When the player rotates the launching handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit 261, the launching motor built in the launching device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is launched with strength according to the rotation angle. The

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

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

  A central device 40 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. In addition, a movable accessory G having a shape imitating a sword handle portion (a handle portion) is provided above the effect display device 41 in the central device 40. The movable accessory G is movable in the vertical direction. The movable accessory G is also a member for decorating the periphery (game board 20) of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Accordingly, the movable accessory G can be regarded as a “decoration portion”.

  Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 24, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start opening 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a second start opening 25 that is a entrance (starting opening) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. In other words, the second starting port 25 includes an opening / closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that the game ball cannot be entered (or difficult to enter). The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  In the game area 21, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Inside the normal symbol operating gate 27 is a gate for detecting the passage of a game ball. A sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  In addition, a large winning opening 28 (variable pitch opening) that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided to the right of the first start opening 24 in the game area 21. The grand prize winning opening 28 includes an opening / closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter, and the opening / closing door 29 is a pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state (a state where a ball can be entered) in which a game ball can enter by turning to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows a state where the special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A prize winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the prize winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the prize winning opening 28.

  Further, in the vicinity of each of the gaming devices described above, there are provided other entrances 30 through which game balls can enter, windmill type wheels 31 and a number of obstacle nails 32 that affect the flow path of the game balls. . Two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second start port 25. The first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the big prize mentioned above. Game balls that have not entered either the entrance 28 or the other entrance 30 are discharged from the out entrance 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

  A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter (or pass through) the second starting opening 25, the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the big winning opening 28. Possible). Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball to flow down an area is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the other entrance port 30, three game balls are given to the player. When the game ball is paid out and the game ball enters the big winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

  On the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display part 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window part 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. In addition, the detailed display content of the segment display part 50 is demonstrated in the advancing mode of the game mentioned later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the game effects, and the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. An audio / video control board 230 that controls the above, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 for controlling the game ball. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data during program execution, and various peripheral LSIs such as input / output circuits are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A big prize opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that passes through the normal symbol operating gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24 s, the second start port sensor 25 s, the big prize port sensor 28 s, the gate sensor 27 s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command corresponding to the detected sensor is transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a start opening solenoid 26m for opening / closing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second start opening 25 (for opening and closing the second start opening 25). In addition, a prize winning solenoid 29m (for opening and closing the prize winning opening 28), a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected to open and close the opening / closing door 29 provided in the prize winning opening 28. Has been. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the start opening solenoid 26m, the special winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the command and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, an output image, an output sound, and a command designating an operation pattern of the movable accessory G are transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5a and a right side lamp are transmitted to the lamp control board 226. 5b, by sending a command for designating the light emission pattern of the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter also referred to as “various lamps 5a to 5c”), the game is rendered. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b (effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is displayed. Do.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237 in addition to the CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233. The image / audio control board 230 is connected to the effect display device 41, the movable accessory solenoid Gm that moves (operates) the movable accessory G in the vertical direction, the amplifier board 224 that amplifies the sound, and the like. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out image data (for example, sprite data or moving image data) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads out the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 237, and outputs the audio based on the audio data via the amplifier board 224. Output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a, 6b”). When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it drives the movable accessory solenoid Gm to move the movable accessory G in the vertical direction with an operation pattern corresponding to the received command. (Operate).

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

  In addition, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching a game ball or a player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262, thereby playing the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Progress of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate part 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate unit 7 are supplied to the shooting device unit 261 one by one, using FIG. The game area 21 is fired. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left-handed), or the right region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is displayed. A game ball can be fired (right-handed) to flow down.

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. A left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24, and when the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Based on the result of the jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. A right-handed game ball enters the second start opening 25, and when the entered game ball is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a big hit determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the lighted LEDs among the eight LEDs on each display unit. The display is variably displayed, and the display is stopped by turning on a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols such as jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and off symbol 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300, symbol off symbol can be displayed as the second special symbol. 301 types of 101 types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. Moreover, these types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determination for the first special figure”) is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 If the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is out of place, the first special figure is out and displayed as a stop with the symbol 101. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determination for the second special figure”) is a big hit, the second special figure is the big hit symbol When the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out of place, the second special figure is out and is stopped and displayed with the symbol 301. Thus, when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol or the off symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed is determined until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped symbol. A display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”) is performed. In the following, a game from when a special symbol starts to display a variation until the predetermined variation time is over and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol or an out-of-sequence symbol, that is, one game. The game until the result of the variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variation game”.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big win symbols, the big hit game in which the round game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is started a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, so that a right-hand hit is made during the big hit game.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 1 to 50 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). When a 4-round jackpot game in which four round games are performed and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big-hit symbols 51 to 90 (40 when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big-hit symbol) If the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 91-94 (the first special figure is stopped with the jackpot symbol). If the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 95-100 (7% round game), the 7 round big hit game will be performed. 16% chance to stop display with jackpot symbol) 16 round big hit game that round game is done is done. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 201-250 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). 4 round jackpot game is played, and if the second special figure is stopped and displayed on the jackpot symbol 251 to 290 (the probability is 40% if the second special figure is stopped and displayed on the big jackpot symbol) When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 291 to 294 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 4% probability) When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 295 to 300 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 6% probability), a 16 round big hit game is played.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 counts) or when 30 seconds have elapsed, so in most cases one round In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts × 13 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, naturally, a big hit game with a large number of round games is paid out to a player more than a big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big hit game with a larger number of round games will be performed. In addition, this can be understood that a plurality of big hit games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed.

  During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the type of the jackpot game being executed (the number of round games) is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in the round display unit 55, the left LED of the three LEDs is lit to turn on the four round big hit game. Indicates that the 6-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on the LED in the middle, and that the 7-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on the right LED. Illuminating all three LEDs indicates that a 16-round jackpot game is being executed.

<Reservation of special design>
When the game ball enters the first start port 24, as described above, the big hit determination and the change display for the first special figure are performed. Rather than immediately after entering the ball, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and in the first special figure hold display section 53, one LED out of two LEDs Turns on to indicate that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the number of the first special figure hold is 2 by turning on the two LEDs blinks one LED By doing this, it is shown that the number of the first special figure hold is 3, and by blinking two LEDs, the number of the first special figure hold is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start opening 25, as described above, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. Rather than immediately after entering the mouth 25, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and in the second special figure hold display section 54, one LED out of two LEDs Turns on to indicate that the number of second special figure hold is 1, indicating that the number of second special figure hold is 2 by turning on two LEDs, blinks one LED By doing this, it is shown that the number of second special figure reservation is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the number of second special figure reservation is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored during the display of any special symbol change, during the final display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot determination and the fluctuation display related to these holds are not performed. Further, when only the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination relating to the first special figure hold stored first and the first special figure hold Although the variable display is performed, when the second special figure hold is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure hold is stored, the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold stored first and The variable display of the second special figure is performed. That is, the second special figure is variably displayed in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function).

<Normal symbols change display, games per regular drawing>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can pass a right-handed game ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (determination random number per common figure described later) is acquired, and the determination random number is used as the determination random number. Based on the normal map, it is determined whether or not the map is normal. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the general-purpose display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by switching one of the two LEDs to be lit in the normal diagram display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed when a predetermined one of the two LEDs is lit. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols, that is, a symbol per symbol in which the left LED is lit out of two LEDs and an off-normal symbol symbol in which the right LED is lit are stopped. It can be displayed. When the result of the per-common symbol judgment is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per ordinary symbol, and when the result of per-general judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-standard symbol. Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per symbol, a game per symbol that is closed after the second start port 25 is in the open state is performed.

<Normal design hold>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display unit 57, and one of the two LEDs is turned on in the general-purpose hold display unit 57. Indicates that the number of pending orders is 1, indicating that the number of pending orders is 2 by turning on two LEDs, and that the number of pending orders is indicated by blinking one LED. It indicates that the number is three, and the number of reserved maps is four by blinking two LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case where the general figure hold is stored, the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, and the game per normal symbol are not being played first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination and the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25 are set as appropriate. . Among these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is “a low probability state with a low probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (a probability of 1 / 99.9)” or “a big hit determination Is set to a high probability state (which is a probability of 11.9). The gaming state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is “non-electric support state where the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is low” or “to the second start port 25”. Is set to the “electric support state with a high frequency of entering game balls”.

  The above-described game state setting mode will be described with reference to FIG. Since these gaming states are set after the end of the big hit game, FIG. 6 also shows the number of round games described above with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the “high probability count” is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed in a state in which a high probability state is set. This is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed with the support state set.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, even if any jackpot game is performed, after the jackpot game is finished, a high probability state and an electric support state are set together, but the electric support count is the number of jackpot games. It depends on the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the high-precision count is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 1 to 45, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol. Is set to 25 times (with a probability of 45%), and when the first special figure is stopped and displayed on the big hit symbols 46-50, 51-90, 91-94 (the first special figure stops on the big hit symbol) When displayed, it is set to 50 times (with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 95-100 (the first special figure is a big hit symbol) When the display is stopped, it is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6%). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 201 to 245 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 45% probability). If the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 246 to 250, 251 to 290, and 291 to 294 (5% + 40% if the second special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol) If the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 295-300 (with a probability of + 4% = 49%), it will be 6% if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol Set to 100 times (with probability).

  If the symbol variation game (special symbol variation display) is performed 6 times after the high probability count is set to 6, the high probability state ends and the electric support state remains set and the low probability state Is set. In addition, when the number of times of electric support is set to 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times, and the same number of symbol change games (special symbol change display) is performed, the electric support state ends. Non-power support status is set. For the player, since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, the player can be expected to set a larger number of electric support times.

  Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the electric support display unit 58 is provided with three LEDs. During the setting of the electric support state, the three LEDs are lit to set the electric support state. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handing is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 is high, and the second start port 25 can enter a right-handed game ball. It is beneficial for the player to make a right strike inside. In addition, since the game ball that has been hit to the right can also enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to make a right hit during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the big hit game, it indicates that the right-handed is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59.

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

  For example, in the effect display device 41, various effects (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol fluctuation effects”) are performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52, the effect display is performed in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (design variable game) of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). Also in the device 41, the display of fluctuation of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started all at once, and thereafter, the fluctuation display is performed in various modes until the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (the special symbol stop display). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols.

  A specific example of such a variation display (design variation effect) of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, illustrations of members around the display screen of the effect display device 41 are omitted as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, a frame image 41 w having a shape along the boundary (frame) of the display area is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. On the display screen of the effect display device 41, a background image 41h having the same shape as the entire display area is displayed (inside the frame image 41w). That is, by displaying the frame image 41w and the background image 41h, the player is caused to recognize the entire display area of the effect display device 41, so that these images are displayed on the effect display device 41 with predetermined images (described later). (Identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) can be regarded as an image showing the displayable area (an image showing the entire display area). As the background image 41h, various images (sprite images, frame images of moving image data, etc.) can be displayed, but illustration of specific examples thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 7, identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed so as to overlap the background image 41h (inside the frame image 41w), and in particular, in FIG. 7 (a), three identification symbols 41a, 41b, The manner in which 41c is variably displayed at once is conceptually shown. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed. Finally, the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (first display) that is stopped and displayed on the first special diagram display unit 51 or the second special diagram display unit 52 described above. The special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 have the same symbol combination (specific mode, hereinafter “Zoro”). (Also called “eye”). In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are not the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as “separation”). Is stopped and displayed. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have display contents. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed when the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the left identification symbol 41a initially stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. In this case, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variation display (design variation effect) of the identification symbol as “whether the big hit game is started”. You will be watching. In this way, two identification symbols (identification symbols excluding one identification symbol among a plurality of identification symbols) are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the last identification symbol (one identification symbol) is stopped. The effect performed in the state of variably displaying is called “reach effect”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect.

  In addition, on the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for indicating the first special figure hold number is superimposed on the background image 41h (inside the frame image 41w), and the second A second hold display area 41e for indicating the number of special figure hold is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number is displayed by displaying the same number of “held symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)” in the first reserved display area 41d. In addition, the same number of “holding symbols” as the number of the second special figure hold is displayed in the second hold display area 41e to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations are both four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

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

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

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

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

<Starting port sensor detection processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port, a process for storing the general figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of pending drawings does not reach four, a decision random number per drawing is acquired and the decision random number per drawing is stored as a reserved drawing. The common map hold is stored in a general map hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 or if the number of reserved general symbols has already reached four, the new reserved general symbol is not stored.

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

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not yet been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and effect based on (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination is performed for the first special figure hold, and the pre-determination result Is stored in association with the first special figure hold. In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24, or if the number of the first special figure hold has already reached four, the new first special figure hold is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

  When the processing relating to the storage of the first special figure hold is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored in this way, the same prior determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservation has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs normal operation processing (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed.

  If the per-normal map determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the per-normal map determination is per standard map. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol determination is that of the normal symbol, the symbol per symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the general-purpose display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the normal symbol, the extraordinary symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time.

  Thus, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is lit as a result of the current normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation time is stored. Is set to start displaying normal symbols. Then, the general map hold that is the object of the determination for the normal map is deleted from the general map storage area.

  The above is a description of the processing when the game is not in a game per game, during normal symbol variation display, or during normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being varied and displayed is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, if the result of the normal figure hit is that of the normal figure, the LED on the left of the normal figure display portion 56 is turned on (the symbol per common figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit determination is lost. If it is, the right LED of the general figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

  The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, if the normal symbol that has been stopped is a symbol per regular symbol, after setting the opening pattern of the second start opening 25 (the number of times of opening, the duration, the closure time, etc.) in the game per symbol, Start a game per figure.

  The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is opened / closed in the above-described opening pattern. . When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 is “game ball to the second start port 25. Is set to “a non-electric support state with a low entry frequency” or “an electric support state with a high frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 25”. Such setting of the non-electric support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

  In other words, compared to the non-electric support state, the electric support state has a higher probability that the result of the per-base determination will be per normal figure (probability per base figure), and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) is shorter. The opening time of the second start port 25 in the game per game is set longer. Therefore, in the electric support state, the second start port 25 is opened frequently and the period during which the second start port 25 is in the open state is longer than the non-electric support state. The frequency of entering the ball becomes high (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 1/100 (the random number per hundredth of the judgment random numbers per ordinary figure that can be acquired as the ordinary figure hold) The normal time change time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the game per normal time is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times open). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability per ordinary map is set to a probability of 99/100. Random number is per normal figure), normal time fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start opening 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 3 times open). .

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if it is not during the big hit game, the special symbol variation display, or the special symbol fixed display, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. . As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored in the first of the stored second special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Fluctuation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold storage is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored in the first of the stored first special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Design selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state relating to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is “the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is low (99 Low probability state (which is a probability of 1/9) "or" High probability state (high probability of 1 / 1.9) that is determined to be a big hit in jackpot determination ". Such setting of the low probability state or the high probability state is realized as follows. In other words, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1 / 99.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. If it is, the random number corresponding to 1 / 1.9 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as the big hit.

  Thus, when the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the current special symbol change display (symbol change game) based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 as the second special figure. Can be stopped. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100. The corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the big hit symbol corresponding to the symbol selected random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300. Are selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed. The symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

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

  When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) starts displaying the variation until it stops (variation time), and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, in such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read as the current first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as the current fluctuation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

  The variation pattern thus selected is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and executes the symbol variation effect based on the variation pattern based on the variation pattern. .

  In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 10, the type of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram) or the currently set pattern is set. The variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress statuses such as the number of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold stored as a result of the game state and the jackpot determination are referred to. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect that stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after the reach effect, and the result of the big hit determination If the symbol is off, a symbol variation effect is displayed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place, when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the current big hit determination, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

  In the above, the processing when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not displayed during the big hit game, and the special symbol is not displayed during the fixed display has been described. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (definite display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, since the special symbol confirmation display is started, the special symbol confirmation display time is set. Then, a change stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (determined display) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is out of the design, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is set. If a high probability state is set, the high probability count is subtracted once. To do. As a result, when the number of times of high accuracy becomes zero, a low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. It is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set. When the electric support state is set, the electric support number is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of electric support is 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Accordingly, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped. When the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is thus set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is being played, the open / close door 29 is operated by controlling the big prize opening solenoid 29m so that the big prize opening 28 is opened / closed in the above-described opening pattern. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Is done. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  Further, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (the operation of the opening and closing door 29) is finished, the big hit game is finished. A jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the gaming state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state. At this time, the high-accuracy number is set to 6 times when any jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the electric support frequency is 25 times, 50 times, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is set to any one of 100 times. When the gaming state is set as described above, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state (including the high-accuracy count and the electric support count) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  It should be noted that the big winning opening 28 can also be regarded as a “variable pitching entrance”, the big hit game can be considered as a “specific game”, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the big hit game is “a specific game execution means”. Can also be taken as.

<Hold count processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a reservation number process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure holds stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of second special figure holds stored in the second special figure hold storage area , And a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various symbols on the effect display device 41 such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

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

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time a command is received from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores this command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image / audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

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

  As described above, the sub control board 220 performs various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a prior determination result command, the CPU 221 performs a prior effect that is an effect based on the prior determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display region 41d or the second hold display region 41f of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. Note that the advance determination effect need not always be performed when the advance determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command, Displayed in the first hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41f of the effect display device 41. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold, for example, a non-electric support state in which left-handed is performed, that is, a state in which a game mainly of the first special figure is performed In, the first special figure hold number is displayed, and in the non-electric support state where the right-handed is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the second special figure subject is performed, the second special figure hold number is displayed. Also good.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the variation pattern designation command is sent in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). The symbol variation effect (including the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the variation pattern shown is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect (see FIG. 7B) performed as part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the symbol variation in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye after the reach effect is performed. Production is performed. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is disappointing, the symbol change effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed after the reach effect is performed. Is done. When the variation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with a slotted pattern or a broken pattern. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can be regarded as “identification information”, and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in a variable manner can also be regarded as “identification information display means”.

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

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a gaming state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, when the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c or its background image is rendered in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability count is displayed. When the power support state is set, the effect of displaying the remaining power support count is started.

E. Movable accessory production and scene tilt production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a part of the above-described symbol variation effect, a “movable accessory effect” in which the movable accessory G is moved in the vertical direction is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 until just before. It is possible to execute a “scene tilt effect” in which the displayed scene (image) is tilted (for example, rotated). Hereinafter, such “movable accessory effect” and “scene tilt effect” will be described.

E-1. Overview of moving accessory production:
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the “movable accessory effect” of the present embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 13, in the “movable accessory effect”, the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 drives the movable accessory solenoid Gm to reciprocate the movable accessory G in the vertical direction. When the movable accessory G is reciprocated in the vertical direction, the player can feel that the movable accessory G is oscillating. Therefore, in the following, the movable accessory G is reciprocated in the vertical direction. This is also expressed as “vibrating the movable accessory G”.

  In the “movable combination effect”, not only the movable combination G is vibrated but also an “effect image” corresponding to the movable combination G is displayed. For example, as an “effect image”, an image of a flame imitating the blade portion of a sword as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed so as to extend downward from the display area corresponding to the movable accessory G. That is, since the movable accessory G has a shape imitating the sword handle, the entire sword can be expressed by displaying an “effect image (an image of a flame imitating the blade of the sword)”. It becomes. In other words, the sword is completed by displaying the “effect image”. Then, the “effect image” is displayed so as to reciprocate in the vertical direction in correspondence with the vertical movement (vibration) of the movable accessory G in the vertical direction.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of images having different colors can be displayed as the “effect image” described above. That is, a blue “effect image”, a green “effect image”, and a red “effect image” can be displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” are higher when the “movable accessory effect” is performed than when the “movable accessory effect” is not performed. high. In addition, when the “movable accessory effect” is performed, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” are also suggested by the color of the “effect image”. The “reach expectation” is the possibility that a reach effect will be performed, and the “big hit expectation” is the possibility that “big hit” is determined in the big hit determination.

  Specifically, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” relating to the “movable accessory effect” are the most when the “movable accessory effect” is not performed (when not executed), as shown in FIG. The lower “blue” “effect image” is displayed → the higher “green” “effect image” is displayed, and the higher “red” “effect image” is displayed. Yes. For this reason, it is possible to expect the player to perform the “movable accessory effect”. When the “movable accessory effect” is performed, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” It can be expected that an “effect image” of high color will be displayed.

  The “reach expectation” and “hit expectation” related to the “movable accessory effect” as described above are the execution probabilities of the “movable accessory effect” in which the “effect image” of each color is displayed, that is, these This is realized by appropriately setting the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to the “effect image” is selected. That is, since these “movable accessory effects” are executed when the corresponding variation patterns are selected, the above-described “ “Reach expectation” and “hit expectation” can be realized.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (or when the reach effect is performed), “the probability of selecting the variation pattern that does not perform the movable character effect (the movable character effect is performed). "Probability that there is no probability)" is the lowest, and "probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory effect that displays a blue effect image (execution probability of a movable accessory effect that displays a blue effect image)" → "green Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory effect displaying an effect image (execution probability of a movable accessory effect displaying a green effect image) increases in the order of “display a red effect image” The probability that the variation pattern corresponding to the movable accessory effect is selected (execution probability of the movable accessory effect displaying the red effect image) is set to be the highest. And, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place (or when the reach effect is not performed), the “probability of selecting a variation pattern that does not perform the moveable effect effect (probability of not performing the moveable effect effect)” is the most. High, “Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory effect displaying a blue effect image (execution probability of a movable accessory effect displaying a blue effect image)” → “Displaying a green effect image The probability that the variation pattern corresponding to the movable effect effect is selected (the probability of executing the movable effect effect that displays the green effect image) decreases in the order of “movable accessory effect that displays the red effect image” The probability that the variation pattern to be selected is selected (probability of executing the movable accessory effect displaying the red effect image) ”is set to be the lowest.

E-2. Overview of scene tilt production:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in addition to the “movable accessory effect” described above, a “scene tilt effect” can be executed. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the “scene tilting effect” of this embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 15, in the “scene tilt effect”, the scene (image) displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is tilted (rotated) and displayed. For example, the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, and the like are displayed tilted (rotated). This makes it possible for the player to feel as if the display screen of the effect display device 41 has been rotated, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  As such a “scene tilt effect”, three types of effects with different scene tilt amounts (rotation angles of the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, etc.) can be executed. That is, as the “scene tilt effect”, the scene tilt amount (rotation angle of the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, etc.) is 15 degrees “scene tilt effect”, and the scene tilt amount (frame image 41w). "Scene tilt effect" in the tilt amount of 30 degrees or the rotation angle of the background image 41h, etc., and a large tilt amount of the scene tilt amount (rotation angle of the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, etc.) is 45 degrees. “Scene tilting production” can be executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” are higher when the “scene tilt effect” is performed than when the “scene tilt effect” is not performed. In addition, when “scene inclination production” is performed, the amount of inclination suggests “reach expectation” or “hit expectation”.

  Specifically, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” related to the “scene tilt production” are the lowest when the “scene tilt production” is not performed (when not executed), as shown in FIG. When “slope tilt effect” with a small amount of tilt is performed → in the order of “scene tilt effect” during the tilt amount, it is highest when “scene tilt effect” with a large tilt amount is performed Is set to For this reason, the player can expect that the “scene tilting effect” will be performed, and when the “scene tilting effect” is performed, the higher reach of “reach expectation” and “hit expectation” It can be expected that the amount of “scene tilt effect” is displayed, that is, the scene (image) displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is tilted (rotated) more greatly.

  The “reach expectation” and “big hit expectation” related to “scene tilt effects” as described above are selected as the execution probability of each “scene tilt effect”, that is, the variation pattern corresponding to these “scene tilt effects”. This is realized by appropriately setting the probability of being performed. In other words, since these “scene tilt effects” are executed when the corresponding variation patterns are selected, the above-described “reach” is set by appropriately setting the probability that such a variation pattern is selected. “Expectation” and “hit expectation” can be realized.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (or when a reach effect is performed), “probability of selecting a variation pattern that does not perform a scene tilt effect (probability of not performing a scene tilt effect) ) ”Is the lowest and“ Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a small amount of tilt (execution probability of a scene tilt effect with a small amount of tilt) ”→“ Change corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a small amount of tilt ” Probability of selecting a pattern (probability of executing a scene tilt effect during tilt amount) ", and the probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a large tilt amount (scene tilt effect with a large tilt amount) Execution probability) ”is set to be the highest. And, when the result of the jackpot determination is out (or when the reach effect is not performed), the “probability of selecting a variation pattern that does not perform the scene tilt effect (probability of not performing the scene tilt effect)” is the highest, “Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a scene inclination effect with a small amount of inclination (execution probability of a scene inclination effect with a small amount of inclination)” → “Probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a scene inclination effect with a small amount of inclination” (Execution probability of scene tilt effect during tilt amount) ”becomes lower in order, and“ Probability of selecting variation pattern corresponding to scene tilt effect with large tilt amount (execution probability of scene tilt effect with large tilt amount) ” Set to the lowest.

E-3. Execution mode when a movable accessory effect and a scene tilt effect are performed in parallel:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “movable accessory effect” and “scene tilt effect” can be executed in parallel. That is, when a variation pattern corresponding to both “movable accessory effect” and “scene tilt effect” is selected, “movable accessory effect” and “scene tilt effect” are executed in parallel. As described above, the “reach expectation” and the “big hit expectation” are higher when the “movable accessory effect” is performed than when the “movable accessory effect” is not performed, and Since the “slope tilt effect” is higher than the “scene tilt effect” is not performed, it is higher than the case where only one of the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” is performed. However, when both are performed in parallel, the “reach expectation” and the “hit expectation” are higher. For this reason, the player can be expected to perform both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” in parallel.

  Here, if both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” are executed in parallel, the following problems may occur. That is, if “scene tilt effect” is started while “effect image” is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17, the “effect image” is tilted and displayed, and the “effect image” is displayed as the movable accessory G ( (Cannot express the entire sword). As a result, there arises a problem that the interest of “movable accessory effect” is lowered.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” are executed, the scene (frame image 41w) excluding the “effect image” as shown in FIG. The background image 41h, the images showing the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) are tilted and displayed, that is, the “effect image” is displayed without tilting. In this way, even when both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” are executed, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory G (operation) and the “effect image” from becoming incompatible. It is possible to prevent the interest of “movable accessory effect” from deteriorating.

  Note that the “scene tilt effect” can be regarded as an “tilt display effect”, and an image showing a scene excluding the “effect image” (frame image 41w, background image 41h, images showing identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) ) Can be regarded as “first image”, and “effect image” can be regarded as “second image” or “specific image”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, a scene excluding an “effect image” (a frame image 41w, a background image 41h, an image showing identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, etc.) is tilted and displayed. In order to realize “production”, the following scene inclination production processing is performed during the execution of the symbol variation production. The scene tilt effect process is a process performed in cooperation by the sub control board 220 (CPU 221) and the image / sound control board 230 (CPU 231 and VDP 234). In other words, each process in the scene tilt effect process is a sub process. This is performed by one or both of the control board 220 and the image / sound control board 230. However, if the processing by the sub-control board 220 and the processing by the audio / video control board 230 are described separately, the description will be complicated. Therefore, in the following description, the execution subject of the scene tilt effect process is the sub-control board 220. To do.

E-4. Scene tilt production processing:
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the scene tilt effect process of the present embodiment. This scene tilt effect process is performed based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 1/60 second) during the execution of the symbol variation effect. As shown in FIG. 19, when starting the scene tilt effect process, the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the currently executing symbol variation effect is a symbol variation effect that performs a “scene tilt effect” (S1000). .

  Here, the sub-control board 220 stores display patterns corresponding to each variation pattern. The display pattern includes various information for performing display in the symbol variation effect. For example, a sprite image (frame image 41w, background image 41h, identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c image, character image, etc.), display start timing of the sprite image, display start position of the sprite image, change mode of the display position of the sprite image, display end timing of the sprite image, In addition to information indicating enlargement / reduction mode, color of the sprite image, etc., information indicating whether or not to perform “scene tilt effect”, and when performing “scene tilt effect”, the start timing of “scene tilt effect” and Information indicating the end timing is included.

  When the symbol variation game is started, the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the symbol variation game from the main control substrate 200, detects the display pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, The display pattern (information included in the above display pattern) is stored as the display pattern of the current symbol variation effect. Then, by generating and displaying an image (an image for one frame) at predetermined intervals (for example, every 1/60 second) according to the stored display pattern, an image display in the symbol variation effect is performed.

  Therefore, in the determination process of S1000, the symbol variation effect being executed is the “scene tilt effect” based on the display pattern stored when the symbol variation effect being executed is started (display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed). It is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect is performed. As a result, when it is a symbol variation effect that does not perform the “scene tilt effect” (S1000: no), the normal display process is performed as it is (S1006). As will be described in detail later, in this normal display processing, processing for generating and displaying a normal image for one frame, that is, generating and displaying an image for one frame when the “scene tilt effect” is not performed. Processing is performed.

  When it is determined in the determination process of S1000 that the symbol variation effect being executed is a symbol variation effect that performs the “scene tilt effect” (S1000: yes), based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, It is determined whether it is the start timing of the “scene tilt effect” (S1002). As a result, if it is not the start timing of the “scene tilt effect” (S1002: no), it is determined whether the scene tilt effect flag is set to ON (S1004). The scene tilt effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the “scene tilt effect” is being executed, and is set to ON while the “scene tilt effect” is being executed. It is set to OFF during execution. Therefore, in the determination process of S1004, it is determined whether or not the “scene tilt effect” is being executed. As a result, when the “scene tilt effect” is not being executed (S1004: no), a normal display process is performed (S1006). That is, even when the symbol variation effect for performing the “scene tilt effect” is being executed, the normal display process is performed when the “scene tilt effect” is not being executed at the start timing of the “scene tilt effect”.

  If it is determined in S1004 that the “scene tilt effect” is being executed (S1004: yes), the end timing of the “scene tilt effect” is based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. It is determined whether or not there is (S1008). As a result, when it is the end timing of the “scene tilt effect” (S1008: no), the normal display process is performed after the scene tilt effect flag is set to OFF to end the “scene tilt effect” (S1010). (S1006).

E-4-1. Normal display processing:
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the normal display process of this embodiment. As described above with reference to FIG. 19, the normal display process is in the process of performing the symbol variation effect without performing the “scene tilt effect”, or in the process of performing the symbol variation effect with the “scene tilt effect”. This process is performed when the “scene tilt effect” is not being executed or when the “scene tilt effect” is being executed and when the “scene tilt effect” is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when starting the normal display process, the sub control board 220 first detects the sprite image to be displayed this time based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed (S2000). Subsequently, the display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) of the sprite image detected in the process of S2000 is determined (determined by calculation if necessary) based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. (S2002). Then, the sprite image (for example, the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, the image showing the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c) detected in the process of S2000 is displayed in the “display image storage area ( Is stored (expanded) in a so-called frame buffer) (S2004). At this time, even if the “movable accessory effect” is being executed, that is, even if the “effect image” is included in the sprite image displayed this time, the “effect image” is displayed together with the other sprite images as the “display image”. It is stored (expanded) in a “storage area (so-called frame buffer)”.

  The “display image storage area (frame buffer)” is an area in which an image for one frame displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is stored. That is, the image of one frame is generated by storing (developing) the sprite image in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the process of S2004. When the image for one frame is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in this way, the image for one frame is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S2006).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the symbol variation effect without the “scene tilt effect” is being executed or when the symbol change effect with the “scene tilt effect” is being executed, When the “slope tilt effect” is not being executed or when the “scene tilt effect” is being executed and the “scene tilt effect” is at the end timing, the normal display process is performed to Display (image) without tilting (without rotating).

  The case where the normal display process is performed has been described above. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, when the symbol variation effect for performing the “scene tilt effect” is being executed (S1000: yes), and when it is the start timing of the “scene tilt effect” (S1002: yes). After setting the scene tilt effect flag to ON to start the “scene tilt effect” (S1012), the tilt display process is performed (S1014). As will be described in detail later, in this tilt display process, a process of generating and displaying an image for one frame when performing a “scene tilt effect” is performed.

  Even if it is determined in the determination process of S1002 that it is not the start timing of the “scene tilt effect” (S1002: no), the “scene tilt effect” is being executed (S1004: yes), and the “scene tilt effect” ends. If it is not the timing (S1008: no), the tilt display process is performed (S1014).

E-4-2. Tilt display processing:
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the tilt display process of the present embodiment. As described above with reference to FIG. 19, when the tilt display processing is in the process of executing the symbol variation effect for performing the “scene tilt effect” and is the start timing of the “scene tilt effect” (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In addition, this process is performed when the “scene tilt effect” is being executed and it is not the end timing of the “scene tilt effect”.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the sub control board 220 starts the tilt display process, first, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, the sprite image to be displayed this time (in the image for one frame generated this time). Include sprite images) are detected (S3000). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “effect image” is included in the sprite image detected in the process of S3000, that is, the sprite image displayed this time (S3002). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, since the “effect image” is a sprite image that is displayed when the “movable accessory effect” is performed, in the determination process of S3002, after all, “scene tilt effect” It is determined whether or not a symbol variation effect that also performs a “movable accessory effect” is being executed.

  As a result of the determination processing in S3002, when it is determined that the “effect image” is not included in the sprite image displayed this time (S3002: no), the processing in S3000 is performed based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. The display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) of the sprite image detected in (1) is determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S3004). Then, an image is generated by storing (developing) the sprite image detected in the process of S3000 in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the display mode determined in the process of S3004 (S3006). Here, when the “scene tilt effect” is performed, the image generated in the process of S3006 is not displayed as it is, but is displayed after being tilted (rotated). Hereinafter, in the process of generating an image to be displayed with “scene tilt effect”, an image before being tilted (before being rotated) (here, an image generated by the processing of S3006) is expressed as a “basic image”. An image after being tilted (rotated) (here, an image generated by the processing of S3008 described later) is expressed as an “tilted image”.

  When the “basic image” is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the process of S3006 in this way, the “basic image” is rotated (for example, the coordinates of the color information for each pixel are converted), and “ By storing in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, an “inclined image” is generated (S3008). When the “tilted image” is thus generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “tilted image” is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 as an image for one frame (S3010). By doing so, a “scene tilt effect” is displayed in which the scene (image) is tilted (rotated) and displayed. The “basic image” is stored in a storage area different from the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, and the “tilted image” obtained by rotating the “basic image” is stored in the “display image storage area (frame)”. Buffer) ”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S3002 that the symbol variation effect that performs the “movable accessory effect” in addition to the “scene tilt effect” is being executed, that is, the “effect image” is displayed on the sprite image displayed this time. Is determined to be included (S3002: no), images (frame image 41w, background image 41h, identification symbol 41a, 41b, etc.) excluding the “effect image” from the sprite image detected in the process of S3000 are included. The display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) of “the sprite image other than the effect image”, such as an image showing 41c, is determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S3012). Of course, this display mode is determined based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. Then, the “basic image” is generated by storing (developing) the “sprite image other than the effect image” in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the display mode determined in the processing of S3012 (S3014).

  When the “basic image” is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the process of S3014 in this way, the “basic image” is rotated (for example, the coordinates of the color information for each pixel are converted), and “ By storing in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, an “inclined image” is generated (S3016). When the “tilted image” is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in this way, subsequently, the “effect image” (currently displayed in the processing of S3012 is excluded based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. The display mode of the effect image) is determined (S3018). Then, the “effect image” is stored (developed) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the determined display mode (S3020). At this time, the “effect image” is stored (overwritten) on the “tilted image” stored in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the process of S3016 (S3020). When an image obtained by superimposing the “effect image” on the “tilted image” is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the image is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 as an image for one frame. (S3022). By doing this, when the “effect image” is displayed (when the “movable actor effect” is performed), the scene (image) is tilted (rotated) and displayed. Will be performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” are executed in parallel, the “sprite image other than the effect image” is rotated (inclined). After the “tilt image” is generated, an “effect image” is superimposed on the “tilt image” to generate and display an image for one frame. For this reason, even when the “scene tilting effect” is performed in parallel with the “movable accessory effect”, the “effect image” is not rotated (tilted) and displayed, and FIG. 18 is used. As described above, the “effect image” can be displayed in a state corresponding to the movable accessory G. As a result, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, it is possible to prevent the “effect image” from being incompatible with the movable accessory G (the operation thereof), and consequently, the interest of the “movable accessory effect” is reduced. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the big hit game is executed when the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with a doublet, the player pays attention to the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. Become. When the “scene tilting effect” is performed, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that the player is paying attention to are tilted and displayed in this manner, so that the display of the effect display device 41 is actually displayed to the player. You can make the screen feel tilted. Even when such a “scene tilt effect” is performed, the “effect image” is displayed without being tilted, so that the player feels that the display screen is actually tilted, It is possible to prevent the interest of “product production” from deteriorating.

  In addition, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment are images showing displayable areas of the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the “scene tilt effect” is performed, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are tilted and displayed. This also allows the player to feel as if the display screen of the effect display device 41 is actually tilted. Even when such a “scene tilt effect” is performed, the “effect image” is displayed without being tilted, so that the player feels that the display screen is actually tilted, It is possible to prevent the interest of “product production” from deteriorating.

  Since the sub-control board 220 generates and displays an image (display image) for one frame, it can also be regarded as “display image generation means” and “display means”.

F. Modified example:
Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described.
F-1. Modification 1
In the embodiment described above, when the “scene tilt effect” is performed, the “tilt image” is generated by tilting (rotating) the “basic image” once generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”. By displaying the “tilted image”, the scene (image) is tilted (rotated) and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a “scene tilt effect” may be performed using a three-dimensional model.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22A, a plate-like three-dimensional model (hereinafter also referred to as “plate polygon”) is arranged in the virtual space, and the virtual camera is arranged with its shooting direction facing the plate polygon side. To do. Also, a “basic image” similar to that in the above-described embodiment is generated, and the “basic image” is pasted as a texture on the surface of the plate polygon on the virtual camera side (hereinafter also referred to as “texture surface”). In FIG. 22A, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are not shown, but of course, a “basic image” including these images is generated. That is, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are also pasted on the texture surface. And the image which image | photographed the board polygon with which the "basic image" was affixed on the texture surface with the virtual camera is displayed on the display screen of the effect display apparatus 41 as shown in FIG.22 (b).

  When the “scene tilt effect” is not performed, the plate polygon has a texture surface (basic image) directly facing the virtual camera and the entire texture surface (basic image) as shown in FIG. Are arranged in a posture capable of photographing (hereinafter also referred to as “basic posture”). As shown in FIG. 22B, the image displayed when the plate polygon is in the “basic posture” is stored (expanded) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” as it is, as shown in FIG. ) And output the same image, that is, the same image as in the above-described embodiment.

  On the other hand, when performing the “scene tilt effect”, the scene (image) is tilted and displayed by changing the posture of the plate polygon from the “basic posture”. That is, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23D, when the posture of the plate polygon is changed from the “basic posture (posture indicated by a broken line in FIG. 23)”, the result is affixed to the texture surface. The “basic image” is taken by the virtual camera in a tilted state, and as a result, the “basic image” is displayed in a tilted state, so that “scene tilt effect” is performed by performing such display. . Even when such a “scene tilt effect” is performed, if the “effect image” is pasted on the texture surface, that is, if it is generated as a “basic image”, the “basic image” is displayed tilted. As a result, the “effect image” is tilted and displayed. As a result, there is a problem that the “effect image” does not correspond to (the operation of) the movable accessory G, and the interest of the “movable accessory effect” is reduced. Therefore, in the first modification, the following normal display process and tilt display process are performed. In FIG. 23, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are not shown, but a “basic image” including these images is naturally generated. That is, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are also pasted on the texture surface.

F-1-1. Normal display processing:
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the normal display process of the first modification. As in the normal display process of the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 20, the normal display process of the first modification example is in the process of executing the symbol variation effect without performing the “scene tilt effect” or the “scene tilt effect”. If the symbol change effect is being executed and the start timing of the “scene tilt effect” is not being executed, or the “scene tilt effect” is not being executed, the “scene tilt effect” is being executed and the end timing of the “scene tilt effect” This process is performed in some cases.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the sub control board 220 starts the normal display process of the first modification, first, the sub control board 220 generates a sprite image to be displayed this time, that is, a current texture, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. Sprite images (frame image 41w, background image 41h, images showing identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) to be included in the “basic image” to be detected are detected (S4000). Subsequently, the display mode (display position, size, color, etc. in the basic image) of the sprite image detected in the process of S2000 is determined (calculated if necessary) based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. (S4002). Then, the sprite image detected in the process of S4000 is stored (developed) in the “texture region” in the display mode determined in the process of S4002 (S4004). As a result, the “basic image” is stored as a texture in the “texture region”. At this time, even if the “movable accessory effect” is being executed, that is, even if the “effect image” is included in the sprite image displayed this time, the “effect image” is displayed together with the other sprite images. It is memorized (developed) in “texture area”. In other words, the “basic image” including the “effect image” is stored (developed) as a texture.

  Then, as described above with reference to FIG. 22A, plate polygons are arranged in the “basic posture” in the virtual space (S4006). Subsequently, the vertices of the plate polygon (at least the texture plane) arranged in the “basic posture” are converted into camera coordinates, which are the coordinates when captured by the virtual camera (S4008). Then, in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “basic image” of the “texture area” is added to the area corresponding to the texture surface of the plate polygon converted into the camera coordinates (the area surrounded by the edges connecting the vertices). "Is stored (developed) (S4010). That is, by performing the processing of S4008 to S4010, the “basic image” of the texture plane photographed by the virtual camera is stored (developed) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” (stored as a two-dimensional image). Thus, an image for one frame is generated.

  When the image for one frame is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in this way, the image for one frame is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S4012). In the normal display process, since the plate polygons are arranged in the “basic posture”, the “basic image” is displayed without being tilted as described above with reference to FIG. Therefore, although the texture (basic image) pasted on the 3D model (board polygon) is displayed, some players may not notice that the 3D model texture is displayed. is there. Therefore, when the “scene tilt effect” is performed by changing the posture of the plate polygon, the player will notice that the texture of the three-dimensional model is displayed at that time. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel unexpected and to enhance the gaming interest. In addition, some players may actually feel that the display screen of the effect display device 41 is tilted, and it is possible to enhance the game interest for such players.

  As described above, in the normal display process of the first modification, a plate polygon having a “basic image” attached to a texture surface is arranged in a “basic posture”, and the plate polygon is photographed with a virtual camera, thereby obtaining a scene (image). ) Is displayed without tilting (without rotating).

F-1-2. Tilt display processing:
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the tilt display process of the first modification. In the tilt display process of the first modification, as in the tilt display process of the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 21, the symbol variation effect for performing the “scene tilt effect” is being executed, and at the start timing of the “scene tilt effect”. This process is performed when “scene tilt effect” is being executed and when the “scene tilt effect” is not finished.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when starting the tilt display process, the sub-control board 220 first detects a sprite image to be displayed this time based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed (S5000). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “effect image” is included in the sprite image detected in the process of S5000, that is, the sprite image displayed this time (S5002). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, since the “effect image” is a sprite image that is displayed when the “movable accessory effect” is performed, in the determination process of S5002, after all, “scene tilt effect” It is determined whether or not a symbol variation effect that also performs a “movable accessory effect” is being executed.

  As a result of the determination processing in S5002, when it is determined that the “effect image” is not included in the sprite image displayed this time (S5002: no), the display mode of the sprite image detected in the processing in S5000 (in the basic image) The display position, size, color, etc. are determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S5004). Then, the sprite image detected in the process of S5000 is stored (developed) in the “texture area” in the display mode determined in the process of S5004 (S5006). As a result, the “basic image” is stored as a texture in the “texture region”. At this time, even if the “movable accessory effect” is being executed, that is, even if the “effect image” is included in the sprite image displayed this time, the “effect image” is displayed together with the other sprite images. It is memorized (developed) in “texture area”. In other words, the “basic image” including the “effect image” is stored (developed) as a texture.

  Then, as described above with reference to FIG. 23, the plate polygon is arranged in the virtual space with a posture (a posture different from the basic posture) changed from the “basic posture” (S5008). Here, when executing “scene tilting effect”, information indicating the posture when placing the plate polygon (arrangement position, arrangement angle, etc. in the virtual space) is included as a kind of information included in the display pattern. Yes. In the process of S5008, the current posture of the plate polygon (a posture different from the basic posture) is detected based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, and the plate polygon is arranged in the virtual space with this detected posture. . Subsequently, the vertices of the plate polygon (at least the texture plane) arranged in a posture different from the “basic posture” are converted into camera coordinates that are coordinates taken by the virtual camera (S5010). Then, in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “basic image” of the “texture area” is added to the area corresponding to the texture surface of the plate polygon converted into the camera coordinates (the area surrounded by the edges connecting the vertices). "Is stored (developed) (S5012). That is, by performing the processing of S5010 to S5012, the “basic image” of the texture plane is stored (expanded) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” (stored as a two-dimensional image) in a tilted state. As a result, an image for one frame is generated.

  When the image for one frame is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in this way, the image for one frame is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S5014). In the tilt display processing, the plate polygons are arranged in a posture different from the “basic posture”, so that the “basic image” pasted on the texture surface is tilted as described above with reference to FIG. The image is captured by the camera, and as a result, the “basic image” is displayed in an inclined state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing of S5002 that the symbol variation effect that performs the “movable accessory effect” in addition to the “scene tilt effect” is being executed, that is, the “effect image” is displayed on the sprite image displayed this time. Is determined to be included (S5002: no), the display mode (the display position, the sprite image other than the effect image) excluding the “effect image” from the sprite image detected in the process of S5000. (Size, color, etc.) are determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S5016). Then, the “sprite image other than the effect image” is stored (developed) in the “texture region” in the display mode determined in the process of S5016 (S5018). As a result, the “basic image” composed of the “sprite image other than the effect image” is stored as the texture.

  Then, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, the board polygon is arranged in the virtual space with an attitude (an attitude different from the basic attitude) changed from the “basic attitude” (S5020). Subsequently, the vertices of the plate polygon (at least the textured surface) arranged in a posture different from the “basic posture” are converted into camera coordinates, which are coordinates taken by the virtual camera (S5022). Then, in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “basic image” of the “texture area” is added to the area corresponding to the texture surface of the plate polygon converted into the camera coordinates (the area surrounded by the edges connecting the vertices). "Is stored (developed) (S5024). That is, by performing the processing of S5022 to S5024, the “basic image” of the texture plane is stored (developed) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in a tilted state (stored as a two-dimensional image). ).

  When the “basic image” in the tilted state is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “effect image” (S5016) to be displayed this time is subsequently displayed based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed (S5016). The display mode of the effect image excluded in the process (1) is determined (S5026). Then, the “effect image” is stored (developed) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the determined display mode (S5028). At this time, the “effect image” is stored on the “tilted image” in the tilted state stored in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” in the process of S5024. When an image obtained by superimposing the “effect image” on the “tilted image” in the tilted state is generated in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the display screen of the effect display device 41 is displayed as an image for one frame. Is displayed (output) (S5030). By doing this, when the “effect image” is displayed (when the “movable actor effect” is performed), the scene (image) is tilted (rotated) and displayed. Will be performed.

  As described above, in the first modification, when both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” are executed in parallel, the “basic image (texture)” is based on the “sprite image other than the effect image”. Is generated, and a “basic image (texture)” in a tilted state is generated by photographing a board polygon to which the “basic image (texture)” is pasted with a virtual camera. Thereafter, an “effect image” is superimposed on the tilted “basic image (texture)” to generate and display an image for one frame. For this reason, even when the “scene tilting effect” is performed in parallel with the “movable accessory effect”, the “effect image” is not rotated (tilted) and displayed. ) To (d), the “effect image” can be displayed in a state corresponding to the movable accessory G. As a result, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory G (operation) and the “effect image” from becoming incompatible with each other, and consequently, the interest of the “movable accessory effect” is reduced. Can be prevented. In FIG. 26, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are not shown, but of course, a “basic image” including these images is generated. That is, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are also pasted on the texture surface.

F-2. Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment and the first modification, when both the “movable accessory effect” and the “scene tilt effect” are executed in parallel, the “effect image” is stored in the “display image storage” at a timing different from the other images. It was decided to store (develop) in the “area (frame buffer)”. That is, in the embodiment, after generating the “tilted image” in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “effect image” is superimposed on the “tilted image” and stored (developed), thereby one frame worth. An image was generated. In the first modification, an image (a “basic image” in a tilted state) captured by a virtual camera is stored (expanded) in a “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, and then the tilted “ By storing (developing) the “effect image” on the “basic image”, an image for one frame was generated.

  In the second modification, an “operation prompting effect” that displays an “operation prompting image” that prompts the player to perform an operation on the effect button 10 a and the jog shuttle 10 b is configured to be executed. When the operation button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b is operated while the “operation prompting effect” is being performed, an effect suggesting “reach expectation degree” or “hit expectation degree” is performed. For example, an effect of displaying a character suggesting “reach expectation” or “hit expectation” is performed. When such an “operation prompting effect” is executed in parallel with the “scene tilting effect”, the “operation prompting image” is “displayed image storage area (frame buffer)” at a different timing from other images. Remember (develop). In other words, the “description image” is displayed without being tilted even if the “scene tilt effect” is executed.

  Specifically, if both “operation prompting effect” and “scene tilting effect” are executed in parallel, as shown in FIG. 27, the “operation prompting image” is displayed tilted, and the “operation prompting image” is displayed. As a result, the player becomes difficult to recognize the “operation prompting image”. In particular, an operation unit (jog shuttle 10b) capable of performing a rotation operation and an operation (push-in operation) different from the rotation operation is provided, and the “operation prompt image” is an operation (push-in operation) different from the rotation operation. If the image prompts the player to perform the game, there is a possibility that the player will misunderstand and perform the rotation operation. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 27, as the “operation prompting image”, an image imitating the jog shuttle 10b and an image of the text “Press!” Are displayed, but the “operation prompting image” is displayed tilted. In response to the tilting of the “operation prompting image”, the player may perform a rotation operation.

  Therefore, in the second modification, after generating an image corresponding to the “tilted image” in the embodiment in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, the “operation prompting image” is superimposed on the image and stored (developed). Thus, an image for one frame is generated. Then, the image for one frame is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Alternatively, an image corresponding to an image (a “basic image” in a tilted state) captured by the virtual camera of the first modification example is stored (expanded) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)”, and then the image “ An image for one frame is generated by storing (developing) the operation prompt image. Then, the image for one frame is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. That is, as shown in FIG. 28, the scene (image) excluding the “operation prompting image” is tilted and displayed, that is, the “operation prompting image” is displayed without tilting.

  In this way, even when the “scene tilting effect” is performed, the “operation prompting image” is displayed without tilting, thereby preventing the player from having difficulty in recognizing the “operation prompting image”. It becomes possible.

  In addition, since the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can be regarded as “operation detection means”. The “operation prompting image” can be regarded as a “second image” or a “specific image”.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and modification of this invention were demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the second modification, the “operation prompting image” is stored (expanded) in the “display image storage area (frame buffer)” at a timing different from other images. It is also possible to display a “description image” for explaining the contents, and store (decompress) the “description image” in a “display image storage area (frame buffer)” at a timing different from other images. Good. That is, even if the “scene tilt effect” is executed, the “explanation image” may be displayed without being tilted. In this way, even when the “scene tilt effect” is performed, the “explanation image” is displayed without being tilted, so that it is possible to prevent the player from having difficulty in recognizing the “explanation image”. It becomes possible. The “description image” can be regarded as a “second image” or a “specific image”.

  In the above-described embodiment, the high probability state and the electric support state are ended when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are performed. However, in these game states (one or both), the big hit game is performed next. It may be continued until

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment or modification>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be understood as the following gaming machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays the first image displayed before the predetermined condition is satisfied,
If the second image is displayed over the first image when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second image is displayed without being tilted even when the tilt display effect is started. To play.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays the first image. However, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, if the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the interest of displaying the second image is reduced. There is a risk that. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the interest caused by displaying the second image from decreasing, and as a result, the game entertainment It becomes possible to raise.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed corresponding to the decoration portion.

  In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed corresponding to the decoration part. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, if the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the second image moves to correspond to the decoration portion. There is a risk of disappearing. Therefore, even when a tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the second image from becoming uncorresponding to the decoration part, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. It becomes.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A1,
A movable accessory, and driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, if the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the second image moves to correspond to the movable accessory. There is a risk that it will not. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the second image from becoming incompatible with the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. It becomes possible.

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A3,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, when the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the second image moves and the movable accessory moves. There is a risk that it will not support. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the second image from becoming incompatible with the operation of the movable accessory, and as a result, the game entertainment is enhanced. It becomes possible.

<Game machine A5>
In the gaming machine A1,
It has an operation detection means for detecting an operation by a player,
An operation prompting image prompting the player to perform the operation can be displayed;
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be executed.
The gaming machine, wherein the operation prompting image is displayed as the second image.

  In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the second image. For this reason, when the tilt display effect is executed in a state where the operation prompt image is displayed over the first image, if the tilt is displayed up to the operation prompt image, the player recognizes the content prompting the predetermined operation. There is a risk that it will be difficult. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the operation prompt image (content that prompts a predetermined operation) by displaying the operation prompt image without tilting. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

<Game machine A6>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5,
The first image and the second image are displayed on a predetermined display device,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first image when the tilt display effect is not executed is an image showing an area in which the predetermined image can be displayed on the predetermined display device.

  In such a gaming machine, the first image is an image showing an area in which a predetermined image can be displayed on a predetermined display device, and when the tilt display effect is performed, the first image is tilted and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to perform a tilt display effect that makes the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. And even if it is a case where such a tilt display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so that the above-described fear is realized while making the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machine A7>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6,
It includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible,
The gaming machine, wherein the first image is an image showing a state in which the identification information is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, the specific game is executed, so that the player pays attention to the identification information. Then, when the tilt display effect is performed, the identification information focused by the player is tilted and displayed in this manner, so that the player can feel that the display screen is actually tilted. And even if it is a case where such a tilt display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so that the above-described fear is realized while making the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machine A8>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A7,
A three-dimensional model in which the first image is pasted on a predetermined surface is arranged in a virtual space, and a two-dimensional image including the first image is captured by photographing the three-dimensional model from the predetermined surface side with a virtual camera. Generating and displaying the two-dimensional image;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied during the display of the two-dimensional image, the tilt display effect for tilting and displaying the first image is performed by changing a posture of the three-dimensional model in the virtual space with respect to the virtual camera. Is possible,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed superimposed on the two-dimensional image.

  In such a gaming machine, when displaying a two-dimensional image (an image including the photographed first image) generated by photographing the three-dimensional model with the first image pasted with a virtual camera, the tertiary By changing the posture of the original model, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts the first image. For this reason, by diversifying the change in the posture of the three-dimensional model, it is possible to diversify the aspect in which the first image is inclined (inclination display effect aspect), and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. And it can prevent that the fear mentioned above is implement | achieved, diversifying the aspect of an inclination display effect in this way.

<Game machine A9>
In the gaming machine A8,
The two-dimensional image before the start of the tilt display effect is an image obtained by photographing the entire first image with the virtual camera facing the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model. Gaming machine.

  In such a gaming machine, before starting the tilt display effect, the virtual camera is directly opposed to the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model, and a two-dimensional image obtained by photographing the entire first image is displayed. The first image is displayed without being tilted. Therefore, although the first image pasted on the three-dimensional model is displayed, some players may not notice that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally. For this reason, when the tilt display effect is performed by changing the posture of the three-dimensional model, the player will notice that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally at that time. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel unexpected and to enhance the gaming interest.

<Game machines B1 to B6 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment or modification>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be understood as the following gaming machines B1 to B6.

<Game machine B1>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays the predetermined scene that was displayed before the predetermined condition is satisfied,
If the specific image is displayed over the predetermined scene when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific image is displayed without being inclined even if the tilt display effect is started. Machine.

  In such a gaming machine, a tilt display effect that tilts and displays a predetermined scene can be executed. However, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the specific image is displayed over the predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the interest of displaying the specific image may be reduced. There is. Therefore, even when a tilted display effect is performed, by displaying the specific image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the interest by displaying the specific image from being reduced, and as a result, to increase the game entertainment Is possible.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The gaming machine, wherein the specific image is displayed corresponding to the decoration portion.

  In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed corresponding to the decoration part. For this reason, when a tilted display effect is executed in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the specific image moves and does not correspond to the decoration part. There is a fear. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the specific image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the specific image from becoming incompatible with the decoration portion, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. .

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B1,
A movable accessory, and driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a situation where the specific image is displayed over the predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the specific image moves and does not correspond to the movable accessory. There is a risk of it. Therefore, even when performing a tilt display effect, by displaying the specific image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the specific image from becoming incompatible with the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming entertainment Become.

<Game machine B4>
In gaming machine B3,
The game machine, wherein the specific image is displayed corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory. For this reason, when a tilted display effect is executed in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the specific image moves to correspond to the movement of the movable accessory. There is a risk of disappearing. Therefore, even when a tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the specific image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the specific image from becoming incompatible with the operation of the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. It becomes possible.

<Game machine B5>
In gaming machine B1,
It has an operation detection means for detecting an operation by a player,
An operation prompting image prompting the player to perform the operation can be displayed;
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be executed.
The gaming machine, wherein the operation prompting image is displayed as the specific image.

  In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the specific image. For this reason, when the tilt display effect is executed in a situation where the operation prompt image is displayed over the predetermined scene, if the tilt is displayed up to the operation prompt image, the player recognizes the content that prompts the predetermined operation. There is a risk that it will be difficult. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the operation prompt image (content that prompts a predetermined operation) by displaying the operation prompt image without tilting. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

<Game machine B6>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B5,
It includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined scene displayed by being tilted in the tilt display effect is a scene showing a state in which the identification information is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, the specific game is executed. Therefore, the player pays attention to a scene showing a state where the identification information is variably displayed. Then, when the tilt display effect is performed, the scene that the player is paying attention to is tilted and displayed, so that the player can feel that the display screen is actually tilted. Even when such a tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is displayed without being tilted, so that the above-described fear can be realized while making the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted. Can be prevented.

<Game machines C1 to C6 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment or modification>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be understood as the following gaming machines C1 to C6.

<Game machine C1>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays the predetermined scene that was displayed before the predetermined condition is satisfied,
Display image generating means for generating a display image in a predetermined storage area;
Display means for displaying the display image generated in the predetermined storage area by the display image generation means;
With
The display image generation means, when generating an image in which a specific image is superimposed on an image showing the predetermined scene, as the display image,
When not executing the tilt display effect, store both the image showing the predetermined scene and the specific image in the predetermined storage area without tilting,
When executing the tilt display effect, only the image indicating the predetermined scene is tilted and stored in the predetermined storage area among the image indicating the predetermined scene and the specific image, and the specific image is not tilted. And storing the data in the predetermined storage area.

  In such a gaming machine, a tilt display effect that tilts and displays a predetermined scene can be executed. However, when the tilted display effect is executed, if the display image is generated by tilting and storing both the image indicating the predetermined scene and the specific image, the specific image is tilted and displayed. There is a possibility that the interest by displaying is reduced. Therefore, when performing a tilt display effect, only the image showing a predetermined scene is tilted and stored in the predetermined storage area, and the specific image is stored in the predetermined storage area without being tilted to generate a display image. To do. In this way, since the specific image is displayed without being tilted, it is possible to prevent the interest by displaying the specific image from being lowered, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine C2>
In the gaming machine C1,
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The gaming machine, wherein the specific image is displayed corresponding to the decoration portion.

  In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed corresponding to the decoration part. For this reason, when a tilted display effect is executed in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the specific image moves and does not correspond to the decoration part. There is a fear. Therefore, even when a tilted display effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the specific image from being incompatible with the decorative portion by displaying the specific image without being tilted, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. It becomes.

<Game machine C3>
In the gaming machine C1,
A movable accessory, and driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a situation where the specific image is displayed over the predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the specific image moves and does not correspond to the movable accessory. There is a risk of it. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is displayed without being tilted, so that the specific image can be prevented from being incompatible with the movable accessory, and as a result, the game entertainment can be enhanced. It becomes possible.

<Game machine C4>
In gaming machine C3,
The game machine, wherein the specific image is displayed corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory. For this reason, when a tilted display effect is executed in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the tilted display is performed up to the specific image, the specific image moves to correspond to the movement of the movable accessory. There is a risk of disappearing. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is displayed without being tilted, so that the specific image can be prevented from corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory, and as a result, the game entertainment is enhanced. It becomes possible.

<Game machine C5>
In the gaming machine C1,
It has an operation detection means for detecting an operation by a player,
An operation prompting image prompting the player to perform the operation can be displayed;
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be executed.
The gaming machine, wherein the operation prompting image is displayed as the specific image.

  In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the specific image. For this reason, when the tilt display effect is executed in a situation where the operation prompt image is displayed over the predetermined scene, if the tilt is displayed up to the operation prompt image, the player recognizes the content that prompts the predetermined operation. There is a risk that it will be difficult. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, the operation prompting image is displayed without being tilted, so that it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the operation prompting image (content that prompts a predetermined operation). As a result, it becomes possible to enhance the gaming interest.

<Game machine C6>
In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5,
It includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined scene displayed by being tilted in the tilt display effect is a scene showing a state in which the identification information is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, the specific game is executed. Therefore, the player pays attention to a scene showing a state where the identification information is variably displayed. Then, when the tilt display effect is performed, the scene that the player is paying attention to is tilted and displayed, so that the player can feel that the display screen is actually tilted. And even when performing such a tilted display effect, the specific image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-described fear is realized while the player feels that the display screen is actually tilted. Can be prevented.

<Game machines D1 to D8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment or modification>
Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be understood as the following gaming machines D1 to D8.

<Game machine D1>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A three-dimensional model in which a first image is pasted on a predetermined surface is arranged in a virtual space, and a two-dimensional image including the first image is generated by photographing the three-dimensional model with a virtual camera from the predetermined surface side. The two-dimensional image can be displayed,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied during the display of the two-dimensional image, the display of the three-dimensional model in the virtual space is changed before the predetermined condition is satisfied by changing the attitude of the three-dimensional model with respect to the virtual camera. A tilt display effect that tilts and displays one image can be executed.
When the second image is displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second image is displayed without being tilted even when the tilt display effect is started.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays the first image. However, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, if the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the interest of displaying the second image is reduced. There is a risk that. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the interest caused by displaying the second image from decreasing, and as a result, the game entertainment It becomes possible to raise. In such a gaming machine, a two-dimensional image generated by photographing a three-dimensional model with the first image pasted with a virtual camera (an image including the photographed first image) is displayed. By changing the posture of the three-dimensional model, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts the first image. For this reason, by diversifying the change in the posture of the three-dimensional model, it is possible to diversify the aspect in which the first image is inclined (inclination display effect aspect), and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. And it can prevent that the fear mentioned above is implement | achieved, diversifying the aspect of an inclination display effect in this way.

<Game machine D2>
In the gaming machine D1,
The two-dimensional image before the start of the tilt display effect is an image obtained by photographing the entire first image with the virtual camera facing the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model. Gaming machine.

  In such a gaming machine, before starting the tilt display effect, the virtual camera is directly opposed to the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model, and a two-dimensional image obtained by photographing the entire first image is displayed. The first image is displayed without being tilted. Therefore, although the first image pasted on the three-dimensional model is displayed, some players may not notice that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally. For this reason, when the tilt display effect is performed by changing the posture of the three-dimensional model, the player will notice that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally at that time. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel unexpected and to enhance the gaming interest.

<Game machine D3>
In gaming machine D1 or gaming machine D2,
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed corresponding to the decoration portion.

  In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed corresponding to the decoration part. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, if the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the second image moves to correspond to the decoration portion. There is a risk of disappearing. Therefore, even when a tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the second image from becoming uncorresponding to the decoration part, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. It becomes.

<Game machine D4>
In gaming machine D1 or gaming machine D2,
A movable accessory, and driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed corresponding to the movable accessory. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, if the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the second image moves to correspond to the movable accessory. There is a risk that it will not. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the second image from becoming incompatible with the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. It becomes possible.

<Game machine D5>
In gaming machine D4,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory.

  In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory. For this reason, when the tilted display effect is executed in a state where the second image is displayed over the first image, when the tilted display is performed up to the second image, the second image moves and the movable accessory moves. There is a risk that it will not support. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, by displaying the second image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the second image from becoming incompatible with the operation of the movable accessory, and as a result, the game entertainment is enhanced. It becomes possible.

<Game machine D6>
In gaming machine D1 or gaming machine D2,
It has an operation detection means for detecting an operation by a player,
An operation prompting image prompting the player to perform the operation can be displayed;
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be executed.
The gaming machine, wherein the operation prompting image is displayed as the second image.

  In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the second image. For this reason, when the tilt display effect is executed in a state where the operation prompt image is displayed over the first image, if the tilt is displayed up to the operation prompt image, the player recognizes the content prompting the predetermined operation. There is a risk that it will be difficult. Therefore, even when the tilt display effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the operation prompt image (content that prompts a predetermined operation) by displaying the operation prompt image without tilting. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

<Game machine D7>
In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D6,
The first image and the second image are displayed on a predetermined display device,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first image when the tilt display effect is not executed is an image showing an area in which the predetermined image can be displayed on the predetermined display device.

  In such a gaming machine, the first image is an image showing an area in which a predetermined image can be displayed on a predetermined display device, and when the tilt display effect is performed, the first image is tilted and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to perform a tilt display effect that makes the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. And even if it is a case where such a tilt display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so that the above-described fear is realized while making the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machine D8>
In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D7,
It includes identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible,
The gaming machine, wherein the first image is an image showing a state in which the identification information is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, the specific game is executed, so that the player pays attention to the identification information. Then, when the tilt display effect is performed, the identification information focused by the player is tilted and displayed in this manner, so that the player can feel that the display screen is actually tilted. And even if it is a case where such a tilt display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so that the above-described fear is realized while making the player feel that the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st start opening, 25 ... 2nd start opening, 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable entrance), 27 ... Normal symbol action gate, 41 ... Production display device, 41f ... Icon display area, 50... Segment display section, 200... Main control board (specific game execution means), 220 .sub. Control board (identification information display means, display image generation means, display means).

Claims (4)

A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. It is intended to be displayed,
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The gaming machine , wherein the specific image is displayed at a position corresponding to the decoration portion . A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. Is to display
A decoration for decorating the game board;
The gaming machine , wherein the specific image is displayed in a form corresponding to the shape of the decoration portion . A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. Is to display
A movable accessory, and driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine , wherein the specific image is displayed in a manner corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory. A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board,
A display device having a display screen;
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a tilt display effect that tilts and displays an image showing the entire display area,
When the specific image is displayed overlaid on the image indicating the entire display area, the specific image is not caused to follow the inclination of the image indicating the entire display area even if the tilt display effect is performed. Is to display
It has an operation detection means for detecting an operation by a player,
An operation prompting image prompting the player to perform the operation can be displayed;
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be executed.
The gaming machine, wherein the operation prompting image is displayed as the specific image .

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