JP6710658B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, various images are displayed on the image display means. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, by adding a tangible decorative image to a numerical pattern used in the effect symbol variation game and changing the display mode of the tangible decorative image, for example, the symbol variation game becomes a big hit. Is informed.

JP, 2004-154158, A

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the effect produced by the image displayed on the image display means.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem, in a gaming machine that can be granted a privilege, includes image display means having a display area for displaying an image, and the display area has a specific display area, and the image display means, A first predetermined image partitioning the specific display area is displayed in the display area, and the first predetermined image is moved and displayed to move all the display areas to display the first predetermined image. By changing the specific display area, a specific image suggesting that the privilege is given is displayed in the specific display area, and a new second predetermined image partitioning the specific display area is displayed. The specific display area by changing the specific display area by displaying all the display areas displayed by moving the second predetermined image by moving the second predetermined image to the specific display area. In addition to the specific display area partitioned by moving and displaying the predetermined image, the privilege is also given to the specific display area partitioned by moving and displaying the second predetermined image. The gist is to display a specific image that suggests .

In the above gaming machine, a predetermined effect control unit for controlling execution of a predetermined effect, a specific effect control unit for controlling execution of a specific effect different from the predetermined effect, a privilege giving unit for giving a privilege, and an operation by a player A privilege control means capable of displaying an image prompting the user to operate the operation means on the image display means. And the predetermined effect is an effect that suggests that the privilege is given, and the specific effect displays the first predetermined image and the second predetermined image in the display area, and the first predetermined image and A specific image that indicates that the special benefit is given by setting all the display areas in which the first predetermined image and the second predetermined image are moved and displayed by moving and displaying the second predetermined image as the specific display area. Is displayed in the specific display area, the operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the display control means is configured to perform the second operation during a predetermined operation effective period. without displaying the image which prompts the operating means on the image display unit, wherein the predetermined presentation control means, even as the first operating means during said predetermined operation lifetime is operated, the execution of the predetermined presentation start let not, in response to said second operation means is operated in said predetermined operating lifetime, the to initiate the execution of a predetermined effect, the specific effect control means, during a particular operating lifetime Regardless of which of the first operation means and the second operation means is operated, the execution mode of the specific effect is changed, and the predetermined operation effective period and the specific operation effective period have the same symbol variation game. The periods may be different from each other.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in games.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A) is an enlarged perspective view showing a first operation button and a third operation button, and (b) is an enlarged perspective view showing a firing handle and a second operation button. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. (A) And (b) is a figure showing the production mode of operation production. (A) is a figure which shows a predetermined image. (B) is a figure which shows a specific image. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of challenge production. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the production aspect of challenge production. The timing chart which shows the execution mode of the challenge production in 1st Embodiment. The timing chart which shows the execution mode of the challenge production in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(d) is a figure showing the production mode of the 1st production in a 3rd embodiment. (A) And (b) is a figure showing the production mode of the 1st production in another example. (A)-(c) is a figure showing the production mode of the 1st production in another example.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes a fixed frame 12 fixed to the island facility in the game hall (hall). The frame body 11 includes, on the front surface side of the fixed frame 12, an intermediate mounting frame 13 pivotally supported so as to be openable and closeable with respect to the fixed frame 12. The middle mounting frame 13 is a frame body for mounting various components. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the game board 20 is included in the components mounted on the middle mounting frame 13. The game board 20 includes a game area 21 on the front side (front side) in which game balls flow down.

The frame body 11 includes a front mounting frame 14 that is pivotally supported on the fixed frame 12 and the middle mounting frame 13 so as to be opened and closed on the front side of the middle mounting frame 13. The front mounting frame 14 is a frame body for mounting various components.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a storage dish that stores game balls. The storage dish of the present embodiment includes an upper dish UZ that stores the game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 and a lower dish SZ that stores the game balls that cannot be stored in the upper dish UZ. The upper plate UZ and the lower plate SZ are provided below the game board 20 in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The upper plate UZ is provided above the lower plate SZ. The upper plate UZ and the lower plate SZ are provided on the front mounting frame 14.

The upper plate UZ is provided with a storage portion TB that stores game balls on its upper surface. Further, the upper plate UZ includes an arrangement portion HB on the upper surface of which various members are arranged. The arrangement portion HB is provided on the right side of the storage portion TB in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16 as a firing operation means that can be operated to fire a game ball. The firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the front mounting frame 14 and on the right side of the lower plate SZ. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is fired toward the game area 21 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the front mounting frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and turn off by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the front mounting frame 14. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a music.

As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3A, and FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT1 as operation means that can be operated by the player. An operation button BT3 and an operation lever LE are provided. The details will be described below.

The operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are push button type.
The first operation button BT1 is provided in the arrangement portion HB of the upper plate UZ. The first operation button BT1 corresponds to first operation means.

The second operation button BT2 is provided on the right side of the firing handle 16. The second operation button BT2 is provided adjacent to the firing handle 16. In this embodiment, it is possible to operate the second operation button BT2 with one hand while operating the firing handle 16. The second operation button BT2 is provided on the lower right side of the first operation button BT1. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second operation button BT2 is provided below the first operation button BT1. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second operation button BT2 is provided below the upper plate UZ. The second operation button BT2 corresponds to second operation means.

The third operation button BT3 is the arrangement portion HB of the upper plate UZ and is provided to the right of the first operation button BT1. The third operation button BT3 is configured by arranging four operation units of an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a left button LBT, and a right button RBT in a cross shape.

The operation lever LE is provided on the lower left side of the first operation button BT1 and on the left side of the lower plate SZ. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation lever LE is provided below the first operation button BT1. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operation lever LE is provided below the upper plate UZ. The operation of pushing the operation lever LE backward corresponds to the operation of the operation lever LE.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body 19 as a movable means. The movable body 19 is provided on the front mounting frame 14. The movable body 19 executes a movable effect. In the present embodiment, the movable body 19 moves below the position in FIG. 2 to execute the movable effect. The movable body 19 may perform the movable effect by rotating about the front-rear direction as an axis. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 that operates the movable body 19 (shown in FIG. 5).

The movable body 19 includes a movable body lamp 19a. The movable body lamp 19a can emit light of each color. The movable body lamp 19a executes a second effect as a predetermined effect described later.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one kind or a plurality of kinds of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

In addition, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery (big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, “confirmed stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviating symbol as a deviant display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is extremely advantageous to the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

The information display device 22 is normally provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normally out symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normally out. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the hold condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is suspended to be recognized because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

The information display device 22 may include a round number display section that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. The plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member (the information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately in different portions from the present embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations in the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r for displaying an image. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 having the display area 27r for displaying an image corresponds to the image display means. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (design) imitating a predetermined character or character.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 28 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the first start opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that opens to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 30 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The first variable member 30 is operated in a permissible state in a normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second variable member 32 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The second variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with starting openings 28, 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 28, 29, 31, 34. “Prize” is to enter a game ball into a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an outlet 35. For example, the outlet 35 is open to the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, of the game balls that have been launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged out of the machine through the outlet 35. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of outlets.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 is increased, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering Easy state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the first variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 30 is set once in the normal hit game. It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for making the open time of the control longer than in the low base state.

In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the first variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the first variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a variation time shortening control of a special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for special symbols.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with symbols ZA to ZD as the big hit symbols of the first special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols Za and Zb as the big hit symbols of the second special symbol. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb using the type of big hit symbols. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb using the type of big hit symbols.

In the present embodiment, among the first special symbols, 45 kinds of big hit symbols are included in the symbol ZA, 30 kinds of big hit symbols are included in the symbol ZB, 20 kinds of big hit symbols are included in the symbol ZC, and 5 are included in the symbol ZD. Various types of jackpot designs are assigned to each. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol Zb.

In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined prescribed number of times.

One round game is ended when a first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In the symbols ZA to ZD, a first specified number of times (e.g., 8 times) is set as the specified number of round games. For the symbols Za and Zb, a second prescribed number of times (for example, 16 times) that is larger than the first prescribed number of times is set as the prescribed number of round games.

For the symbols ZA, ZC, and Za, a high probability state (probably changed state) and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game ends. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC, Za, a high probability state (probably changed state) and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. Hereinafter, the big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC, and Za may be described as "probable variation big hit".

In the symbols ZB, ZD, Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game states after the big hit game is over. In the symbols ZB, ZD, Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is finished. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZD, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is ended, or the maximum number of times is reached. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before the special game is finished. Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, ZD, and Zb may be described as "normal jackpot".

In the big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, a special effect is performed as a round effect in a specific number of times (for example, 3 to 5 times) of the round game. For example, in the special effect, a special image that is not displayed in other effects is displayed. The special effect is an effect performed in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, and is not performed in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb. Therefore, the special effect can be enjoyed when the big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD is given. The big hit based on the symbols ZC and ZD corresponds to the specific big hit. On the other hand, the big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb corresponds to the non-specific big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the first special symbol, when the type of big hit is a specific big hit, the probability variation big hits are distributed in a large proportion as compared with the case where the kind of big hit is a non-specific big hit. Specifically, when the type of big hit is a specific big hit, the probability is 20/25 and the probability is big, while when the kind of big hit is the non-specific big hit, the probability is big and the probability is 45/75. Therefore, in the first special symbol, if the type of big hit is a specific big hit, it can be expected that a high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, as compared to the case where the kind of big hit is a non-specific big hit. it can.

Next, an example of an effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect symbol is a symbol (decorative symbol) in which decoration such as a character or pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in predetermined directions.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlying symbols are derived, in the effect game, outlying symbol combinations due to the effect symbols are derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously variably displayed. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs various types of processing and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a sub board 41. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving out the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect. As described above, the outlier variation pattern includes a variation pattern with the reach effect and a variation pattern without the reach effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 and the main board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41.

The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the voice effect data regarding the voice effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Moreover, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the third actuator A3 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the third actuator A3.
The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the movable body lamp 19a are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the light emission mode of the movable body lamp 19a. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the output mode of the speaker 18.

The sub control CPU 41a and the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 have been operated. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation lever LE are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation lever LE has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). To do. When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used in the jackpot lottery, a random number used to determine the jackpot pattern, a random number used to determine the variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. As a result, the holding condition for the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when not in the big hit game and in the special game, while making a negative decision in the big hit game or during the special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). Whether or not to win the big hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol derived in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the read random number information for the second special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the decided big hit symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case where the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the missing symbol derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the read random number information for the second special game. When the outlier symbol derived in the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined outlier symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-described control when starting the second special game. That is, the main control CPU 40a, based on the result of the subtraction of the first special pending number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) based on the result of the big hit lottery The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether or not to be a big hit corresponds to the big hit judging means. Further, the main control CPU 40a that determines the type of the big hit when it is determined to be the big hit corresponds to the big hit type determining means.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that gives the big hit game according to the specific big hit corresponds to the privilege giving means. In addition, the jackpot game corresponding to the specific jackpot corresponds to a privilege.

When the special game of the big hit ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to start the round game so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, when the big hit game is finished, a value that can be specified to be controlled in a high probability state (probability change state) is set in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the stored main probability state flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC, Za is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so that it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZD, and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to be controlled in a low probability state when the big hit game is finished, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main probability state flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZD, Zb is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the number corresponding to the upper limit number is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of the special game to which the high base state is given.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value with which it is possible to specify control to the low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can specify controlling to a low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify controlling to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying a low probability state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the high-probability state to the main-probability state flag, the main-control CPU 40a can identify information in the high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command) ) In the output buffer.

The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to the low base state to the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the high base state is controlled, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. If the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. As a result, the base game hold condition is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary holdings.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a winning lottery for normal symbols, a random number used for determining the variation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In this embodiment, by storing random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while making a negative decision when it is in the normal hit game or in the normal game. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number normally reserved is not 1 or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normally reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal win is won based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a winning lottery (ordinary hit determination) of an ordinary symbol whether or not it is an ordinary hit.

When winning in a normal win, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal win symbol to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the variation time shortening control of the normal symbol described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. To decide. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal design hit lottery. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

In the case where the normal winning is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual symbol to be derived in the ordinary game and a variation time of the ordinary game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal design hit lottery. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived, so that the information display device 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and sets the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. Control. For example, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in the normal hit game once more than the first opening pattern. The second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the off symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the off symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the same time as the input of the game end command, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. In the big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the special effect is executed as the round effect in the round game of the specific number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed.

In the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game, the challenge effect can be executed after the reach effect has been performed.
The challenge effect is an effect that can be executed both when a specific big hit (big hit based on the symbols ZC and ZD) is determined as the type of big hit and when an outlying variation pattern with reach effect is determined. On the other hand, the challenge effect cannot be executed both when the non-specific big hit (big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb) is determined and when the outlying variation pattern without reach effect is determined. It is a production. That is, when the challenge effect is performed during the execution of the special game and the special game is a big hit, the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit is surely awarded.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the challenge effect is started, one of the background images BG1 to BG3 for the challenge effect (the background image BG2 is shown as an example) is displayed on the display area 27r. And an image prompting the user to operate the first operation button BT1 is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, an image OG1 simulating the first operation button BT1 is displayed as an image prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1. Further, along with the image OG1 simulating the first operation button BT1, an image OG2 showing a first operation valid period described later and an image OG3 showing a predetermined operation mode (so-called long press) described later are displayed. . In the present embodiment, the operation effect is executed by displaying the images OG1 to OG3.

In the challenge effect, when the background image BG2 is displayed, the degree of expectation that a jackpot game according to the specific jackpot is awarded is higher than when the background image BG1 is displayed. In the challenge effect, when the background image BG3 is displayed, the degree of expectation that a jackpot game according to the specific jackpot is awarded is higher than when the background image BG2 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the background images BG1 to BG3 give the big hit game according to the specific big hit.

Next, the first effect and the second effect that can be executed in the challenge effect will be described.
First, the first effect as the specific effect will be described.

First, the predetermined image SG displayed in the first effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the predetermined image SG is an image that imitates the contours of the petals of cherry blossoms, and is an image that imitates the contours of a specific display region TR described later. The predetermined images SG include a first predetermined image SG1, a second predetermined image SG2, and a third predetermined image SG3. The second predetermined image SG2 has a shape that is vertically contrasted with the first predetermined image SG1. The shape of the third predetermined image SG3 is different from the shapes of the first predetermined image SG1 and the second predetermined image SG2, and has a display size larger than that of the first predetermined image SG1 and the second predetermined image SG2. Is.

Next, the specific display area TR defined by the predetermined image SG will be described.
The display area 27r of the effect display device 27 has a specific display area TR. The specific display area TR is an area partitioned by the predetermined image SG, and changes with the movement of the predetermined image SG. In the present embodiment, the specific display area TR is an area surrounded by the predetermined image SG. The specific display area TR is a partial area of the display area 27r.

Next, the specific image TG displayed in the specific display area TR in the first effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7B, the specific image TG is an image simulating a hexagon in which the characters “specific jackpot” are described. In this way, the specific image TG is an image that suggests that the big hit game according to the specific big hit as a privilege is given. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific image TG is an image that is fixedly displayed. The first effect in which the specific image TG is displayed is an effect that suggests that a jackpot game corresponding to the specified jackpot as a benefit is given.

The effect mode of the first effect will be described later in detail.
Next, the second effect as the predetermined effect will be described. The first effect and the second effect are different effects.

The second effect is a light effect by the movable body lamp 19a. When the execution of the second effect is started, the movable body lamp 19a emits light. There are a plurality of types of effect contents of the second effect, which are determined by the emission color of the movable body lamp 19a. In the second effect, the movable body lamp 19a emits any one of white, green, red, and rainbow colors. When the movable body lamp 19a emits green light, the expectation that a jackpot game according to the specific jackpot is awarded is higher than when the movable body lamp 19a emits white light. When the movable body lamp 19a emits red light, the expectation that a jackpot game corresponding to the specific jackpot is awarded is higher than when the movable body lamp 19a emits green light. When the movable body lamp 19a emits iridescent light, the expectation that a jackpot game according to the specific jackpot is awarded is higher than that when the movable body lamp 19a emits red light. In the present embodiment, when the movable body lamp 19a emits iridescent light, a big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit is always given.

As described above, the second effect as the predetermined effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game corresponding to the specific jackpot as a benefit is given. In the present embodiment, the movable body lamp 19a does not emit light when the second effect is not executed in the challenge effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, an example of an effect mode when the challenge effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. At this time, a background image BGN different from the background images BG1 to BG3 for challenge effect is displayed in the display area 27r.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the reach effect is started during the execution of the special game, the same effect symbol (for example, “7”) in a specific row (first row and third row). ) Is once stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols in a row different from the specific row (second row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. After that, as shown in FIG. 8C, in a column different from the specific column, an effect symbol (for example, “6”) different from the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific column is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the reach effect, the background image BGN is displayed in the display area 27r.

In this way, the reach effect is executed, and the challenge effect is executed after making the player think that the special game is off by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbols in the off-design combination.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the challenge effect is started, a background image for the challenge effect (for example, the background image BG2 is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 instead of the background image BGN. ) Is displayed, and images OG1 to OG3 for operation effect are displayed. When the background image BG2 and the images OG1 to OG3 are displayed, the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the operation of the second operation button BT2 are performed until a predetermined time (time t1 shown in FIG. 10 in this embodiment) elapses. Operations and are valid. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time elapses before the execution of the first effect is started, and the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the operation of the second operation button BT2 are invalidated.

While the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the operation of the second operation button BT2 are valid, if the first operation button BT1 is operated for a specified time (time t3 shown in FIG. 10 in the present embodiment) or more, Execution of the first effect is started. Further, even when the second operation button BT2 is operated for a specified time (time t3 shown in FIG. 10 in this embodiment) for a predetermined time while the operation of the second operation button BT2 is enabled, the first effect Execution starts.

Next, an aspect of the first effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8E, when the execution of the first effect is started, the first predetermined image SG1 moves from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Is displayed. In particular, in the present embodiment, the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed so as to move downward from the upper end of the display area 27r. FIG. 8E shows a state where the first predetermined image SG1 is moving from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r, and one of the first predetermined images SG1 is displayed in the display area 27r. The section is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the area partitioned by the first predetermined image SG1 becomes the first specific display area TR1, and the specific image TG is displayed in the first specific display area TR1. Specifically, at the time of FIG. 8(e), the area surrounded by the upper end of the display area 27r and the first predetermined image SG1 becomes the first specific display area TR1, and the first specific display area TR1 includes The upper left portion of the specific image TG is displayed. In the present embodiment, the specific image TG is displayed after the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed. Then, the first predetermined image SG1 moves toward the lower side of the display area 27r with the lapse of time, and stops when it moves to a predetermined position as shown in FIG. 8(f). At the time of FIG. 8(f), the area surrounded by the first predetermined image SG1 becomes the first specific display area TR1, and the lower left portion of the specific image TG is displayed in the first specific display area TR1. To be done. In this way, the first specific display area TR1 changes according to the movement of the first predetermined image SG1. Then, in the first specific display area TR1 at the time of FIG. 8(f), a different portion of the specific image TG is displayed compared to the first specific display area TR1 at the time of FIG. 8(e). To be done. In this way, the displayed portion of the specific image TG changes according to the movement of the first predetermined image SG1.

Note that the boundary portion K between the first specific display area TR1 of the display area 27r and the area other than the first specific display area TR1 of the display area 27r may appear due to the display of the first predetermined image SG1. I can say.

As described above, the effect display device 27 displays the predetermined image SG1 in the display area 27r and the specific image TG in the first specific display area TR1 when the first operation button BT1 is operated. By moving and displaying the first predetermined image SG1, the first specific display region TR1 is changed, and the specific image TG is also displayed in the changed first specific display region TR1.

Further, since the background image BG2 was displayed in the first specific display area TR1 before the specific image TG was displayed, the effect display device 27 sets the background image BG2 in the first specific display area TR1. It can be said that after the display, the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed in the display area 27r, and the specific image TG is displayed in the first specific display area TR1 instead of the background image BG2.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8G, the second predetermined image SG2 is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 so as to move from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r. In particular, in the present embodiment, the second predetermined image SG2 is displayed so as to move downward from the upper end of the display area 27r. It should be noted that in the present specification, the second predetermined image SG2 is displayed after the first predetermined image SG1 and therefore can be said to be a “new predetermined image”. FIG. 8G shows a state in which the second predetermined image SG2 is moving from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r, and the second predetermined image SG2 is entirely displayed in the display area 27r. It is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the area partitioned by the second predetermined image SG2 becomes the second specific display area TR2, and the specific image TG is displayed in the second specific display area TR2. Specifically, at the time of FIG. 8(g), the area surrounded by the second predetermined image SG2 becomes the second specific display area TR2, and the second specific display area TR2 has an upper right corner of the specific image TG. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(h), the second predetermined image SG2 stops when it moves to a predetermined position, like the first predetermined image SG1. At the time of FIG. 8(h), the area surrounded by the second predetermined image SG2 becomes the second specific display area TR2, and the lower right part of the specific image TG is present in the second specific display area TR2. Is displayed. In this way, the second specific display region TR2 changes according to the movement of the second predetermined image SG2. Then, the displayed portion of the specific image TG changes in accordance with the movement of the second predetermined image SG2.

Further, at the time of FIG. 8(h), a different portion of the specific image TG is displayed in the second specific display area TR2 as compared with the first specific display area TR1. Therefore, since the second predetermined image SG2 is displayed after the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed, the displayed portion of the specific image TG is increased.

The display of the second predetermined image SG2 forms a boundary portion K between the second specific display area TR2 of the display area 27r and the area other than the second specific display area TR2 of the display area 27r. Can also be said.

As described above, the effect display device 27 displays the second predetermined image SG2 in the display area 27r and the specific image TG in the second specific display area TR2 after displaying the first predetermined image SG1. , By moving and displaying the second predetermined image SG2, the second specific display region TR2 is changed, and the specific image TG is also displayed in the second specific display region TR2 after the change. As a result, the effect display device 27 displays the specific image TG not only in the first specific display area TR1 but also in the second specific display area TR2.

Further, since the background image BG2 was displayed in the second specific display area TR2 before the specific image TG was displayed, the effect display device 27 causes the background image BG2 to be displayed in the second specific display area TR2. It can be said that after the display, the second predetermined image SG2 is displayed in the display area 27r, and the specific image TG is displayed in the second specific display area TR2 instead of the background image BG2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the third predetermined image SG3 is displayed so as to move from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r. In particular, in the present embodiment, the third predetermined image SG3 is displayed so as to move downward from the upper end of the display area 27r. In addition, in the present specification, the third predetermined image SG3 is displayed after the first predetermined image SG1 and the second predetermined image SG2, and thus can be referred to as a “new predetermined image”. FIG. 9A shows a state where the third predetermined image SG3 is moving from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r, and one of the third predetermined images SG3 is displayed in the display area 27r. The section is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the area partitioned by the third predetermined image SG3 becomes the third specific display area TR3, and the specific image TG is displayed in the third specific display area TR3. Specifically, at the time of FIG. 9A, the area surrounded by the upper end of the display area 27r and the third predetermined image SG3 becomes the third specific display area TR3, and in the third specific display area TR3, The upper part of the specific image TG is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the third predetermined image SG3 stops when it moves to a predetermined position, like the first predetermined image SG1. At the time of FIG. 9B, the region surrounded by the third predetermined image SG3 becomes the third specific display region TR3, and the third specific display region TR3 is the upper part of the specific image TG. As a result, more parts than the part displayed at the time of FIG. 9A are displayed. In this way, the third specific display area TR3 changes according to the movement of the third predetermined image SG3. Then, the displayed portion of the specific image TG changes in accordance with the movement of the third predetermined image SG3.

Further, at the time of FIG. 9B, in the third specific display region TR3, different parts of the specific image TG are different from those in the first specific display region TR1 and the second specific display region TR2. Is displayed. Therefore, since the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed, the second predetermined image SG2 is displayed, and then the third predetermined image SG3 is displayed, the displayed portion of the specific image TG is further increased. .. In this way, each time the predetermined image SG is displayed, the displayed portion (the visible portion) of the specific image TG is increased, so that the jackpot game corresponding to the specific jackpot as a privilege is further provided. You can expect it.

The display of the third predetermined image SG3 forms a boundary K between the third specific display area TR3 of the display area 27r and the area other than the third specific display area TR3 of the display area 27r. Can also be said.

As described above, the effect display device 27 displays the third predetermined image SG3 in the display area 27r and displays the specific image TG in the third specific display area TR3 after displaying the first predetermined image SG1. , By moving and displaying the third predetermined image SG3, the third specific display region TR3 is changed, and the specific image TG is also displayed in the changed third specific display region TR3. Thereby, the effect display device 27 displays the specific image TG not only in the first specific display area TR1 but also in the third specific display area TR3.

Further, since the background image BG2 is displayed in the third specific display area TR3 before the specific image TG is displayed, the effect display device 27 causes the background image BG2 to be displayed in the third specific display area TR3. It can be said that after the display, the third predetermined image SG3 is displayed in the display area 27r, and the specific image TG is displayed in the third specific display area TR3 instead of the background image BG2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific display area TR includes the first specific display area TR1, the second specific display area TR2, and the third specific display area TR3.
Then, the production mode of the second production will be described.

In the present embodiment, the operation of the second operation button BT2 becomes valid again from the start of execution of the first effect until the stipulated time (time t2 shown in FIG. 10 in the present embodiment) elapses. If the second operation button BT2 is operated while the operation of the second operation button BT2 is valid again, execution of the second effect is started. When the execution of the second effect is started, the movable body lamp 19a emits light in any one of white, green, red, and iridescent colors. When the execution of the second effect is started, it is suggested that the jackpot game according to the specific jackpot as a privilege is given by the emission color of the movable body lamp 19a. Further, in the present embodiment, the image prompting the operation of the second operation button BT2 is not displayed.

Lastly, the effect modes of the success effect and the failure effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9C, when the execution of the success effect is started, the background image BGS for the success effect is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Then, in the display area 27r, images YG1 and YG2 imitating a predetermined character and an image YG3 imitating an ellipse are displayed. After that, when the execution of the success effect ends, the execution of the challenge effect ends, and as illustrated in FIG. 9D, in addition to the background image BGS and the images YG1 to YG3 displayed in the success effect, the “specific jackpot An image YG4 imitating the character "" is displayed. From the images YG1 to YG4, a symbol combination for a big hit based on the effect design is formed, and it is definitely notified that the special game is a big hit and that the big hit game according to the specific big hit is awarded.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the execution of the failure effect is started, the background image BGF for the failure effect is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. After that, when the execution of the failure production is completed, the execution of the challenge production is completed, and as shown in FIG. 9(f), the display area 27r displays a symbol combination that is off due to the effect symbol, and the special game is off. It will be announced definitely.

Next, a process relating to the challenge effect performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 10, when the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the challenge effect determination process at the timing indicated by reference sign T0. In the challenge effect determination process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command is a jackpot variation pattern. If it is a big hit variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the kind of big hit that can be specified from the symbol command is a specific big hit (big hit based on the symbols ZC and ZD). When it is not the specific jackpot, that is, when it is the non-specific jackpot, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the challenge effect determination process.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern identifiable from the game start command is not the jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern identifiable from the game start command is the particular variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern of a part of the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect, and is a variation pattern in which the variation time for executing the challenge effect is set. When the variation pattern that can be identified from the game start command is not the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the challenge effect determination process.

If the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command is a jackpot variation pattern and the type of jackpot that can be identified from the symbol command is a specific jackpot, or if the variation pattern that can be identified from the game start command is a specific variation pattern In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that the challenge effect is to be executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a specific jackpot is determined or a partial variation pattern (specific variation pattern) of the out-of-reach variation patterns with reach effect is determined. Both will decide the execution of the challenge production. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that a non-specific big hit is determined, a loss variation pattern without a reach effect is determined, and some variation patterns (non-specification) of a reach variation pattern with a reach effect are determined. Change pattern) is determined, non-execution of the challenge effect is determined.

When determining to execute the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of background image for the challenge effect based on whether the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command is the jackpot variation pattern or the outlying variation pattern. Is determined and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the background image for challenge effect so that the expectation level of the jackpot game according to the particular jackpot can be specified.

When it is determined to execute the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one of a plurality of types of second effect patterns based on whether the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command is a jackpot variation pattern or a variation pattern. Either of them is determined and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the second effect pattern so that the expectation level of the jackpot game according to the particular jackpot can be specified. As the type of the second effect pattern, there is an effect pattern in which the movable body lamp 19a emits any one of white, green, red and rainbow colors. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern identifiable from the game start command is the big hit variation pattern, the rainbow color can be determined, but when the variation pattern identifiable from the game start command is the outlying variation pattern, The rainbow color cannot be determined.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the input of the game start command, the sub control CPU 41a starts the execution of the reach effect. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T2, when the execution time of the reach effect has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the execution of the reach effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not information that can specify execution of the challenge effect is stored. When the information capable of specifying that the challenge effect is to be executed is not stored, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the challenge effect. On the other hand, when the information capable of specifying that the challenge effect is to be executed is stored, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the challenge effect execution process. It should be noted that FIG. 10 shows a case where it is determined to execute the challenge effect.

In the challenge effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a sub-processes information that can be specified as being the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and information that can be specified as being the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will set the first operation valid period. The first operation effective period is an operation effective period during which the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the operation of the second operation button BT2 are effective, and is the operation effective period for executing the first effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a measures a predetermined time (time t1 in this embodiment) using a timer for measuring the effective period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the determined type of background image and the images OG1 to OG3 on the effect display device 27. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a capable of displaying the image OG1 prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 on the effect display device 27 corresponds to a display control means.

When a predetermined time (time t1 in the present embodiment) elapses at the timing indicated by reference sign T3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation is not valid for the first operation button BT1, and the second operation button BT2. The information that can specify that the operation is not valid is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the first operation valid period. The sub control CPU 41a also erases the images OG1 to OG3.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the operation signal from the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 during the predetermined operation effective period, the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT1 during the first operation effective period. The operation time when any of the buttons BT2 is operated is counted. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the counted operation time Tx is equal to or longer than the specified time (time t3 in the present embodiment) at the timing indicated by reference sign T3.

When the counted operation time Tx is not longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the first effect. On the other hand, when the counted operation time Tx is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to start execution of the first effect based on the first effect pattern for executing the first effect.

In the present embodiment, as the first effect pattern, the first predetermined image SG1 is moved and displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T4, and is divided by the first predetermined image SG1. This is an effect pattern for displaying the specific image TG in the first specific display area TR1 that is displayed. The first effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the first predetermined image SG1 is moved to a predetermined position in the display area 27r and displayed, and then the first predetermined image SG1 is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position. is there. Further, the first effect pattern is the same as the control for displaying the first predetermined image SG1 at the timing indicated by reference sign T5 after the first predetermined image SG1 is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position. This is an effect pattern for displaying the predetermined image SG2. The first effect pattern is the same as the control for displaying the first predetermined image SG1 at the timing T7 after the first predetermined image SG1 is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position. This is an effect pattern for displaying the predetermined image SG3.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a starts execution of the first effect regardless of which of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 is operated during the first operation effective period. In other words, by operating either the first operation button BT1 or the second operation button BT2 during the first operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the first effect as the execution mode of the first effect. The execution mode is changed to the execution mode in which the first effect is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the execution mode of the first effect regardless of which of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 is operated during the first operation effective period. The first operation valid period corresponds to a specific operation valid period. The sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of the first effect as the specific effect corresponds to the specific effect control means.

Further, when the challenge effect is executed at the timing indicated by reference sign T4, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, information that can identify the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. In the sub-control RAM 41c, information that can specify that the operation period of the first operation button BT1 is not valid is continuously stored. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a will set the second operation valid period. The second operation effective period is an operation effective period in which the operation of the first operation button BT1 is not effective and the operation of the second operation button BT2 is effective, and the operation effective period for executing the second effect Is. When the second operation effective period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a uses a timer for measuring the effective period to measure a predetermined time (time t2 in this embodiment).

The sub-control CPU 41a does not display the image OG1 prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 on the effect display device 27 (does not execute the operation effect) during the second operation effective period. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display an image prompting the operation of the second operation button BT2 on the effect display device 27 during the second operation valid period.

When a predetermined time (time t2 in the present embodiment) elapses at the timing indicated by reference sign T8, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can identify that the operation period of the second operation button BT2 is not valid. .. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the second operation valid period.

In addition, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the second operation valid period at the timing indicated by reference sign T6, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second effect to be generated based on the second effect pattern of the determined type. Performs control to start execution. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the movable body lamp 19a to emit light in a determined color among white, green, red, and iridescent.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the second effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the second operation effective period. In other words, by operating the second operation button BT2 during the second operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the second effect from the execution mode in which the second effect is not executed to the second effect. The execution mode is changed. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the execution mode of the second effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the second operation effective period. The second operation valid period corresponds to a predetermined operation valid period. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of the second effect as the predetermined effect corresponds to the predetermined effect control means.

In addition, at the timing indicated by reference sign T5, even if the first operation button BT1 is operated during the second operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the second effect (does not start execution of the second effect). .. That is, even if the first operation button BT1 is operated during the second operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second effect from the execution mode in which the second effect is not executed, as the execution mode of the second effect. The execution mode of the second effect is not changed and the execution mode of the second effect is not changed.

Next, when the first effect and the second effect are being executed at the timing indicated by reference sign T10, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the execution of the first effect and the second effect.
Then, regardless of whether the first effect and the second effect have been executed, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to start execution of the success effect or the failure effect. When the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command is the jackpot variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the successful effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the background image BGS for success effect and the images YG1 to YG3 in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the game start command is a deviation fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a starts execution of the failure effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the background image BGF for failure effect in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the execution of the success effect or the failure effect at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and ends the challenge effect execution process.
In addition, in this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the control for executing the movable effect in addition to the control for executing the first effect and the second effect. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first movable effect at the timing indicated by reference sign T4. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a uses a timer for movable effect to measure a predetermined time from the timing indicated by reference sign T4, and executes the second to fourth movable effects at timings indicated by reference signs T5, T7, T9. I do. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the movable effect regardless of whether or not the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 are operated.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the second operation button BT2 of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 is operated during the second operation effective period (during the predetermined operation effective period), the second effect (predetermined operation) Production) is executed. Then, by not displaying the image prompting the operation of the second operation button BT2 during the second operation effective period, it is possible to execute the second effect while making it difficult to specify the operation opportunity of the second operation button BT2. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) While the second effect is executed when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the second operation effective period, while the first operation button BT1 is operated during the second operation effective period Also, the second effect is not executed. As described above, even during the same second operation effective period, there are a situation where the second effect is executed and a situation where the second effect is not executed, depending on the type of the operated means. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the type of operation means that triggers the execution of the second effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(3) No matter which of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 is operated during the first operation effective period (during the specific operation effective period), the first effect (specific effect) is executed. On the other hand, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the second operation effective period, the second effect is executed. In this way, by making the type of the operation means that triggers the execution of the first effect different from the type of the operation means that triggers the execution of the second effect, there is diversity in the timing of execution of the effect. Can be provided, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) By displaying the predetermined image SG that partitions the specific display area TR and displaying the specific image TG in the specific display area TR, the display of the specific image TG can be emphasized, and the specific image TG can be focused. be able to.

(5) Since the predetermined image SG can be displayed by operating either the first operation button BT1 or the second operation button BT2, either the first operation button BT1 or the second operation button BT2 is operated. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while actively causing the player to participate in the game.

(6) Since the specific image TG is an image that suggests that a big hit game according to a specific big hit as a privilege is given, by paying attention to the specific image TG, a big hit game according to the specific big hit is given. Expecting that, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) After the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed, in addition to the first specific display area TR1 divided by the first predetermined image SG1, the second specific image is divided by the second predetermined image SG2. The specific image TG is also displayed in each of the display area TR2 and the third specific display area TR3 defined by the third predetermined image SG3. As a result, it is possible to expect an increase in the area in which the specific image TG is displayed after the first predetermined image SG1 is displayed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) The specific image TG is displayed instead of the background image BG2 displayed in the specific display areas TR1 to TR3. As a result, the display of the specific image TG can be further emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(9) Since the specific display areas TR1 to TR3 change in accordance with the movement of the predetermined images SG1, SG2, SG3, and the specific image TG is also displayed in the changed specific display areas TR1 to TR3, the predetermined image SG1 , SG2, SG3 can also be paid attention to, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the first embodiment, as the period during which the operation of the operation means is valid, there are a first operation valid period for executing the first effect and a second operation effective period for executing the second effect. It is set so as not to overlap, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, the operation effective period for executing the first effect and the operation effective period for executing the second effect are overlapped and set as the predetermined operation effective period.

In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description will be omitted or simplified.
In the second embodiment, a process regarding the challenge effect performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the same challenge effect determination process as that of the first embodiment. The challenge effect execution process will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the challenge effect execution process, at the timing indicated by reference sign T2, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies information indicating that it is the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2. Information that can specify that the operation is valid is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a will set a predetermined operation valid period. The predetermined operation effective period is an operation effective period during which the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the operation of the second operation button BT2 are effective, and is the operation effective period for executing the first effect and the second effect. is there. Then, the sub control CPU 41a measures a predetermined time (time t1 in this embodiment) using a timer for measuring the effective period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the determined type of background image and the images OG1 to OG3 on the effect display device 27.
When a predetermined time (time t1 in the present embodiment) elapses at the timing indicated by reference sign T3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation is not valid for the first operation button BT1, and the second operation button BT2. The information that can specify that the operation is not valid is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the predetermined operation valid period. The sub control CPU 41a also erases the images OG1 to OG3.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the operation time during which the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, based on the operation signal from the first operation button BT1 during the predetermined operation effective period. .. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the counted operation time Tx is equal to or longer than the specified time (time t3 in the present embodiment) at the timing indicated by reference sign T3.

When the counted operation time Tx is not longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the first effect. On the other hand, when the counted operation time Tx is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to start execution of the first effect based on the first effect pattern for executing the first effect.

In this way, the sub control CPU 41a starts the execution of the first effect when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period. In other words, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first effect from the execution mode in which the first effect is not executed, as the execution mode of the first effect. The execution mode is changed. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the execution mode of the first effect when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period.

On the other hand, even if the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the first effect (does not start executing the first effect). That is, even if the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first effect from the execution mode in which the first effect is not executed as the execution mode of the first effect. The mode is not changed, and the execution mode of the first effect is not changed.

When the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period at the timing indicated by the symbol Tα, the sub control CPU 41a executes the second effect based on the determined second effect pattern. Control to start. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the movable body lamp 19a to emit light in a determined color among white, green, red, and iridescent.

In this way, the sub control CPU 41a starts the execution of the second effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period. In other words, by operating the second operation button BT2 during the predetermined operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second effect from the execution mode in which the second effect is not executed, as the execution mode of the second effect. The execution mode is changed. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the execution mode of the second effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display an image prompting the operation of the second operation button BT2 on the effect display device 27 during the predetermined operation valid period.

On the other hand, even if the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the second effect (does not start execution of the second effect). That is, even if the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second effect from the execution mode in which the second effect is not executed as the execution mode of the second effect. The mode is not changed, and the execution mode of the second effect is not changed.

Next, when the first effect and the second effect are being executed at the timing indicated by reference sign T10, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the execution of the first effect and the second effect.
As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1), (2), (4), (6) to (9) in the first embodiment.

(10) When the first operation button BT1 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, the first effect is executed, while when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, 2 production is executed. In this way, even during the same operation valid period, different effects can be executed depending on the type of operating means to be operated, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the specific image is not displayed in the area partitioned by the predetermined image, which is not partitioned by the predetermined image due to the movement of the predetermined image. , But not limited to this. For example, in the third embodiment, although the area was partitioned by the predetermined image, the specific image may be displayed in an area that is not partitioned by the predetermined image as the predetermined image moves. That is, the entire area through which the predetermined image has passed may be the specific display area.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when execution of the first effect is started, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first predetermined image SG1 moves from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r. Is displayed. FIG. 12A shows a state where the first predetermined image SG1 is moving from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r, and one of the first predetermined images SG1 is displayed in the display area 27r. The section is displayed. Then, the first predetermined image SG1 moves toward the lower side of the display area 27r with the lapse of time, and stops when it moves to a predetermined position as shown in FIG. 12B. In the present embodiment, the entire area through which the first predetermined image SG1 has passed becomes the first specific display area TR1, and all of the first specific display area TR1 has a special background image different from the background image BG2. BGT is displayed. This makes it possible to recognize that the area in which the special background image BGT is displayed is the first specific display area TR1. In this way, the effect display device 27 displays the first predetermined image SG1 in the display area 27r. Then, the effect display device 27 erases the background image BG2 displayed in the first specific display area TR1 and displays the special background image BGT instead.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first predetermined image SG1 is erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the specific image TG is displayed in the first specific display area TR1.
As described above, the effect display device 27 sets the region where the first predetermined image SG1 has passed as the specific display region TR1 by moving and displaying the first predetermined image SG1. Further, the effect display device 27 displays the first predetermined image SG1 in the display area 27r, deletes the background image BG2 displayed in the first specific display area TR1, and then displays the specific image TG.

Although not shown, in the present embodiment, like the first specific display area TR1, the entire area through which the second predetermined image SG2 has passed becomes the second specific display area TR2, and thus the second specific display area TR2. The special background image BGT and the specific image TG are displayed in the specific display area TR2. Further, like the first specific display area TR1, the entire area through which the third predetermined image SG3 has passed becomes the third specific display area TR3, and the special background image BGT is displayed in the third specific display area TR3. And the specific image TG is displayed.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (9) in the first embodiment.
(11) All of the areas through which the predetermined images SG1, SG2, SG3 have passed become the specific display areas TR1, TR2, TR3, respectively. As a result, not only the area partitioned by the predetermined images SG1, SG2, SG3, but also the area partitioned by the predetermined images SG1, SG2, SG3 can be focused on, and the interest in the game can be improved.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, for example, an image prompting the operation of the second operation button BT2 may be displayed during the first operation valid period.

In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may cause the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 during the second operation effective period. Good.

In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, for example, the first operation effective period even if either the first operation button BT1 or the second operation button BT2 is not operated during the first operation effective period. It may be configured such that the execution of the first effect is started after the setting of No. is completed. Further, in the second embodiment, for example, even if the first operation button BT1 is not operated during the predetermined operation effective period, the execution of the first effect is started after the setting of the predetermined operation effective period is canceled. It may be configured to.

In the first and third embodiments, for example, the first effect is executed when one of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 is operated a plurality of times (so-called continuous hits). It may be configured to. For example, the first effect may be executed when one of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 is operated once (so-called single pressing).

In the second embodiment, for example, the first effect is configured to be executed when the first operation button BT1 is operated a plurality of times (so-called continuous hits) during a predetermined operation effective period. Good. Further, for example, the first effect may be executed when the first operation button BT1 is operated once (so-called single press) during a predetermined operation effective period.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a big hit corresponding to a specific big hit as a privilege, with an effect that displays an image prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 and an effect that displays an image prompting the operation of the operation lever LE. The degree of expectation of a game may be different. As a specific example, an image prompting the operation of the operation lever LE may be displayed when the third effect with a high expectation that a big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit is to be provided. Then, an image prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 may be displayed when the fourth effect in which the expectation that the big hit game according to the specific big hit is given is lower than the third effect. That is, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game according to the specific jackpot is given is greater when the image prompting the operation of the operation lever LE is displayed than when the image prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 is displayed. It can be specified by the player that it is high. Therefore, when an image prompting the operation of the operation lever LE is displayed, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that a jackpot game corresponding to the specific jackpot is given, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In the above embodiment, for example, the second operation button BT2 may be provided on the left side, the upper side, the lower side, etc. of the firing handle 16 other than the right side. The second operation button BT2 may not be provided adjacent to the firing handle 16, and for example, the second operation button BT2 may be provided on the firing handle 16 itself. Further, for example, the second operation button BT2 may be provided adjacent to the first operation button BT1.

-In the said embodiment, the 2nd operation button BT2 does not need to be provided in the lower right part of the 1st operation button BT1, for example, may be provided in the right side or the left side of the 1st operation button. Further, for example, the second operation button BT2 may be provided in the arrangement portion HB of the upper plate UZ. In this way, the second operation button BT2 may be provided on the side of the first operation button BT1. Further, for example, the second operation button BT2 may be provided above or below the first operation button BT1. Further, for example, the second operation button BT2 may be provided in front of or behind the first operation button BT1.

-In the said embodiment, the 3rd operation button BT3 does not need to be arrange|positioned at cross shape, for example, the 3rd operation button BT3 is comprised by two buttons, an upper button UBT and a lower button DBT. It may have been done. Further, for example, the third operation button BT3 may be composed of two buttons, a left button LBT and a right button RBT. Further, for example, the third operation button BT3 may be a single operation button.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, the 3rd operation button BT3 does not need to be provided in the right side of the 1st operation button BT1, for example, may be provided in the left side of the 1st operation button BT1. Further, for example, the third operation button BT3 may be provided above or below the first operation button BT1. Further, for example, the third operation button BT3 may be provided in front of or behind the first operation button BT1. Further, the third operation button BT3 may not be provided in the disposition portion HB of the upper plate UZ, and may be provided, for example, on the side of the firing handle 16.

-In the said embodiment, the operation lever LE does not need to be provided in the lower left of the 1st operation button BT1, for example, may be provided in the right side or the left side of the 1st operation button BT1. Further, for example, the operation lever LE may be provided above or below the first operation button BT1. Further, the operation lever LE may be provided, for example, in front of or behind the first operation button BT1.

In the above embodiment, the operation of pushing the operation lever LE rearward does not have to correspond to the operation of the operation lever LE, for example, the operation of pulling the operation lever LE forward corresponds to the operation of the operation lever LE. Good. That is, the operation lever LE only needs to be operable by the player.

In the above embodiment, the upper plate UZ and the lower plate SZ may be provided in a frame other than the front mounting frame 14, for example, may be provided in the middle mounting frame 13.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the 2nd operation button BT2 corresponded to the 2nd operation means, it is not restricted to this. For example, the third operation button BT3 may correspond to the second operation means. Further, for example, the operation lever LE may correspond to the second operation means.

-In the said embodiment, several operation means may correspond to a 2nd operation means. For example, the second operation button BT2, the third operation button BT3, and the operation lever LE may correspond to the second operation means.

In the third embodiment, for example, a part of the area through which the first predetermined image SG1 has passed may be the first specific display area TR1. Further, for example, a part of the area through which the second predetermined image SG2 has passed may be the second specific display area TR2. Further, for example, a part of the area through which the third predetermined image SG3 has passed may be the third specific display area TR3.

In the third embodiment, for example, an image other than the special background image BGT may be displayed in the specific display areas TR1, TR2, TR3. In this case, the image may be, for example, an image in which the specific display areas TR1, TR2, TR3 can be recognized, or an image indicating the specific display areas TR1, TR2, TR3.

In the above embodiment, for example, the first predetermined image SG1 and the third predetermined image SG3 may have the same shape or different display sizes. Further, for example, the first predetermined image SG1 and the third predetermined image SG3 may be configured to have different colors. That is, the first predetermined image SG1 and the third predetermined image SG3 may be configured to have different display modes. On the other hand, for example, the first predetermined image SG1 and the third predetermined image SG3 may be configured to have the same display mode.

In the above embodiment, for example, any one of the first predetermined image SG1, the second predetermined image SG2, and the third predetermined image SG3 may not be displayed, and the other predetermined images SG may be displayed. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined image SG is an image that imitates the contour of the specific display area TR, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined image SG may be an image displayed in the entire specific display area TR or may be an image displayed in a part of the specific display area TR. In this case, for example, the predetermined image SG may be erased and the display of the specific image TG may be started. For example, the predetermined image SG may be an image such as a character image other than the image of the outline of the petals of cherry blossoms. That is, the predetermined image SG may be an image that partitions the specific display area TR.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the predetermined image SG may be an image that suggests that a jackpot game corresponding to a specific jackpot as a benefit is awarded.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the display mode of the predetermined image SG may be configured to suggest that the specific jackpot as a benefit is given. In addition, for example, the degree of expectation that a specific jackpot as a benefit may be given may be different depending on the display mode of the predetermined image SG.

In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined image SG displayed in the first effect may be one or plural.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the number of the predetermined images SG displayed by the first effect may suggest that a specific jackpot as a benefit is given. In addition, for example, the degree of expectation that a specific jackpot as a privilege may be given may be changed according to the number of predetermined images SG displayed by the first effect. Further, for example, the greater the number of the predetermined images SG displayed by the first effect, the higher the degree of expectation that a specific jackpot as a benefit will be given.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined image SG moves from the upper end of the display area 27r to the lower side, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined image SG may be displayed so as to move to the lower side of the display area 27r from the state where the predetermined image SG is not in contact with the upper end of the display area 27r.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined image SG does not have to move from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r, and may move from the lower side to the upper side of the display area 27r, for example. Further, for example, the predetermined image SG may move from the left side to the right side of the display area 27r. Further, for example, the predetermined image SG may be moved from the right side to the left side of the display area 27r. Further, for example, the predetermined image SG may be moved diagonally in the display area 27r.

In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined image SG may be moved in a plurality of modes. Further, for example, the moving mode of the predetermined image SG may be configured to suggest that a jackpot game corresponding to a specific jackpot as a benefit is awarded. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that a big hit game corresponding to a specific big hit as a privilege may be different depending on the movement mode of the predetermined image SG. The movement mode of the predetermined image SG is included in the display mode of the predetermined image SG described above.

In the above embodiment, for example, the displayed portion of the specific image TG does not have to change in accordance with the movement of the predetermined image SG. In this case, for example, the specific image TG may be moved according to the movement of the predetermined image SG. For example, when the predetermined image SG moves from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r, the specific image TG may move from the upper side to the lower side of the display area 27r following the movement of the predetermined image SG. Good. Further, for example, the predetermined image SG does not have to stop at a predetermined position.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined image SG does not have to be an image displayed by moving, but may be an image displayed fixedly, for example.
In the above embodiment, the specific image TG may not be displayed after the first specific image SG1 is displayed. For example, the timing at which the first specific image SG1 is displayed and the specific image TG The timing at which the display starts may be the same timing.

In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined image SG may be displayed after the execution of the movable effect is started.
In the above embodiment, the specific display area TR does not have to be the area surrounded by the predetermined image SG, and may be, for example, an area outside the area surrounded by the predetermined image SG. That is, the specific display area TR may be an area partitioned by the predetermined image SG.

In the above embodiment, for example, the specific display region TR may be one or plural. Further, the specific display area TR may not be a part of the display area 27r, and may be the entire area of the display area 27r, for example.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may display specific image TG in a plurality of specific display fields TR, respectively.
In the above embodiment, one specific display area TR is divided by one predetermined image SG, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of specific display regions TR may be divided by one predetermined image SG.

In the above embodiment, for example, the specific image TG is an image simulating a hexagon in which the characters “specific big hit” are described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific image TG may be various images such as a character image. Further, for example, the specific image TG may be an effect design that suggests that a big hit game according to the specific big hit is given.

In the above embodiment, for example, the specific image TG may be of multiple types. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that the big hit game according to the specific big hit as a privilege may be different depending on the type of the specific image TG. Further, for example, the plurality of types of specific images TG may have different shapes, or may have different sizes. Further, for example, the plurality of types of specific images TG may have different sizes and shapes. Further, for example, the plurality of types of specific images TG may have different colors. That is, the plurality of types of specific images TG may have different display modes.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the display mode of the specific image TG may be configured to suggest that the specific jackpot as a benefit is given. In addition, for example, the degree of expectation that a specific jackpot as a benefit may be given may be different depending on the display mode of the specific image TG.

-As shown in Drawing 13 (a), in the above-mentioned embodiment, predetermined picture SG may be picture SG1, SG2, and SG3 which imitate the outline of a production design, for example. Further, for example, the specific image TG may be character images C1, C2, C3 that prompts the user to operate the first operation button BT1. Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the display mode of the character images C1, C2, C3 may be changed. In this way, the display mode of the specific image may be changed when the first operation button BT1 is operated. Further, for example, the display mode of the specific image may be changed when the second operation button BT2 is operated. Further, for example, the display mode of the specific image may be changed when the third operation button BT3 is operated. Further, for example, the display mode of the specific image may be changed when the operation lever LE is operated.

-As shown in Drawing 14 (a), in the above-mentioned embodiment, specific picture TG may be picture D1 imitating a fighter, for example. Further, for example, when the image D1 is displayed, the image D2 simulating a missile may be displayed in a region different from the specific display region TR. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, for example, when the image D1 and the image D2 move in the display area 27r and collide with each other, both the image D1 and the image D2 may be changed. After that, as shown in FIG. 14C, for example, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a background image BGA different from the background image BGN is displayed instead of the background image BGN. May be.

In the above embodiment, the background image is displayed on the entire specific display area TR before the specific image TG is displayed. However, for example, the specific image TG is displayed on a part of the specific display area TR. The background image may be displayed before the display. Further, for example, in the specific display area TR, the background image may not be displayed before the specific image TG is displayed. Further, the specific image TG may not be displayed in place of the background image, and for example, the specific image TG may be displayed in place of an image other than the background image such as a character image.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, at least one of the images OG2 and OG3 may not be displayed in the operation effect. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the operation effect may be configured such that another image OG4 prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 is displayed along with the image OG1.

In the above embodiment, when the specific jackpot (the jackpot based on the symbols ZC and ZD) is determined, the challenge effect is always executed, but for example, the specific jackpot (the jackpot based on the symbols ZC and ZD) is determined. In this case, the challenge effect may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, the specific jackpot may not be the jackpot based on the symbols ZC and ZD, but may be the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and ZB, for example. In this case, for example, the symbols ZA and ZB may have the second specified number of times defined as the specified number of round games.

In the above embodiment, for example, the specific jackpot may be a jackpot that is advantageous to the player. For example, the specific jackpot may be a probability variation jackpot. Further, for example, the specific jackpot may be a jackpot in which the opening mode of the special winning opening 31 is an opening mode advantageous for the player. Whether or not it is an advantageous opening mode can be specified by the total opening time of the special winning opening 31 in the big hit game. For example, as a type of jackpot, a first jackpot in which the total opening time of the jackpot 31 in the jackpot game is the first hour, and a second time in which the total opening time of the jackpot 31 in the jackpot game is longer than the first hour. When there is a second jackpot, the specific jackpot may be the second jackpot.

In the above embodiment, the specific jackpot was a jackpot based on some of the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, but for example, the specific jackpot is a symbol of some of the jackpot symbols of the second special symbol. It may be a jackpot based on. Further, the specific jackpot may be both a jackpot based on some of the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and a jackpot based on some of the jackpot symbols of the second special symbol.

In the above embodiment, for example, in a big hit game corresponding to a specific big hit, special effects may be executed in all round games. In addition, for example, a special effect may be executed as the opening effect. In addition, for example, a special effect may be executed as the ending effect. Further, for example, in the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit, the special effect may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, the privilege may not be the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit, and may be the big hit game corresponding to the non-specific big hit, for example. Further, for example, the privilege may be a jackpot game regardless of the type of jackpot. Further, the privilege does not have to be a big hit game, and may be, for example, a probability variation state or a high base state. Further, for example, the privilege may be a predetermined effect (reach effect or the like) performed during execution of the special game, or may be a predetermined effect (promotion effect or the like) performed during a big hit game. Further, for example, the privilege may be a predetermined effect indicating that the big hit game is awarded.

In the above embodiment, the privilege suggested by the predetermined image SG and the privilege suggested by the specific image TG may be different from each other.
In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to control the effect mode. For example, the effect mode that can be controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a may include a specific effect mode. Further, for example, when a big hit game according to a particular big hit is given, it may be controlled to shift to a specific effect mode after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, the special effect may be configured to be executed in the specific effect mode.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a plurality of effect contents of the first effect. For example, the effect contents of the first effect include the display mode of the predetermined image SG, the area of the specific display region TR, the number of the specific display regions TR, the display mode of the specific image TG, the timing at which the display of the predetermined image SG is started, and the specification. It may be determined by at least one of the timing at which the display of the image TG starts and the timing at which the display of the predetermined image SG ends.

In the above embodiment, for example, changing the execution mode of the first effect may be changing the effect content of the first effect. To give a specific example, if the effect contents of the first effect include the first content and the second content that is more likely to be given a privilege than the first content, the effect content of the first effect is The execution mode of the first effect may be changed by changing the first content to the second content.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, the 2nd production does not need to be light emission production by movable lamp 19a. For example, the second effect may be a movable effect by the movable body 19. In this case, for example, there are a plurality of types of operation modes of the movable body 19, and the operation content of the movable body 19 may determine the effect content of the second effect. Further, for example, the second effect may be performed by combining the light emission effect by the movable body lamp 19a and the movable effect by the movable body 19. Of course, the second effect may be executed by a display effect by the effect display device 27, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, or the like. Further, the second effect may be performed by combining these effects.

In the above embodiment, for example, changing the execution mode of the second effect may be changing the effect content of the second effect. As a specific example, when the effect contents of the second effect include the first content and the second content in which the degree of expectation that the privilege is given is higher than the first content, the effect content of the second effect is The execution mode of the second effect may be changed by changing the first content to the second content.

In the above-described embodiment, the first effect and the second effect may not be executed during the challenge effect, and may be configured to be executed during the special game, for example. Further, for example, the first effect and the second effect may be configured to be executed during the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, both the first effect and the second effect may not be executable, and for example, either the first effect or the second effect may be executable.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern that can be specified by the game start command is a specific variation pattern and when it is a non-specific variation pattern, from the start of the effect game to the end of the reach effect The effects may be executed in the same effect mode. In this case, when the variation pattern identifiable by the game start command is a non-specific variation pattern, the challenge effect is not executed. Therefore, it is not possible to specify whether or not the challenge effect is executed from the effect mode of the effect executed from the start of the effect game to the end of the reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the challenge effect (the first effect and the second effect) being executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to perform a predetermined lottery and determine execution of the challenge effect when the predetermined lottery is won. Further, for example, the predetermined lottery may be performed when the same variation pattern is used, or when the same jackpot type is used.

In the above-described embodiment, the challenge effect may not be executed after the reach effect is performed, and may be configured to be executed before the reach effect is performed, for example. Further, for example, the challenge effect may be configured to be executed when the effect symbols in all columns are variably displayed. That is, the challenge effect may be configured to be executed during the symbol variation game. Further, for example, the challenge effect may be configured to be executed during the big hit game.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, the second variable game is preferentially executed over the first variable game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first variable game may be preferentially executed over the second variable game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting openings 28 and 29, and for example, the first variable game and the second variable game may be simultaneously executed.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, it may be configured such that the gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes through the special passage to be provided with a certain variation state. Further, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes the special passage and a second big hit that makes it harder to pass the special passage than the first big hit. In this case, for example, the specific jackpot may be the first jackpot. Further, for example, after the jackpot game is over, the probability change state may be given with the upper limit of the execution of the variable game a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not include the probability change state. And, for example, a configuration without the high base state may be adopted.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
In the above embodiment, for example, the second variable member 32 operates in a permissible state by a predetermined lottery, and the big hit game is provided by the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passing through the specific passage. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the second variable member 32 operates in an allowable state by winning the big hit lottery in a variable game (so-called “one-type and two-type mixed gaming machine”). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, the variation game is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine in which a variation game based on the entry of a game ball into various types of accessories arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20 is executed. A slot machine to be executed may be adopted. Further, in this case, the slot machine may stop the symbol in the variable game in response to the stop operation, or the slot machine in which the symbol in the variable game is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-gaming combination, etc.) is determined with the game start operation as a trigger, and the symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which there is a high probability that the symbols displayed in a stopped state are an advantageous combination, or a stop operation mode in which a symbol displayed in a stopped state is an advantageous combination is notified. A state in which the probability is high), a specific effect, and the like correspond to the privilege.

The function of the main board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 27, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 18. An integrated board for controlling the board group may be further provided. The sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
Appendix (a)
It is characterized in that a movable means for executing a movable effect is provided, and a predetermined image is displayed when the execution of the movable effect is started.

Note (b)
The predetermined image is an image that suggests that the privilege is granted.
Note (C)
A gaming machine capable of giving a privilege is provided with an image display means having a display area for displaying an image, and the display area has a first specific display area and a second specific display area. The means displays a predetermined image that divides the first specific display area in the display area, displays a specific image that suggests that the privilege is given, in the first specific display area, and After displaying a predetermined image partitioning the specific display area in the display area, a new predetermined image partitioning the second specific display area is displayed in the display area, suggesting that the privilege is granted. A specific image is displayed in the second specific display area.

10... Pachinko gaming machine, BT1... First operation button, BT2... Second operation button, BT3... Third operation button, LE... Operation lever, 40... Main board, 40a... Main control CPU, 41... Sub board, 41a... Sub control CPU 41a.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that can be granted benefits,
A predetermined effect control means for controlling execution of a predetermined effect,
A specific effect control means for controlling the execution of a specific effect different from the predetermined effect,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An image display means having a display area for displaying an image ,
Display control means capable of displaying an image for prompting the operation of the operation means on the image display means ,
The privilege granting unit grants a privilege as a result of the symbol variation game,
The predetermined effect is an effect that suggests that the privilege is granted,
The display area has a specific display area,
As the specific effect , the image display means displays a first predetermined image that partitions the specific display area in the display area, and moves the first predetermined image to display the first predetermined image, thereby moving the first predetermined image. The specific display area is changed by setting all the displayed display areas as the specific display area, and a specific image suggesting that the privilege is given is displayed in the specific display area, and the specific display area is displayed. Displaying a new second predetermined image to be partitioned in the display area, and moving and displaying the second predetermined image to set all display areas moved and displayed as the specific display area. In addition to the specific display area divided by changing the specific display area and moving and displaying the first predetermined image, the specific display divided by moving and displaying the second predetermined image Also in the area, a specific image indicating that the privilege is to be displayed is displayed ,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means,
The display control means does not display an image prompting the operation of the second operation means on the image display means during a predetermined operation valid period,
The predetermined effect control means does not start executing the predetermined effect even if the first operation means is operated during the predetermined operation effective period, and the second operation means during the predetermined operation effective period. Is triggered to start the execution of the predetermined effect,
The specific effect control means changes the execution mode of the specific effect, whichever of the first operation means and the second operation means is operated during a specific operation effective period,
The gaming machine in which the predetermined operation valid period and the specific operation valid period are different periods in the same symbol variation game .