JP6742276B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Conventionally, there has been a game machine capable of executing a so-called shake vision effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). The shake vision effect is an effect that makes the screen of the display device appear to shake.

When the shake vision effect is not executed, the outer frame of the effect display area in which the image is displayed matches the outer frame of the displayable range of the display device. When the shake vision effect is executed, at least a part of the outer frame of the effect display area is displayed inside the outer frame of the displayable range of the display device, and the outer frame of the effect display area has various shapes such as a rhombus and a trapezoid. Is continuously transformed into. The image displayed in the effect display area is transformed according to the deformation of the outer frame of the effect display area.

JP, 2005-164598, A

However, in Patent Document 1, nothing is displayed in the special display area between the outer frame of the effect display area when the shake vision effect is executed and the outer frame of the displayable range of the display device, that is, , All black. Therefore, it has been impossible to improve the interest of the game by using the special display area.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by using a special display area.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine),
Display means having a display area (for example, effect display device 9),
And a display control unit (for example, a production control microcomputer 100) capable of forming a production display area (for example, production display area 9A) in the display area and executing the production in the production display area. ,
The display control means,
By changing the mode of the effect display area (for example, reducing, shaking, or tilting), a specific display area (for example, special display) different from the effect display area is displayed in the display area outside the effect display area. Region 9B) can be configured (see eg FIG. 13),
It is possible to move the specific image (for example, the enemy character image 85) displayed in the effect display area to the specific display area (for example, see FIG. 13),
It is possible to display the specific image in the first aspect in the effect display area,
When moving the specific image from the effect display area to the specific display area, it is possible to change the specific image from the first aspect to a second aspect different from the first aspect,
It is possible to execute a specific effect that makes the state in which the specific image is moving from the effect display area to the specific display area invisible .

With such a configuration, the effect display area and the special display area can be associated with each other, and both display areas can be effectively used to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control means makes the background of the special display area different from the background of the effect display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13B to 13E, a polka dot pattern is used as the background of the special display area 9B). 13A and 13F, a polka dot pattern is not displayed as the background of the effect display area 9A).

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily show the player the change in the aspect of the effect display area.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
An operation detecting means (for example, push button 120) capable of detecting an operation by the player is further provided,
The display control means changes the aspect of the effect display area according to the detection result of the motion detection means (see, for example, FIGS. 13A and 13B).

With such a configuration, the aspect of the effect display area changes according to the operation by the player. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The display control means causes the specific image displayed in the effect display area (for example, the ally character image 84) to act on the specific image (see, for example, FIG. 13C), thereby causing the specific image to be displayed. It is moved to the special display area (for example, see FIG. 13D).

With such a configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player that the specific image has moved from the effect display region to the special display region by the action of the predetermined image. As a result, the effect display area and the special display area can be associated with each other, and both display areas can be effectively used to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The display control means, after moving the specific image to the special display area, indicates a specific effect in the effect display area (for example, a state in which the player is in an advantageous state shown in FIG. 13E). The effect of displaying the dialogue image 87 "I did it!" indicating the dialogue of the teammate character image 84) is executed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively guide the line of sight of the player by guiding the line of sight of the player from the special display area to the effect display area.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The display control means,
An error display (for example, error display 88) can be displayed in the effect display area (for example, see FIG. 14(A)),
Even when the form of the effect display region is changed to form the special display region, the error display form is displayed without change (for example, see FIG. 14B).

With such a configuration, the visibility of the error display can be secured.
(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) capable of changing a game medium (for example, a game ball) to an open state in which a prize can be won,
Variable winning control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) capable of performing a predetermined number of round games for changing the variable winning means to the open state during the advantageous state,
Further, there is further provided an informing unit (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a specific display (for example, the display of the number-of-rounds image 95 in FIG. 16) for informing the number of times the round game has been executed,
The variable winning control means is in a first round game in which a game medium can be won (for example, the first game round in FIG. 15) and an open state that is more disadvantageous than the first round game, and at least one game medium is A winning second round game (for example, the second game round of FIG. 15) can be executed (for example, see FIG. 15),
The notification means executes the specific display when the first round game is being executed (for example, FIGS. 16C and 16D), and when the second round game is being executed, Execution of the specific display is restricted (for example, FIGS. 16E and 16F).

With such a configuration, by restricting the execution of the specific display while the second round game is being executed, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a bad feeling to the player in the advantageous state.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart which shows special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the display screen figure which shows the production example in the production display device in super reach. It is the display screen figure which shows the example of error information in the production display. It is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit game state. It is the display screen figure which shows the production in the production display device 9 in the big hit game state (below, also calls big hit production). It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is capable of playing a game. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium in the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). (Excluding the board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray), for example, and A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by a push/pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray main body (for example, above the stick controller 122) or the like, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like for detecting the operation action of the player performed on the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are attached at upper and lower positions in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to the left or right of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, a lever switch and other operating means such as a jog dial may be provided.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as a display area capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. In the game area 7, the first path of the downflow path through which the game ball flows down is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the effect display device when viewed from the front, and the first downflow path along which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball in the left side area of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left hitting. Hitting the game ball in the right side area of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the second path is called right hitting.

The first route and the second route may be completely different routes, or may be a shared route. The first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, and thus may be referred to as a left hitting route. Further, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each And a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as the identification information of.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is composed of a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9 and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a display screen for displaying various images such as a variable display of effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Areas are provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (also referred to as a symbol display area) that variably displays three decorative (for production) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed. ..

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

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display device 8b is used. When the variable display of the 2 special symbols is being executed, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

When the big hit display result (big hit design) as the specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) is displayed as the particular display result on the second special symbol display 8b. When the display is derived, the effect display device 9 also displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. In this way, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value advantageous to the player (advantageous value) is given.

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol). The combination of symbols) is stopped, oscillating, enlarged or reduced or deformed in a state of being in agreement, or a plurality of symbols fluctuates in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are changed. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination, the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed are continuously changed. A state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in the variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

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

In this embodiment, in super reach, after a reach pattern is formed, a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image) is displayed, and then in the final effect display before the display result derivation display. , A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling the fluctuating middle effect symbol, is executed. Further, in the normal reach, after the reach pattern is formed, the type of the background image (the image forming the background of the pattern) is different from the image displayed before the reach state without displaying the moving image. A relatively simple effect display that allows the user to perform is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the medium symbol, for example, an effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (symbol array number), such as 3 symbols before, etc. Is performed, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. Incidentally, in the normal reach, other effect displays may be displayed.

When a reach display result other than the big hit display result in a form in which the reach pattern is formed after the reach state is reached is called a reach release. Further, when the shift display result is obtained in a mode in which the reach pattern is not formed without reaching the reach state, the non-reach is called a shift.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The variable winning ball device 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (so-called electric tulips) that can be opened and closed electrically by being installed above the second starting winning opening 14, and when the movable wing pieces are in the closed state, It is in a disadvantageous state for a player who cannot enter, and when the movable wing piece is in an open state, it is controlled to be advantageous for a player who can enter the game ball. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier to win the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays ordinary symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a gate 32 capable of performing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10 based on the passage of the game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time. Changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

Based on the variable display result of the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball is ready to win the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won in the second start winning port 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in the state where the variable winning a prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier to win the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the prize, it may be possible to win the prize (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win the prize). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is After having passed (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area, the start condition of variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, It is a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and is started based on the fact that the jackpot game is not executed), the variable display time (variation time) When the time elapses, the display result (stop design) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. Further, with regard to the variable display in which the starting condition has not yet been established even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. Storing information is called pending storage. Further, such a term “reserved storage” is also used to indicate (specify) information that has been reserved and stored (referred to as reserved storage information or reserved information). In this way, the hold display displays the variable display that has not started yet as the hold display.

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b consisting of four display units for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reservation storage number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball to the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first That the first start condition that the variable display of 1 special symbol can be started has been established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the effect display device 9 At, the variable display of the effect design is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 allows a game ball from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 to be won due to the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, only when the player makes a left-handed hit, it is possible to win the game ball into the first start winning hole 13.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, That the second start condition that the variable display of the 2 special symbols can be started is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 At, the variable display of the effect design is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, the second start winning port 14 is a first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and a second route on the right side of the effect display device 9 depending on the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. It is possible to win game balls from both. However, since the gate 32, which is used as a condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbols which is a condition for opening the second starting winning opening 14, is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, When aiming for winning at the starting winning opening 14, it is necessary to hit the game ball to the right and aim for passing to the gate 32. Therefore, the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is mainly performed from the second route when the player hits the ball to the right.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol are synchronized. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the effect display device 9 stops and displays a combination of effect symbols as a big hit display result.

Further, at the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image (hereinafter, referred to as a hold image or a hold display) for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information. A display area is formed (not shown, pending display area 18c in FIG. 17). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first hold storage number is displayed in the left hold display area, and the second hold storage number is displayed in the right hold display area. By displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area separately, the first hold storage information (first hold storage information) that is the hold storage information obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 It is possible to easily distinguish the data) from the second reserved memory information (second reserved memory data), which is the reserved memory information obtained based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14.

An image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) showing a variable correspondence display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspended display that has been deleted (moved or shifted) from the suspended display area. Is formed in the center of the reserved display area (not shown, active display area AHA for variable display in FIG. 17). In the active display area, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image displayed until then, such as being moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image is displayed in a possible manner. In addition, the active display area may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

It should be noted that in the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a display mode in which the first hold display area and the second hold display area are not distinguished and are combined. By such a summed pending storage display, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening/closing plate, and is in an open state advantageous for the player (advantageous because the gaming ball can win) and a closed state disadvantageous for the player (advantageous because the gaming ball cannot win). ) It is a device that can be opened and closed. When the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific game state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the (big hit game state), the open/close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In addition, while the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

In the big hit game state, the repetitive continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. The repeat continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

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

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the big hit, the big hit probability after the big hit game state is finished, the base after the big hit game state is finished, the variation time after the big hit game state is finished, and the first in the big hit game state. The number of times of one game round, the number of times of the second game round in the big hit game state, and the number of substantial rounds that can substantially obtain a large number of game balls in the big hit game state are shown.

In the big hit game state, a round game as a game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened and closed is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (16 times in this example). The round game is a first round game in which the game balls can be won in the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is in an open state which is more disadvantageous than the first round game, and at least one game ball Includes a second round game in which a prize can be won.

In the first round game, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the open state, the end condition of the predetermined open state (that the first predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or the first It is a game controlled in the first game round that is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls, that is, an opening end condition is satisfied.

In the second round game, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the open state, the ending condition of the predetermined open state (the second predetermined period (for example, 1.8 seconds) in the open state has elapsed, or This is a game controlled in a second game round that is closed when a first predetermined number (for example, one) of winning balls has been established, which is an opening end condition.

The round game is a specific number of times when the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened by a round including one of the first round game and the second round game or a combination of both is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 16 times). Specifically, for each of the first round game and the second round game, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening the special variable winning ball device 20 in the jackpot gaming state reaches 16 rounds (final round) which is a predetermined upper limit value.

In this way, in the round game, in the jackpot game state, the opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the game rounds such as the first game round and the second game round, so that the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened. This is a game state in which a game ball as a prize ball (also referred to as a ball) can be obtained by winning a game ball.

In each of the first game round and the second game round, 10 prize balls are paid out for one game ball won in the special variable prize ball device 20. Therefore, in the first game round, it is basically possible to obtain about 100 (10×10=100) balls per opening. In the second game round, basically about 10 balls (1×10=10) can be obtained per opening.

Furthermore, in each of the first game round and the second game round, just before the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed from the open state, the number of game balls accidentally exceeds the predetermined number (10 or 1). A large special number (11th to 12th or 1 to 2) may be won. Hereinafter, a prize exceeding the basic number of prizes (a predetermined standard) will be referred to as an over-win. When the over-winning occurs, the player can get more balls.

Among the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit game state, as a special game state, there is a higher probability of being decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal game state that is not the sure change state). The type (class) of the big hit that shifts to (the abbreviation of the stochastic variation state and also called the high probability state) is called “probable variation big hit”. Further, in the present embodiment, as the special game state, in the case where the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to be shorter than the non-time saving state in association with the probability variation state There is. The special game state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability variation state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and there is a possibility that the big hit game is performed. Increase. Note that, of the "big hits", a kind of big hit that is not shifted to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state for 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. In some cases, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in a power control support state that facilitates winning (increasing entry and increasing frequency). The power control support state is a high base state, as will be described later, and is therefore mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the power control support control will be described. As the electric Chu support control, the variation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) is shortened to derive and display the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), the ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased. Is increased, the game ball is easy to start winning (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and/or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

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

In this embodiment, as a term indicating a state of jackpot probability, a “high-probability state (probability variation state)” and a “low-probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electricity chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electricity chew support control state)".

Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, "low-probability low base state", "low-probability high base state", and "high-probability high base state" To use. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state with the big hit probability is the low-probability state and the state of the base is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the big hit probability is the low-probability state and the state of the base is the high-base state. The “high-probability-high-base state” is a state in which the state of the big hit probability is the high-probability state and the state of the base is the high-base state.

When controlled to a high probability state, it is controlled to a short-term state and a high base state, but since the start condition and the end condition of control are the same in the short-time state and the high base state, it is controlled to the short-time state and the high base state. The state under control may be represented by the term "time saving state" and may be represented by the term "high base state".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the game ball can enter the first starting winning opening 13 only from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9, so that the second starting winning is higher than in the high base state. In a low base state where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the mouth 14, the player generally performs a variable display of the special symbol by hitting left and aiming for the game ball to enter the first starting winning opening 13. Target. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, since the gate 32 is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 than in the low base state. In the high base state, the player generally performs a variable display of the special symbol by hitting the right and aiming the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14.

Therefore, in the low base state where it is more difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 than in the high base state, the player aims leftward to aim the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13. Since it is general, only the first reserved memory is likely to occur, and as the reserved display, only the reserved image mainly corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed. On the other hand, in the high base state where it is easier to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 than in the low base state, the player aims to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 by making a right hit. Since it is general, only the second hold storage is likely to occur, and as the hold display, only the hold image corresponding to the second hold storage is mainly displayed.

In addition, the game balls may be allowed to enter the first starting winning opening 13 from both the first route and the second route. Further, the game ball may enter the second starting winning opening 14 only from the second route. In addition, the gate 32 may be provided on the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9, and both the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. May be provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hits, six kinds of big hits are provided, which are a first normal big hit to a third normal big hit and a first probability variation big hit to a third probability variation big hit.

The first to third normal jackpots are jackpots that are controlled to an uncertain variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low certainty high base state) after the jackpot gaming state ends. In normal big hits, the non-probable variation state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, and the short-time state and the high base state are executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times 100 times, and the next big hit. The condition continues until the condition that occurs first, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. In addition, the normal big hit may be a big hit controlled to the non-probable variation state, the non-time saving state, and the non-electricity chew support control state (low accurate low base state).

The first to third probability variation big hits are big hits in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the high base state (high-precision high base state) after the big hit game state ends. In the probability variation big hit, such a condition that the high accuracy high base state is executed until the variable display is executed 100 times a predetermined number of times or until the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. It continues for a period of time. It should be noted that the end condition of the probability variation big hit may be a condition until the next big hit occurs.

The first normal jackpot and the first probability variation jackpot are jackpots in which the first game round number is 16 times, the second game round number is 0 times, and the actual round number is 16R (rounds). The second normal jackpot and the second probability variation jackpot are jackpots in which the first game round number is 6 and the second game round number is 10 and the actual round number is 6R. The third normal jackpot and the third probability variation jackpot are jackpots in which the first game round number is three, the second game round number is thirteen, and the actual round number is 3R.

In the case of a jackpot in which the actual number of rounds is 16R, the player can basically obtain about 1600 balls (prize balls). In the case of a jackpot in which the actual round number is 6R, the player can basically get about 600 balls (prize balls). In the case of a jackpot in which the actual number of rounds is 3R, the player can basically get about 300 balls (prize balls).

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

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

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other boards than the main board 31.

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

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10, which displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the first special symbol reserved memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is mounted with the effect control microcomputer 100 including the effect control CPU 101, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I/O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 issues an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes signals in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing variable display control of the effect display device 9, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Various effect control is performed by controlling the sound output of.

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

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

In this embodiment, as the big hit in the specific game state, a plurality of types including a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit are included. Therefore, when the big hit is decided based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of big hit is determined, at the same time, the big hit symbol is also determined based on the value of the random number for determining big hit type (random 1). Therefore, the random 1 is also a big hit symbol determination random number.

Further, the fluctuation pattern is first included in the fluctuation pattern type determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determining the fluctuation pattern type random number (random 3). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The fluctuation pattern type is a plurality of fluctuation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type may be referred to as a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time saving state when the display result is out of order. When, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time saving state, in order to shorten the average time of the change time as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set, the change time of the predetermined change pattern is set shorter than when it is not the time saving state, or the most change of the change pattern types. The variation pattern type with a short time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the variation rate of the normal reach with the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types is set to be selected at a high rate. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

By the way, such a variation pattern type is set such that the selection ratios are different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of pending storage of each special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, compared with when the number of pending storage of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number, a holding number reduction control that shortens the variable display time is executed. You may do so. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate of selecting a change pattern type having a short change display time such as the normal change pattern type is set to be higher than that in the non-hold number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the number of hold reductions control is not performed. Further, in the hold number reduction control, even when the same change pattern type is selected, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number drawing, instead of the two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

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

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

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit judging random number (random R) at a predetermined time. The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. When any one of the jackpot determination values shown is matched, it is determined that the jackpot is to be given to the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

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

5(B), and each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C), when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, for big hit type determination Based on the random number of (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be one of the "first to third normal jackpots" and the "first to third probability variation jackpot", and the jackpot symbol is also determined. Referenced for.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B), a numerical value that is compared with the value of random 1, of "first to third normal jackpot" and "first to third probability variation jackpot" A judgment value (a big hit type judgment value) corresponding to each big hit is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C), a numerical value that is compared with the value of random 1 is used, and "first to third normal jackpots" and "first to third probability variation jackpots" A judgment value (a big hit type judgment value) corresponding to each big hit is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5(B) and (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (a jackpot symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to the "third normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the "3" of the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "third probability variable jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot pattern with the value of random 1 as the jackpot pattern. To do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C) have the same proportion determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, as a big hit type, when selecting a big hit type from a plurality of kinds of big hits with different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selection of jackpot types having a larger number of rounds (substantial round number) is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to select the type of big hit, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Moreover, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C) is determined to be a probability variation big hit (first to third probability variation big hits) than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(B). You may raise the ratio. By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher than the variation display of the first special symbol, the probability of the probability variation big hit. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be higher than the second special symbol big hit type determination table, the proportion determined as the probability variation big hit.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern.

In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for out-of-normal state, and (b) shows a determination table for out-of-time state. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, "normal reach" in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach in which a particularly flashy effect is not executed when the reach state is reached. “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

In addition, as described above, the “super reach” is a variation pattern that has a higher proportion of selection when a big hit occurs than the “normal reach” and has a high reliability of a big hit. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern having a longer variation time than “normal reach” (eg, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of variation patterns are set for the super reach, and the jackpot expectation degree (becomes a jackpot) in a relationship such that 1st superreach <2nd superreach <3rd superreach <4th superreach (Probability) is high.

Note that the “expectation degree” is a concept including the expectation degree for a big hit, the expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also called reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (a proportion of a big hit) that is a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach variation is performed 100 times. If a big hit occurs 60 times, the expectation level for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the big hit being 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation for transition to the probability change state (probability of probability change).

The variation pattern shown in the out-of-range determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot time determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the "normal jackpot" display result. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation big hit".

Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern "4th super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the column of "variation pattern" in FIG. The variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds”.

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns labeled “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” have a function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. This is the field shown. For example, in the case of FIG. 6A, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in the case of FIG. 6A, if the value of Random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any one of the judgment values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random number values of 1 to 251. , "Normal reach" is determined as the variation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a fluctuation pattern determination table section showing the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns that are shown for each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns that belong to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “third super reach”. 4 Super Reach”.

All values of Random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges and are assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, the random number 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random number values of 1 to 220. When any of the determination values assigned to ˜70 is met, it is determined that the variation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

When the variation display result is out of place for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the out of position determination table in the normal state of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of the time saving state, the out of time saving state determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio is constant when the normal state is lost and when the time saving state is lost, regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variable display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether it is a time saving state, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is the normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is the probability variation big hit irrespective of the time saving state, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

In the deviation determination table for the time saving state of FIG. 6B, the variation time of the normal fluctuation is set to be shorter than that of the determination table for the normal state of FIG. 6A. 6B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) in the normal state deviation deviation determination table of FIG. Normal fluctuations (out-of-reach deviation fluctuations (variations that result in deviation display results instead of reach)) have a high rate of determination, and a lower rate of reach variation has a longer variation time than normal fluctuations. The data is set.

As a result, compared to the non-time saving state (normal state), the rate of selecting a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is higher in the time saving state. The fluctuation display is performed on average in a shorter fluctuation time than the case. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-saving state.

In the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when the reach is lost, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is such that normal reach>super reach is selected. Has been done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratios of the types of reach are selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach<super reach. The data is set. As a result, when the jackpot is a big hit, the proportion of the reach effect of the super reach reached (the proportion of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the hit, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. The production can enhance the player's expectation.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6(d), which is selected when the jackpot is the probability variation big jackpot among the jackpots, compared to the determination table of FIG. 6(c) which is selected when the jackpot is the regular jackpot, the normal reach is achieved. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability variation big hit is higher than the normal big hit, the proportion of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is high, so By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

In addition, such a variation pattern is, when the number of reserved storage of the special symbol which is the execution target of the variation display is equal to or more than a predetermined number among the first special symbol and the second special symbol which are displayed in variation (for example, the execution target). The number of reserved storages is 3 or more) and the selection ratio is set to be different when the number is less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the number-of-holds-shortening control in which the variation time is shortened as compared with the case where is less than the predetermined number. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the number of hold storages to be executed is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant, the expectation for reach is maintained. Be drunk In addition, it is also possible to execute the hold number reduction time reduction control by preventing the change time from being shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the number-of-holding time saving control may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal variation having a short variation time, or may be executable by shortening the variation time of each variation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each fluctuation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are display result designating commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type.

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

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are big hit start designation commands for designating the big hit game state start for each big hit type (first to third normal big hits, first to third probability variation big hits).

The command A1XX(H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX in the big hit gaming state. A2XX (H) is a command command after opening the special winning opening indicating opening (closing) of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX in the big hit gaming state.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (first to third normal jackpots, first to third probability variation jackpots).

The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize specifying command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402(H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting award has been won.

The command B000(H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a time saving state (high base state). The command B002(H) is a probability variation state designation command that designates that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

The command C0XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designating command for designating the first reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX(H) is a second reserved storage number designating command for designating the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In addition, in the effect control microcomputer 100, by transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command for indicating the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number designation command for indicating the second reserved storage number. The number of reserved storages can be specified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a reserved storage number subtraction designation command for subtracting the first number of reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages is transmitted every time variable display is executed. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be able to specify the number of pending storages.

The command C2XX(H) and the command C3XX(H) are results of winning determination such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning of the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is a production control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command that indicates whether or not a big hit is included in the winning judgment result, and a judgment result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX(H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number in the winning determination result is. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit at the time of starting winning, whether to be a kind of big hit, and which range of the judgment value of the random number for fluctuation pattern classification judgment. .. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating a big hit and a value designating the type of the big hit are set, and the control is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. The EXT data of the variation type command is set to a value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit, and the type of the big hit, based on the value set in the symbol designating command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

Further, the command D0XX is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that the game ball has been won in the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 when the game ball passes through the special winning opening, for example.

Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In each of the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination The random number for random (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored.

Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, A process of saving (storing) in a save area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning of the second start winning port 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

Storing the above-mentioned information regarding the starting winning in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “reserved storage”. It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but a variation pattern setting process (special You may make it extract at the time of the fluctuation start of a design).

The data thus stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of winning the start and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display, as described later.

When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designation command, and a first (second) hold A command indicating the determination result of the starting winning determination process, such as a memory number designation command, is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning award reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designating command, variation type command, first (second) starting award designating command, and first (second). A storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variable display operation of the effect symbol, reach It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operation in effect, or various effect operations without variation display of effect symbols. In addition, the notice production control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control contents of the production operation which is the notice production executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof.

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

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initializing processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initializing the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern) Type determination, update processing of various random numbers such as variation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial values (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (S20). Then, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these signals are determined (switch process: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). About the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

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

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

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

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

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a starting port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

In the game control microcomputer 560, in the RAM 55, as described above, reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is generated. In the order in which the first hold storage buffer stored according to the order and the hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are generated. Therefore, a second hold storage buffer is provided for storage. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the storage number of each reserved storage is secured in each of the reserved storage buffers.

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

The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. In the special symbol normal process (S300), the pending storage data such as the first pending storage data and the second pending storage data are read in a predetermined order. Then, based on the data of the big hit determination random number in the held storage data, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is the big hit. Further, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is decided based on the data of the big hit type determining random number in the pending storage data. In this embodiment, if there is at least one data of the second reserved storage in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 8b based on the data of the second reserved storage is It is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a based on the data of 1 reserved storage. In the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301), of the pending storage data read in the special symbol normal process, the fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the random number data for fluctuation pattern type determination, and fluctuations belonging to the determined fluctuation pattern type are determined. From among the patterns, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number data among the pending storage data read in the special symbol normal process. Then, control such as start of timing of a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time according to the determined fluctuation pattern is performed.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit the display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process after the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process elapses. Special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control of opening the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 in accordance with the type of the big hit. The special winning opening opening process (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the special winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special opening opening pre-processing (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to the big hit ending process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the production control main processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) mounted on the production control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main processing, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control processing.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is a command to instruct. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

Then, the random number used by the production control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) Etc.) is executed to execute a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and each is cyclically updated within a predetermined range, and each of them is updated. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a specified timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, deleting, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

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

Here, the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of statuses that can be updated in accordance with effect operation states such as effect image display states on the screen of the effect display device 9 and effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying effect images on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect process (S500) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on the, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

In the production control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled and the variable display of the production symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the production symbol in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the effect of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. Look-ahead production is, before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain reserved information (reserved storage information) comes, the reserved information is pre-read and the special symbol changes based on the reserved information. It is a production technique such as judging the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the variable display of the future special symbol will be. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the big hit may occur afterwards based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information which is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuating process (S802) is a process of performing a process of controlling the switching timing of each fluctuating state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuating pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result of the variable symbol (final stop symbol).

The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the variable time. The in-round processing (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. If the final round has not ended when the round end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to round post-processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process moves to the in-round process. If the final round has ended, the jackpot end process is entered. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is out of alignment (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is received. If it is determined to be out of alignment, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602).

When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received, the display result of the out-of-reach out-of-reach is determined as the final stop of the effect design by using the out-risk symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the falling symbol determination data table, numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 is associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the process of S604, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol table corresponding to the extracted numerical data is used for the left and the middle, respectively, using the outlier symbol determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variable display of the effect symbol on the right. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach outliers, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the jackpot symbols, it is corrected to be a combination of outliers (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number accidentally becomes the reach symbol, the correction is made so as to be a combination of non-reach outliers (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is corrected. Is determined.

When it is determined that it is not the non-reach variation pattern in the processing of S602 (when it is determined to be the reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol that constitutes the reach symbol combination is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the falling symbol determination data table. The symbols corresponding to the random numbers that match the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 are determined as the stop symbols of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and are determined as the stop symbols of the middle symbol. Also in this case, when a combination of big hit symbols happens to occur, each stop symbol is determined by correcting so that it becomes a combination of outlying symbols (for example, correction by shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

In addition, when it is not determined in the process of S601 to be a deviation (when it is determined to be a big hit) (N in S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines the big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbols of the effect symbols forming the combination are determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, a combination of winning symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 designated command to the display result 7 designated command which received the display result designated command, the type of the big hit is determined from the probability jackpot and the normal jackpot, and the jackpot is decided. When it is determined to be determined to, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, "7, 7, Using a data table (probability-variable jackpot symbol determination table) in which a relationship with an odd-numbered zigzag pattern such as “7”) is set, any of the probability-variable jackpot symbol combinations is selected and determined from the extracted values. Further, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal big hit, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal big hit symbol (for example, left, middle, The right is a combination of even-numbered ditches such as "4, 4, 4") and a data table (normal big hit symbol determination table) in which a relationship is set, and a combination of any of the normal big hit symbols from the extracted values. Select and decide. The symbol thus determined is used as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result before being controlled to the big hit game state.

Next, processing for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, effects of variable display of effect symbols (including variable display mode such as pseudo-relation), effects of changes such as hold, and various effects such as notice effects After performing the effect setting process (S616) for performing the process of setting (1), the process proceeds to S617.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the pattern variation control pattern table according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and various production control (production operation) patterns designated by the production control pattern of the production determined in the processing of S616. Of the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the various specified effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final effect symbol which is the final stop symbol. Data showing the control contents of various display operations such as variable display operation of symbols, effect display operation in reach effect, effect display operation by pseudo-relation effect, and effect display operation in notice effect, etc. The type is stored.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern, for example, production control process timer setting value, production control process timer determination value, production display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and end code such as variation display of production symbols. It includes control data for controlling various production operations according to the contents, and the contents of various production controls, the timing of switching production control, and the like are set in time series.

Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the processing of S619, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), a rendering device (rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, rendering component as a rendering component). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is started (S620). For example, according to the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect pattern) according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting/extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set to the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation process (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect design variation start process ends.

The effect control CPU 101 stores the process in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The production devices (production parts) such as the production display device 9 are controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of a process timer set value and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variable display of the effect design (decoration pattern) are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

Next, various effects executed in this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the shake vision effect is executed as one of the effects in super reach.

FIG. 13 is a display screen diagram showing an example of effects on the effect display device 9 in super reach. Referring to FIG. 13, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, various effects are executed according to the variation pattern, and as one of them, the effect shown in FIG. 13 is executed. Whether or not to execute such an effect is determined in steps S616 and S617 of FIG.

With reference to FIG. 13(A), after super reach is reached and the reach symbol is formed, the effect symbols 81 to 83 are variably displayed at the corners of the effect display area 9A of the effect display device 9 as small symbols. .. Various super reach effects are executed in the central portion of the effect display area 9A, and as one of them, a battle effect in which the teammate character image 84 and the enemy character image 85 are confronted is executed.

As the super reach effect progresses, an operation promotion image 86 simulating the shape of the motion detection means may be displayed as an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation detection means such as the push button 120 at a certain stage. When the push button 120 is operated while the operation promotion image 86 is displayed, the subsequent super reach effect proceeds, and when it is not operated, the subsequent super reach effect does not proceed. As a result, the aspect of the effect display area 9A changes in accordance with the action by the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, regardless of whether the operation detection means is operated with respect to the operation promoting effect, an effect regardless of the presence or absence of the operation, for example, a variable display, is displayed according to the passage of the variable display time. The effect of deriving and displaying the display result and the effect according to the display result are executed.

With reference to FIG. 13B, when push button 120 is operated, an effect of confrontation between teammate character image 84 and enemy character image 85 is started in effect display area 9A. Along with this, the effect display area 9A is reduced, and a special display area 9B is configured between the outer frame of the effect display area 9A and the outer frame of the displayable range of the effect display device 9. That is, in the display area of the effect display device 9, the special display area 9B is configured in addition to the effect display area 9A. In the special display area 9B, a background (a polka dot background in FIG. 13) different from the background (a monochromatic background in FIG. 13) of the effect display area 9A is displayed. This allows the player to easily understand the change in the aspect of the effect display area 9A.

Note that, in FIG. 13B, when the special display area 9B is configured, the outer frame of the effect display area 9A does not overlap with the outer frame of the displayable range of the effect display device 9 at all. You may make it overlap with the part of the outer frame of the displayable range of the effect display device 9 normally or always.

The background of the special display area 9B may be another background, for example, a background having a different pattern from the polka dot pattern, or a monochromatic background such as black, white, blue, green, or red. However, it may be a background of a plurality of colors such as rainbow, or a background of a background image such as a landscape. The background of the special display area 9B may be different depending on the degree of expectation that a player such as a big hit will be in an advantageous state. For example, the degree of expectation of an advantageous state may increase in the order of black, blue, green, red, polka dot pattern, and iridescent color. Further, the aspect of the special display area 9B may be different depending on the type of effect executed in the effect display area 9A.

The outer frame of the effect display area 9A is deformed in accordance with the mode such as the size and speed of movement of the effect image being displayed. For example, when the effect image moves large or small, the outer frame is also deformed large or small, respectively. When the effect image is moving fast or slow, the outer frame is also deformed fast or slow, respectively. As a result, the effect image displayed in the effect display area 9A can be shown to the player as if the effect display device 9 were moved. Further, there may be a plurality of types of changes in the outer frame of the effect display area 9A, and the degree of expectation of being in a state advantageous to the player may be suggested depending on the modes.

In addition, the effect symbols 81 to 83 and the hold display 99 displayed as the small symbols are not changed even if the mode of the effect display area 9A is changed, and are not changed in accordance with the change, so that the visibility is improved. Has been secured. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the effect symbols 81 to 83 and the hold display 99, which are important information as compared with the effect image.

Referring to FIGS. 13C and 13D, when the teammate character image 84 wins as a result of the confrontation, the enemy character image 85 is displayed in the effect display area by the action (here, punch) of the teammate character image 84. It is moved from 9A to the special display area 9B (here, it is blown away). In this way, it is possible to move an image such as the enemy character image 85 displayed in the effect display area 9A to the special display area 9B.

As a result, it is possible to indicate to the player that the enemy character image 85 has moved from the effect display area 9A to the special display area 9B by the ally character image 84 acting. As a result, the effect display area 9A and the special display area 9B can be associated with each other, and both display areas can be effectively used to improve the enjoyment of the game.

When the enemy character image 85 moves from the effect display area 9A to the special display area 9B, another effect, for example, at least a part of the effect display device 9 (for example, a portion where the enemy character image 85 is displayed). Is covered by a movable accessory that is movable in front of the effect display device 9 or another image displayed on the effect display device 9, or at least a part of the display area of the effect display device 9 (for example, an enemy character). It is also possible to execute an effect in which the portion where the image 85 is displayed) is blacked out. In this case, the player cannot visually recognize the state in which the enemy character image 85 is moving from the effect display area 9A to the special display area 9B, but even in such a case, the enemy character image 85 is effected. It can be said that the display area 9A is moved to the special display area 9B.

Note that images such as the enemy character image 85 that are moved to the special display area 9B have different modes when they are displayed in the effect display area 9A and when they are displayed in the special display area 9B. Good. Further, the aspect of the image may be changed according to the progress of the effect while being displayed in the effect display area 9A or the special display area 9B. For example, when the enemy character image 85 is displayed in the effect display area 9A, the player character may move according to the attack from the ally character image 84, or the enemy character image 85 is displayed in the effect display area 9A. It is not a faint mode when it is displayed, but may be a faint mode when it is displayed in the special display area 9B.

Further, in FIG. 13D, there is a gap between the enemy character image 85 and the line of the outer frame of the effect display area 9A, but this is done for the sake of convenience in order to easily distinguish the two. Actually, there is no gap between them.

With reference to FIG. 13(E), after the enemy character image 85 is moved to the special display area 9B, in the effect display area 9A, an effect indicating that the player is in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit) (here) Then, an effect of displaying a dialogue image 87 "I did it!" indicating the dialogue of the teammate character image 84) is executed. Thus, by guiding the player's line of sight from the special display area 9B to the effect display area 9A, effective line-of-sight guidance is possible.

With reference to FIG. 13(F), after displaying the dialogue image 87, the special display area 9B is removed from the display area of the effect display device 9, and the effect display area 9A is returned to the original size and shape. In the display area 9A, the display result of the variable display of the effect symbols 91 to 93 and the big hit image 94 showing that the big hit has been displayed are displayed.

It should be noted that a lamp provided around the game area 7 or in the game area 7 may be caused to emit light in accordance with a change in the aspect of the effect display area 9A. For example, when the effect display area 9A changes in a laterally swaying manner, the lamps to be turned on may be sequentially switched to the left or right in accordance with the change. Further, when the effect display area 9A is changing in such a manner as to be small, the lamps to be turned on may be sequentially switched toward the effect display device 9 in accordance with the change.

Further, in FIG. 13, the display related to the effect straddling both the effect display area 9A and the special display area 9B is only the enemy character image 85, but the display related to the effect straddling both is not limited to this. An effect display different from the image moved from the display area 9A to the special display area 9B (for example, an effect such as the above-described super reach effect executed in the effect display area 9A is heaped up, or an effect image such as a character is emphasized. Effect image for performing) may be included.

FIG. 14 is a display screen diagram showing an example of error notification on the effect display device 9. If an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the display effect is being executed in the effect display area 9A as shown in FIG. 13(A) or FIG. 13(F) with reference to FIG. 14(A). , An error display 88 such as "Error occurred! Please call the staff!" is displayed.

With reference to FIG. 14(B), such an error display 88 is formed only in the effect display area 9A even when the aspect of the effect display area 9A is changed to configure the special display area 9B. The error display 88 is displayed without being changed. Thereby, the visibility of the error display 88 can be secured.

Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit game state advantageous for the player is controlled based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result. Then, during the round during the big hit game state, a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning the game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out to the winning game balls. In addition, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect that notifies the occurrence of the over-winning by changing the notification mode when the over-winning occurs. In this way, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of giving some notification to the acquired game ball (the number of game balls).

Further, a plurality of types of notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the notification effect is executed in the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the notification effect is executed in the second notification mode. That is, as the notification effect, different notification effects are executed depending on the effect state. The notification effect in the first notification mode is executed based on that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit game state) reaches a predetermined number. Further, the notification effect according to the second notification mode is executed based on that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit game state) becomes a specific number different from the predetermined number.

During the round (during a big hit game state), every time a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 20, the number of game balls given is variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the effect state during the round (during the big hit game state) is the first effect state or the second effect state. In addition, the number of game balls obtained by over-winning is also considered in counting the number of game balls in the notification effect related to the number of game balls.

Next, the opening pattern of the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the respective jackpot gaming states of the first to third normal jackpots and the first to third probability varying jackpots will be described.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing an opening pattern of the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit game state. FIG. 15A shows the opening patterns of the first probability variation big hit and the first normal big hit. FIG. 15B shows an opening pattern for the second probability variation big hit and the second normal big hit. FIG. 15C shows an opening pattern of the third probability variation big hit and the third normal big hit.

As shown in FIG. 15(A), in the opening pattern of the first probability variation big hit and the first normal big hit, the opening of 1R to 16R is repeatedly executed 16 times in the first game round, and the second game round is not executed. It is a round open pattern. In the special variable winning ball device 20, since the first game round can basically win 10 prizes for each round, about 1600 balls can be obtained in the first probability variation big hit and the first normal big hit.

As shown in FIG. 15(B), in the opening pattern of the second probability variation big hit and the second normal big hit, the opening of the first game round is repeatedly executed 6 times 1R to 6R, and the opening of the second game round is opened 10 times. It is an open pattern of substantially 6 rounds executed repeatedly. In the special variable winning ball device 20, the first game round can basically win 10 prizes for each round, and the second game round can basically win 1 prize for each open time. About 700 balls can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 15(C), in the opening pattern of the third probability variation big hit and the third normal big hit, the opening of the first game round is repeatedly executed 3 times 1R to 3R, and the opening of the second game round is 13 times. It is a substantially three-round open pattern that is repeatedly executed. In the special variable winning ball device 20, the first game round can basically win 10 prizes for each round, and the second game round can basically win 1 prize for each open time. About 430 balls are obtained.

Next, the opening pattern of the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the respective jackpot gaming states of the first to third normal jackpots and the first to third probability varying jackpots will be described.

FIG. 16 is a display screen diagram showing an example of effects (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit effect) on the effect display device 9 in the big hit game state. 16(A) to 16(G), a big hit performance example in a big hit game state of substantially 6 rounds (first game round 6R open+second game round 10 times open) by the second probability variation big hit and the second normal big hit. Are shown over time.

After the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is executed as shown in FIG. 16(A), the left, middle, right effect symbols 91, 92, as shown in FIG. 16(B). When the variable display result of 93 is a combination of big hit symbols arranged in the same symbol (777 in this example), big hit notification information 94 such as “big hit!!” is displayed, and the big hit game as shown in FIG. 16(C). State production (big hit production) is started.

In the big hit production, in the first game round (substantial round) such as the first round to the sixth round, as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, the number of rounds image 95, the right-handed image 97, and the big hit production. The character image 96, the total number of balls image 99A, and the like are displayed.

The number-of-rounds image 95 is a specific display capable of informing (specifying) the number of rounds that can specify the number of rounds of the first game round. By executing the round number image 95, the player can easily recognize the round number of the first game round.

The right-handed image 97 informs (specifies) that the right-handing of the game ball is promoted, so that the special variable winning ball device 20 wins the game ball when the first round game is being executed. A promotion notification that promotes this is executed. The right-handed image 97 is composed of a right-handed arrow and the characters “right-handed”. This allows the player to easily recognize that the player should hit the right side.

The big hit effect character image 96 informs (specifies) that the effect is during the big hit game state. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the effect in the big hit game state is being executed. The total value of the total number of balls output (total number of balls) during the big hit game state is notified (specified) by the total number of balls image 99A. As a result, the player can easily recognize the total number of balls.

Although illustration is omitted, when an over-winning occurs in the first game round, an over-winning character image 96B of "over" and a big hit effect character image 96 are displayed in a mode as shown in FIG. 16(F). Is displayed in the over-winning character image 96A that jumps in the direction of the broken arrow, the over-winning notification for notifying (identifying) that the over-winning has occurred is executed. The images used for the over-prize notification are collectively referred to as the over-prize notification image. This makes it possible to give the player a sense of winning based on the occurrence of more prizes than the specified number.

In the jackpot production, subsequently, in the second game round (rounds other than the actual round) such as the 10th to 16th rounds, images as shown in FIGS. 16(E) and 16(F) are displayed.

In the second game round, it is possible to inform (specify) the remaining number of times of opening of the second game round by the number of star-shaped icon images instead of the number-of-rounds image 95 at a position corresponding to the display position of the number-of-rounds image 95. The remaining open image 95A is displayed as a special display. As described above, in the second game round, the display of the round number image 95 executed in the first game round is limited, and the remaining open number image 95A is displayed instead.

As shown in FIGS. 16(E) and 16(F), the number of icon images in the remaining open number image 95A is reduced and displayed each time one round of the second game round (one open number) progresses. As a result, the player can easily recognize the number of times of opening (the number of remaining openings) of the second game round.

In this way, as a display for specifying the number of rounds in the big hit game state, the round number image 95 is executed when the first round game is executed, and a specific display is displayed when the second round game is executed. By limiting the execution, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a bad feeling to the second round game in which the expectation of the winning number of the game balls is low in the big hit game state.

In addition, by executing the remaining open number image 95A as a special display that can specify the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be open when the second round game is being executed, the special variable winning is achieved. It is possible for the player to recognize that the ball device 20 is in the open state.

Further, the remaining open number image 95A is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95, so that the player can easily shift from the first round game to the second round game without changing the line of sight. Can be recognized.

The remaining open count image 95A may be displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the round count image 95, and may be displayed at a corresponding position such as a partially overlapping position even if the result is not the same position. Any position will do as long as it is available. The remaining open count image 95A may be displayed at a position different from the display position of the round count image 95.

Further, in the right-handed image 97, the right-handed arrow continues to be displayed, but instead of the character "right-handed", a continuous hit ball consisting of the characters "Please continue right-handed and continue to hit the ball". By displaying the promotion image 98, a hitting ball promotion notification is executed. As a result, the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed to notify the start of the second round game, thereby making it possible for the player to recognize the shift from the first round game to the second round game. it can. Furthermore, when the second round game is being executed, the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed to execute the hitting ball promotion notification, whereby the player fails to make the special variable winning ball device 20 win the game ball. It is possible to prevent the chance of winning the prize from being missed (damaged).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16(F), when an over-winning occurs in the second game round, an over-winning character image 96B of "over", similar to the effect at the time of over-winning in the first game round. The jackpot effect character image 96 is displayed as an over-winning character image 96A that jumps in the direction of the broken line arrow, whereby over-winning notification for notifying (specifying) that an over-winning has occurred is executed. As a result, the player can be given the sensation obtained in the second round game, which is in an open state that is more disadvantageous than the first round game.

At the end of the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 16(G), a big hit end screen capable of suggesting that the big hit game state has ended is displayed. On the big hit end screen, a character image of "end of big hit" is displayed, and further, an image of "ROUND number 6" for notifying (specifying) the actual number of rounds (6R in this example) of the end of big hit, and a final A jackpot result image 99B is displayed, which is a display result of information such as "TOTAL 700 pieces" for notifying (specifying) the total number of balls.

In the jackpot effect example shown in FIG. 16, in the first game round and the second game round, the jackpot effect character image 96 is displayed during each round, and the like, which is common to the first game round and the second game round. The example which performs the production during the round was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different in-round effects may be executed in the first game round and the second game round. For example, in the first game round and the second game round, the video (movie image (including big hit effect character image), background image, etc.), sound (BGM sound, etc.), and light emission (decoration) of each round (For example, LED light emitting pattern) may be made different.

Further, in the jackpot effect example shown in FIG. 16, an example of executing the over-win prize notification effect in the same effect mode for the over-win prize notification in the first game round and the over-win prize notification in the second game round has been shown. .. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presentation mode may be different between the over-winning notification in the first game round and the over-winning notification in the second game round. As an example, in the over-winning notification in the second game round, either one of the over-winning character image 96B and the over-winning character image 96A may not be displayed. By displaying a predetermined notification sound for over-winning notification or emitting a light-emitting means in a predetermined light-emitting pattern for over-winning notification without displaying any image, the first game round game An effect mode different from the over-winning notification (a modest effect as an effect mode rather than the first game round) may be adopted. In addition, the relationship of such an aspect may be reversed between the over-winning notification in the first game round and the over-winning notification in the second game round.

Further, regarding the second game round, it has been explained that at least one game ball can be won. Therefore, the second game round is set as a game round in which a plurality of game balls such as two or three can be won, not as a game round in which one game ball can be won as in the above-described example. Good. In the example of the above-mentioned over-winning notification, when two or more game balls are won in the second game round when the second game round is set as a round in which one game ball can be won Here is an example that will be executed. As another example, for example, when the second game round is set as a game round in which two game balls can be won, an over-winning notification is executed when two or more game balls are won. Good. Also, for example, when the second game round is set as a game round in which three game balls can be won, the over-winning notification may be executed when four or more game balls are won. In this way, the effect of the over-prize notification may be executed when the number of game balls exceeding the number of game balls set as the number of game balls that can be won is detected in the second game round (the first game round). The same applies to one game round).

Next, a control process for enabling the jackpot effect as shown in FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in S704 of FIG. In particular, FIG. 17 mainly describes various controls executed when a game ball is won in the special winning opening.

In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following process. First, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 by checking the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 103 (S511). .. If there is no received command (N in S511), the command analysis process ends.

On the other hand, if there is a received command (Y in S511), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command (S512). If the command is a special winning opening winning notification command (Y in S512), a special winning opening winning number count value that is a stored value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit provided in the RAM 103. Is updated by adding 1 (S513). The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won in the special winning opening between the execution of a round and the execution of the next round. Then, the special winning opening winning flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit is set (S514), and the process proceeds to S515. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set each time a game ball wins the big winning opening.

In S515, it is determined whether or not an over-winning is achieved in each of the first and second game rounds. Whether the current game round is the first or second game round is determined as follows. For example, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the type of big hit by the big hit start designation command and stores it in the RAM 103, and a round configuration for each big hit type stored in the RAM 103 in advance (configuration of first and second game rounds). Based on the specific data and the number of times the special winning opening opening designated command is received during the big hit game state, by executing a process of recognizing what round (open time) the current game round is, Recognizes whether it is the first game round or the second game round of the big hit.

In S515, as described above, it is confirmed whether the present is the big game first game round or the second game round, and when it is the first game round, the basic to the special variable winning ball device 20 Since the number of winning prizes is 10, the over-winning occurs when there are more than 10 winning balls. On the other hand, in the second game round, the number of basic winnings to the special variable winning ball device 20 is one, so when there is more than one winning ball, an over-winning occurs. ..

More specifically, for example, during the first game round, the updated special winning opening winning count value is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value that is one larger than the first winning upper limit determination value. In the present embodiment, the first winning upper limit determination value is "10", so it may be determined whether or not the over-winning determination value is "11"). On the other hand, when the second technique round is in progress, the updated special winning opening winning count value is a predetermined over-winning determination value (one greater than the second winning upper limit determination value. Since the prize winning upper limit judgment value is "1", it may be judged whether or not the over prize winning judgment value is "2").

If it is not over-winning (N in S515), the command analysis process is ended. On the other hand, in the case of over-winning (Y in S515), the over-winning flag is set (S516), and the command analysis processing is ended. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set each time a game ball wins over the winning upper limit determination value provided for the first and second game rounds in the big winning opening.

In S512, if the received command is not the special winning opening winning notification command (N in S512), the effect control CPU 101 performs setting according to the received command (S517), and ends the command analysis process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the in-round process (S805) in the effect control process process. In the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following processing. First, it is determined whether or not the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set (S921). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 and erased at a predetermined timing when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103. It

If the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S921), 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (S922). Next, in accordance with the content of the process data n (display control execution data n), control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (S922). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM 102 according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. A control signal is output together with it. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

Next, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned special winning opening winning flag is set (S924). When the special winning opening prize flag is set, the process proceeds to S930 described later. On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning flag is set, the big winning opening winning flag is reset (S925), and it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned over winning flag is set (S926).

When the over-winning flag is not set in S926, the total number-of-balls image 99A shown in FIG. 16 is updated and displayed (S929), and the process proceeds to S930. Specifically, in S929, the total number-of-balls-counter provided in the RAM 103 for counting the total number-of-balls-up is updated by adding 10 to each special winning ball to the special variable winning ball device 20, and after the addition and updating, Based on the count value of the total ball count counter, the numerical value of the total ball count image 99A shown in FIG. 16 is updated and displayed. As a result, the numerical value of the total number-of-balls image 99A is updated and displayed each time a prize is awarded to the special variable winning ball device 20.

On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is set in S926, the over-winning flag is reset (S927), and the over-winning notification image (over-winning character image 96B, over-winning character image 96A) shown in FIG. 16F is displayed. While displaying (S928), the total number-of-balls image 99A shown in FIG. 16 is updated and displayed (S929), and the process proceeds to S930. As a result, in each of the first game round and the second game round, when an over-winning occurs, the over-winning notification image is displayed and the numerical value of the total number-of-balls image 99A is updated and displayed.

In S930, a process for executing other effects in the first game round or the second game round is performed.

Next, it is determined whether the process timer has timed out (S931). If the process timer has timed out (Y in S931), the next process timer is started (S932), the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (S933), and the processing during the round is ended. To do. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S931), the in-round process is terminated without performing the processes of S932 and S933.

In S921, if the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set (Y in S921), the designation command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is reset (S934). Next, an interval effect (an effect for displaying an interval according to the number of rounds) is selected, and process data corresponding to the selected interval effect is selected (S935). Then, the process timer is started (S936), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S937), and the in-round processing is ended.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process processing. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following processing. First, it is determined whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag is set (S920). The big hit end designation command reception flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, and is erased at a predetermined timing.

When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set in S920, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening designation command reception flag is set (S921). The special winning opening open designation command reception flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 and erased at a predetermined timing when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer.

If the winning command opening designated command reception flag is not set, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (S622), and the effect device (variation display device 9, speaker 27, lamps 28a to 28c) according to the content of the process data n. Etc.) is executed (S623). Thereby, for example, an interval effect between rounds is executed.

Next, it is confirmed whether the process timer has timed out (S624). If the process timer has timed out (Y in S624), the next process timer is started (S625), and the next process data The effect device is controlled according to the content of (S626), and the post-round processing is ended. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S624), the post-round process is terminated without performing the processes of S625 and S626.

On the other hand, if the prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set in S621, the prize opening opening designation command reception flag is reset (S627). Then, it is determined whether or not the next game round is a round at the time of switching from the first game round to the second game round (S628). In S628, by confirming the progress status of the current game round that can be confirmed by the effect control CPU 101 as described above, the next game round is the round at the time of switching from the first game round to the second game round. (In the case of the second normal big hit and the second probability variation big hit, the seventh opening round, in the case of the third normal big hit and the third probability variation big hit, the fourth opening round), it is determined.

When it is not the round of the switching timing from the first game round to the second game round in S628, the process proceeds to S631 described later. On the other hand, when it is the round at the time of switching from the first game round to the second game round in S628, the round display is changed from the round number image 95 shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D to the round number image 95 shown in FIG. The number of remaining open images 95A of the star-shaped icon as in (C) and (D) is changed and set (S629). As a result, from the start of the second game round, which is the next game round, as shown in FIG. 16C, the remaining open count image 95A is displayed as a round display. Next, in the right hitting image 97, "right hitting" is deleted, and it is additionally set to display the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 (S630), and the process proceeds to S631. Thereby, from the start of the second game round, which is the next game round, the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed as shown in FIG. 16C.

In S631, the process data corresponding to the performance during the round is selected (S1981). The process data corresponding to the effect during the round includes the effect settings of S629 and S630, and various jackpot effects during the round as shown in FIG. 16 (update display of the number of rounds, update display of the remaining open count image 95A, etc.). Process data for displaying an image for executing (also including). Then, the process timer is started (S632), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S633). Thereby, the in-round effect in the next game round is executed.

When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in S920, the big hit end designation command reception flag is reset (S634). Then, the process data corresponding to the ending effect at the end of the big hit (for example, the image display effect at the end of the big hit game as shown in FIG. 16G) is selected (S635). Moreover, the production period measurement timer for measuring the production period of the ending production is started (S636), and the process timer is started (S637). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit ending effect process (S807) (S638), and the process ends. This allows the production control process. The process goes to the big hit end effect process (S807). Then, in the jackpot end effect process, a predetermined jackpot end effect such as an image display effect at the time of the jackpot game end as shown in FIG. 16(G) is executed.

Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine),
Display means having a display area (for example, effect display device 9),
And a display control unit (for example, a production control microcomputer 100) that configures a production display area (for example, a production display area 9A) in the display area and can execute a production in the production display area.
The display control means,
By changing (for example, reducing, shaking, or tilting) the aspect of the effect display area, a special display area (for example, special display) different from the effect display area is displayed in the display area outside the effect display area. Region 9B) can be configured (see eg FIG. 13),
It is possible to move the specific image (for example, the enemy character image 85) displayed in the effect display region to the special display region (for example, see FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, by changing the aspect of the effect display area 9A, a special display area 9B different from the effect display area 9A is configured in a display area outside the effect display area 9A. It is possible to Further, as shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to move the enemy character image 85 displayed in the effect display area 9A to the special display area 9B. As a result, the effect display area 9A and the special display area 9B can be associated with each other, and both display areas can be effectively used to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, the “display area outside the effect display area 9A” is, in the example shown in FIG. 13, an area that is in contact with all the outer frames of the effect display area 9A. However, the “display area outside the effect display area 9A” may be an area that contacts a part of the outer frame of the effect display area 9A.

For example, when a part of the outer frame of the effect display area 9A matches a part of the outer frame of the displayable range of the effect display device 9, the “area outside the effect display area 9A” is the effect display area. It is an area that contacts a part of the outer frame of 9A that does not match the outer frame of the displayable range of the effect display device 9.

Specifically, when the effect display area 9A occupies the right half of the displayable range of the effect display device 9, the “area outside the effect display area 9A” is the effect display device 9 in the outer frame of the effect display area 9A. Is a part of the left half area that does not match the outer frame of the displayable range, and is in contact with the line dividing the displayable range into the right half and the left half.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The display control means makes the background of the special display area different from the background of the effect display area.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, as shown in FIGS. 13B to 13E, a polka dot pattern is displayed as the background of the special display area 9B, and in FIGS. 13A and 13F. As shown, the polka dot pattern is not displayed as the background of the effect display area 9A. This allows the player to easily understand the change in the aspect of the effect display area 9A.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
An operation detecting means (for example, push button 120) capable of detecting an operation by the player is further provided,
The display control means changes the aspect of the effect display area according to the detection result of the motion detection means (see, for example, FIGS. 13A and 13B).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the aspect of the effect display area 9A is changed according to the detection result of the push button 120. As a result, the aspect of the effect display area 9A changes according to the action by the player, so that the player not only looks at the effect but also participates in the effect by the action and the effect proceeds, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can be made

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3) above,
The display control means causes the specific image displayed in the effect display area (for example, the ally character image 84) to act on the specific image (see, for example, FIG. 13C), thereby causing the specific image to be displayed. Move to the special display area.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the ally character image 84 displayed in the effect display area 9A is caused to act on the enemy character image 85, thereby making the enemy character image 85 special. It is moved to the display area 9B. As a result, it is possible to indicate to the player that the enemy character image 85 has moved from the effect display area 9A to the special display area 9B by the ally character image 84 acting. As a result, the effect display area 9A and the special display area 9B can be associated with each other, and both display areas can be effectively used to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(1-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-4) above,
The display control means, after moving the specific image to the special display area, indicates a specific effect in the effect display area (for example, a state in which the player is in an advantageous state shown in FIG. 13E). The effect of displaying the dialogue image 87 "I did it!" indicating the dialogue of the teammate character image 84) is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(E), after the enemy character image 85 is moved to the special display area 9B, it is shown in the effect display area 9A that the player is in an advantageous state. The effect of displaying the dialogue image 87 "I did it!" showing the dialogue of the character image 84 is executed. Thus, by guiding the player's line of sight from the special display area 9B to the effect display area 9A, effective line-of-sight guidance is possible.

It should be noted that it is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects, and depending on which type of specific effects is executed, among a plurality of types of subsequent development (for example, a type of reach to be developed, a type of jackpot, etc.) The ratio of which of the two types of expansion may be different.

(1-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5) above,
The display control means,
An error display (for example, error display 88) can be displayed in the effect display area (for example, see FIG. 14(A)),
Even when the form of the effect display region is changed to form the special display region, the error display form is displayed without change (for example, see FIG. 14B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, the error display 88 can be displayed in the effect display area 9A. As shown in FIG. 14B, even when the mode of the effect display area 9A is changed to form the special display area 9B, the mode of the error display 88 is displayed without changing. Thereby, the visibility of the error display 88 can be secured.

(2-1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 20) capable of changing a game medium (game ball or the like) to an open state in which a prize can be won,
Variable winning control means (game control microcomputer 560 or the like) capable of performing a predetermined number of round games for changing the variable winning means to the open state during the advantageous state,
And a notification unit (production control microcomputer 100, etc.) capable of executing a specific display (display of the number-of-rounds image 95 in FIG. 16, etc.) for notifying the number of times the round game has been executed
The variable winning control means is in a first round game (first game round in FIG. 15 or the like) in which a game medium can be won, and in an open state that is more disadvantageous than the first round game, and at least one game medium is won. It is possible to execute a possible second round game (such as the second game round in FIG. 15) (FIG. 15 etc.),
The notification means executes the specific display when the first round game is being executed (FIGS. 16(C), (D), etc.), and the specific when the second round game is being executed. The execution of the display is restricted (FIGS. 16E, 16F, etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, as a display for specifying the number of rounds in the big hit game state, a round number image 95 is executed when the first round game is executed. As shown in FIGS. 16(E) and 16(F), the execution of the specific display is restricted when the second round game is being executed. As a result, in the big hit game state, it is possible to suppress giving a lost emotion to the player for the second round game in which the expectation of the number of winnings of the game ball is low.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The notification means executes a special display (display of the star-shaped remaining open count image 95A, etc.) capable of specifying the number of times the variable winning means is controlled to be in the open state while the second round game is being executed. (FIG. 16(E), (F), etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in the open state when the second round game is being executed in the big hit game state is specified. The remaining open number image 95A as a possible special display is executed. This allows the player to recognize that the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the open state.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
The notification means is a promotion notification for promoting the prize winning of the game medium in the variable winning means when the second round game is being executed (display “Please continue hitting the ball and continue hitting the ball”). The continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed) (FIG. 16(E), (F), etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F, when the second round game is being executed in the big hit game state, the right-handed image 97 continues to display the right-handed arrow. However, instead of the character "Right hit", the continuous hit ball promotion image 98 composed of the characters "Please continue right hit and continue hitting the ball" is displayed, thereby executing the hit ball promotion notification. .. As a result, the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed to notify the start of the second round game, thereby making it possible for the player to recognize the shift from the first round game to the second round game. it can. Furthermore, when the second round game is being executed, the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed to execute the hitting ball promotion notification, whereby the player fails to make the special variable winning ball device 20 win the game ball. It is possible to prevent the chance of winning the prize from being missed (damaged).

(2-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3),
The notification means executes a special notification (display of an over-winning notification image 96B, an over-winning character action image 96A, etc.) when two or more game media are won in the variable winning means in the second round game (FIG. 16(F), S515, S516 of FIG. 17, S928 of FIG. 18, etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(F), when an over-winning occurs in the second game round, an over-winning character image of "over" is generated, as in the effect at the time of over-winning in the first game round. 96B and the big hit effect character image 96 are displayed as the over-winning character image 96A that jumps in the direction of the broken line arrow, whereby the over-winning notification for notifying (identifying) that the over-winning has occurred is executed. As a result, the player can be given the sensation obtained in the second round game, which is in an open state that is more disadvantageous than the first round game.

(2-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-4) above,
The notification means is capable of notifying that the second round game will start (display of a continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 for displaying "Please continue hitting the ball and continue hitting the ball"). (FIG. 16(E) etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16(E) and 16(F), the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed while the second round game is being executed, whereby the hitting ball promotion notification is executed. By being informed that the second round game will start, the player can be made aware of the shift from the first round game to the second round game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from missing a game ball in the special variable winning ball device 20 and losing (losing) a chance of winning.

(2-6) In any of the gaming machines of (2-1) to (2-5) above,
The notification means executes a special display (display of the star-shaped remaining open count image 95A, etc.) capable of specifying the number of times the variable winning means is controlled to be in the open state while the second round game is being executed. Then, the special display is displayed at the display position corresponding to the specific display (as shown in FIGS. 16D and 16E, the number of remaining star-shaped openings at the position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95). The image 95A is displayed, etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16(C) and (D) and FIGS. 16(E) and (F), in the second round game, the number of remaining open images 95A is the number of rounds in the first round game. It is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the image 95. This allows the player to easily recognize that the first round game has transitioned to the second round game without changing the line of sight.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the above-described embodiment will be listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as the specific display for informing the number of rounds in the first game round, the number of rounds is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the specific display for notifying the number of rounds in the first game round, if the number of rounds is clearly notified, a round corresponding image of a predetermined shape capable of specifying the number of rounds is displayed as the number of rounds. The number may be displayed corresponding to. As described above, the specific display for notifying the number of rounds in the first game round may be executed in any display form as long as the number of rounds can be notified.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, in the second game round, when the number of releases is indicated, the display of the round number image 95 as displayed in the first game round is limited, but the second game round. An image other than the star-shaped icon image shown in FIG. 16 may be used as long as it is a display that can specify the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened. For example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second game round may be indicated by a level gauge display such as a level changing operation of a bar graph, and a pointer such as a rotating operation of hands of an analog timepiece. You may show by a display.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, when the second round game is being executed, the character “right hit” in the right hit image 97 is erased, and the display for adding the hit ball promotion image 98 is executed. showed that. However, not limited to this, when the second round game is being executed, the character "right hit" in the right hit image 97 is not erased, and the display area is used to "please continue right hit". Display such as adding a character to the original character display area may be executed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, an example of executing the over-winning notification effect of the same effect mode for the over-winning notification in the first round game and the over-winning notification in the second round game is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presentation mode may be different between the over-winning notification in the first round game and the over-winning notification in the second round game.

(5) Regarding the above-described over-prize notification in the second round game, in addition to the image display on the effect display device 9, a predetermined notification may be output together to increase the player's advantage. .. Further, regarding the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 in the second round game, in addition to the image display on the effect display device 9, a specific value is specified so that the player does not notice that the special variable winning ball device 20 is left in the open state. A notification sound (which may be something like an alarm sound) may be output together.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, when the light emission notification means for performing the right hit light emission notification is provided as the right hit notification information notification means by causing a specific lamp (light emitting means) to emit light, For the purpose of reducing the capacity, winning over, reducing the control load, etc., the light emission notification effect mode of the light emission notification means may not be changed between the first round game and the second round game. Similarly, when a structure for displaying a small right-handed image display arrow instead of displaying a large right-handed image display arrow as shown in FIG. In addition, for the purpose of reducing the data capacity, over-winning, reducing the control load, etc., the display mode of the right-handed image display, which is smaller in size in the first round game and the second round game, may not be changed.

(7) The production control during the round as shown in FIG. 16 is intended for the jackpot gaming state, and in the jackpot gaming state, various types can be expected during the second round game in which substantially one winning can be expected. Although the example of making the production mode different from that during the first round game has been shown, in the case of executing a small hit that cannot substantially obtain a ball, the second round game as shown in FIG. 16 is executed. It is not necessary to execute the performance.

(8) In FIG. 2, the big hit game state in which all kinds of big hits are opened 16 times is executed, and an example is shown in which the outgoing ball is different depending on the actual number of rounds. However, the types of jackpots that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not limited to this, and in addition to the jackpots shown in FIG. 2, for example, jackpots in which all six rounds are substantial rounds in a jackpot game state of opening six times, and Other types of jackpots may be selectable, such as jackpots in which all three are substantially rounds in a jackpot game state of opening three times.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the opening pattern in which one game ball can win in the opening time of 1.8 seconds in the second game round has been described. However, the opening time of the second game round is not limited to this, and the opening time other than 1.8 seconds depending on the mode of the flow path of the ball to the special variable winning ball device 20 and the mode of arranging the game nails. You may change it.

(10) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 19, in the post-round processing, the effect mode is changed at the time of switching from the first game round to the second game round (for example, the number of rounds image 95 remains unchanged). Although the example of executing the process of performing the change to the open number image 95A) is not limited to this, such a process may be performed at the end of the in-round process.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) having a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the second effect control board.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change is made when starting the change. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not there is a pseudo-relation with the first command, whether or not there is a sliding effect, and the like (before the reach, the so-called second A command indicating the change time and change mode before (before stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery effect, etc., after the reach (so-called second stop if not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time or variation mode of (after). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer notifies each of the two commands of the change time, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. In the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the determination result of the display result by the winning effect process, Alternatively, the prefetching announcement information may be executed based on the transmission of the prefetching determination information such as the variation pattern type and the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-link is an effect display that is shown as if a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory is originally made but a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed. Abbreviation for continuous variation. In addition, the term “slip” means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

(13) As the present embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is distributed to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying it out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path that circulates a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, inside the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit that stores the game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the symbols that are variably displayed and the symbols that are derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and symbols that are different from the symbols that are variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally drawn out and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be finally drawn out and displayed. It may be one.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is described as a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0%. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence ratio of another game state 2 in a predetermined game period are compared, and "the occurrence ratio of one is higher than the occurrence ratio of the other", It also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be the probability change big hit is derived and displayed, and after the end of the big hit game state, it is unconditionally changed to the probability change state. An example of controlled probable state control is given. However, not limited to this, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed a specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. The type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

(17) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 9 effect display device, 9A effect display area, 9B special display area, 20 special variable winning ball device, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 95A remaining open image, 96B over prize Notification image, 96A over-winning character motion image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means having a display area,
A display control unit that configures a performance display area in the display area and is capable of executing a performance in the performance display area,
The display control means,
By changing the aspect of the effect display area, it is possible to configure a specific display area different from the effect display area in the display area outside the effect display area,
It is possible to move the specific image displayed as the effect in the effect display area to the specific display area,
It is possible to display the specific image in the first aspect in the effect display area,
When moving the specific image from the effect display area to the specific display area, it is possible to change the specific image from the first aspect to a second aspect different from the first aspect,
A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect that makes a state in which the specific image is moving from the effect display area to the specific display area invisible .

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