JP6742974B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a jackpot game advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is obtained in a symbol variation game. In addition, in the symbol variation game, a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is awarded is executed.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, one in which a continuous notice effect is executed as a notice effect while the symbol variation game is being executed once or a plurality of times is disclosed. Then, the big hit expectation degree can be specified by the effect contents of the continuous announcement effect and the number of times of continuous execution of the continuous announcement effect, so that the expectation for the execution of the continuous announcement effect can be enhanced.

JP, 2016-67808, A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the notice effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a performance executing means for executing a performance in a gaming machine to which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, In, there is an effect element that can specify the advantage expectation degree to which an advantageous state is given, and the effect execution means specifies the storage of the effect element during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game before the specific symbol variation game. It is possible to execute a specific effect that makes it possible to specify the release of the effect element during execution of the specific symbol variation game, and a notice effect based on the effect element during execution of the specific symbol variation game. Is the gist.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is provided with a variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern, and the specific effect is an effect element during execution of the predetermined symbol variation game, with an upper limit of a number that varies depending on the variation pattern of the predetermined symbol variation game. It may be configured such that the effect is storable.

The gaming machine is provided with a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern, and the variation pattern includes a first variation pattern and a second variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that of the first variation pattern, and the effect is produced. While executing the predetermined symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, the executing means can execute a special effect capable of specifying that the effect element is not stored after suggesting the storage of the effect element, During execution of the predetermined symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern, a special effect that can specify not to store the effect element after suggesting to store the effect element may be inexecutable.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a character reach production. The figure which shows the decisive battle reach production. The figure which shows the decisive battle reach production. The figure which shows the decisive battle reach production. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. The figure which shows a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows a 1st production determination process. The figure which shows a 2nd production determination process. The figure which shows a 3rd production determination process. The figure which shows the production pattern of a character card production. The figure which shows the production pattern of a character card production. The figure which shows the execution aspect of a character card production. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguished by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position operable by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

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

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

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

In the present specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, “confirmed stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a, the special symbols that can be derived in the second special symbol display unit 22b, respectively, there is a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (specific display result), and a stray symbol as a stray display result. .. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is deviating.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game. In other words, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game that is won in the jackpot lottery has been established because the advantageous condition is established. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

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

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

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

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations substantially in the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect executing means for executing an effect. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (design) that imitates a predetermined character or character.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first start opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the first starting sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28 (the game ball entering the first starting port 28).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that opens to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second starting sensor SE2 as the second detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 (the game ball entering the second starting port 29).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the second starting opening 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in a permissible state in a normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 as the opening/closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can be in the allowed state and the restricted state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 that can be operated in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 serving as the special opening/closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 serving as the special ball entrance can be in the allowed state or the restricted state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning openings.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball will enter the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting opening 29 increases, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved rate of entry.

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

In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared to the high base state.

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. The type of jackpot game is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns (type of jackpot).

In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time elapses, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the special winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is met. In other words, the end condition for ending each of the plurality of round games is the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second ending condition in which the number of entered balls does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect that notifies the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZA, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZB. It is classified into each. Further, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as a game result of the second special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols Za and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols Zb, respectively. It is classified. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb by using the kind of big hit symbols. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of big hit symbols.

As a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, 8 times, which is less than 16 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

As a game state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, as the game state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given and a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) The high base state is given until the game is finished or until the big hit game is given before the special number of times of the special game is finished.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). There is. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the general winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various types of processing and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 27, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, and a sound effect by the speaker 18.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the interrupt processing after the next time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. As described above, in the present embodiment, this process corresponds to the big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control for performing the big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29. The CPU 40a corresponds to a big hit lottery means. Whether or not to win the big hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determination means. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the decided big hit symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start command includes a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and a start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can specify which special game variation pattern is based.

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

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

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

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery for the first special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28, and in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 29. A big hit lottery for the second special game can be performed.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

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

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed. In this way, in the present embodiment, the big hit game corresponds to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the main control CPU 40a capable of giving the big hit game corresponds to advantageous state giving means, respectively.

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

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a, when terminating the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled in a low probability state. Set the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a grants the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, and therefore, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of the special game to which the high base state is assigned. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state as the main base state flag when the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0" is finished. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed when the round command is input. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round end command, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, a game state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low-probability state or the high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high control state in the sub control state flag stored in the control sub RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit will occur. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP17 to HP19 and HP54 are defined as the big hit fluctuation pattern. The variation patterns HP14 to HP16, HP53 are defined as outlier variation patterns (indicated as “outer R” in the figure), and the variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, HP52 are defined as outlier variation patterns, respectively.

In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP19 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP51 to HP54 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state.

Further, the selectable variation pattern HP12 in the low base state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP11, and the selectable variation pattern HP13 in the low base state further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP12. This is a fluctuation pattern (so-called “ultra-shortening fluctuation”). As described above, the fluctuation patterns include fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13 having different fluctuation times as the deviation fluctuation patterns. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 correspond to the first fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern HP13 whose fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 correspond to the second fluctuation pattern. The variation patterns selectable in the high base state include a variation pattern HP52 that further reduces the variation time of the variation patterns HP12 and HP13 selectable in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine the variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter than in the low base state.

Further, the variation patterns HP14 and HP17 are variation patterns in which the first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP15 and HP18 are fluctuation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP16 and HP19 are fluctuation patterns in which the third super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR3") effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP53 and HP54 are fluctuation patterns in which the fourth super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR4") effect is executed.

Further, in the case where a fluctuation pattern that becomes a deviation in the low base state (a deviation fluctuation pattern and a deviation reach fluctuation pattern) is determined, if the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “0” to “220”, the deviation fluctuation is generated. Any of the patterns HP11 to HP13 is selected. When the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is "221" to "241", the outlying reach fluctuation pattern HP14 is selected. When the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “242” to “247”, the outlier reach variation pattern HP15 is lost when the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “248” to “251”. The reach variation pattern HP16 is selected.

When the big hit variation pattern is determined in the low base state, when the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “130”, the variation pattern HP17 is selected. When the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is “131” to “230”, the fluctuation pattern HP18 is the fluctuation pattern HP19 when the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is “231” to “251”. Each is selected.

In the case where a fluctuation pattern that becomes a deviation in the high base state (a deviation fluctuation pattern and a deviation reach fluctuation pattern) is determined and the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “0” to “235”, the deviation fluctuation pattern HP51. , HP52 is selected. When the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is “236” to “251”, the outlying reach variation pattern HP53 is selected. Further, when the jackpot variation pattern is determined in the high base state, the variation pattern HP54 is selected.

In this way, the SR1 to SR4 effects are executed both when the jackpot variation pattern is determined and when the reach variation pattern is determined, thereby suggesting the jackpot expectation degree (advantageous expectation degree). .. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined such that when the SR2 effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the SR1 effect is executed. That is, the reach effect includes an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the SR2 effect.

Further, when the deviation variation pattern is determined in the low base state, the summed special reserved number after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special reserved number after subtraction and the second special reserved number after subtraction, is “0”, “ When it is "1", the variation pattern HP11 is selected. Further, when the combined special pending number after subtraction is “2”, the variation pattern HP12 is selected, and when the combined special pending number after subtraction is “3” to “7”, the variation pattern HP13 is selected. Similarly, when the shift variation pattern is determined in the high base state, the summed special reserved number after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special reserved number after subtraction and the second special reserved number after subtraction, is “0”. When it is "4", the variation pattern HP51 is selected, and when the combined special pending number after subtraction is "5" to "7", the variation pattern HP52 is selected. That is, the variation time of the special game becomes any of a plurality of types of variation time, depending on the number of special suspensions (execution number of special games) that are suspended at the start of execution of the special game.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP14 to HP19, HP53, HP54 are determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern, regardless of the number of special pending after the subtraction. It That is, when the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, the SR3 effect, and the SR4 effect are executed in the special game, the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, the SR3 effect, and the SR4 effect, regardless of the number of special holdings at the start of execution of the special game. The effect will be executed at the same timing in the special game. In the present embodiment, super reach effects such as SR1 effect, SR2 effect and SR3 effect correspond to the notice effect.

Here, the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, and the SR3 effect will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, as the SR1 effect and the SR2 effect, a decisive battle reach effect in which various characters lead various units to make a decisive battle is executed. In particular, the SR1 effect is an effect in which the first decisive battle reach effect is executed, and is an effect in which the advanced reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect are not executed (do not develop) after the first decisive battle reach effect is executed. On the other hand, as the SR2 effect, after the first decisive battle reach effect is executed, the advanced reach effect is executed and the second decisive battle reach effect is developed. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the development reach effect is an effect that is executed during the development to the second decision battle reach effect between the first decision battle reach effect and the second decision battle reach effect, and is the second decision battle reach effect. It is also an effect that suggests the effect contents to be executed. As a specific example, an advanced reach effect is executed in which a character image indicating the effect contents such as an infantry effect and a number of star images indicating the expectation of a big hit of the effect contents are displayed. As the SR3 effect, various character reach effects whose subject is a teammate character are executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the SR3 effect is executed, and when the SR3 effect is executed, it is higher than when the SR1 effect is executed. Also has a high expectation of a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 4, as the character reach effect, a character reach effect with any one of the characters CA to CD as a subject is executed. Thereafter, the character reach effect with the subject of the character CA is the first character reach effect, the character reach effect with the subject of the character CB is the second character reach effect, the character reach effect with the subject of the character CC is the third character reach effect, The character reach effect with the subject of the character CD is shown as a fourth character reach effect, respectively.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second character reach effect is an effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the first character reach effect, and the third character reach effect is a higher jackpot expectation degree than the second character reach effect. The fourth character reach effect is an effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the third character reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 5, as a decisive battle reach effect, an effect of conducting a decisive battle by leading one of an infantry, cavalry, gun battery, and cannon battery is executed. In the infantry production that leads the infantry, the character CA appears. In the cavalry production that leads the cavalry, the character CB appears. In the production of the gun squad leading the gun squad, the character CC appears. In the artillery production that leads the artillery corps, the character CD appears.

Further, the production of these various units will be executed so as to correspond to the first decisive battle reach production, the development reach production, and the second decisive battle reach production in the decisive battle reach production. That is, the effects of various units are associated with the first decisive battle reach effect, the development reach effect, and the second decisive battle reach effect, respectively.

Specifically, in the first decisive battle reach production, any one of the infantry production, the cavalry production, and the iron corps production can be executed, and the cannon production is not executed. In the advanced reach production, any one of an infantry production, a cavalry production, a gun corps production, and a cannon production can be executed. In the second decisive battle reach production, any one of the cavalry production, the gun production and the artillery production can be executed, and the infantry production is not executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, on the assumption that the same type (classification) of the first decisive battle reach production, the development reach production, and the second decisive battle reach production is executed, the cavalry production is performed more than the infantry production. A big hit expectation is a production with a high expectation, a gun corps production is a production with a higher expectation of a big hit than a cavalry production, and a cannon production is a production with a higher expectation of a big hit than a production of a gun corps. In other words, the types of decisive battle reach productions include infantry productions, cavalry productions that have a higher expectation of jackpots than infantry productions, iron corps productions that have a higher expectation of jackpots than cavalry productions, and firing gun productions There is a large artillery production with high expectations for a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the SR2 effect is executed based on the variation patterns HP15 and HP18, the first decisive battle reach effect, the development reach effect, and the second decisive battle reach effect are executed in this order. In addition, the production type of the development reach production does not have a lower jackpot expectation than the production type of the first decisive battle reach production, and the production type of the first decisive battle reach production has a larger jackpot expectation than the production type of the development reach production. It doesn't get lower. In other words, the big hit expectation does not become low in chronological order.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as the effect patterns for executing the first decisive battle reach effect, the development reach effect, and the second decisive battle reach effect, the jackpot expectation is the same or higher in time series order. It is designed so that the expectation for jackpots does not decrease in chronological order.

In particular, the artillery production with the highest expected jackpot is not executed in the first decisive battle reach production, and the infantry production with the lowest expected jackpot is not executed in the second decisive battle reach production. Then, the effect is executed in order of the time series so that the big hit expectation degree does not decrease. As a result, when the infantry production with the lowest expectation of jackpot is executed as the first decisive battle reach production, at least 1 is executed from the execution of the first decisive battle reach production to the execution of the second decisive battle reach production. This time, the production of a unit with a high expectation for a big hit is executed (so-called "upgrade").

As described above, when the development reach production of the infantry production is performed between the development reach production of the battle battle reach production and the second battle battle reach production, the second battle battle reach production of the infantry production is continued. Without being executed, the cavalry production, the gun corps production, or the cannon corps production of the second decisive battle reach production is executed. On the other hand, when the advanced reach production of the cavalry production is being executed between the development reach production of the decisive battle reach production and the second decisive battle reach production, the second decisive battle reach production of the cavalry production is continuously executed. And the second decisive battle reach production of the gun corps production or the gun corps production is executed. In other words, when the advanced reach production of the cavalry production is being executed, the advanced reach production of the infantry production is being executed rather than the probability that the second decisive battle reach production of the gunfire production or the cannon production is executed. In this case, the probability that the second battle battle production of the cavalry production, the gun production, or the cannon production will be executed is higher. In addition, between the 1st decisive battle reach production of the decisive battle reach production and the development reach production, when the 1st decisive battle reach production of the infantry production is being executed, the advanced reach production of the infantry production is continuously executed. There are times when it is performed and when the development of the cavalry production reach is performed.

In the present embodiment, as the types of decisive battle reach productions, infantry productions correspond to the first type, cavalry productions to the second type, and gun artillery productions and artillery productions to the third type. Further, in the present embodiment, the timing between the first decisive battle reach production of the decisive battle reach production and the development reach production is a specific timing, and the timing between the development reach production of the decisive battle reach production and the second decisive battle reach production is specified. Each corresponds to a timing.

Here, the reach effect determination processing executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The reach effect determination process is a process for determining the effect contents of the reach effect such as SR1 to SR4 effects. Further, the reach effect determination process is executed upon the input of the game start command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation pattern designated by the game start command, and determines whether it is the big hit variation pattern or the outlying reach variation pattern. When determining that it is not the big hit variation pattern or the outlying reach variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reach effect determination process. When determining that it is the big hit variation pattern or the outlying reach variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the content of the reach effect corresponding to the identified variation pattern type, stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the reach effect determination process. To finish.

Specifically, when the game start command designating the variation patterns HP14 and HP17 is input, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one of the infantry production, cavalry production, and gun production as the production content of the first battle reach production. To decide. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the first decisive battle reach effect at a rate at which the jackpot expectation becomes higher in the order of infantry effect, cavalry effect, and gun corps effect.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game start command that specifies the variation patterns HP15 and HP18, the infantry production, cavalry production, and gun production as the production contents of the first decisive battle reach production, the development reach production, and the second decisive battle reach production. Decide either the corps production or the artillery production. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns shown in FIG. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the 1st decisive battle reach production, the development reach production, and the 2nd decisive battle reach production at a rate at which the jackpot expectation becomes higher in the order of infantry production, cavalry production, gun corps production, and cannon production. Determine the contents of the production of. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the order of the first decisive battle reach production, the development reach production, and the second decisive battle reach production (in chronological order), the first decisive battle reach production, the development reach production, so that the jackpot expectation is not lowered. Determines the content of the second battle reach production.

When the game start command designating the variation patterns HP16 and HP19 is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of the first to fourth character reach effects as the effect contents of the character reach effect. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the character reach effect at a rate at which the jackpot expectation increases in the order of the first character reach effect, the second character reach effect, the third character reach effect, and the fourth character reach effect. To do.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 can execute a character card effect. In the present embodiment, the character card effect is an effect using a predetermined character card, and the character card effect includes a stock effect and a release effect.

The stock effect is an effect of stocking (storing, acquiring) a predetermined character card, and is an effect that makes it possible to specify that various reach effects such as SR1 to SR3 effects are executed. Specifically, the stock effect in this embodiment is an effect in which a character card facing down is stocked so that the type of character itself cannot be specified.

In addition, the character card image is displayed in a predetermined display color, and the jackpot expectation in the special game to which various reach effects are executed differs depending on the display color of the character card image. Specifically, when the character card image is displayed in red, the jackpot expectation degree at which various reach effects are executed is higher than when the character card image is displayed in blue. In the present embodiment, the character card effect is an effect in which one or a plurality of character cards can be stocked.

The release effect is an effect of releasing (using, digesting) the stocked character cards before various reach effects are executed, and various reach effects are executed with effect contents corresponding to the released character cards. It is a production that makes it possible to specify things. Specifically, the release effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the type of the character drawn on the character card can be specified by turning the face-down character card face up.

By executing the character card effect in this way, various reach effects such as SR2 effect and SR3 effect are executed in accordance with the type of the character drawn on the discharged character card. Therefore, by executing the stock effect of the character card effect, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the execution of various reach effects such as the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect. Then, by executing the release effect of the character card effect, it is possible to raise the expectation that the reach effect is executed with the effect content according to the type of the character.

The character card effect according to the present embodiment may be executed during one special game or may be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. Specifically, when it is determined that the special game whose execution is suspended is a special game in which either the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is executed, the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is specially executed. The discharge effect is executed during the execution of the game, and the stock effect is executed during the execution of the special game before the special game. As a result, the character card effect is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game to be executed is a special game in which one of the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect is executed, the stock effect during the special game (during one special game). And release effect are executed. As a result, the character card effect is executed over one special game. Hereinafter, a character card effect executed over a plurality of consecutive special games will be referred to as a “first character card effect”, and a character card effect executed in one special game will be referred to as a “second character card effect”. Sometimes.

In the present embodiment, the special game to which the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are executed is referred to as a target special game, and the special game executed before the target special game is referred to as a non-target special game. In the present embodiment, the target special game corresponds to the specific symbol variation game, and the non-target special game corresponds to the predetermined symbol variation game.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol is fixedly displayed and the first reserved image indicating the first special reserved number is displayed as "4". .. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Displayed as "3". Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 during the execution of the special game, the first reserved image is displayed as "4". Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination that is out of order.

As shown in FIG. 8(e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed, and the first hold image is Displayed as "3". In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(f), when the execution of the special game is started, a suggestion effect in which the stock symbol (“ST symbol”) is variably displayed in a special display mode as the effect symbol in the middle row is executed. To be done. This suggestive effect is an effect that suggests that the stock effect of the character card effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the special display mode is a display mode in which the stock symbols are variably displayed from the upper side to the lower side while delaying the changing speed while emitting light, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying a character image imitating a face down character card, the type of character drawn on the character card cannot be specified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8(g), once the stock symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the middle row, a character card image imitating one character card is displayed as shown in FIG. 8(h). A stock effect is displayed in which one character card is displayed and stocked. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the stock symbols are erased and the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed as the symbol combinations that are out of order. In this case, the character card image is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed, and the first hold image is displayed. Displayed as "2". In this case, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the execution of the special game is started, the stock symbol is variably displayed in the special display mode as the effect symbol in the middle row.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the stock symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the middle row, and when the variable symbol is variably displayed, the gasse stock effect in which the character card is not stocked is executed. In this case, one character card image is continuously displayed without increasing the number of character card images. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(e), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination that is out of order. In this case, the character card image is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9(f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Displayed as "1". In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(g), when the execution of the special game is started, the stock symbols are variably displayed in the special display mode as the effect symbols in the middle row.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9(h), when the stock symbol is once stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the middle row, a character card image imitating one character card is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(a). A stock effect is displayed in which additional character is displayed and one character card is stocked. As a result, a character card image imitating a total of two character cards is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the stock symbols are erased and the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed as the symbol combinations that are out of order. In this case, the character card image is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Do not show. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the execution of the special game is started, the stock symbols are variably displayed in the special display mode as the effect symbols in the middle row.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(e), when the stock symbol is once stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the middle row, a character card image imitating one character card is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(f). A stock effect is displayed in which additional character is displayed and one character card is stocked. As a result, the character card images imitating a total of three character cards are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(g), the stock symbols are erased, and as shown in FIG. 10(h), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of reach.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11A, an infantry production may be executed as the first decisive battle reach production. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the infantry production may be executed as the development reach production after the first decisive battle reach production.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, a character card image imitating three character cards is displayed so as to move from the upper left side to the center, and then, as shown in FIG. Is executed. In the release effect, the character card image is displayed so that the character card that was face down is face up, and the types of characters drawn on the three character card images can be specified. In this case, two character card images in which the character CA (indicated by "A" in the figure) is drawn and one character card image in which the character CB (indicated by "B" in the figure) is drawn Is displayed. In the present embodiment, when character card images imitating a plurality of character cards are displayed, the character card image in which the character with the highest jackpot expectation is drawn is effective. Specifically, when two character card images with the character CA and one character card image with the character CB are displayed, the character CB is valid.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11E, the character card image with the highest jackpot expectation degree becomes the character card image in which the character CB is drawn. Therefore, as the second decisive battle reach effect, the horse corresponding to the character CB is used. Team production will be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11( f ), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol combination.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(g), in the release effect, two character card images in which the character CA is drawn and one character CD (indicated as "D" in the drawing) are drawn. The character CD image is displayed, the character CD is valid. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(h), as the second decisive battle reach effect, the artillery effect corresponding to the character CD is executed, and as shown in FIG. 12(a), the special game is executed. When finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the infantry production is executed as the development reach production in the emission production, three character card images with the character CA are displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 12C, a gun corps effect may be executed as the second decisive battle reach effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12E, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, when the character reach effect is developed, the emission effect may be executed. is there.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(f), two character card images in which the character CA is drawn and one character card image in which the character CC (indicated as "C" in the drawing) are drawn Is displayed. Then, since the character card image with the highest jackpot expectation degree is the character card image on which the character CC is drawn, as shown in FIG. Character reach production is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12(h), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

In this way, by executing the character card effect, the stock effect may be executed at a predetermined timing, and the release effect may be executed between the development reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect in the decisive battle reach effect. .. In addition, when the character card effect is executed, the stock effect may be executed at a predetermined timing, and the release effect may be executed when the character reach effect is developed.

As described above, in the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect, there are characters and units that can specify the jackpot expectation degree, and they correspond to the types of characters drawn on the character card. Further, in the present embodiment, the type of troops in the battle battle reach effect, the type of character in the character reach effect, and the type of character drawn on the character card in the character card effect correspond to effect elements. Further, in the present embodiment, the character card on which the character is drawn also corresponds to the effect element.

Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting the prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening 28 when the first special reserved number is not the upper limit number. This prefetch command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value, of the special game corresponding to the entry. This is a process of (prior) determining before execution.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 40a controls a predetermined number of times (for example, from the high base state to the low base state when the first special pending number is the upper limit value, the high base state, or the high base state). It is determined whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied, such as when the game is a special game of four times (step S101). When the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. When the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to the various random numbers acquired with the entrance of the first starting opening 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special reserved number when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the common big hit judgment value among the big hit judgment values, the big hit judgment value dedicated to high probability, or the big hit judgment value. Specify. That is, the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used in the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether it is in the high probability state, or whether it matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state. Whether or not it is a high-probability state and does not match the jackpot determination value will be specified.

Further, the main control CPU40a, the value of the random number for special symbol distribution obtained with the entrance of the first starting port 28 is read, based on the read value, the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit (big hit Type).

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern acquired with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and based on the read value, the reach state is formed when the value is out of alignment. Whether or not it is a fluctuation pattern to be performed and the type of reach effect (SR1 effect and SR2 effect) are specified. In this embodiment, regardless of the first special hold number and the second special hold number, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern acquired in association with the ball entering the first starting opening 28, and based on the read value, in the case of a big hit, the type of reach effect And specify.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the prefetch command corresponding to the result thus identified. Specifically, as the prefetch command, the current first special holding number, whether to win the big hit lottery according to whether it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit when it is a big hit, when it is out In the command, whether or not the variation pattern for forming the reach state is determined and the type of the reach effect can be specified.

As described above, the main control CPU 40a uses the entry of the first starting opening 28 as a trigger to determine whether or not the first special game corresponding to the entry is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate an identifiable look-ahead command. Such a prefetch command is information that can specify the current special pending number, whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not it is a type of big hit, whether it is a reach variation or not, and the type of reach production. It can be said that the information can specify whether to win the lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information generating unit.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when the prefetch command is output, the first hold number command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the first hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special hold number from the preread command, and the preread command is set as the subcommand corresponding to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch commands for each of the first special games because the first special pending number is designated by the prefetch command.

Next, the first effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The first effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the first character card effect based on the look-ahead command. In addition, the first effect determination process is executed triggered by the input of the prefetch command.

First, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the input prefetch command (step S111), and determines whether or not to execute the first character card effect based on the prefetch command. 1 production execution lottery processing is executed (step S112).

In this case, assuming that the pre-reading command with the same first special reserved number is input, the probability that the pre-reading command that is a big hit is higher than that when the pre-reading command that causes the outly reach reach is input is higher. Wins the first performance execution lottery. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command that causes a deviation change is input, the first effect execution lottery is not won. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the first effect is executed.

In addition, the lottery probability of the first effect execution lottery is set such that when the first special reserved number is large, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first special reserved number is small. As a concrete example, assuming that a pre-reading command that is a big hit has been input, when the pre-reading command having the first special holding number “4” is input, the first special holding number is “3”. The first effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the pre-reading command "" is input. Assuming that the pre-reading command that is a big hit is input, the pre-reading command with the first special holding number "2" is input when the pre-reading command with the first special holding number "3" is input. The first effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is done. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch command having the first special reserved number of “1” is input, the first effect execution lottery is not won. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified by the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first character card effect is executed, and it is better when the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first character card effect is executed is large. , The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first character card effect is executed is small.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading command capable of specifying the variation pattern in which the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect is executed is input, the first effect execution lottery is performed, but other pre-reading commands are input. In the case of winning, the first effect execution lottery is not performed, and it is determined that the first effect execution lottery is not won.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first effect execution lottery has been won (step S113). When it is not determined that the first effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the first effect determination process.

When it is determined that the first effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the first character card effect based on the look-ahead command (step S114), and determines the decision content related to the first character card effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. (Step S115), and the first effect determination process ends. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, as the effect content of the first character card effect, the number of times of execution of the special game in which execution of the character card effect is permitted. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of times of execution of the special game including the target special game and the non-target special games executed up to the target special game, excluding the special game being executed, and executes the special game. Information capable of specifying the number of times (any one of “2” to “4” in the present embodiment) is stored in the effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This effect execution number counter is a counter that is subtracted in accordance with the execution of the special game, and specifies that the execution of the character card effect is permitted and the execution number of the special game that is allowed to execute the character card effect. It will be possible. Specifically, when the character card effect is executed in four special games including the target special game and three non-target special games, the sub-control CPU 41a sets "4" in the effect execution number counter. Will be done. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the effect execution number counter when the execution of the first character card effect based on the look-ahead command is completed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first character card effect based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the specific effect determination means.

Next, the second effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the second character card effect based on the game start command. The second effect determination process is executed in response to the input of the game start command in the low base state.

First, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the specific variation pattern is based on the input game start command (step S121). In the present embodiment, as the specific variation pattern, variation patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, HP19 in which SR2 effect or SR3 is executed are defined. When it is not determined that the variation pattern is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second effect determination process.

When it is determined that the variation pattern is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information from the effect execution number counter and determines whether the character card effect is being executed (step S122). When it is determined that the character card effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second effect determination process.

When it is not determined that the character card effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a second effect execution lottery process for determining whether to execute the second character card effect based on the game start command. Execute (step S123).

In this case, the second effect execution lottery is more likely to occur when the input game start command is a big hit game start command than when the input game start command is a game start command in which the reach variation occurs. To win. In this way, it is possible to specify the jackpot expectation depending on whether or not the second character card effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the second effect execution lottery is similarly performed regardless of the number of special holdings when the game start command is input.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second effect execution lottery has been won (step S124). When it is not determined that the second effect execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the second effect determination process.

When it is determined that the second effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the second character card effect based on the game start command (step S125), and the sub-control of the determination content related to the second character card effect. It is stored in the RAM 41c (step S126), and the second effect determination process is ended. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, as the effect content of the second character card effect, the number of times of execution of the special game in which execution of the character card effect is permitted. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of times of execution of the special game as one and specifies the number of times of execution of the special game in order to execute the character card effect in the target special game that is one special game ( In the present embodiment, "1") is stored in the effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a will initialize the effect execution number counter when the execution of the second character card effect based on the game start command is completed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second character card effect based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a special effect determination unit.

Next, the third effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The third effect determination process is a process for determining the effect contents of the character card effect when it is determined that the character card effect (first character card effect and second character card effect) is executed. Further, the third effect determination process is executed after the second effect determination process, triggered by the input of the game start command.

First, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information from the effect execution number counter, and determines whether or not the character card effect is being executed depending on whether or not the value is "1" or more ( Step S131). When it is not determined that the character card effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the third effect determination process.

When it is determined that the character card effect is being executed, the sub control CPU 41a calculates (subtracts) the information stored in the effect execution number counter, and executes a counter calculation process for counting the number of times the character card effect is executed. (Step S132).

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation pattern designated by the game start command (step S133). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the stock effect to be executed during the special game based on the identified variation pattern, and stores the effect pattern in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S134). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a card number counting process of setting information for identifying the number of stocked character cards in the stock number counter based on the determined effect pattern (step S135), and proceeds to step S136. Move. This stock number counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is set with a predetermined upper limit value (“5” in this embodiment) as the upper limit.

Here, the effect pattern of the stock effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of stock effect production patterns are stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. The variation pattern is associated with the production pattern of the stock production, and it is possible to specify whether or not the selection is possible based on the variation pattern designated by the game start command.

To describe a specific example, of the effect patterns EP01 to EP10, effect patterns EP01 and EP02 can be selected when they are the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12, and the target special game (“target G” in the figure). (Shown) is also available. In addition, when the stock effect is executed, in the target special game, a game start command for designating any one of the variation patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19 is input. In addition, the effect patterns EP03 to EP08 can be selected when the variation pattern HP11 is set, and can also be selected during the target special game. Further, the effect pattern EP09 can be selected when it is the variation pattern HP13. The effect pattern EP10 can be selected during the target special game.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the effect pattern EP01, if a predetermined time elapses after the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference sign T11, a suggestion effect suggesting that the stock effect is executed at the timing indicated by the reference sign T13 is provided. To be executed. Then, after that, at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14, the effect pattern in which the character card is not stocked is executed.

The effect pattern EP02 is different from the effect pattern EP01, and when a predetermined time elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, and the character card is stocked at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15. Is a production pattern in which a stock production is executed.

The effect patterns EP01 and EP02 are effect patterns that end before the change time of the special game based on the change patterns HP11 and HP12 elapses, and do not end before the change time of the special game based on the change pattern HP13 elapses. It is a production pattern. Further, the effect patterns EP01 and EP02 are effect patterns that end before the reach state is generated during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19. Therefore, the effect patterns EP01 and EP02 are effect patterns that can be selected upon the input of the game start command designating the variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19, and the game start designating the variation pattern HP13. This is a production pattern that cannot be selected when a command is input.

With respect to the effect pattern EP03, if a longer time than the effect pattern EP01 elapses after the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, the suggestion effect is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T18, and then at the timing indicated by the symbol T19. , Is a production pattern in which a gose stock production is executed.

The effect pattern EP04 is different from the effect pattern EP03, and when a predetermined time elapses from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19, and the stock production is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T20. Is a production pattern.

Also, the effect patterns EP05 to EP08 are effect patterns obtained by combining the effect patterns EP01 to EP04.
The effect patterns EP03 to EP08 are effect patterns that end before the change time of the special game based on the change pattern HP11, and do not end before the change time of the special game based on the change patterns HP12 and HP13. Is. Further, the effect patterns EP01 and EP02 are effect patterns that are completed before the reach state is generated during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19. Therefore, the effect patterns EP03 to EP08 are effect patterns that can be selected upon the input of the game start command designating the variation patterns HP11, HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19, and the game start designating the variation patterns HP12 and HP13. This is a production pattern that cannot be selected when a command is input.

In the effect pattern EP09, if the time shorter than the effect pattern EP01 elapses after the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, the suggestion effect is not executed, and the stock symbol is temporarily changed at the timing indicated by the symbol T12. This is an effect pattern in which the stock effect is displayed at a stop and is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

The effect pattern EP09 is an effect pattern that ends before the change time of the special game based on the change patterns HP11 to HP13 elapses, and the reach state is changed while the special game based on the change patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19 is executed. It is also a production pattern that ends before it is generated. However, the effect pattern EP09 is defined as an effect pattern that is selected only during the execution of the special game in which the ultra-shortening variation occurs. As described above, the effect pattern EP09 is an effect pattern that can be selected when the game start command that specifies the variation pattern HP13 is input, and the game start command that specifies the variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP15, HP16, HP18, HP19. This is an effect pattern that cannot be selected when the input is made.

The effect pattern EP10 is an effect pattern in which the stock effect is executed without temporarily displaying the stock symbol when the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11.

The effect pattern EP10 is an effect pattern that ends before the change time of the special game based on the change patterns HP11 to HP13 elapses, and the reach state is changed during the execution of the special game based on the change patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19. It is also a production pattern that ends before it is generated. However, the effect pattern EP10 is defined as an effect pattern selected only during the target special game. As described above, the effect pattern EP10 is an effect pattern that can be selected upon the input of the game start command that specifies any of the fluctuation patterns HP15, HP16, HP18, and HP19, and the game start that specifies the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13. This is a production pattern that cannot be selected when a command is input.

As described above, during the execution of the non-target special game based on the variation patterns HP11 and HP12, it is possible to execute the gasse stock effect in which it is possible to specify that the character card is not stocked after the character card stock is suggested. On the other hand, during execution of the non-target special game based on the variation pattern HP13, the gasse stock effect cannot be executed after suggesting the stock of the character card. In addition, since the number of times the stock effect is executed varies depending on the effect pattern, the character card effect is an effect in which the character cards can be stocked with the upper limit being the number that varies depending on the variation pattern of one special game. It can be said that there is.

A plurality of types of effect patterns are stored in the sub-control ROM 41b, and in step S134 of FIG. 16, the sub-control CPU 41a will determine one of the plurality of types of effect patterns. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern EP09 when the variation pattern HP13 is specified. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a pattern other than the variation pattern HP13, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a production pattern other than the production pattern EP09.

Specifically, when a pattern other than the variation pattern HP13 is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect patterns EP02, EP04, EP06 to EP08, and EP10 in which the stock effect is executed to be the effect patterns EP01, EP03 in which the gas stock effect is executed. , EP05, the effect pattern is determined at a rate at which the jackpot expectation is higher.

In particular, in the sub-control CPU 41a, among the effect patterns in which the stock effect is executed, the effect pattern EP10 in which the stock effect is executed has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the effect pattern EP08 in which the stock effect is executed. , Determine the effect pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern at a rate that the effect pattern EP08 in which the stock effect is executed has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the effect patterns EP06 and EP07 in which the stock effect is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern at a rate that the effect patterns EP06 and HP07 in which the stock effect is executed have a higher jackpot expectation degree than the effect patterns EP02 and EP04 in which the stock effect is executed.

That is, when the execution of the target special game is started based on the effect pattern EP10, when the stock effect is executed, the jackpot expectation degree becomes the highest. In other cases, the larger the number of times the stock effect is executed, the higher the jackpot expectation.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the stock effect, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times the stock effect is executed by adding a predetermined number to the stock number counter in step S135 of FIG. As a matter of fact, the effect pattern is determined so that the stock number counter does not become larger than "5". Specifically, when the stock number counter is "4", the sub control CPU 41a determines any one of the effect patterns other than the effect pattern EP08 in which the stock effect is executed twice. When the stock number counter is "5", the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one from the effect patterns EP01, EP03, EP05 in which the stock effect is not executed and the gas stock effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the stock number counter is "5", when the variation pattern HP13 is specified, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the stock effect and the bad effect. As a result, when the execution of the character card effect is determined, the stock effect is executed without exceeding the predetermined upper limit value.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stock number counter is still "0" in the target special game, the sub control CPU 41a determines any one of the effect patterns EP02, EP04, EP06 to EP08, EP10 in which the stock effect is executed. To do. Accordingly, when the execution of the character card effect is determined, the character card effect can be executed so that at least one character card is stocked.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the stocked character card based on whether or not the target special game is a big hit, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c so as to correspond to the character card. Specifically, in the non-target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies whether or not the target special game is a big hit based on the prefetch command, and in the target special game, based on the game start command. It will be specified whether or not it becomes a big hit in the game. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines red as the display color of the character card with a higher probability when it is specified that the target special game is a big hit than when it is specified that the target special game is not a big hit. In this way, it is possible to specify the jackpot expectation in the target special game from the display color of the character card image.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the stock effect is executed a plurality of times during the execution of one special game, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the display color of the character card so as not to decrease the jackpot expectation in chronological order. To decide. Specifically, in the case of determining the effect pattern EP08, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the character card in the first stock effect as red, the sub control CPU 41a changes the display color of the character card in the second stock effect. It will be decided as red.

As described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a can identify stocks of a plurality of character cards during execution of one special game (target special game and non-target special game), the jackpot expectation becomes high or the same. The display color of the character card is determined in the following order. In other words, the character card production specifies stocks of multiple character cards in the order in which the jackpot expectation is high or the same when the stocks of multiple character cards can be specified during execution of one special game. It can be said that it is a production that enables it.

Returning to the description of the third effect determination process shown in FIG. 16, in step S136, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates the target special game (in the drawing, “target game”) based on the information stored in the effect execution number counter. ) Is determined. When it is not determined that it is the target special game, the sub control CPU 41a ends the third effect determination process.

When it is determined that the special game is the target for which the SR2 effect and the SR3 effect are executed, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a card type determination process for determining the type of character card (step S137), and the determined result is sub-selected. It is stored in the control RAM 41c, and the third effect determination process ends. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect content of the SR2 effect or SR3 effect determined in the reach effect determination process. The sub-control CPU 41a reads the information from the stock number counter and specifies the number of executions of the stock effect (the number of stocks in which the character card is stocked). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of character card image corresponding to the number of times the stock effect has been executed according to the effect contents of the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the SR2 effect is executed, when the infantry effect is executed as the first decisive battle reach effect and the development reach effect, and the cavalry effect is executed as the second decisive battle reach effect, and the stock number counter is "3". A specific example of the case where is stored will be described. In this case, the release effect is executed between the advanced reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect, but in the advanced reach effect to the second decisive battle reach effect, the infantry effect is changed to the cavalry effect. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a includes at least one character card image in which the character CB corresponding to the cavalry production is included, and any of the characters CA and CB is set so as to have a jackpot expectation degree equal to or lower than the cavalry production. The three character card images are determined so that the character card image in which the drawing is drawn is included.

In addition, when the big hit variation pattern is specified, the sub control CPU 41a determines a character card image having a higher jackpot expectation as the character card image than when the outlying reach variation pattern is specified. Using the above-described specific example, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher jackpot expectation degree when the variation pattern HP18 that is the big hit variation is specified than when the variation pattern HP15 that is the outlying reach variation is specified. The three character card images are determined so that many character card images in which is drawn are included.

In a process different from the third effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a, at a predetermined timing, based on the determination result determined in the third effect determination process, the suggestive effect, the gasse stock effect, the stock effect, and the release effect. The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to execute. In particular, when the second effect determination process is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the suggestion effect, the stock effect, and the release effect to be executed during the execution of one target special game. On the other hand, when the first effect determination process is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the suggestive effect and the gazestock during the execution of a plurality of consecutive special games including the non-target special game and the target special game. Production and stock production can be executed, and emission production is executed during execution of the target special game.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the target character special game after executing the stock effect that makes it possible to identify the stock of the character card during the execution of the non-target special game by executing the first character card effect. A release effect that makes it possible to specify the release of the character card is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the second character card effect to specify the release of the character card after executing the stock effect that allows the stock of the character card to be specified during the execution of the target special game. Will be executed. Such a release effect will be executed at the timing between the development reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect in the decisive battle reach effect, or at the timing before the character reach effect is executed. Then, the release effect is executed, and the reach effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the character drawn on the released character card.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the character card effect, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls to execute the character card effect corresponds to the effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the first character card effect executed over a plurality of consecutive special games is the special effect, and the second character card effect executed in one special game is the special effect. Equivalent to. Further, in the present embodiment, the gasse stock effect corresponds to a special effect.

Here, an execution mode of the character card effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19, a case where it is determined that the first character card effect is executed when the prefetch command is input during the execution of the special game in the state where the first special hold number is “3” will be described. To do.

In this case, at the timing indicated by reference sign T31, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the first non-target special game was started, the stock effect is executed at the timing indicated by reference sign T32. As a result, the first character card is stocked. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference sign T33, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the second non-target special game was started, the gasse stock effect is executed at the timing indicated by the reference sign T34. As a result, the first character card is continuously stocked. Subsequently, at a timing indicated by reference sign T35, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the third non-target special game was started, the stock effect is executed at a timing indicated by reference sign T36. As a result, the second character card is stocked.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference sign T37, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the target special game was started, the stock effect is executed at the timing indicated by reference sign T38. As a result, the third character card is stocked. Then, the execution of the decisive battle reach effect is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T39. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T40, the release effect is executed between the development reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect.

In this way, when the first character card effect is executed, the stock effect is executed during execution of the non-target special game and the release effect is executed during execution of the target special game among a plurality of consecutive special games. Will be executed. On the other hand, when the second character card effect is executed, the stock effect and the discharge effect are executed during one execution of the target special game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It is possible to identify the stock of character cards as effect elements during the execution of the non-target special game before the target special game, and to identify the release of the character card during the execution of the target special game. A character card effect and a reach effect based on a character card during execution of the target special game can be executed. Therefore, after the stock of character cards can be specified during the execution of the non-target special game before the target special game, the release of the character card can be specified during the execution of any special game, and the character card can be identified. It is possible to raise the sense of expectation that the reach effect based on the game will be executed, and to improve the interest in the game.

(2) When the stock of a plurality of character cards can be specified during the execution of a single non-target special game, the character card effect is such that the stock of the plurality of character cards has a high jackpot expectation degree or the same order. Is a production that makes it possible to specify. Therefore, in the character card production, it is not possible to specify the stocks of a plurality of character cards in the order in which the jackpot expectation becomes lower, and it is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game by executing the character card production.

(3) The character card effect is an effect in which the character cards can be stocked during the execution of the non-target special game, with the upper limit being the number that varies depending on the variation pattern of the non-target special game. For this reason, it is possible to give variety to the upper limit for stocking character cards, and to be able to pay attention to the variation pattern of the non-target special game and the upper limit for stocking character cards, which improves the fun of the game. Can be planned.

(4) During execution of the non-target special game, it is possible to execute a gasse stock effect that can specify that the character card is not stocked after suggesting the stock of the character card. Therefore, even if the character card is not stocked by executing the gasse stock effect, it is suggested whether or not the character card is stocked by suggesting the stock of the character card earlier than that. It is possible to be careful and improve the interest in the game.

(5) While the non-target special game based on the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 having a long fluctuation time is being executed, the gose stock effect can be executed, but the non-target special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP13 having a short fluctuation time is being executed. In, the gasse stock production is infeasible. Therefore, when the non-target special game has a long variation time, by executing the gasse stock effect, it is possible to give attention to whether or not the character cards are stocked, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. it can.

(6) A character card effect that makes it possible to specify the discharge of the character card after the stock of the character card can be specified during the execution of the target special game, and a reach effect based on the character card during the execution of the target special game. Is feasible. Therefore, by executing the character card effect, it is possible to specify the discharge of the character card and execute the reach effect based on the character card during the execution of the special game in which the stock of the character card can be specified. There is. Therefore, in a special game in which the stock of character cards can be specified, it is possible to specify the release of character cards, and it is possible to raise the sense of expectation that the reach effect based on the character cards will be executed, and the interest in the game is increased. It is possible to improve.

(7) Types of final battle reach productions include infantry productions, cavalry productions that have a higher expectation of jackpots than infantry productions, and iron corps productions and artillery productions that have a higher expectation of jackpots than cavalry productions. is there. Infantry Corps rather than the probability of becoming the 2nd decisive battle reach production of the iron corps production or the cannon corps production when the evolved reach production of the cavalry production is executed between the advanced reach production and the 2nd decisive battle reach production. If the reach production is being executed, the probability that it is the cavalry production, the gun production, or the cannon production will be the second decisive battle reach production is higher. For this reason, even when the development reach production of the infantry production with a low jackpot expectation is executed between the development reach production and the second decisive battle reach production, a cavalry production or a gun corps with a high jackpot expectation is performed. It is possible to raise the sense of anticipation for the second final battle reach production of the production, and to improve the interest in the game.

(8) In particular, when the development reach production of the infantry production is executed between the development reach production and the second battle battle production, the second battle reach production of the infantry production is continuously executed. It is possible to specify that the production is a cavalry production, a gun corps production, or a cannon production without being performed. For this reason, it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation that the cavalry production, the gun corps production, or the cannon corps production will be the second decisive battle reach production with a high expectation of a big hit, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(9) When the 1st decisive battle reach production of the infantry production is executed between the 1st decisive battle reach production and the developed reach production, which is before the development reach production and the 2nd decisive battle reach production. There are times when the advanced reach production of the infantry production is continuously executed, and when an evolved reach production of the cavalry production, the gun corps production or the artillery production is executed. Therefore, if the infantry directing battle battle reach production with low expectation is being executed, the infantry director's battle battle reach production may be continuously executed depending on the timing, and the infantry director's battle battle reach production may be performed. It is possible to give attention to the timing when the effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(10) After making it possible to specify the stock of the character card, it is possible to execute the character card effect that makes it possible to specify the release of the character card between the development reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect. Therefore, even if the advanced reach production of the infantry production having a low jackpot expectation is being executed between the advanced reach production and the second decisive battle reach production, the character card that enables the release of the character card to be specified. The performance is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that it will be a cavalry production, a gun corps production, or a cannon production that has a high expectation for a big hit, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the first character card effect based on the look-ahead command can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, when a variation cycle is performed once or a plurality of times during the execution of one special game, the character card effect may be performed over a plurality of consecutive variation cycles. .. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the above-described embodiment, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, in addition to the variation patterns HP11 to HP19 in the first embodiment, variation patterns HP24 to HP29, HP34 to HP39, HP48, HP49 are selected as variation patterns in the low base state. , HP74 to HP79, HP84 to HP89, HP98, HP99. Variation patterns HP27 to HP29, HP37 to HP39, HP48, HP49, HP77 to HP79, HP87 to HP89, HP98, HP99 are defined as the jackpot variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP24 to HP26, HP34 to HP36, HP74 to HP76, HP84 to HP86 are respectively defined as the out-reach fluctuation patterns.

Further, the variation patterns HP14, HP17, HP24, HP27, HP34, HP37, HP74, HP77, HP84, HP87 are variation patterns in which the SR1 effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP15, HP18, HP25, HP28, HP35, HP38, HP48, HP75, HP78, HP85, HP88, HP98 are fluctuation patterns in which the SR2 effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP16, HP19, HP26, HP29, HP36, HP39, HP49, HP76, HP79, HP86, HP89, HP99 are fluctuation patterns in which the SR3 effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (consecutive number) executed in one special game. The fluctuation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one special game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a change in the decorative pattern. That is, the variation cycle is a period (effect) in which one or more variation cycles are executed in one special game, and one or a plurality of predetermined ones to which one special game is assigned (divided). It is a unit effect executed in a period. In the present embodiment, as the non-final variation cycle other than the final variation cycle, one variation cycle from the start of variation display of the decorative design to the temporary display of the ornamental design is defined as the final variation cycle. Is one variation cycle from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the fixed stop display of the decorative pattern. Note that the non-final variation cycle includes the first variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles performed during the execution of one special game, but when the variation cycle is executed three times or more, , The fluctuation cycle after the first fluctuation cycle is also included.

Specifically, the variation patterns HP11 to HP19 are defined as the variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one special game. Variation patterns HP24 to HP29 are defined as variation patterns in which two variation cycles are executed in one special game. The variation patterns HP34 to HP39 are variation patterns in which three variation cycles are executed in one special game, and the variation patterns HP48 are variation patterns in which four variation cycles are executed in one special game. , HP49 are defined respectively.

Further, as the variation patterns in which seven variation cycles are executed in one special game, variation patterns HP74 to HP79 are defined. Variation patterns HP84 to HP89 are defined as variation patterns in which eight variation cycles are executed in one special game. Variation patterns HP98 and HP99 are defined as variation patterns in which nine variation cycles are executed in one special game.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP24 to HP29, HP34 to HP39, HP48, HP49 are fluctuation patterns having a long fluctuation time of the non-final fluctuation cycle, and the fluctuation patterns HP74 to HP79, HP84 to HP89, HP98, HP99 are non-final. This is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle is short. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the non-final variation cycle based on the variation patterns HP24 to HP29, HP34 to HP39, HP48, HP49 is the first variation time, and the variation time based on the variation patterns HP74 to HP79, HP84 to HP89, HP98, HP99. The fluctuation time of the final fluctuation cycle corresponds to the second fluctuation time. Thus, it can be said that the non-final fluctuation cycle includes the non-final fluctuation cycle of the first fluctuation time and the non-final fluctuation cycle of the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation can be indicated by the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one special game. In particular, in a variation pattern in which the variation time of the non-final variation cycle is long, when the number of variation cycles executed in one special game increases, the jackpot expectation degree increases. On the other hand, in a variation pattern in which the variation time of the non-final variation cycle is short, when the number of variation cycles executed in one special game increases, the jackpot expectation degree increases. Therefore, during the one special game, the next variation cycle is also continuously executed, so that the jackpot expectation is increased.

In the second embodiment, the "non-target special game" in the first embodiment may be read as a "non-final variation cycle" and the "target special game" in the first embodiment may be read as a "final variation cycle". it can. Further, in the second embodiment, the effect pattern of the stock effect based on the variation patterns HP11 and HP12 in the first embodiment can be read as the effect pattern of the stock effect in the non-final variation cycle having a long variation time. Further, in the second embodiment, the effect pattern of the stock effect based on the variation pattern HP13 in the first embodiment can be read as the effect pattern of the stock effect in the non-final variation cycle having a short variation time. Further, in the second embodiment, the “first character card effect based on the prefetch command” in the first embodiment can be replaced with the “first character card effect that starts to be executed from the non-final variation cycle”. Further, in the second embodiment, the “second character card effect based on the game start command” in the first embodiment can be replaced with the “second character card effect that starts to be executed from the last variation cycle”.

Further, in the second embodiment, similar to the second effect determination process (see FIG. 15) in the first embodiment, when a game start command designating a variation pattern in which the SR2 effect or SR3 effect is executed is input. The sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect execution lottery process for performing an effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the character card effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a wins the effect execution lottery, it determines to execute the character card effect.

Then, in the second embodiment, similarly to the third effect determination process (see FIG. 16) in the first embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the variation pattern based on the game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the number of executions of the variation cycle and the variation time of each variation cycle to be executed during the execution of one special game, based on the identified variation pattern. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the production pattern of the stock production for each variation cycle (non-final variation cycle and final variation cycle), and determines to execute the release production in the final variation cycle.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the character card effect is stocked with character cards during execution of the non-final change cycle, with the upper limit being the number that varies depending on the change time of the non-final change cycle, as in the first embodiment. It can be said that it is possible production. Further, while the non-final variation cycle having a long variation time can be executed, the gasse stock effect can be executed, but during the non-final variation cycle having a short variation time, the gasse stock effect cannot be executed. Further, in the character card production, when it is possible to specify the stocks of a plurality of character cards during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, the stocks of the plurality of character cards can be specified in the order in which the jackpot expectation is high or the same. It can be said that it is a production.

That is, the sub-control CPU 41a makes it possible to identify the stock of character cards during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, and the release of the character card during the execution of the final variation cycle. The reach effect based on the character card can be executed during the execution of the variation cycle. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a, during the execution of the final variation cycle, after the stock of the character card can be identified, the second character card effect that enables the release of the character card to be identified, and the character during execution of the final variation cycle. A reach effect corresponding to the card can be executed. In the present embodiment, the first character card effect executed over a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles corresponds to the specific effect, and the second character card effect executed in one fluctuation cycle corresponds to the special effect. To do.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (10) of the first embodiment.
(11) Character card production that makes it possible to identify the stock of character cards during the execution of the non-final variation cycle prior to the final variation cycle and the release of the character card during the execution of the final variation cycle, and A reach effect based on a character card can be executed during execution of the variation cycle. Therefore, after the stock of the character card can be identified during the execution of the non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle, the release of the character card can be identified during the execution of any variation cycle. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the reach effect based on the character card is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(12) In the character card presentation, when it is possible to identify the stocks of a plurality of character cards during the execution of one non-final variation cycle, the stocks of a plurality of character cards have a high jackpot expectation or are in the same order. Is a production that makes it possible to specify. Therefore, in the character card production, it is not possible to specify the stocks of a plurality of character cards in the order in which the jackpot expectation becomes lower, and it is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game by executing the character card production.

(13) The character card effect is an effect in which a character card can be stocked during execution of the non-final change cycle, with the upper limit being the number that varies depending on the change time of the non-final change cycle. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the upper limit for stocking the character card, and to be able to pay attention to the fluctuation time of the non-final fluctuation cycle and the upper limit for stocking the character card, which improves the fun of the game Can be planned.

(14) During execution of the non-final variation cycle, it is possible to execute a gasse stock effect that can specify that the character card is not stocked after suggesting the stock of the character card. For this reason, even if the character card is not stocked by executing the gasse stock effect, it is suggested whether or not the character card is stocked by suggesting the stock of the character card earlier than that. You can be careful, and you can improve your interest in the game.

(15) Further, while the non-final fluctuation cycle having a long fluctuation time is being executed, the gasse stock effect can be executed, but during the non-final fluctuation cycle having a short fluctuation time, the gasse stock effect cannot be executed. is there. Therefore, when the variation time of the non-final variation cycle is long, by executing the gasse stock effect, it is possible to give attention to whether or not the character card is stocked, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. it can.

(16) A character card effect that makes it possible to specify the release of the character card after the stock of the character card can be specified during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and a reach effect based on the character card during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. Is feasible. Therefore, by executing the character card effect, it is possible to specify the discharge of the character card and execute the reach effect based on the character card during the execution of the variation cycle in which the stock of the character card can be specified. There is. Therefore, in the changing cycle in which the stock of the character card can be specified, the discharge of the character card can be specified, and it is possible to raise the expectation that the reach effect based on the character card will be executed, and the interest of the game is increased. It is possible to improve.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, whether or not the stock effect is executed can be specified by whether or not the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the middle row, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to specify whether or not the stock effect is executed by using the effect symbols in all columns and by temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol combination for which the stock effect is executed. Further, for example, it may be possible to specify whether or not the stock effect is executed by using a predetermined image other than the effect design.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect suggesting that the stock effect is performed is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode of the suggestive effect can be changed as appropriate, for example, the suggestive effect is executed. You don't have to.

In the above-described embodiment, the gasse stock effect is not executed in the non-target special game or the non-final change cycle having a short change time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case may be executed, for example. .. In this case, it is preferable that the suggestive effect is not executed and the non-target special game or the non-final change cycle having a short change time is started before the gasse stock effect is executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the stock production is executed with the upper limit of 2 times during one special game or with one variation cycle, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stock production is performed with the upper limit of 1 or 3 times or more. The effect may be executed.

In the embodiment described above, in the character reach effect, the release effect is executed before the reach effect is executed, but the release effect is not limited to this, and the release effect may be executed during the execution of the reach effect, for example.

In the above-described embodiment, in the decisive battle reach effect, the release effect is executed during the execution of the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the release effect may be executed before the execution of the reach effect. That is, after the character card effect (release effect) that can specify the release of the character card is executed, the reach effect based on the character card is executed, or the character card effect that can specify the release of the character card is It will be executed during the execution of the reach effect based on the card.

In the above embodiment, the type of character card released in the release effect was determined after the effect content of the reach effect was determined, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of character card released in the release effect. The effect content of the reach effect may be determined after is determined. Further, for example, the effect content of the reach effect and the type of the character card released in the release effect may be defined so as to correspond to each other, and by determining one of them, the corresponding content is changed to any of the corresponding content. The other may be determined.

In the above embodiment, when stock production is executed a plurality of times in one special game or one variation cycle, the jackpot expectation level does not decrease in one special game or one variation cycle. Although the display color of the character card is determined as described above, the display color is not limited to this. For example, the display color of the character card may be determined so that the jackpot expectation level does not decrease in a plurality of consecutive special games and a plurality of consecutive fluctuation cycles. In addition, for example, the jackpot expectation level may be lowered in one special game or one variation cycle.

In the second embodiment, the non-final fluctuation cycle and the final fluctuation cycle are performed during the execution of the same special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the non-final fluctuation cycle and the final fluctuation cycle are performed during the execution of different special games. Cycles and may take place.

In the above-described embodiment, one character card is stocked by executing the stock production once, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of characters may be generated by executing the stock production once. Cards may be stocked.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the upper limit was set to the number of executions of stock production, it is not limited to this, and for example, the upper limit itself may not be set to the number of executions of stock production.
In the above embodiment, the character card effect using the character card on which the character is drawn is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a treasure box acquisition effect of acquiring a treasure box in which a character is enclosed. In other words, it is only necessary that the performance elements such as characters are stocked and released.

In the above embodiment, the type of character cannot be specified in the stock production, and the type of character can be specified for the first time in the emission production, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in stock production, the type of character may be specified. In this case, for example, when determining the effect pattern of the stock effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of character card based on the look-ahead command, and displays the determined type of character card in a identifiable manner. Then, in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the reach effect with the effect contents corresponding to the determined type of character card.

In the above-described embodiment, the same reach effect is associated with the effect types having different jackpot expectations, such as the infantry effect and the cavalry effect, the first character effect and the second character effect, which are associated with each other. Not limited to For example, for different reach effects such as the first decisive battle reach effect and the second decisive battle reach effect, effect contents having different jackpot expectations may be associated as effect types. Further, for example, such different reach effects may be effects that are executed at the same timing or effects that are executed at different timings based on the start of the special game.

In the above embodiment, the reach effect corresponding to the type of the character released by the release effect is executed, but not limited to this, for example, a chance up effect corresponding to the type of the character released by the release effect is executed. May be done. That is, instead of the reach effect, it may be a notice effect such as a chance up effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the target special game.

In the above embodiment, the character is adopted as the effect element, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display color of the image may be adopted as the effect element.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, any of the production patterns of various stock productions may not be present, other production patterns may be provided, or a combination thereof may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, the production mode (type) of the stock production is determined based on the production pattern that can specify the production mode of the one-time stock production, but the production mode is not limited to this, for example, the production of the character card production. The production mode of the stock production may be determined without using the pattern. Further, for example, the production mode of the stock production may be determined based on the production pattern that can specify the production modes of the stock production for a plurality of times.

In the above embodiment, for example, the character card effect may be executed in the high base state, or the character card effect may be executed in both the low base state and the high base state.

In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of random numbers is used as the random number used to determine the variation pattern. May be. As a specific example, the large classification and the small classification of the variation pattern may be determined based on different random numbers. In addition, for example, based on a random number for reach determination, in the case of a deviation, either a deviation reach variation pattern or a deviation variation pattern is determined, based on the determination result, based on the value of another random number. , The variation pattern may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small win lottery may be performed separately from the big win lottery.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. Moreover, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the kind of big hit may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in the storage area provided according to the special reserved number. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special reserved number is decremented by "1".

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and the big hit game is given when the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes through the specific passage area. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (a so-called “one-two mixed gaming machine”). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, the high probability state may not be given. Further, not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed according to a game start operation may be adopted. Further, in this case, it may be a slot machine that stops the symbol in the symbol variation game in response to a stop operation, or a slot machine that stops the symbol in the symbol variation game after a predetermined time elapses. In the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-gaming combination, etc.) is determined with the game start operation as a trigger, and the symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state is likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which there is a high probability that the symbols displayed in a stopped state are an advantageous combination, or a stop operation mode in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball to the starting means, and it is possible to specify whether to win the big hit lottery in the specific symbol variation game according to the entry of the game ball to the starting means Specific information generation means for generating specific information, specific performance determination means for determining whether to execute the specific performance based on the specific information generated by the specific information generation means, and specific performance determination means for specifying When it is decided to execute the effect, it is provided with an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means to execute the specific effect, and the advantageous state is given after the end of the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery. It is a big hit game.

(B) The effect execution means executes a notice effect based on the effect element after executing a specific effect capable of specifying the release of the effect element, or a specific effect capable of specifying the release of the effect element, It is characterized in that it is executed during execution of the notice effect based on the effect element.

(C) The non-final variation cycle and the final variation cycle are performed during execution of the same symbol variation game.
(D) The non-final variation cycle is characterized in that it includes a variation cycle after the first variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles performed in one symbol variation game.

(E) The non-final variation cycle and the final variation cycle are performed during execution of different symbol variation games.
(F) In the gaming machine that is given an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the advantageous condition is satisfied, the game machine is provided with an effect execution means for executing an effect, and the effect expectation degree to which the advantageous state is applied can be specified There is a different production element, the production execution means is capable of executing a specific production that enables the release of the production element to be specified after the storage of the production element can be specified, and the production that is released in the specific production. It is characterized by being able to develop to reach production based on elements.

(G) When the reach effect of the second type is being executed at the specified timing, when the reach effect of the second type is continuously executed, and when the reach effect of the second type is changed to the effect of the third type The feature is that there are times when it becomes reach production.

A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, SE1... First start sensor, SE2... Second start sensor, SE3... Special prize sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General prize sensor, 10... Pachinko gaming machine, 20... Game Board, 22a... 1st special symbol display section, 22b... 2nd special symbol display section, 27... Effect display device (effect execution means), 28... First starting port, 29... Second starting port, 30... Ordinary variable member , 31... Big prize hole, 32... Special variable member, 33... Gate, 40... Main control board, 40a... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, fluctuation pattern determination means, specific information generation means), 40b... Main control ROM, Reference numeral 40c... Main control RAM, 41... Sub control board, 41a... Sub control CPU (effect control means, specific effect determining means, special effect determining means), 41b... Sub control ROM, 41c... Sub control RAM.

Claims (2)

In the gaming machine advantageously favorable conditions is given for the player after a specific display results are displayed in FIG pattern change games,
Equipped with production execution means for executing production,
In the effect, there is an effect element that can specify an advantageous expectation level to which an advantageous state is given,
The effect execution means can specify the storage of the effect elements during execution of the predetermined symbol change game before the specific symbol change game, and can specify the release of the effect elements during execution of the specific symbol change game. It is possible to execute a specific effect to be made, and a notice effect based on the effect element during execution of the specific symbol variation game,
Equipped with a variation pattern determination means for determining the variation pattern,
The specific effect is a game machine that is an effect capable of storing the effect elements during execution of the predetermined symbol change game, with an upper limit of a number that varies depending on a change pattern of the predetermined symbol change game. In a gaming machine in which an advantageous state advantageous for the player is given after a specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
Equipped with production execution means for executing production,
In the effect, there is an effect element that can specify an advantageous expectation level to which an advantageous state is given,
The effect execution means can specify the storage of the effect elements during execution of the predetermined symbol change game before the specific symbol change game, and can specify the release of the effect elements during execution of the specific symbol change game. It is possible to execute a specific effect to be made, and a notice effect based on the effect element during execution of the specific symbol variation game,
Equipped with a variation pattern determination means for determining the variation pattern,
The fluctuation patterns include a first fluctuation pattern and a second fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the first fluctuation pattern,
During the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, the effect execution means can execute a special effect that suggests that the effect elements are stored and then specifies that the effect elements are not stored. However, during execution of the predetermined symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern, the gaming machine that cannot execute the special effect that can specify that the effect element is not stored after suggesting the storage of the effect element.