JP6854220B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, for example, in reach production,
Execute an effect that displays multiple types of display, for example, "big win", "win", and "draw".
For example, there is a gaming machine that begins to display the "big win" display in a large size when the development is likely to contain a "big win" (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-21809

However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, even if the indications of "great victory", "winning", and "drawing" are displayed, only these indications have an element that attracts the player's attention, and the production cannot be effectively performed. ..

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of performing an effective effect.

(A) The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An effect element display means that can display multiple types of effect elements,
Among the above-mentioned effect elements, an effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects related to any of the specific effect elements suggesting the effect result during variable display, and
With
The specific effect element is a first specific effect element indicating that the effect result in the specific effect is the first result, and a second result in which the degree of advantage of the effect result in the specific effect is different from the first result. Including the second specific production element indicating
The effect executing means can execute a precursor display suggesting the appearance of the specific effect element before displaying the specific effect element.
The precursor display includes a first precursor display suggesting the appearance of the first specific effect element and a second precursor display suggesting the appearance of the second specific effect element.
The effect executing means executes the precursor display so that the ratio of displaying the first precursor display and the ratio of displaying the second precursor display are different based on the type of the specific effect.
The effect executing means is
By adding a special display to any one of the specific effect elements, it is possible to execute a specific suggestion effect that suggests which specific effect related to the specific effect element is executed.
Along with the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to execute a specific display suggesting that, unlike the specific effect element, the degree of expectation to be controlled by the advantageous state is high.
The effect element display means
The first specific effect element and the second specific effect element can be displayed at the same time.
When the specific suggestion effect suggesting that the specific effect related to the first specific effect element is executed, the first specific effect element and the second specific effect element are displayed .
Before Symbol performance execution means,
Adding when said specific suggestion effect is running, wherein for a given direction elements special similar display different from the specific effect element display mode including color in common with at least a portion of the color included in the special display of the display mode And
When the first result is shown as the effect result in the specific effect, the special display is added to the first specific effect element, and the special similar display is added to the predetermined effect element.
The effect element display means erases the second specific effect element when the first result is shown as the effect result in the specific effect.
It is characterized by that.
In the game machine, the effect executing means may execute the special effect after displaying the second result as the effect result as the specific effect, and may execute the special specific effect to display the first result.
(1) The gaming machine of another aspect is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like).
An effect element display means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 or the like) capable of displaying a plurality of types of effect elements (for example, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, etc.), and
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101, etc.) that executes an effect related to any of the effect elements (for example, a battle effect in which the main character MC and the enemy character EC battle), and
With
The effect executing means is
By adding a special display to any one of the plurality of types of effect elements, a suggestion effect suggesting which effect element is to be executed (for example, the first effect result images PH1 to 3). It is possible to execute an effect of adding the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 to the effect result image PH3, respectively).
When the suggestion effect is being executed, the display corresponding to the special display added to the effect element is displayed in an effect mode other than the effect element (for example, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, respectively. In addition to the effect of adding the 1 effect EF1 to the 3rd effect EF3, it is characterized in that it is executed by the display of any of the 1st screen effect SE1 to the 3rd screen effect SE3 inside the effect display device 9.

According to such a configuration, since the display corresponding to the special display added to the effect element is executed even in the effect mode other than the effect element, the points to be noticed can be dispersed and the effect is effectively performed. be able to.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
Specific effects in which the plurality of types of effect elements perform actions related to each other (for example, red corresponding to each of the red, green, and blue characters included in the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, The green and blue first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 may be capable of executing an effect of performing an operation added to the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Depending on the progress of the effect executed by the effect executing means, the change mode of the effect element and the effect mode other than the effect element may be different (for example, an effect is added for each turn of the battle effect). The effect result image is different between the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3, etc.).

According to such a configuration, a special display can be performed according to the situation, and an effective effect can be executed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
Among the plurality of types of effect elements, it is possible to execute a special display pre-effect that suggests an effect element to which the special display is added (for example, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image P).
By adding any of H3 to either the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, a character to attack may be suggested).

With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the special display to be executed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The effect element and the mode of the special display added to the effect element correspond to each other.
An effect mode other than the effect element may be executed as a special mode different from the mode corresponding to the effect element (for example, the special screen effect SES shown in FIG. 18B).
Is displayed, where the color of the characters included in the first effect result image PH1 and the color of the first effect EF1 both correspond to red, as a screen effect, the characters included in the first effect result image PH1. A special rainbow-colored screen effect SES that is different from the color of is displayed).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice determination process. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a pre-reading result determination ratio, (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect result image according to the pre-reading result, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of an effect display determination ratio. It is explanatory drawing of the screen effect result display ratio, (A) is at the time of probability variation big hit, (B) is at the time of normal big hit, (C) is at the time of reach loss. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of an example of the effect displayed by the effect display device in the probabilistic state. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of another example of the effect displayed on the effect display device in the probabilistic state. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of the transformation example of the effect displayed by the effect display device in the probable change state. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of an example of the effect displayed by the effect display device in the probabilistic state. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the big prize opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit game state. It is a display screen view which shows the example of the effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot effect) by the effect display device 9 in the big hit game state. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during a round. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-processing.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is
It has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape which is provided on the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6).

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

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. Stick controller 12 that can be gripped and tilted in multiple directions (front, back, left and right)
2 is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. Push button 1
Reference numeral 20 denotes a mechanical, electrical, or mechanical or electrical operation of a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player.
It suffices if it is configured so that it can be detected electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

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

Hitting the game ball into the left region of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right region of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting.

The first route and the second route may be composed of completely different routes, or may be partially shared routes. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, it may be called a left-handed route. Also, the second
The route may be called a right-handed route because it is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as the identification information of the above is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters 0 to 9. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. Such display areas include, for example, "left",
A symbol display area (also referred to as a symbol display area) is formed in which three decorative (for effect) effect symbols, "middle" and "right", are variably displayed.

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

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, before the final result is displayed, the possibility of a big hit continues (
Hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states. ) Is called reach production.

Here, the reach state is a variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination (combination of jackpot symbols). Is a continuous display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbol stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed is called a reach forming symbol or a reach symbol.

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

In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image) is displayed, and then in the final effect display before the display result derivation display. , A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling the effect pattern during fluctuation, is executed. Further, in the normal reach, if the type of the background image (the image constituting the background of the symbol) is different from the image displayed before the reach state is reached without displaying the above-mentioned moving image after the reach symbol is formed. A relatively simple effect display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before an arbitrary number of symbols (number of symbol arrangements) such as 3 symbols before. By performing the above, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In addition, in the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

When the reach symbol is formed and the result is a loss (loss) display other than the jackpot display result after the reach state is reached, it is called a reach loss (reach loss). Also,
In a mode in which the reach symbol is not formed without reaching the reach state, the display result is shifted.
It is called non-reach off.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The variable-sweep wing device 15 has a pair of left and right movable wing pieces that can be electrically opened and closed at the upper part of the second starting winning opening 14.
A so-called electric tulip) is provided, and when the movable wing piece is in the closed state, it is in a disadvantageous state for the player who cannot enter the game ball, and when the movable wing piece is in the open state, the game ball can enter. It is controlled in a state that is advantageous to a good player. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize).

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9.
That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened based on the variable display result of the variable display of the normal symbol display 10, the game ball is in a state where it can win a prize in the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the second starting winning opening 13 is more than the first starting winning opening 13.
It is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the starting winning opening 14. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 1
When 5 is in the closed state, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball Passing through the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area (including winning)
After that, the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game Is started based on the fact that (the state in which is not executed) is established, and the variable display time (the state in which is not executed) is established.
When the fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. Further, with respect to the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information is called hold storage. In addition, the term "holding memory" is also used to indicate (specify) the information held (referred to as "holding memory information" or "holding information"). In this way, the hold display displays the variable display that has not yet been started as the hold display.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

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

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hit ball launcher enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, the first
If the variable display of the special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is completed and the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied), the first special The symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value is satisfied.
Increase the number of first reserved memories by 1.

In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is capable of winning a game ball from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 depending on the arrangement mode of the game nails provided in the game area 7. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, the game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening 13 only when the player hits the left.

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

In this embodiment, the second start winning opening 14 has a first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 and a second path on the right side thereof, depending on the arrangement mode of the game nails provided in the game area 7. It is possible to win a game ball from both sides. However, since the gate 32 used as a condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol, which is the condition for opening the second start winning opening 14, is provided in the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, the second When aiming to win the starting prize opening 14,
It is necessary to hit the game ball to the right and aim for passage to the gate 32. Therefore, the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is mainly made from the second path at the time of right-handed hitting.

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

Further, in the left and right lower ends of the display area of the effect display device 9, an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter, referred to as a hold image or hold display) is displayed corresponding to the number of hold storage information. A hold display area is formed (not shown, left hold display area 18c and right hold display area 18d in FIG. 15). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format that distinguishes between the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first
The number of reserved storages is displayed in the holding display area at the left end, and the second number of reserved storages is displayed in the holding display area at the right end. By displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area separately, the first hold storage information (first hold storage) which is the hold storage information obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is obtained. The data) and the second reserved storage information (second reserved storage data), which is the reserved storage information obtained based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14, can be easily distinguished. In addition, these reserved storage information are displayed in the normal state, and are also displayed in the probabilistic state and the time saving state.

An image showing a variation-corresponding display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display corresponding to the (moved, shifted) hold display deleted from the hold display area (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display). The active display area for displaying the above may be formed in the lower center of the hold display area. In the active display area, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image that has been displayed so far, for example, it is moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a total display mode without distinguishing between the first hold display area and the second hold display area. By such a total hold storage display, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display.

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

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

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

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED (lamp) 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

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

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the base after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the first in the jackpot gaming state. The number of one game round, the number of second game rounds in the big hit game state, and the actual number of rounds in which a substantially large number of game balls can be acquired in the big hit game state are shown.

In the jackpot game state, a round game as a game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened and closed is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (16 times in this example). In the round game, the first round game in which the game ball can be won in the special variable winning ball device 20 and the special variable winning ball device 20 are the first.
It includes a second round game in which at least one game ball can be won as well as being in an open state which is more disadvantageous than the round game.

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

In the second round game, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (the second predetermined period (for example, 1.8 seconds) has elapsed in the open state).
Alternatively, the game is controlled in the second game round, which is closed when the first predetermined number (for example, one) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition).

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

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

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

Further, in each of the first game round and the second game round, the number of game balls accidentally exceeds a predetermined number (10 or 1) immediately before the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed from the open state. A large number of special numbers (11th to 12th, or 1 to 2) may be won. In the following, a prize that exceeds such a basic number of prizes (predetermined standard) will be referred to as an over prize. By causing over-winning, the player can get more balls.

Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit game state, as a special game state, the normal state (
The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to the probability variation state (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also called high probability state), which is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than that of a normal gaming state that is not a probability variation state). ) Is called "probability change jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. In addition, as a special game state,
It may be possible to control the time saving state independently of the probabilistic state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit". In addition, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, an odd number of doublets (as a combination of the production symbols)
The jackpot combination that becomes "777" etc.) is displayed on the effect display device 9, and when it becomes a normal jackpot, the jackpot combination that becomes an even-numbered doublet ("666" etc.) is displayed as a symbol combination of the effect symbol. It is displayed on the device 9. After the jackpot combinations that are even-numbered doublets (such as "666") are displayed, odd-numbered doublets (such as "777") are displayed as so-called promotion effects.
The jackpot combination may be displayed.

In addition, as a special game state, the variable winning ball device 1 is associated with the probability change state or the time saving state.
By increasing the frequency with which the 5 is in the open state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency). It may be controlled to the chew support control state. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9).
As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the frequency of winning the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip.
It is called "electric chew support control".

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

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. "Low probability low base state" means that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and
This is a state indicating that the base state is a low base state. What is "low accuracy and high base state"?
The jackpot probability state is a low probability state, and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

When controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state, but the time saving state and the high base state are controlled to the time saving state and the high base state because the control start condition and the control end condition are the same. In some cases, the state being done is represented by the term time saving state.
It may be represented by the term high base state.

Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has a configuration in which the game ball can enter the first starting winning opening 13 only from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9, the second starting winning is higher than in the high base state. In a low base state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the mouth 14, the player generally strikes left to aim for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13 to execute a variable display of a special symbol. Is the target. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is provided with the gate 32 on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, it is easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening 14 than in the low base state. In the high base state, the player hits right and gate 3
It is common to execute the variable display of the special symbol by aiming at the entry of the game ball into the 2nd and 2nd starting winning openings 14.

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

It should be noted that the game ball may enter the first start winning opening 13 from both the first path and the second path. Further, the game ball may enter the second start winning opening 14 only from the second path. Further, the gate 32 may be provided in the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9.
It may be provided on both the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9.

As shown in FIG. 2, the jackpots include the first normal jackpot to the third normal jackpot, and the first jackpot.
Six types of jackpots are provided, consisting of probabilistic jackpots to third probabilistic jackpots.

The first to third normal jackpots are jackpots that are controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The first to third probabilistic jackpots are the probabilistic state, the time saving state, and the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.
It is a big hit in which control is performed to shift to a high base state (high accuracy high base state). In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do. The end condition of the probabilistic jackpot may be the condition until the next jackpot occurs.

The first normal jackpot and the first probability variation jackpot are jackpots in which the number of first game rounds is 16 and the number of second game rounds is 0, and the actual number of rounds is 16R (rounds). The second normal jackpot and the second probability variation jackpot are jackpots in which the number of first game rounds is 6 and the number of second game rounds is 10, and the actual number of rounds is 6R. The third normal jackpot and the third probability variation jackpot are jackpots in which the number of first game rounds is three, the number of second game rounds is 13, and the actual number of rounds is 3R.

In a jackpot with a real number of rounds of 16R, it is basically possible for a player to obtain about 1600 balls (prize balls). In a jackpot with a real number of rounds of 6R, the player can basically obtain about 600 balls (prize balls). In a big hit with a real number of rounds of 3R, it is basically possible for a player to obtain about 300 balls (prize balls).

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

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

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Is
Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. Random number circuit 50
In 3, the numerical data is updated according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the starting prize is generated at a random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, and the second start port switch 14a
The input driver circuit 58 that gives the detection signal from the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, and a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols.
The display control of the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, and a RAM.
It is equipped with 103, VDP109, I / O port unit 105, and the like. ROM102
Stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. RAM 103
Used as working memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70. Various production controls are performed by controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 is a trigger button 12 of the stick controller 122.
An operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to 5 has been detected is input from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 1
01 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. In addition, the effect control CPU 10
1 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, update range, usage,
And the addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is
Sometimes called a variable type.

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

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

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

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

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. Figure 5
(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot judgment table is ROM5
It is a set of data stored in 4 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with a random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change state) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

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

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

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of "1st to 3rd normal jackpot" and "1st to 3rd probability variation jackpot", and the jackpot symbol is determined. Referenced for.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B, the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 are "1st to 3rd normal jackpots" and "1st to 3rd probability variation jackpots". Judgment values (big hit type judgment values) corresponding to each big hit are set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 is "1st to 1st.
Judgment values (big hit type judgment values) corresponding to each of the "third normal jackpot" and "third first to third probability variation jackpot" are set.

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

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches, and also determines the jackpot symbol in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. To do. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also,
When selecting a jackpot type from a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C) is used in FIG. 5 (B). ) May be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds (actual number of rounds) is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C) is more probable than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B).
The ratio determined for the first to third probability variation jackpots) may be increased. By doing so, the second
The variable display of the special symbol can have a higher rate of probabilistic jackpot than the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

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

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

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

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

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super Reach"
Indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 50 to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the jackpot is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the "variation pattern" column of FIG. 6 (a) shows the "variation pattern".
The fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (80 seconds)" is shown to be "a fluctuation pattern of the fourth super reach in which the fluctuation time resulting from the off-display result is executed in 80 seconds".

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, "normal"
, "Normal reach", "Super reach", and the like, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges and assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, FIG. 6 (a)
For example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "fourth super reach".

Random 3 (1-2) for each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type
All the values in 20) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges and assigned. For example, FIG. 6 (a)
For example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach",
When the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the judgment values assigned to 1 to 70 among the random values of 1 to 220, the fluctuation pattern of "first super reach (50 seconds)" is obtained. It is decided to do.

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

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether the time is shortened or not
Select the probability variation jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (d).

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

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

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the probability variation jackpot is obtained among the jackpots, compared with the determination table of FIG. 6 (c) selected when the normal jackpot is obtained among the jackpots.
The data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect to the normal reach is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic big hit, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal big hit. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern is obtained when, among the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variablely displayed, the number of reserved special symbols to be executed for the variable display is a predetermined number or more (for example, the execution target). When the number of reserved storages to be executed is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the selection ratio is set to be different depending on whether the number of reserved storages is 3 or more) and less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control in which the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where is less than a predetermined number. However, even under the condition that the hold number reduction control is executed (for example, the number of hold storages to be executed is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant, the expectation for reach can be maintained. Dripping. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

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

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). )
.. That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

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

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

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are the types of jackpots (1st to 3rd normal jackpots, 1st to 1st).
This is a jackpot start designation command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state for each third probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a command for designating the opening of the winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX in the jackpot gaming state. A2XX (H) is a command designated after opening the big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the number of times (round) indicated by XX in the big hit game state.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are the types of jackpots (1st to 3rd normal jackpots, 1st to 1st).
This is a jackpot end specification command that specifies the end of the jackpot game state for each third probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

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

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1
XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

By transmitting the first hold storage number designation command for indicating the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number designation command for indicating the second hold storage number, the effect control microcomputer 100 It is possible to specify the number of reserved memories, but the present invention is not limited to this, and every time the variable display is executed, a command for specifying the number of reserved memories to subtract the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories is sent. In the production control microcomputer 100
The number of reserved storages may be identifiable.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

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

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

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

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. Each of the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is a random number for jackpot determination (random R), which is a hardware random number.
), A random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3), which are software random numbers, are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, these random values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

The storage of information regarding the start winning prize as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (special). It may be extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol).

As will be described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read at the start winning prize and used for the look-ahead notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

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

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. CP when timer interrupt occurs
The U56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal is output (whether or not the power is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, S3
2. Control to output a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in S33.

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S).
30).

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

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

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

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

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

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting. Random numbers) are extracted, and they are used as the first
Executes the process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the hold storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. Special symbol normal processing (S300
), The reserved storage data such as the first reserved storage data and the second reserved storage data are read out in a predetermined order. Then, based on the data of the random number for determining the jackpot in the reserved storage data, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is the jackpot. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type among the reserved storage data. In this embodiment, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage is the second. 1 Priority is given to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the hold storage. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number data for determining the variation pattern type among the reserved storage data read in the special symbol normal process, and the variation belonging to the determined variation pattern type. From the pattern
Of the reserved storage data read in the special symbol normal processing, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number data for determining the fluctuation pattern. Then, control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer for timing the fluctuation time according to the determined fluctuation pattern is performed.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is performed by the effect control microcomputer 10.
It is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to 0. Processing during special symbol change (S)
303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The big winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit.
This is a process for controlling the opening of the large winning opening. Processing while opening the big prize opening (S306)
Is a process of transmitting an effect control command for a round display effect during a big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of a closing condition of the big winning opening, and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). In the jackpot end process (S307), the display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended is the effect control microcomputer 1
It is a process of performing control or the like for causing 00 to perform.

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

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

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Perform processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) (for example,
Command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

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

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

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

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

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

FIG. 11 shows an effect control process process (S7) in the effect control main process shown in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows 05). In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 10
1 is the value of the effect control process flag after executing the look-ahead advance notice determination process (S501) and the look-ahead notice control process (S502) for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect and selecting the type of the look-ahead effect. Any of the processes S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading advance notice determination process (S501) is a process for determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is the change of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice of what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future at a stage before that. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variation display (variable display that is the determination target) based on the hold information that is the target of the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variation display”.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead notice determination process executed in S501 of FIG. In the look-ahead advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 12, first, the effect control CPU 101 first
The stored contents in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning are checked (S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is at least one new reception command among the commands at the time of starting winning (S702). For example, a receive command by checking whether at least one of the symbol specification command, the variation type command, and the first (second) hold storage number specification command is newly stored in the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. Can be determined.

If it is determined in S702 that there is a receive command (S702; YES), the order and contents of the receive commands based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked (S703). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is undergoing probabilistic control accompanied by probabilistic control (S704). S704
When the probabilistic change control is in progress (S704; YES), the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the result of the pre-reading notice effect as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect during the probable change are determined (S705).
As an example, in the process of S705, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect during the probability change and the pre-reading result. In the look-ahead notice determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random value for the look-ahead notice determination is set according to the specified contents of the variable type command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be notified. "No notice execution" corresponding to the case where the look-ahead notice effect is not executed
For a plurality of pre-reading results such as "pre-reading result A", "pre-reading result B", "pre-reading result C", "pre-reading result D", and "pre-reading result E" when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. It suffices if it is assigned. After that, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the look-ahead advance notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the look-ahead advance notice determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit.
It suffices to decide whether or not there is a look-ahead notice effect and the look-ahead result.

In the process of S705, the look-ahead result is determined so as to be the look-ahead result determination ratio shown in FIG. 13 (A) according to the variation type. Further, according to the determined look-ahead result, the predetermined content display shown in FIG. 13 (B) is determined, and the effect display ratio is determined so as to be the effect display ratio shown in FIG. 13 (C), which is shown in FIG. Determine the screen effect display so that it is the screen effect display ratio.

When the look-ahead effect is executed in the probabilistic state, as shown in FIG. 15, the effect display device 9 in the effect at the start of the variable display of the target has the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3. Some of them may be displayed. 1st production result image PH1,
In the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image, "WI" is used as an effect element.
The characters "N", "DRAW", and "LOSE" are included. In addition, the displayed effect result image suggests the degree of expectation of a probabilistic jackpot and the degree of expectation of a normal jackpot. For example, "WIN"
The first effect result image PH1 including the characters of is the main character MC as the effect result (FIG. 1).
It suggests a probabilistic jackpot corresponding to the victory of (see 5) and the victory of the main character MC. The second effect result image PH2 including the characters “DRAW” suggests the escape (draw) of the enemy character EC (see FIG. 15) as the effect result and the continuation of the probabilistic state corresponding to the escape of the enemy character EC. .. The third effect result image PH3 including the characters “LOSE” suggests a defeat of the main character MC as an effect result and a normal jackpot corresponding to the defeat of the main character MC.

Further, the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 is changed, and the first effect EF1 as a special display is added and displayed so as to surround the first effect result image PH1, and the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 is the first. 1 A specific effect that changes to a display mode surrounded by the effect EF1 may be executed. Similarly, when the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are displayed, the second effect EF2 and the second effect EF2 as special displays are arranged so as to surround the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3, respectively. The third effect EF3 is added and displayed, and the display mode of the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 is changed to the display mode surrounded (added) by the second effect EF2 and the third effect EF3, respectively. May change.

When the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 changes, the first screen effect SE1 to the display other than the effect result image is along the outer shell of the image display portion inside the effect display device 9. The third screen effect SE3 may be displayed. The first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 are displayed corresponding to the change in the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3.

The first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 are displayed at the same position and with the same size, but the displayed colors are different. In this embodiment, the colors of the characters included in the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are different, and the character "WIN" in the first effect result image PH1 is red, and the second effect result. "D" in the image
The characters "RAW" are displayed in green, and the color of "LOSE" in the third effect result image PH3 is displayed in blue. Further, the first screen effect SE1 is displayed in red, the second screen effect SE2 is displayed in green, and the third screen effect SE3 is displayed in blue. The color of the first screen effect SE1 is
A warm color similar to red, not the same red as the color of the first effect EF1.
For example, it may be orange or pink. Also, the color of the 3rd screen effect SE3 is
A cool color similar to blue, not the same blue as the color of the third effect EF3, blue.
For example, it may be blue-green or light blue.

As described above, the first screen effect SE1 is the same as the color of the characters represented in the first effect result image PH1 and the color of the first effect EF1 as the display corresponding to the change in the display mode of the first effect result image PH1. Runs as red. Similarly, the second screen effect SE2 and the third screen effect SE3 have the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 as displays corresponding to changes in the display modes of the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3, respectively. Production result image PH
It is executed as the same green and blue as the color of the characters represented by 3 and the colors of the second effect EF2 and the third effect EF3.

Explaining a specific example of determining the look-ahead result, if the variation type is the “probability variation jackpot” of the reach variation pattern types, the effect result image is determined as shown in FIG. 13 (A). As a look-ahead result, 40% answered "no notice execution" and 25% answered "look-ahead result A".
, "Look-ahead result B" is determined by 15%, "Look-ahead result C" is determined by 5%, "Look-ahead result D" is determined by 5%, and "Look-ahead result E" is determined by 10%. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the "look-ahead result A" is determined according to the "look-ahead result A" to the "look-ahead result E", the effect display device 9 in the effect at the start of the variable display of the target. Displays any of the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3. When the "look-ahead result B" is determined, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 are displayed, and the third effect result image PH3
Is not displayed. When the "look-ahead result C" is determined, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are displayed, and the second effect result image PH2 is not displayed. When the "look-ahead result D" is determined, the first effect result image PH1 is not displayed, and the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are displayed. When the "look-ahead result E" is determined, the first effect result image PH1 is displayed, and the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are not displayed.

If the fluctuation type is the "normal jackpot" of the reach fluctuation pattern types, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), "no notice execution" is 30% and "look-ahead result A" is 10%. ,
The "look-ahead result B" is 5%, the "look-ahead result C" is 10%, the "look-ahead result D" is 35%, and the "look-ahead result E" is 0%. The fluctuation type is "Reach" of the fluctuation pattern types.
If it is a "reach loss", as shown in FIG. 13 (A), "no notice execution" is 3
0%, "look-ahead result A" is 5%, "look-ahead result B" is 10%, "look-ahead result C" is 40%
, "Look-ahead result D" is determined at a rate of 15%, and "look-ahead result E" is determined at a rate of 0%. If the fluctuation type is a normal fluctuation pattern type and is "other loss", as shown in FIG. 13 (A), "no notice execution" is 90%, "look-ahead result A" is 0%, and "look-ahead". Result B "is 5%
, "Look-ahead result C" is determined at 0%, "Look-ahead result D" is determined at 5%, and "Look-ahead result E" is determined at 0%. It should be noted that the fact that it is determined at a rate of 0% can be rephrased as not being determined.

As shown in FIG. 13C, the ratio of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 surrounding the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image at the start of the variable display of the target is "pre-reading result". 80% when "A" is determined, 80% when "look-ahead result B" is determined, 100% when "look-ahead result C" is determined, 80% when "look-ahead result D" is determined, "look-ahead result D" When the look-ahead result E ”is determined, it is 100%.

In addition, as for the screen effect display ratio, the variable display result is "probability variable jackpot", "normal jackpot", and "normal jackpot".
It depends on which one is "missing". As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the screen effect display ratio when the variable display result is "probability variation jackpot" is 30% for the first screen effect (red) when it is "look-ahead result A". The second screen effect (green) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 40%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a ratio of 30%. In the case of "look-ahead result B", the first screen effect (red) is 70%, and the second screen effect (green).
Is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 30% and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a rate of 0%.
In the case of "look-ahead result C", unlike other look-ahead results, the first screen effect (screen effect red) and the third screen effect (blue) are mixed and displayed as a screen effect. The display ratio is 100, and the ratio of the second screen effect (green) being displayed as a screen effect is 0%. If it is "look-ahead result D", the first screen effect (red)
Is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 0%, the second screen effect (green) is displayed at 80%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a ratio of 20%. In the case of "look-ahead result E", the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 100%, and the second screen effect (green) and the third screen effect (blue) are displayed at a ratio of 0% respectively. ..

The screen effect display ratio when the variable display result is "normal jackpot" is shown in FIG. 14 (B).
As shown in, in the case of "look-ahead result A", the first screen effect (red) is 30%,
The second screen effect (green) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 40%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a ratio of 30%. In the case of "look-ahead result B", the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 2%, the second screen effect (green) is displayed at 98%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at 0%. Will be done. In the case of "look-ahead result C", the display ratio in which the first screen effect (screen effect red) and the third screen effect (blue) are mixed and displayed as a screen effect is 100%, and the second screen effect. The percentage of (green) displayed as a screen effect is 0%. In the case of "look-ahead result D", the first screen effect (red) is 0%, the second screen effect (green) is 20%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 80%.
It is displayed as a screen effect at the ratio of. Further, when the variable display result is "normal jackpot", it does not become "look-ahead result E".

The screen effect display ratio when the variable display result is “reach loss” is shown in FIG. 14 (C).
), In the case of "look-ahead result A", the first screen effect (red) is 20%.
, The second screen effect (green) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 60%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a ratio of 20%. If it is "look-ahead result B", the first screen effect (
Red) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 10%, the second screen effect (green) is displayed at 90%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at 0%. In the case of "look-ahead result C", the display ratio of the first screen effect (screen effect red) and the third screen effect (blue) mixed and displayed as a screen effect is 50%, and the second screen effect (green). ) Is displayed as a screen effect at 50%. If it is "look-ahead result D", the first screen effect (
Red) is displayed as a screen effect at 0%, the second screen effect (green) is displayed at 90%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at 10%. Further, when the variable display result is "missing", it does not become "look-ahead result E". In this way, the look-ahead notice effect mode at the start of the variable display of the target is determined.

If it is not in the probable change in S704 (S704; NO), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the non-probable change, and the result of the pre-reading notice effect (S).
706). Here, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading advance notice effect during the non-probability change and the pre-reading result different from the probabilistic change. The pre-reading notice determination table during non-probability change, like the pre-reading notice determination table during probabilistic change, responds to the specified contents of the variable type command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be notified. As long as it is assigned to a plurality of look-ahead results and the like.

After determining the presence / absence and result of the pre-reading notice during the probable change or non-probable change in S705 or S706, another process is executed (S707) to end the pre-reading notice determination process. Also, S
If none of the commands is newly received at 702, the pre-reading advance notice determination process is terminated as it is.

After executing the look-ahead notice determination process in S501 shown in FIG. 12, the look-ahead notice control process for controlling the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is executed (S502). After executing the look-ahead advance notice control process in S502, for example, one of the following processes S800 to S807 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like. To do.

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

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

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

The effect control CPU 101 is used during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state.
The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the process table stored in the ROM 102.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

Next, among the various effects executed in the present embodiment, the main effects will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an example flow of an effect displayed on the effect display device in the probabilistic state.
In an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device in the probabilistic state, as shown in FIG. 15A, an image in which the main character MC is adventuring is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the probabilistic state. To. Further, a small symbol 9S is displayed in the lower left corner of the effect display device 9. Further, a left hold display area 18c is formed above the area where the small symbol is displayed, and the left hold display area 1
A right hold display area 18d is formed at a symmetrical right position of 8c. During the probability change, the hold display of the left hold display area 18c is small or 0, and the hold display of the right hold display area 18d is often large. In the state shown in FIG. 15A, the left hold display area 18
The hold display of c is 0, and the hold display of the right hold display area 18d is 4.

When the look-ahead effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the variation display prior to the target variation display (variation display before the variable display is started), as an effect result image, the third The 1 effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 are displayed. In the variation display before the variation display of the target, one or two or more of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 including the third effect result image PH3 (see FIG. 15). The effect result image is displayed. Further, when the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is displayed at the time of the variation display before the variation display of the target, the main character MC
It is displayed lighter as an image compared to the display of.

Subsequently, when the variable display of the target is started, the main character MC encounters the enemy character EC as shown in FIG. 15C. At this time, in addition to the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2, the third effect result image PH3 is also displayed. Therefore, the number of effect result images displayed before the start of the variable display of the target is smaller than the number of the effect result images displayed at the time of the variable display of the target. When the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed at the start of the variable display of the target, the display becomes darker and is displayed with the same density as the display of the main character MC or the like. After that, an effect in which the main character MC and the enemy character EC battle (hereinafter referred to as "battle effect") is executed. In the battle production, the first production result image PH1 to the third production result image PH
The effect using 3 is executed.

Before the battle effect between the main character MC and the enemy character EC is started, any one of the first effect result images PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 displayed on the effect display device 9 is the first effect EF1 to the third. The effect surrounded by the effect EF3 is executed. FIG. 15 (C)
In the example shown in (1), an effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed. The production result image corresponds to the production result, and the first production result image PH1 to the third
In the effect in which any one of the effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3, it is suggested whether the effect related to the effect result image is executed. In the battle production, when the main character MC defeats the enemy character EC, it becomes a probable change jackpot. Also,
When the main character MC is defeated by the enemy character EC, it is usually a big hit. Further, when the enemy character EC escapes and the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC ends in a draw, the probabilistic state continues.

When the first effect EF1 is displayed and the effect that the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed, the main character is related to the character "WIN" included in the first effect result image PH1. It is suggested that the MC wins the enemy character EC and becomes a probable big hit. Further, when the second effect EF2 is displayed and the effect that the second effect result image PH2 is surrounded by the second effect EF2 is executed, the “DR” included in the second effect result image PH2 is executed.
In relation to the character "AW", it is suggested that the enemy character EC escapes, the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC ends in a draw, and the probabilistic state continues, and the third
When the effect EF3 is displayed and the effect that the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3 is executed, the main character MC is related to the character "LOSE" included in the third effect result image PH3. It is suggested that the enemy character EC is defeated and usually becomes a big hit. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 15C, since the effect that the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed, the main character MC wins by this effect and becomes a probable change jackpot. Is suggested.

Further, the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3 are displayed at the same time, and the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are surrounded by the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, respectively. Sometimes. In this case, the first effect result image PH1
And, in relation to the characters "WIN" and "LOSE" included in the third production result image PH3, the main character MC wins or loses, and the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC does not end in a draw. It is suggested that will be settled.

Subsequently, the production proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 15D, the battle production is executed. Here, the effect that the main character MC attacks the enemy character EC is executed. Also,
The first effect result image PH1 is displayed as if it trembles, and the effect that the main character MC attacks is lively.

Further, during the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC, one of the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 may be displayed inside the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 15D, an effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed, and the first effect surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed inside the effect display device 9. The first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the result image PH1 is displayed. The screen effect displayed here corresponds to the effect result image surrounded by the effect. In the example shown in FIG. 15D, the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, and the first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 surrounded by the first effect EF1 is It is displayed inside the effect display device 9. When the effect result image is surrounded by the effect, the display may be performed according to the effect result corresponding to the effect result image.
For example, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the first effect result image PH1 suggests the victory of the main character MC (“WIN”), and therefore acts on the main character MC. Display and surround the main character MC with effects,
The main character MC may be displayed larger than the enemy character EC, or may be displayed so as to act on the enemy character EC as if the enemy character EC is atrophied. Further, when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the third effect result image PH3 suggests the defeat of the main character MC (“LOSE”), so that the display to the enemy character EC acts. , The enemy character EC may be surrounded by an effect, or the enemy character EC may be displayed larger than the main character MC. By displaying the effects on the main character MC and the enemy character EC, it is possible to directly suggest what kind of effect result will be obtained by the effect using the character related to the effect result image. You can improve your interest.

Specifically, the first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 is a red screen effect having the same color (red) as the characters included in the first effect result image PH1. The second screen effect SE2 and the third screen effect SE3 corresponding to the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are the characters included in the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3, respectively. A green and blue screen effect that is the same as the colors (green and blue). Further, as a mode in which the screen effect corresponds to the effect result image, the color of the characters in the effect result image may be the same as or similar to the color used in the screen effect. As another corresponding embodiment, in addition to the color, the pattern, movement, form, size, and the like can be the same or similar (common).

In this embodiment, since the red first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the red color of the first effect EF1 is displayed, the effect display device 9 becomes red as a whole, so that the expectation for the probability variation jackpot can be increased. it can. Further, when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the blue color of the third effect EF3 and the blue color of the third screen effect SE3 are displayed, so that the effect display device 9 becomes blue as a whole. Therefore, it is possible to fuel a sense of crisis that would normally be a big hit. Expectations can be raised even when the first screen effect SE1 is not red and is another warm color, and when the third screen effect SE3 is not blue but another cool color, there is a sense of crisis. Can be fanned.

Further, when the screen effect is displayed, a lamp such as the frame LED 28 (see FIG. 1) may be emitted at the same time. For example, here, when the first screen effect SE1 is displayed, the frame LED 28 emits red light. Further, the frame LED 28 may emit light differently from the image effect. For example, when the red first effect EF1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 continuously surrounds the first effect result image PH1.
As a screen effect to be displayed inside the effect display device 9, the red first screen effect SE
Although 1 is displayed, the frame LED 28 may be lit in blue, for example, according to the progress of the battle effect. At this time, the frame LED 28 intermittently displays (lights in red) corresponding to the effect result image. The intermittent display of the frame LED 28 may be performed, for example, in accordance with the progress of the battle effect. For example, when music is being output during a battle production, it may blink intermittently according to the rhythm of the music, or when the main character MC or enemy character EC attacks or defends, it attacks. , It may be possible to display intermittently according to the action in the battle production, such as blinking violently at the timing of defense.

In this way, when the effect of the first effect result image PH1 being surrounded by the first effect EF1 is being executed, the first screen effect SE1 is displayed inside the effect display device 9, so that the first effect result image PH1 Since it is possible to suggest the victory of the main character MC other than the first effect EF1 and the first effect EF1, it is possible to enhance the effect.

In the battle production, the main character MC and the enemy character EC are attacked and defended in three turns. 1st effect result image PH1 to 3rd effect result image PH every 3 turns
An effect using at least one of 3 is executed. When the turn is switched, the offense and defense of the main character MC and the enemy character EC may be switched. Therefore, although not shown, when the turn starts, the main character MC and the enemy character EC
The viewpoint is changed from that when the character attacks and defends, and the character on the attacking side is displayed in a large size on the effect display device 9 so that the player can easily understand that the attack is performed. In this way, in the battle production, the viewpoint may be changed according to the progress to display the production. When displaying the character on the attacking side, an effect result image, an effect, or a screen effect may be displayed. In this case, when the main character MC attacks, the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the first screen effect SE1 is displayed, and when the enemy character EC attacks, the third effect result image PH3 is displayed. The third screen effect SE3 may be displayed by surrounding it with the three effect EF3.

A specific effect is executed in which the display mode of the effect result image changes according to the exchange of offense and defense between the main character MC and the enemy character EC. In the state shown in FIG. 15 (D), since the main character MC is attacking the enemy character EC, the first effect result image PH1 corresponding to the victory of the main character MC is surrounded by the first effect EF1 and the first effect. Result image PH1
An image of the behavior that seems to be vibrating is displayed. Further, the screen effect is the red first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1.

Also, during this battle production, the offense and defense between the main character MC and the enemy character EC are switched when the turn is switched, and when the enemy character EC attacks the main character MC, the third corresponding to the defeat of the main character MC. The effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, and an image of the operation as if the third effect result image PH3 is vibrating is displayed. At this time, the screen effect is the blue third screen effect SE3 corresponding to the third effect result image PH3. Further, when the turn is switched, a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be erased, so to speak, in the switching of a plurality of turns, the first effect result image PH1 to the first. 3 Effect result image PH3 may be erased step by step. By gradually erasing a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, it is suggested to the effect result whether the main character MC wins or loses.

Also, at the beginning of the turn after switching, the main character MC and the enemy character E
An effect that incites which attack of C will be performed is executed. In this effect, for example, both the main character MC and the enemy character EC are projected, and the next projected character attacks in principle. Before performing this effect, by enclosing any of the first effect result images PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 with any of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3, a character to attack is suggested. For example, the first production result image P
When H1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, it is suggested that the character performing the attack is the main character MC, and when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the attack is performed. It is suggested that the character to be performed is the enemy character EC. Even when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the main character MC may rarely attack as a reversal pattern, and the first effect result image PH1 is the first effect E.
Even when surrounded by F1, the enemy character EC may attack in rare cases.

In addition, after the character to attack is suggested, the mode of the effect changes depending on the effect image surrounded by the effect, and the character to attack differs. When the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the main character MC attacks, and when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the enemy character E
When C attacks and the second effect result image PH2 is surrounded by the second effect EF2, or the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are surrounded by the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, respectively. At that time, an effect in which the main character MC and the enemy character EC compete with each other is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), when the effect that the main character MC wins the battle with the enemy character EC is executed, the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are erased. As the effect result image, only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. At this time, the first effect EF1 surrounding the first effect result image PH1 and the first screen effect SE1 inside the effect display device 9 are also displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15 (F), "777", which is a jackpot symbol combination of the probabilistic jackpot, is displayed in the staging symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the center of the staging display device 9, and the probabilistic jackpot can be obtained. Be notified. In this way, an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the probabilistic state is completed.

Further, regarding another example of the effect displayed on the effect display device in the probabilistic state, the case where the probabilistic big hit occurs is described in the above example, but an example in which the probabilistic state continues will be described. In the example in which the probabilistic state continues, for example, in the flow up to the effect shown in FIG. 15 (D), the effect result image surrounded by the effect becomes the second effect result image PH2. At this time, the screen effect displayed inside the effect display device 9 is the second screen effect SE2 corresponding to the second effect result image PH2 surrounded by the second effect EF2.

From this state, as shown in FIG. 16A, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are erased, and only the second effect result image PH2 is displayed as the effect result image. At this time, the second effect EF2 surrounding the second effect result image PH2 and the second screen effect SE2 inside the effect display device 9 are also displayed. The first production result image PH
The 1st and 3rd effect result images PH3 may be displayed in other modes without being erased.
For example, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 may be displayed small or light.

After that, as shown in FIG. 16B, “767”, which is a lost symbol combination that is a symbol combination other than the jackpot symbol combination, is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the center of the effect display device 9. It is notified that the probabilistic state will continue as a loss. In this way, an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the probabilistic state is completed.

In addition, a case where a big hit is usually given will be described. In an example that is usually a big hit, for example
In the flow up to the effect shown in FIG. 15 (D), the effect result image surrounded by the effect becomes the third effect result image PH3. At this time, the screen effect displayed inside the effect display device 9 is the third screen effect SE3 corresponding to the third effect result image PH3 surrounded by the third effect EF3. Further, as the small symbol, the reach symbol in which 4 is displayed on the left and right is displayed instead of the reach symbol in which 7 is displayed on the left and right.

From this state, as shown in FIG. 16C, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 are erased, and only the third effect result image PH3 is displayed as the effect result image. At this time, the third effect EF3 surrounding the third effect result image PH3 and the third screen effect SE3 inside the effect display device 9 are also displayed. The first production result image PH
The 1st and 2nd effect result images PH2 may be displayed in other modes without being erased.
For example, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 may be displayed small or light.

After that, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), "444", which is a combination of normal jackpot symbols, is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the center of the effect display device 9, and it is a normal jackpot. Be notified. In this way, an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the probabilistic state is completed.

Further, as a change in the display mode of the effect result image, an effect which is a special display is added to the effect result image and displayed, but the change in the display mode of the effect result image may be another mode. .. For example, when the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 is changed when suggesting the victory of the main character MC, the first effect result image PH1 is used as the first effect EF.
As shown in FIG. 17A, the display of the first effect result image PH1 may be enlarged instead of being surrounded by 1. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17B, the second production result image PH2
And the third effect result image PH3 may be made smaller. Further, the mode of adding the special display to the effect element (effect result image) may be a mode other than the mode of surrounding the effect result image with the effect. For example, another image may be in contact with or close to the image as the effect element, or as an effect, a semi-transparent image covers a part or the whole of the image of the effect element. It may be a thing. Alternatively, it can be seen that the effect element is specified by displaying the effect element as indicated by an arrow or an effect on lightning (extending toward the effect element) and adding a special display to the effect element. If it is an expression, it is included in the addition of special display.

Further, when the main character MC suggests the result that the battle of the enemy character EC ends in a draw, the display of the second effect result image PH2 may be enlarged as shown in FIG. 17 (C). Furthermore, when suggesting the defeat of the main character MC, FIG. 17 (D)
), The display of the third effect result image PH3 may be enlarged.

Further, when the variable display of the target is started, a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image may be displayed as the effect result image, for example, the first effect result image PH1 and the first effect result image PH1. 2 Production result image PH2, 1st production result image PH1 and 3rd production result image P
H3, the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, only the first effect result image PH1 may be displayed when the variable display of the target is started. In this case, it is confirmed that the effect in which the main character MC wins is executed as the effect related to the effect result image, and the probability variation jackpot is obtained. In this way, the player can enjoy the effect while having a sense of security and superiority by executing the effect of determining that the probability variation jackpot will be obtained when the variable display of the target is started. In addition, when the fluctuation display of the target is started,
When only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed, the probability variation jackpot is not determined, and the first effect
The display of only the effect result image PH1 may be limited to the suggestion of the probability variation jackpot. Further, when the effect result image is gradually erased from the state in which a plurality of effect result images including the first effect result image PH1 are displayed, and finally only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. It may be a definite production that it is confirmed that it will be a probabilistic jackpot.

Further, as an effect in which the probability variation jackpot is determined, as shown in FIG. 18B, the screen effect displayed on the effect display device 9 is the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3.
The special screen effect SES may be an effect other than the above, and the display may be different from the display corresponding to the change in the display mode of the effect result image without corresponding to the change in the display mode of the effect result image. The special screen effect SES may be, for example, a rainbow color (a color accompanied by a pattern formed by seven colors constituting the rainbow, so-called rainbow), or a color having a brilliance such as gold. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, the special character SC that is displayed only when the probability variation jackpot is confirmed may be displayed. The display ratio of the special character SC is extremely low, for example, the ratio displayed in one variable display is 1/100.
It may be a so-called premium character such as 00 or less. It should be noted that the effect of determining these probabilistic jackpots may be executed in the variable display of the target, or may be executed before the variable display of the target. When the screen effect is the special screen effect SES, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image P
At least one of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 surrounding H3
It may be a special effect displayed in rainbow or gold. Further, even when the screen effect is not a special screen effect, at least one of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 may be a special effect.

Next, the production during the jackpot game state will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is controlled to be advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result. Then, during the round in which the jackpot game is in progress, a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning the game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls paid out to the winning game balls. In addition, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of an over-winning by changing the mode of notification when an over-winning occurs. As described above, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of giving some notification to the acquired game balls (number of game balls).

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

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

Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in each big hit gaming state of the 1st to 3rd normal big hits and the 1st to 3rd probability variable big hits will be described.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing an opening pattern of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit game state. FIG. 19A shows the opening patterns of the first probability variation jackpot and the first normal jackpot. FIG. 19B shows the opening patterns of the second probability variation jackpot and the second normal jackpot. FIG. 19C shows the opening patterns of the third probability variation jackpot and the third normal jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the opening patterns of the first probability variation jackpot and the first normal jackpot are
The first game round is an opening pattern of 16 rounds in which the opening of 1R to 16R is repeatedly executed 16 times and the second game round is not executed. In the special variable winning ball device 20
In the first game round, basically 10 prizes can be won in each round, so that about 1600 balls can be obtained in the first probability variation jackpot and the first normal jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the opening patterns of the second probability variation jackpot and the second normal jackpot are
This is a substantially 6-round opening pattern in which the opening of the first game round is repeatedly executed 6 times from 1R to 6R, and the opening of the second game round is repeatedly executed 10 times. Special variable winning ball device 20
In the first game round, basically 10 prizes can be won for each round, and in the second game round, basically 1 prize can be won for each open round, so about 700 balls are released. Is obtained.

As shown in FIG. 19C, the opening patterns of the third probability variation jackpot and the third normal jackpot are
This is a substantially three-round opening pattern in which the opening of the first game round is repeatedly executed three times from 1R to 3R, and the opening of the second game round is repeatedly executed 13 times. Special variable winning ball device 20
In the first game round, basically 10 prizes can be won for each round, and in the second game round, basically one prize can be won for each open round, so about 430 balls are released. Is obtained.

Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 in each big hit gaming state of the 1st to 3rd normal big hits and the 1st to 3rd probability variable big hits will be described.

FIG. 20 is a display screen view showing an example of an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot effect) on the effect display device 9 in the big hit game state. 20 (A) to (G) show the second probability variation jackpot and the second.
An example of a big hit effect in a big hit game state of 6 rounds (1st game round 6R open + 2nd game round 10 times open) by a normal big hit is shown with the passage of time.

After the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 is executed as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, as shown in FIG. 20 (B) are executed. When the variation display result of 93 is a combination of jackpot symbols with the same symbol (777 in this example), jackpot notification information 94 such as "big hit !!" is displayed, and the jackpot game as shown in FIG. 20 (C). The state production (big hit production) is started.

In the jackpot production, in the first game round (substantial round) such as the first round to the sixth round, the number of rounds image 95 and the right-handed image 9 as shown in FIGS.
7. The jackpot effect character image 96, the total number of balls released image 99A, and the like are displayed.

The number of rounds image 95 is a specific display capable of notifying (identifying) the number of rounds in which the current number of rounds of the first game round can be specified. By executing the number of rounds image 95, the player can easily recognize the number of rounds of the first game round.

By notifying (identifying) that the right-handed image 97 promotes right-handed hitting of the game ball, the special variable winning ball device 20 is made to win the game ball when the first round game is being executed. A promotion notice is executed to promote this. The right-handed image 97 includes a right-handed arrow and the characters "right-handed". As a result, the player can easily recognize that he / she should hit right.

The jackpot effect character image 96 notifies (identifies) that the effect is during the jackpot game state. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the effect during the big hit game state is being executed. The total number of balls released (total number of balls) is notified (specified) by the total number of balls released image 99A. As a result, the player can easily recognize the total number of balls.

Further, although not shown, when an over-winning occurs in the first game round, the over-winning character image 96B of "over" is shown in the manner shown in FIG. 20 (F).
Then, the jackpot effect character image 96 is displayed as the over-winning character image 96A that jumps in the direction of the broken line arrow, so that the over-winning notification that notifies (identifies) that the over-winning has occurred is executed. Images used for over-winning notification are collectively referred to as over-winning notification images. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense obtained based on the occurrence of a winning number larger than the specified number.

In the jackpot effect, then, in the second game round (a round other than the actual round) such as the 10th to 16th rounds, an image as shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F) is displayed.

In the second game round, the remaining number of times of opening in the second game round can be notified (specified) by the number of star-shaped icon images instead of the round number image 95 at the position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95. The remaining open number image 95A as a special display is displayed. As described above, in the second game round, the display of the round number image 95 executed in the first game round is restricted, and instead, the remaining open number image 95A is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), the number of icon images of the remaining open number image 95A is reduced and displayed as one round (1 open time) of the second game round progresses. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the number of times of opening (the number of remaining times of opening) of the second game round.

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

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

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

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

In the right-handed image 97, the right-handed arrow is continuously displayed, but instead of the word "right-handed", the right-handed image 97 is composed of the characters "continue right-handed and continue to hit the ball". By displaying the promotion image 98, the hitting promotion notification is executed. As a result, the player is notified that the second round game is started by displaying the continuous hitting promotion image 98, so that the player can recognize that the first round game is shifted to the second round game. it can. Further, when the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed when the second round game is being executed, the hitting promotion notification is executed, so that the player fails to make the special variable winning ball device 20 win the game ball. It is possible to prevent the chance of winning a prize from being missed (loss).

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), when an over-winning occurs in the second game round, the over-winning character image 96B of "over" and the over-winning character image 96B are displayed, as in the case of the over-winning effect in the first game round. By displaying the jackpot effect character image 96 as the over-winning character image 96A that jumps in the direction of the broken line arrow, the over-winning notification that notifies (identifies) that the over-winning has occurred is executed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense obtained in the second round game, which is in an open state, which is more disadvantageous than the first round game.

At the end of the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 20 (G), a jackpot end screen that can suggest that the jackpot game state has ended is displayed. On the jackpot end screen, the character image "big hit end" is displayed, and further, the image "ROUND number 6" that notifies (identifies) the actual number of rounds of the finished jackpot (6R in this example), and the final A jackpot result image 99B is displayed, which displays information such as "TOTAL 700" that notifies (identifies) the total number of balls.

In the jackpot effect example shown in FIG. 20, in the first game round and the second game round, the jackpot effect character image 96 is displayed in each round, which is common to the first game round and the second game round. An example of executing the production during the round of is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different productions during the round may be executed in the first game round and the second game round.
For example, in the first game round and the second game round, the video (movie image (including the jackpot effect character image), background image, etc.), sound (BGM sound, etc.), and light emission of the light emitter (decoration) during each round The effect mode such as (LED light emission pattern, etc.) may be different.

Further, in the jackpot production example shown in FIG. 20, the over-winning notification in the first game round and the over-winning notification
An example of executing an over-winning notification effect having the same effect mode as the over-winning notification in the second game round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production mode may be different between the over-winning notification in the first game round and the over-winning notification in the second game round. As an example, in the over-winning notification in the second game round, the over-winning character image 96B and
It is possible not to display either one of the over-winning character image 96A, or to output a predetermined notification sound for over-winning notification without displaying any of such over-winning notification images. Or, by making the light emitting means emit light in a predetermined light emitting pattern for over winning notification, a production mode different from the over winning notification in the first game round game (a more modest production mode than the first game round, etc.) ) May be used. Further, the relationship of such an effect mode may be reversed between the over-winning notification in the first game round and the over-winning notification in the second game round.

Further, regarding the second game round, it was explained that at least one game ball should be able to win a prize. Therefore, the second game round is set not as a game round in which one game ball can be won as in the above example, but as a game round in which a plurality of game balls such as two or three can be won. May be good. The above-mentioned production example of the over-winning notification is when two or more game balls win in the second game round when the second game round is set as a round in which one game ball can win a prize. An example of execution is shown. As another example, for example, when the second game round is set as a game round in which two game balls can be won, the over-winning notification is executed when two or more game balls are won. Just do it. Further, for example, when the second game round is set as a game round in which three game balls can be won, the over-winning notification may be executed when four or more game balls are won. In this way, the effect of the over-winning notification may be executed when a winning number of game balls exceeding the number of game balls set as the number of game balls that can be won is detected in the second game round (first). The same applies to one game round).

Next, the control process for enabling the jackpot effect as shown in FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in S704 of FIG. In particular, FIG. 21 mainly describes various controls executed when a game ball is won in the large winning opening.

In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following process. First, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command from the main board 31 transmitted via the relay board 77 by checking the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 103 (S511). .. If there is no receive command (S511;
NO), end the command analysis process.

On the other hand, if there is a receive command (S511; YES), for example, the receive command M
By checking the OD E data or the like, it is determined whether or not the reception command is a large winning opening winning notification command (S512). If it is a big prize opening prize notification command (S51
2; YES), the large winning opening winning count count value, which is the stored value of the large winning opening winning count counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit provided in the RAM 103, is updated to be added by 1 (S513). The large winning opening winning count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening between the execution of a round and the execution of the next round.
Then, the large winning opening winning flag provided in the production control flag setting unit is set (S51).
4), the process proceeds to S515. The big winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins in the big winning opening.

In S515, it is determined whether or not the over-winning is achieved for each of the first and second game rounds. Whether the present is the first or second game round is determined as follows. For example, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the type of jackpot by the jackpot start designation command and R.
The round configuration (configuration of the first and second game rounds) for each jackpot type stored in the AM 103 and stored in the RAM 103 in advance is the specific data and the number of times the designated command is received while the jackpot is open during the jackpot game state. By executing the process of recognizing how many rounds (open times) the current game round is based on, it is recognized whether the current game round is the first game round or the second game round of the jackpot. To do.

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

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

If it is not an over prize (S515; NO), the command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is an over-winning (S515; YES), the over-winning flag is set (
S516), the command analysis process is terminated. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening when the winning upper limit determination value provided for each of the first and second game rounds is exceeded.

In S512, if the reception command is not the big prize opening prize notification command (S512; NO), the effect control CPU 101 makes settings according to the reception command (S517).
End the command analysis process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the process during the round (S805) in the effect control process process. In the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following processing. First, it is determined whether or not the designated command reception flag is set after the large winning opening is opened (S921). Here, the flags such as the designated command reception flag after opening the big winning opening are
When a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, it is set by the effect control CPU 101 and erased at a predetermined timing.

If the designated command reception flag is not set after the big winning opening is opened (S921; N
O), the value of the process timer is subtracted by 1 (S922). Next, control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S922). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM 102 according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is VD.
Output to P109 and output a control signal. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

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

When the over winning flag is not set in S926, the total number of balls released image 99A shown in FIG. 20 is updated and displayed (S929), and the process proceeds to S930. Specifically, in S929, RAM1
The special variable winning ball device 2 is provided with a total number of balls counter for counting the total number of balls.
10 additions are updated for each winning ball to 0, and the numerical value of the total number of balls image 99A shown in FIG. 20 is updated and displayed based on the count value of the total number of balls counter after the addition update. As a result, the numerical value of the total number of balls released image 99A is updated and displayed every time a prize is generated in the special variable winning ball device 20.

On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is set in S926, the over-winning flag is reset (S927), and the over-winning notification image (over-winning character image 96B, over-winning character image 96A) shown in FIG. 20 (F) is displayed. With display (S928)
The total number of balls released image 99A shown in FIG. 20 is updated and displayed (S929), and the process proceeds to S930. As a result, when an over-winning occurs in each of the first game round and the second game round, the over-winning notification image is displayed and the numerical value of the total number of balls released image 99A is updated and displayed.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S931). If the process timer has timed out (S931; YES), the next process timer is started (S932), the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (S933), and the processing during the round is completed. To do. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (S931; NO), the processing during the round is terminated without performing the processing of S932 and S933.

In S921, if the designated command reception flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (S921; YES), the designated command receiving flag is reset after the big winning opening is opened (S9).
34). Next, interval production (effect that displays intervals according to the number of rounds)
Is selected, and the process data corresponding to the selected interval effect is selected (S935).
Then, the process timer is started (S936), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806) (S937), and the processing during the round is ended.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process processing. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following processing. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S920). The jackpot end designation command reception flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer described above, and is erased at a predetermined timing.

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set in S920, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end open designation command reception flag is set (S921). When the reception command is stored in the above-mentioned command reception buffer, the designated command reception flag during the opening of the large winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 and erased at a predetermined timing.

When the designated command reception flag is not set while the winning opening is open, the value of the process timer is subtracted by 1 (S622), and the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is deducted according to the contents of the process data n. Is executed (S623). As a result, for example, an interval effect between rounds is executed.

Next, it is confirmed whether the process timer has timed out (S624), and if the process timer has timed out (S624; YES), the next process timer is started (S625), and the next process data The effect device is controlled according to the contents of (S626), and the post-round processing is completed. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (S624; NO), the post-round processing is terminated without performing the processing of S625 and S626.

On the other hand, when the designated command reception flag during opening of the winning opening is not set in S621,
The designated command reception flag is reset while the winning opening is open (S627). Then, it is determined whether or not the next game round is the round of the switching time from the first game round to the second game round (S628). In S628, by confirming the progress of the current game round that can be confirmed by the effect control CPU 101 as described above, the next game round is the first.
Round of switching time from game round to 2nd game round (7th open round for 2nd normal jackpot and 2nd probabilistic jackpot, 4th open round for 3rd normal jackpot and 3rd probabilistic jackpot) ) Is determined.

If it is not the round of the switching time from the first game round to the second game round in S628, the process proceeds to S631 described later. On the other hand, in S628, when it is the round of the switching time from the first game round to the second game round, the round display is displayed by the numerical values as shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and 20 (D). The remaining open number image 95A of the star-shaped icon such as (C) and (D) is changed and set (S629). As a result, from the start of the second game round, which is the next game round, the remaining open number image 95A is displayed as the round display as shown in FIG. 20 (C). Next, in the right-handed image 97, "right-handed" is deleted, and it is additionally set to display the continuous hitting promotion image 98 (S630), and the process proceeds to S631. This will
From the start of the second game round, which is the next game round, the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20 (C).

In S631, process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (S1981). The process data corresponding to the production during the round includes the production settings of S629 and S630, and FIG.
Process data for displaying an image for executing various jackpot effects (including update display of the number of rounds, update display of the remaining open number image 95A) in the round as shown in 0 is set. Then, the process timer is started (S632), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805) (S633). As a result, the production during the round in the next game round is executed.

Further, when the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in S920 described above, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (S634). Then, the process data corresponding to the ending effect at the end of the big hit (for example, the image display effect at the end of the big hit game as shown in FIG. 20 (G)) is selected (S635). In addition, the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect is started (S636), and the process timer is started (S637). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S638), and the process ends. This makes the production control process. Proceed to the jackpot end effect processing (S807). After that, in the jackpot end effect processing, a predetermined jackpot end effect such as an image display effect at the end of the jackpot game as shown in FIG. 20 (G) is executed.

Next, the main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) As shown in FIG. 15, at the start of the variable display of the target, the effect result image is applied to the effect (first effect) in the plurality of effect result images (first effect result image PH1 to third effect result image PH3). It is suggested that the result effect related to the effect result image can be obtained by changing the display mode of the effect result image by enclosing it with EF1 to the third effect EF3). Further, when changing the display mode of the effect result image, the screen effects (first screen effect SE1 to third screen effect SE3) corresponding to the change in the display mode of the effect result image are displayed. For example, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the first screen effect SE1 of "red", which is the color of the characters "WIN" included in the first effect result image PH1, is displayed. ing. For this reason, the player pays attention not only to the change in the display mode of the effect result image but also to the display of the screen effect, so that the points to be noticed by the player can be dispersed and the effect can be effectively performed. ..

(1-2) In addition, the effect surrounding the effect result image corresponds to the effect result image.
For example, the color of the characters included in the first effect result image PH1 is red, and the first effect EF1 surrounding the first effect result image PH1 is red. Therefore, it is possible to change the display mode of the effect result in an appropriate change mode with respect to the effect result image.

(1-3) Further, in the variable display of the target, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the main character MC is displayed before the effect that the main character MC wins and becomes a probabilistic jackpot is displayed. It is possible to notify the production result that will be a winning and probable big hit. For this reason,
If any of the effects shown in FIGS. 18 (A) to 18 (C) is executed before the result of the effect is displayed, the player displays the effect result in which the main character MC wins and becomes a probabilistic jackpot. Because you can recognize that, you can enjoy the production with a sense of security and superiority. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the effect of target fluctuation, a pattern is prepared from the beginning to give a feeling of expectation as to which effect result is displayed, and which effect result is displayed is determined from the beginning. It is possible to give a proper sense of security by preparing.

(1-4) Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, as a screen effect displayed on the effect display device 9, the first effect result image PH1 corresponds to a change in the display mode surrounded by the first effect EF1. Instead, the first effect result image PH1 displays a special screen effect SES other than the first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the change in the display mode surrounded by the first effect EF1. As described above, since screen effects other than the screen effects corresponding to the change in the display mode of the effect result image can be displayed, the effect can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(1-5) Further, when the first effect result image PH1 surrounded by the first effect EF1 is continuously displayed, the display corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 is continuously displayed on the first screen effect SE1. Although it is displayed in, in the frame LED 28, in order to liven up the production, the first
There is a timing when the display corresponding to the effect result image PH1 is displayed intermittently. Therefore, in the frame LED 28, it is possible to emphasize that the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, and to display for enlivening the effect during the effect such as the battle effect. In this way, the production mode can be complicated according to the progress of the production, so that the interest can be improved.

(1-6) When the target variation display is started, the target variation display is started where the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed as a plurality of effect result images. In the previous variation display, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2, which are a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, are displayed. Therefore, when the target display is started, it is not known whether or not a further effect result image is displayed, so that the expectation for the effect result image displayed at the start of the target variation can be fueled.

(2-1) Further, at the start of the variable display of the target, the effect (first effect EF1) is displayed in the plurality of effect result images (first effect result image PH1 to third effect result image PH3).
It is suggested that the result effect related to the effect result image can be obtained by changing the display mode of any of the effect result images by adding the third effect EF3). Further, when changing the display mode of the effect result image, the screen effects (first screen effect SE1 to third screen effect SE3) corresponding to the change in the display mode of the effect result image are displayed.
For example, when the first effect EF1 is added to the first effect result image PH1, the first screen effect SE of "red" which is the color of the characters "WIN" included in the first effect result image PH1.
1 is displayed. For this reason, the player pays attention not only to the change in the display mode of the effect result image but also to the display of the screen effect, so that the points to be noticed by the player can be dispersed and the effect can be effectively performed. ..

(2-2) Further, as an operation related to each of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 having the same color as each character are added. Therefore, since the operation is performed according to each effect result image, it is possible to improve the interest.

(2-3) Further, in the battle effect executed by the variable display of the target, the effect result image to which the effect is added differs depending on the character attacking each turn. For example
In the turn in which the main character MC attacks, the first effect EF1 is added to the first effect result image PH1, and in the turn in which the enemy character EC attacks, the second effect EF2 is added to the second effect result image PH2. Therefore, it is possible to add an effect according to the situation, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(2-4) In the battle production, the first production result image PH1 and the third production result image P
By adding any of H3 to either the first effect EF1 or the third effect EF3, a character performing an attack is suggested. Therefore, the main character MC
It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the attack, and more specifically, a sense of expectation that the main character MC will win as a result of the production and become a probable big hit.

(2-5) When the special screen effect SES shown in FIG. 18B is displayed, the color of the characters included in the first effect result image PH1 and the color of the first effect EF1 both correspond to red. As a screen effect, the effect mode is executed as a special mode in which a rainbow-colored special screen effect SES different from the character color included in the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the production, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(3-1) Further, in the look-ahead notice effect, the first step is made when the variable display of the target is started.
The three production result images PH1 to the third production result image PH3 are displayed, and the two production result images PH1 and the second production result image PH2 are displayed before the variable display of the target. it's shown. As described above, by displaying the effect result image in front of the variable display of the target in a simple manner, the effect result image in the variable display of the target can be further excited.

(3-2) Further, in the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, for example, the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3. PH3 is displayed in a different manner from each other, such that a part of the PH3 is surrounded by the effect and the other part is not surrounded by the effect so that the PH3 is not surrounded by the effect. By displaying the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 so as to be different from each other, it is possible to improve the interest. As different display modes, the first effect result image PH1 is the first, even if some of the display modes are common so that the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are not surrounded by the effect. Other parts may be different so as to be surrounded by the effect EF1.

(3-3) Further, at a specific timing during the variable display of the target, specifically, in the battle effect, the effect using the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 is executed. For this reason, the player's attention at a specific timing, which is the execution timing of the effect of performing the battle, can be attracted to the effect result image, and the player pays attention to the effect executed at a timing other than the specific timing. You can make room.

(3-4) In the battle production, the first production result images PH1 to 3 at the start of the production.
Although the effect result image PH3 is displayed, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be gradually erased at the time of switching the turn as the effect progresses. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the effect result image that will continue to be displayed in the end and the effect result corresponding to the effect result image.

(3-5) Further, each time each turn in the battle effect is executed, the mode of the battle effect related to the effect result image changes. Specifically, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the main character MC attacks and the third effect result image P
When H3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the enemy character EC attacks and the second effect result image PH2 is surrounded by the second effect EF2, or when the first effect result image PH1
And the third effect result image PH3 is the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, respectively.
When surrounded by, the effect that the main character MC and the enemy character EC compete with each other is executed. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect according to the situation.

(4-1) As shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and 20 (D), as a display for specifying the number of rounds in the jackpot game state, the round number image 95 is executed when the first round game is being executed. , As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), by restricting the execution of the specific display when the second round game is being executed, the expected degree of winning the number of game balls in the jackpot game state is increased. It is possible to suppress giving the player a feeling of loss for the low second round game.

(4-2) As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to the open state when the second round game is executed in the jackpot game state is specified. By executing the remaining open number image 95A as a possible special display, the special variable winning ball device 20
Can be made to recognize that the player is in the open state.

(4-3) As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), when the second round game is executed in the jackpot game state, the right-handed image 97 continues to display the right-handed arrow. However, instead of the character "right-handed", the continuous ball-promoting image 98 consisting of the characters "continue right-handed to hit the ball" is displayed, so that the ball-promoting notification is executed. .. As a result, the player is notified that the second round game is started by displaying the continuous hitting promotion image 98, so that the player can recognize that the first round game is shifted to the second round game. it can. Further, when the second round game is being executed, the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed, so that the hitting promotion notification is executed, so that the hitting promotion notification is executed.
It is possible to prevent the player from failing to win the game ball in the special variable winning ball device 20 and missing (lossing) the opportunity to win the prize.

(4-4) As shown in FIG. 20 (F), when an over-winning occurs in the second game round, the over-winning character image of "over" is the same as the production at the time of over-winning in the first game round. By displaying 96B and the over-winning character image 96A in which the jackpot effect character image 96 jumps in the direction of the broken line arrow, the over-winning notification for notifying (identifying) that the over-winning has occurred is executed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense obtained in the second round game, which is in an open state, which is more disadvantageous than the first round game.

(4-5) As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed when the second round game is being executed, so that the hitting promotion notification is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from failing to make the special variable winning ball device 20 win the game ball and missing (lossing) the chance of winning.

(4-6) As shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and 20 (D) and FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), in the second round game, the remaining open number image 95A is the number of rounds in the first round game. Image 9
By displaying the game at a position corresponding to the display position of 5, the player can easily recognize that the game has shifted from the first round game to the second round game without changing the line of sight.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment can also be regarded as a gaming machine having the following features.
(51) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
And
Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 20) that can change the game medium (game ball, etc.) to an open state that allows winning, and
A variable winning control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) capable of performing a round game for changing the variable winning means to the open state a predetermined number of times during the advantageous state.
It is provided with a notification means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing a specific display (display of the number of rounds image 95 in FIG. 20) for notifying the number of times the round game is executed.
The variable winning control means is in an open state, which is more disadvantageous than the first round game (first game round in FIG. 19 and the like) in which the game medium can win, and the first round game, and at least one game medium wins. It is possible to execute possible second round games (second game round of FIG. 19 etc.) (Fig. 19 etc.).
The notification means executes the specific display when the first round game is being executed (FIGS. 20C, 20D, etc.), and is specific when the second round game is being executed. Restrict the execution of display (FIGS. 20 (E), (F), etc.).

According to such a configuration, by limiting the execution of the specific display when the second round game is being executed, it is possible to suppress giving the player a feeling of loss in an advantageous state.

(52) In the game machine of (51) above
The notification means executes a special display (display of a star-shaped remaining open number image 95A, etc.) capable of specifying the number of times the variable winning means is controlled to the open state when the second round game is executed. (FIGS. 20 (E), (F), etc.).

According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the variable winning means is in the open state.

(53) In the game machine according to (51) or (52).
The notification means is a promotion notification that promotes the variable winning means to win a game medium when the second round game is being executed (indication "Please continue to hit the ball". (Display of continuous hitting promotion image 98, etc.) is executed (FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F)).
etc).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from failing to make the variable winning means win the game medium and missing (lossing) the winning opportunity.

(54) In any of the game machines (51) to (53).
The notification means provides special notification (over winning character image 96B, over winning character image 9) when two or more game media win a prize in the variable winning means in the second round game.
(Display of 6A, etc.) is executed (FIG. 20 (F), S515, S516 of FIG. 21, S9 of FIG. 22).
28 etc.).

According to such a configuration, the special notification can give the player a sense obtained in the second round game, which is in an open state, which is more disadvantageous than the first round game.

(55) In any of the game machines (51) to (54).
The notifying means can notify that the second round game is about to start (display of a continuous hitting promotion image 98, etc., which displays "Please continue hitting the ball to the right"). (Fig. 20 (E), etc.).

According to such a configuration, by notifying that the second round game is started,
It is possible to make the player recognize the transition from the first round game to the second round game.

(56) In any of the game machines (51) to (55) above,
The notification means executes a special display (display of a star-shaped remaining open number image 95A, etc.) capable of specifying the number of times the variable winning means is controlled to the open state when the second round game is executed. Then, the special display is displayed at the display position corresponding to the specific display (FIG. 20 (D),
As shown in (E), the star-shaped remaining open number image 95A is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95).

According to such a configuration, a special display that can specify the number of times the variable winning means is controlled to the open state when the second round game is executed is a round when the first round game is executed. By being displayed at the display position corresponding to the specific display that notifies the number of times the game is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the game has easily shifted from the first round game to the second round game without changing the line of sight. it can.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, the predetermined display is an effect result display in which the result of the effect is indicated by characters, but other displays may be used. For example, the main character MC or the enemy character EC may be set as a predetermined display. Further, in the above embodiment, the predetermined display is three of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, but the number is not limited and may be two.
It may be one or more. In addition, instead of displaying the characters "WIN", "DRAW", and "LOSE" separately, the predetermined display is such that these characters are displayed in roulette, and the result of the effect is suggested by the arrows that rotate around the roulette. It may be. For example, in the case of roulette display, the display patterns of "WIN", "DRAW", and "LOSE" are the same.

(2) Further, in the above embodiment, the change in the display mode of the predetermined display is shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.
As shown in the above, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are the first effect E.
F1 to the third effect The change was surrounded by EF3, and as shown in FIG. 17, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 became larger or smaller, but other It may change depending on the mode. For example, the display color of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be different. Alternatively, when the predetermined display is a character such as the main character MC or the enemy character EC, the change may be such that the characters such as the main character MC or the enemy character EC wear an aura, or the main character MC or the enemy. It may be a change in which a character such as a character EC performs an action such as attacking or defending. Further, the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 and the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 in the effect display device 9 may be displayed on condition that the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is operated. ..

(3) Further, in the above-described embodiment, FIGS. 15 and 1 are displayed as displays other than the effect result display.
First screen effect SE1 to third screen effect SE in the effect display device 9 shown in 6 etc.
Although the display of No. 3 and the lighting of the frame LED 28 shown in FIG. 1 are mentioned, the lighting of the frame LED (lamp) 28 may be executed without being accompanied by a screen effect. In addition, the display other than the effect result display is the first screen effect SE1 displayed on the effect display device 9.
It may be another display of the third screen effect SE3 or the frame LED (lamp) 28, or may include something that can display something. For example, when a display device is provided in addition to the effect display device 9, an image corresponding to a screen effect may be displayed on the display device. Further, instead of the screen effect, a band-shaped display in which characters such as "WIN", "DRAW", and "LOSE" are continuously displayed, or a character display corresponding to "WIN", "DRAW", and "LOSE" may be displayed. .. Further, a display device other than the lamp and the effect display device 9 may be provided on a movable accessory or the like.

(4) In addition, as a production corresponding to "DRAW" and "LOSE", the enemy character EC
After the production of the escape or the defeat of the main character MC is executed, the main character MC catches up with the escaped enemy character EC or the main character M is defeated.
A so-called reversal effect (revival effect) in which C is revived and the main character MC wins may be provided.

(5) Further, in the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect for displaying the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 including the characters "WIN", "DRAW", and "LOSE" is performed in the probabilistic state. However, it may be executed in another gaming state such as a normal state. When executing the look-ahead effect of displaying the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 in the normal state,
The first effect result image PH1 may suggest a probability variation jackpot, the second effect result image may suggest a normal jackpot, and the third effect result image PH3 may suggest a loss. Further, the expectation degree suggested by the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be an expectation degree other than the expectation degree related to the big hit such as the probability variation big hit. For example, if a chance zone is provided in which the player has an advantage, there may be a degree of expectation to enter the chance zone, and the second production result image PH2
May also suggest the continuation of the battle-directed turn.

(6) Further, the effect result suggested by the effect image or the screen effect is often the effect result as suggested, but the effect result may be different from the suggested effect result. For example, even if the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3 and the defeat of the main character MC is suggested, the effect that the main character MC wins may be executed. In addition, the effect suggesting the defeat of the main character MC (the effect that the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the third screen effect SE
An effect in which 3 is displayed, an effect in which the third effect result image PH3 is displayed larger than the first effect image PH1, etc.) is executed, but the main character MC wins (hereinafter referred to as "reversal victory effect"). Is executed, it is more advantageous to the player than when the effect suggesting the victory of the main character MC is executed and the effect that the main character MC wins (hereinafter referred to as "normal victory effect") is executed. You may do so. For example, in the normal state, when the effect that the main character MC wins is executed, the jackpot game state is controlled, and the jackpot game state that is controlled by executing the reverse victory effect is controlled by executing the normal win effect. The number of rounds executed may be larger than the number of jackpot games to be played, or the expected number of balls to be paid out may be larger.

(7) In the above embodiment, as a specific display for notifying the number of rounds in the first game round, a numerical value of the round is displayed. However, not limited to this, as a specific display for notifying the number of rounds in the first game round, if the number of rounds is clearly notified, a round-corresponding image having a predetermined shape capable of specifying the number of rounds is displayed. The number corresponding to may be displayed. As described above, the specific display for notifying the number of rounds in the first game round may be executed in any display mode as long as the number of rounds can be notified.

(8) In the above embodiment, in the second game round, when the number of times of opening is indicated, the display of the number of rounds image 95 as displayed in the first game round is restricted, but the second
An image other than the star-shaped icon image shown in FIG. 13 may be used as long as the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the game round can be specified. For example, the second
The number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the game round may be indicated by a level gauge display such as a level change operation of a bar graph, or a pointer display such as a rotation operation of the hands of an analog clock. May be good.

(9) In the above embodiment, when the second round game is being executed, the character "right-handed" in the right-handed image 97 is erased, and a display in which the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is added is executed. showed that. However, not limited to this, when the second round game is being executed, the character "right-handed" in the right-handed image 97 is not erased, and the display area is used.
You may execute a display that adds characters to the original character display area, such as "Please continue right-handed".

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

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

(12) In the above embodiment, when the right-handed light emission notification means is provided as the right-handed light emission notification means by causing a specific lamp (light emitting means) to emit light, the data capacity The light emission notification effect mode of the light emission notification means may not be changed between the first round game and the second round game for the purpose of reducing the number of winners, over winning, and reducing the control load. Similarly, when a configuration is provided in which an arrow for displaying a right-handed image having a small size is displayed instead of displaying an arrow for displaying a right-handed image having a large size as shown in FIG. 13, the same applies. In addition, for the purpose of reducing data capacity, over-winning, reducing the control burden, etc.
The display mode of the right-handed image display, which is small in size, may not be changed between the round game and the second round game.

(13) The effect control during the round as shown in FIG. 20 is intended for the jackpot game state, and in the jackpot game state, various types are expected during the second round game in which one prize can be expected substantially. Although an example is shown in which the production mode of the above is different from that during the first round game, when a small hit is executed in which the ball is not substantially obtained, the second round game as shown in FIG. 13 is executed. It is not necessary to perform the production.

(14) FIG. 2 shows an example in which a jackpot game state in which all types of jackpots are opened 16 times is executed, and the balls are ejected differently depending on the actual number of rounds. However, not limited to this
The types of jackpots that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include jackpots other than those shown in FIG.
For example, a jackpot with 6 open jackpots, a jackpot where all 6 times are real rounds, and 3
Other types of jackpots, such as jackpots in which all three times are substantial rounds in the open jackpot game state, may be selectable.

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

(16) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, in the round post-processing, the first
An example of executing a process of changing the production mode at the time of switching from the game round to the second game round (for example, changing from the round number image 95 to the remaining open number image 95A) is shown, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, such processing may be executed at the end of processing during the round.

(17) In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted.
A circuit for controlling the effect device may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(18) In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation time and the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one variation is made when the variation is started. An example of transmitting a pattern command is shown, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second stop). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands.
In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the production control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by the two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the judgment result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning, Then, the look-ahead determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although it is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. Further, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

(19) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out at hand may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(20) In the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. I can't be limited. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(22) In the above embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability variation state is unconditionally controlled. An example of probabilistic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(23) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 20 special variable winning ball device, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 production control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An effect element display means that can display multiple types of effect elements,
Among the above-mentioned effect elements, an effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects related to any of the specific effect elements suggesting the effect result during variable display, and
With
The specific effect element is a first specific effect element indicating that the effect result in the specific effect is the first result, and a second result in which the degree of advantage of the effect result in the specific effect is different from the first result. Including the second specific production element indicating
The effect executing means can execute a precursor display suggesting the appearance of the specific effect element before displaying the specific effect element.
The precursor display includes a first precursor display suggesting the appearance of the first specific effect element and a second precursor display suggesting the appearance of the second specific effect element.
The effect executing means executes the precursor display so that the ratio of displaying the first precursor display and the ratio of displaying the second precursor display are different based on the type of the specific effect.
By adding a special display to any one of the specific effect elements, it is possible to execute a specific suggestion effect that suggests which specific effect related to the specific effect element is executed.
Along with the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to execute a specific display suggesting that, unlike the specific effect element, the degree of expectation to be controlled by the advantageous state is high.
The effect element display means
The first specific effect element and the second specific effect element can be displayed at the same time.
When the specific suggestion effect suggesting that the specific effect related to the first specific effect element is executed, the first specific effect element and the second specific effect element are displayed .
Before Symbol performance execution means,
Wherein when a specific suggestion effect is running, for the special display predetermined direction elements special similar display different from the specific effect element of the display mode the display included in the embodiment comprising color in common with at least a portion of the color Add ,
When the first result is shown as the effect result in the specific effect, the special display is added to the first specific effect element, and the special similar display is added to the predetermined effect element.
The effect element display means erases the second specific effect element when the first result is shown as the effect result in the specific effect.
A game machine characterized by that. The game according to claim 1, wherein the effect executing means can execute the special effect as the specific effect after displaying the second result as the effect result, and execute the special specific effect to display the first result. Machine.

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