JP6872221B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, when a game ball enters the starting port, the identification information (for example, a special symbol, an effect symbol, etc.) is variablely displayed, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, a predetermined profit is given to the player. A gaming machine that enables a special game that can be granted is widely known. In this type of gaming machine, the interest in gaming is improved by performing various effects to raise the expectation of the player during the variable display of the identification information (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As the effect, for example, regarding the variable display of the identification information currently being executed or the variable display of the identification information that is determined to be executed later, the expectation (reliability) that the display result becomes the specific display result is suggested. Examples thereof include an effect and an effect that suggests a variation mode (presence / absence of reach effect, type of reach effect, presence / absence of development, etc.) until the display result is derived.

JP-A-2009-95470

Although the content of the production (for example, motifs and characters that appear) differs depending on the model, the production method (for example, development and pattern of the production) does not change so much. There was a problem that it was easy to become a target and it was difficult to improve the game entertainment.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a novel production that attracts the interest of a player and to improve the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
A game state setting means capable of setting a game state after the end of the special game, and
And a demonstration execution means for executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
The specific result includes a first specific result and a second specific result.
The game state setting means determines the game state after the end of the special game executed when the result of the determination is the first specific result, and the probability that the result of the determination becomes the specific result is higher than the predetermined probability. The game state after the end of the special game, which is executed when the result of the determination is the second specific result, is set to a low probability state in which the probability is the predetermined probability. Set,
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute a predetermined display effect for displaying the first effect image and the second effect image in a predetermined display area.
In the predetermined display effect, while displaying the first effect image and the second effect image in the display area, the magnitude relationship of the ratio of the first effect image and the second effect image to each of the display areas is determined. After the change, either one of the first effect image and the second effect image is displayed in the entire display area.
After displaying either one of the first effect image and the second effect image in the entire display area in the predetermined display effect, an effect in a mode corresponding to the effect image displayed on the entire display area is executed .
The predetermined display effect includes a first predetermined display effect in which the first effect image is displayed on the entire display area and a second predetermined display effect in which the second effect image is displayed on the entire display area. Yes,
When the predetermined display effect is executed by the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the first specific result, the first predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the second predetermined display effect. Highly sexual
When the predetermined display effect is executed by the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the second specific result, the second predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the first predetermined display effect. It is characterized by high sex.

According to the above invention, it is possible to realize a novel production that attracts the interest of the player and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of main interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting and entering a ball. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the effect processing at the start of fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a fanning effect setting process. It is a fanning production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hold which becomes the execution trigger of the battle fanning effect. (A) is a diagram showing an execution state of a normal (normal) variable effect in the battle effect mode, and (b) is a diagram showing a fanning effect image AE (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP). (A) is a diagram showing an ally cut-in effect image, and (b) is a diagram showing an enemy cut-in effect image. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production display content in a battle fanning production. (A) is a table for determining the fanning variation effect pattern of Example 2, and (b) is a table showing the flow (progress mode) of the fanning effect for each fanning variation effect pattern of Example 2. It is a figure which shows another example which concerns on the screen occupancy rate change of an effect image.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An example of this will be described. In the following, the special symbol will be displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount will be displayed to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko gaming machine that enables a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input is sufficient. For example, an input means (for example, the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63). For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and performs input. Good.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is formed so as to be surrounded by the rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5).

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display device) is provided as a display device (effect display device) for the effect near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a (display area) of the image display device 7, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as “effect symbol display unit”). ) Is provided, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. Depending on the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as the "first special symbol display unit") described later. The result of the variation display and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol hit / fail judgment (simply "hit / fail judgment"). The result of) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special symbol 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". There is a case.

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit doublet (specific mode, specific display result) such as "777" is used. It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is a 2R big hit, a preset chance symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as "135" or "3 ★ 3" It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a dedicated symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is stopped and displayed in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). Is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and , Demonstration production for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. Production pattern In the game production, big hit game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, various production images other than the production design such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later is provided. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed by the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. ing.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to move along with the game effect. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) including a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball is provided. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined to be correct or not). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable entry opening") is provided above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10. A grand prize device 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second large winning device 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general winning opening provided on the side. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entry openings that trigger the payout of the prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entry port. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

In this way, a game in which a plurality of entry ports (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, and gate 28) and the like are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ". Here, among the plurality of entry ports, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that the game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28, a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 enters. It is provided so that it is possible. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when a big hit is made and the game state changes in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main indicator 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, and It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right. It includes a launch direction indicator 47, which indicates whether the player should hit the ball or hit the ball to the left. These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) will be notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is a specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination, 5 of "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "6R 4th jackpot" and "6R 5th jackpot" A type of jackpot is provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot symbol), and the 6R first jackpot is turned on. When it becomes 2 big hits, 3 LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit design), and when it becomes 6R 3rd big hit, 3 LEDs of "imp" are turned on. Turns on and turns off the rest (6R 3rd jackpot symbol), and when the 6R 4th jackpot is reached, turns on the 3 LEDs of "ijo" and turns off the rest (6R 4th jackpot symbol). When the 6R 5th jackpot is reached, the 3 LEDs of "jno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 5th jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, "16R 6th jackpot", "16th 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LEDs of the second special symbol display 41b correspond to each of these two types of jackpots. It is possible to take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R 6th jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 6th jackpot symbol), and the 16Rth When it becomes 7 big hits, 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 7th big hit design), and when it becomes 12R 8th big hit, 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on. Turn on and turn off the rest (12R 8th jackpot symbol), and when it becomes 6R 9th jackpot, turn on the 3 LEDs of "afg" and turn off the rest (6R 9th jackpot symbol). When the 2R 10th jackpot is reached, the 4 LEDs of "abde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 10th jackpot symbol), and when the 16R 11th jackpot is reached, the 3 "abde" are turned on. LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (16R 11th big hit symbol), and when 2R 12th big hit is reached, 4 LEDs of "abdh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 12th big hit symbol) ). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (the off-design).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

Here, the special symbol display unit 41 (first special symbol display 41a, second special symbol display 41b) displays special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) as identification information. The image display device 7 displays an effect symbol as identification information. For this reason, the special symbol display unit 41 (first special symbol display 41a, second special symbol display 41b) and the image display device 7 may be referred to as "identification information display means".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if it enters the second start port 21, the ball enters the second start port 21. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball, up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode is such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green, such as "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold is increased. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol fluctuatingly for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in a mode in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the normal symbol is correct for the passage up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of holds "2" to "4" is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits such as special symbol hit / miss judgment, normal symbol hit / miss judgment, and transition of game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. An image control board that controls the display of the board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, the effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It includes 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. Has been done. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and the like are commonly used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47 and hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted). (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls are paid out and the rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for executing various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled. This means that the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By covering the image, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, may become invisible. A display like this is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. In this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the movable decorative member 14 is configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIG. 5), and the light emitting pattern data that determines the light emitting mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the decorative LED is also movable decoration. It is included in the operation pattern data of the member 14. Therefore, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also the light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and The second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, the signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control (acquisition information determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "missing" as a result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is judged as a big hit by the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (big hit type) displayed as stopped. A "special game" to open is executed. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", and "12R". A total of 12 types are provided: "8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot". Among these big hits, "16R 1st big hit" and "6R 2nd to 5th big hits" which are big hits related to the 1st special symbol, and "16R 6th big hit" and "16R 6th big hit" which are big hits related to the 2nd special symbol "16R 11th jackpot" is a jackpot related to a jackpot game using the first jackpot 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, in each of the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot" and "16R 11th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st prize opening 30 is 16 and the opening time is Is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in each of the "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st big winning opening 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds for each opening (1 round). Is. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

On the other hand, the big hits related to the 2nd special symbol, "16R 7th big hit", "12R 8th big hit", "6R 9th big hit", "2R 10th big hit" and "2R 12th big hit" are the 2nd big hits. This is a big hit related to a big hit game using the winning opening 35 (upper attacker). Specifically, in "16R 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot" and "6R 9th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 16, 12, and 6 times, respectively. So, the opening time is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in both "2R 10th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 2 times, and the opening time is 1 time (1 round). It is a big hit of 0.1 seconds per. On the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "16R jackpot", and the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots and 6R 9th jackpot are generally referred to as "6R". It is also called "big hit", and the 2R 10th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit are also collectively called "2R big hit". Further, the 12R 8th jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, 12R 8th big hit, 6R 9th big hit and 2R. When any of the tenth big hits is obtained, the game state after the big hit game is completed is referred to as a "high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hit and 2R 12th big hit, the big hit game. The game state after the end is referred to as a "low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and 6R The 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit can be regarded as "non-probable variable big hits" (normal big hits, time saving big hits). Further, the 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (opens and closes for a moment) the second prize opening 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. It is unlikely that a game ball will enter the second major winning opening 35, which opens in a short time, and therefore it is also unlikely that a prize ball based on the entry into the second major winning opening 35 will be obtained. Such a 2R jackpot is also called a so-called "big hit without a ball", of which the 10th jackpot of the 2R is also called a "probability variable jackpot without a ball" and the 12th jackpot of the 2R is a "normal (shorter time) without a ball". Also called "big hit".

Further, in this embodiment, among the jackpots that open the second jackpot 35 (upper attacker), the jackpots occur and the jackpot game starts for the 16R 7th jackpot, the 12R 8th jackpot, and the 6R 9th jackpot. At that time, it is difficult for the player to understand which number of rounds the jackpot game will be played. That is, with respect to these jackpots, the exact number of rounds of the jackpot game to be performed in the future is grasped (determined) through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. It's difficult. For this reason, these jackpots pay attention to whether or not the round will continue at the timing (round branch) when the end of the 6th or 12th round is reached, while digesting the round in a situation where it is unknown how long the round will last. It is playable. Such a jackpot is a so-called "ramp-up bonus", and hereinafter, this jackpot may be referred to as "RUB".

When the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for the 16R first big hit, 55% for the 6R second big hit, and the 6R third big hit. 5%, 6R 4th jackpot is 15%, 6R 5th jackpot is 20%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, and 12R 8th. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment (Special Figure 2 hit / miss judgment) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. The appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than that in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the first starting port 20. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit is more likely to be advantageous to the player in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / miss judgment) performed by entering the ball. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the type of big hit when a big hit occurs. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ".

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct as shown in FIG. 7B. The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol in the activated state or the non-activated state. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8 (A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective ball entry to the starting port (ball entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be referred to as a "high-base generation function" (high-frequency state generation means).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot. The gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any one of them is a high probability state of the special symbol, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed. This high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called "probability-changing state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit, and the 2R 12th big hit is the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol. At the same time, the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as the game state. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of the special symbol and a non-time saving state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a “high probability low base state”.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handed striking. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined mode to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), first, the output processing (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. To do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal diagram operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power failure monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (normal symbol hold) (Specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of holdings of the normal figure provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) of the random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the normal symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 is held. 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the random number for determining the jackpot type, which are stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7 (A) are acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquisition) are acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Judge whether or not (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). (Acquire numerical values), and store the acquired random number values in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start ball entry process (S205) after the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-in / entering ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by “1” (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start port. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. The determination by S317 is a preliminary determination in which the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) regarding the second special figure hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment process (S1202) described later. It corresponds to (so-called "hold look-ahead").

The pre-judgment as to whether or not it is a big hit can be made in the big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in the high probability state, the big hit judgment table for the high probability state, or in the normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. Further, as another pre-judgment mode, as a fluctuation pattern information judgment table capable of judging fluctuation pattern information, a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches the jackpot determination value (win / not information), Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random value), etc. is used as the special figure 2 start entry command. Generate and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). As the special figure 2 start entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted as it is. Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information) may be transmitted.

Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, the sub-control unit 90 can determine whether the information is related to a big hit, which type of big hit, and the like. Is supposed to be identifiable. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as a hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not among the random number values read by S316 is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other jackpot type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value of the random number value for determining the type), the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), and the information indicating the result of the pre-judgment is generated as the special figure 2 start entry command, and this is generated. It is possible to set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-described processing according to Special Figure 2 (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to perform. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). It is a thing (so-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , The second special figure hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing by utilizing the priority digestion of the second special figure hold, and the result of the preliminary judgment is shown. Technical intervention such as intentionally generating a big hit is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the pre-judgment of Special Figure 1 after S321. ..

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this pre-determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol winning / failing judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on "0" to "239"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (hit) among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be wrong (NO in S605), the stop display is lost. Determine the normal symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary symbol) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per stop display (design per normal figure) is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) to open the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". Judge (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag per normal figure is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processes related to the special symbol display unit 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into four stages, and these are divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. Processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (all of S1101, S1103, and S1105 are NO), special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211). ), If the process is completed and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memories of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B)). ).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination values are "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A hit / fail judgment is made based on "397") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the jackpot judgment (S1303, S1304) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit judgment (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment", respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 2R jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R (6) (12) (16R)" (for example, (): lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 12R jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R ▲".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the table for removing the number of holds 1 (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state and is out of time). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second table for removing the number of reservations (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time, and the number of reserved balls "3, 4" in the pattern table (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number out-of-number table. Further, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of held balls is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for removing the number of held thirds (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in (1), which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2-4". (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time saving is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in the variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1609) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) is set. The stored random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process is completed.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). Determine if it has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When the probability change counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910). ), Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 12R jackpot (S2004), and it is determined to be a 12R jackpot. (YES in S2004), set the value of the round counter to "12" (S2005), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, in S2004, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not a 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined to be a 6R jackpot (S2006). YES in S2006), set the value of the round counter to "6" (S2007), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the jackpot type is not a 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), the confirmed jackpot type is a 2R jackpot, so set "2" to the round counter value (S2008) and S2009. Move to the processing of.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the confirmed jackpot type (type) is set (S2009), and the process shifts to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit decided this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as opening commands, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first jackpot, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second to fifth jackpots, the third opening command corresponding to the 16R sixth jackpot, and RUB ( Supports the 4th opening command corresponding to 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot), 5th opening command corresponding to 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) and 16R 11th jackpot. A total of 6 types of 6th opening commands are provided. In S2010, the opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) confirmed this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control that receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. The opening period is a period set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started and after the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) becomes infeasible, and is the "start period". Also called. In addition, the effect performed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103). Move to the processing of S2105 without performing the processing of S2104. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. In the large winning opening opening process of S2108, the large winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above is used as the large winning opening opening (first large winning opening). The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) in order to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. ..

In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process shifts to the processing of S2116, and the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, 25 s) of the large winning opening defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2). Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. Then, when either of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends and "2R end command" if the second round ends. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In S2115, the large winning opening is closed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is operated (closed operation) to operate the large winning opening (first). The large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed. Further, in the large winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) in the closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot end processing for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the current big hit, the type of the current big hit, the game state after the big hit game, etc., and the selected ending command is selected. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game are completed, and the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed. It is a period set before the above, and is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during this "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 If it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122) and it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as a "special game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the probability variation jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 7 types of 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot are probabilistic jackpots. Therefore, in S2201, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to any of these seven types. Then, when it is determined that the probability change jackpot has ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability change counter is set to "10,000" (S2203), and the time reduction flag is further set. Is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process is completed.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / fail determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a game store's daily business hours, and a special figure hit / fail judgment that can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. It can be said that. As in this embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter may be set to a value of "10,000" to substantially set the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit, or the probability variation flag may be set. And when the time saving flag is ON, the control that sets the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit may be adopted without setting the value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to a non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variation flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, five types of 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hits, and 2R 12th big hits are set as non-probability variable big hits. When is completed, the gaming state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

[Holded ball number processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is sequentially performed. For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry ball (starting prize), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power supply cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is Data related to (some, etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed after that. Further, in the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power supply cutoff signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. When it is turned on, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are controlled by the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, special game production related to the jackpot game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process (S4303) is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. To do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random operation for determining the jackpot type (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation patterns random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , The shift memory format is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (YES) described later ( If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. The variable effect end process to be terminated is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and specifically, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot) ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119) See) etc. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , Performs processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies the opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command is concerned. Set a round effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the round effect according to the round specified based on, and if it is an ending command, specify the ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command. Set the production command in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. An effect related to the jackpot game such as the above is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4407).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed by the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, the effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as the variation effect determination random number, the advance notice effect determination random number, and the effect symbol determination random number. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the information for designating the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for specifying the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is in the effect mode, such as when the display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It will be different depending on. In addition, the effect design game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. Can be. In this embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy and low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the low accuracy and high base state is controlled, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy and high. It is executed when it is controlled to the base state, and the effect modes D and E are executed when it is controlled to either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variation game state). You can figure out if there is one. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to know if this is the case. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit game related to any of the 16R 1st big hit, the 16R 6th big hit, and the RUB, the effect mode C is set, and after the end of the big hit game related to any of the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits. Is the effect mode D, is the effect mode B after the end of the 16R 11th jackpot game, and is the effect mode E after the end of the 2R jackpot game.

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern matching the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach-existing effect symbol game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect). When the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (no reach effect pattern game effect), etc. are determined. In the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are the same (doublet). (Big hit mode, specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one. Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode while the variable display is continued. Such reach production is also called "specific production".

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Production symbol The production symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game production is out of the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, and if there is a reach, there are three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787". One of the production symbols is considered to be different from the other production symbols, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is the other. It is said that the production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and either the 16R 1st big hit or the 16R 6th big hit is a doublet of "777", the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits and the 16R 11th big hit In any case, it is doublet with an odd number other than "777" or doublet with an even number such as "666", and in the case of a big hit corresponding to RUB, it is a RUB-only number such as "3 ★ 3" ( Dedicated design). Further, in the case of a 2R jackpot, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner as when the hit is off. However, for the 2R jackpot, a predetermined chance such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit is made can be appropriately changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, and super Reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). ) Is determined. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) than the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the high-accuracy high-base state (probability-changing game state) after the end of the jackpot game related to any of 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, and RUB, the effect mode is "C. Is set to. The production mode C of this embodiment is a battle production mode in which a confrontation between a friendly character (also referred to as a “friendly character”) and an enemy character (also referred to as an “enemy character”) is depicted. In the battle effect mode, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the effect symbol 8 is variablely displayed (variable effect) while the background image BH dedicated to the battle effect mode is displayed. The background image BH displays a character image CG depicting a ally character walking in the substantially center of the display screen 7a.

The variable production in the battle production mode can be roughly divided into two types: "non-battle production" (non-reach production) that does not develop into a confrontation (battle) between a friendly character and an enemy character, and "battle reach production" that develops into a battle. are categorized. Of these, the "non-battle effect" is set (executed) when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is incorrect. Specifically, the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502. This is a variation effect (out-of-range variation effect) that is set (executed) when the variation pattern information of is any one of P18 to P22 (see FIG. 9).

On the other hand, the "battle reach effect" is set (executed) when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit. Specifically, the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502. This is a variation effect (hit variation effect) that is set (executed) when the variation pattern information is any of P12 to P14 (see FIG. 9). In other words, when the battle reach production is started in the battle production mode (high accuracy and high base state) (when it develops into a battle), the big hit is confirmed at that point. The battle reach production includes a "first battle reach production" in which the ally character wins and a "second battle reach production" in which the ally character is defeated (enemy character wins). In addition, a pattern in which a ally character attacks first (a ally first pattern) and a pattern in which an enemy character attacks first (an enemy first pattern) are provided.

In the 1st battle reach production (friend character victory), the jackpot type (symbol information) specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 is either 16R 6th jackpot or RUB (see FIGS. 6 and 8). Is set (executed) when. On the other hand, the second battle reach effect (defeat of a ally character) is set (executed) when the jackpot type (symbol information) is either 16R 11th jackpot or 2R jackpot (see FIGS. 6 and 8). When the first battle reach effect (victory of ally characters) is set, the possibility of setting the ally first pattern (selectability) is higher than the possibility of setting the enemy first pattern (selectability). (For example, the enemy first pattern is 30%, the ally first pattern is 70%), and when the second battle reach effect (friend character defeat) is set, the enemy first pattern is more than the ally first pattern setability (selectability). The setability (selectability) of is higher (for example, the ally first pattern is 30% and the enemy first pattern is 70%).

Next, in S4506, a process related to the setting of the rehearsal effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, there are various types such as a notice effect (hold pre-reading notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary judgment result) stored in the S4400, a notice effect related to the current special figure variation display (variation effect), and the like. In S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute (whether or not to execute) and the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect to be executed is set for each advance notice effect. Or something. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect pattern are determined, and this determination is made. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

It should be noted that the storage content of the production hold information stored in the S4400 (the storage content of the production hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in the S4502 (this special symbol variation). The notice effect pattern set in S4506 based on the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol (variation pattern and stop symbol related to the special symbol fluctuation display this time) also specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command). That is, the type (notice type) and mode of the advance notice effect to be executed, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, and the like are different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during the variation effect).

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect (variable effect display, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is set in the sub-output buffer. Set (S4507) and finish the variable production start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data for fluctuation effect (image data indicating change start, change in progress, change stop, etc. of effect symbol 8) corresponding to the change effect pattern set in, and a notice effect pattern specified based on the change effect start command. That is, the predetermined advance notice effect image data corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variable effect display, the advance notice effect, etc. based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. Execute on the display screen 7a. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

Here, in this embodiment, a battle fanning effect is provided as a notice effect that can appear in the battle effect mode (effect mode C). The battle fanning effect is mainly a notice effect (hold look-ahead notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary judgment result) stored in the S4400, and a notice effect related to the current special figure change display (variation effect) (the change notice). In the production including and, after the fanning effect related to the hold look-ahead notice, the fanning effect related to the fluctuation notice is performed. In the following, the details of the battle fanning effect setting process and the battle fanning effect setting process performed in the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) will be described.

[Battle fanning production setting process]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the battle fanning effect setting process (S4600), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect counter set in the process of S4604 described later is "0 (zero)" (S4601). , If it is "0" (YES in S4601), the process of S4602 is performed, and if it is not "0" (NO in S4601), the process proceeds to S4605 without performing the processes of S4602 to S4604. Here, the effect counter is set when a determination result indicating that the battle fanning effect is to be performed is obtained in the battle fanning effect execution determination (S4602) described later, and is a counter indicating the number of times the battle fanning effect is executed. .. In this embodiment, when the battle fanning effect is executed, the battle fanning effect is performed once for each variation display of the special symbol, that is, for each variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8. The fact that the value of the production counter is not "0" (NO in S4601) means that the battle fanning effect has already been executed (started) and the number of executions of the effect still remains, that is, the execution period of the battle fanning effect. It means being inside. Therefore, when it is determined in S4601 that the value of the effect counter is not "0", it is not necessary to perform a process for newly starting the battle fanning effect, so that the process of S4602 to S4604 is not performed. It shifts to the processing of S4605. The game state in the battle effect mode is a high-accuracy and high-base state, and a game ball is entered into the second starting port 21 by right-handed hitting to advance the game. Therefore, in principle, the variable display of the special symbol to be executed for the battle fanning effect is the variable display of the second special symbol (second special symbol pending).

Next, in S4602, it is determined whether or not to execute (start) the battle fanning effect (battle fanning effect execution determination) (S4602). In this embodiment, the execution conditions of the battle fanning effect are defined as follows. First, as the first condition (first condition), it is stipulated that the current number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is a predetermined number or more, specifically, "3" or more. This is because the fluctuation time shortening function works in the high accuracy and high base state during the battle production mode, so that the special symbol fluctuation time (special symbol fluctuation time) per time tends to be short (time reduction state in FIG. 9). This is because a certain amount of execution period is required to enhance the effect of the battle fanning effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fact that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "3" or more, that is, that the variable display of the special symbol of 3 times or more in a row (upper limit of 4 times) is secured is a battle fanning effect. It is one of the execution conditions of. For this reason, when the battle fanning effect is executed, it is executed over a plurality of consecutive (3 or 4 times in this example) variable display (variable display of the effect symbol 8) of the special symbol (second special symbol). It will be. It should be noted that the determination regarding the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is performed based on the effect pending information (stored contents of the effect reserved information storage area) stored in the above-mentioned S4400.

Next, as the second condition (second condition), it is stipulated that the player will win the execution lottery for the battle fanning effect. This execution lottery is performed when the first condition is satisfied, that is, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "3" or "4", and the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 is used. It is a lottery. If you win this execution lottery, you will get a judgment result (YES in S4603) that you will execute the battle fanning effect, and if you lose, you will get a judgment result (NO in S4603) that you will not execute the battle fanning effect.

In this embodiment, the probability of winning the execution lottery of the battle fanning effect is specified by the presence or absence of the specific hold, that is, the third or fourth second special figure hold out of the three or more second special figure hold. It depends on whether it is on hold or not. Specifically, in this embodiment, the random number range of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is set to "0 to 99", and when the specific hold is not included in the three or more second special figure hold, the notice effect is produced. If the value of the random number for determination is "0 to 9", the player wins (determination result of executing the battle fanning effect), and if not, the player loses the prize (determination result of not executing the battle fanning effect). That is, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "3" or more and there is no specific reserved, the execution probability of the battle fanning effect is 10% (10/100).

On the other hand, when the 3rd or 4th 2nd special figure hold is a specific hold, if the value of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is "41-70", the winning (decision result of executing the battle fanning effect) ), Otherwise it will be rejected (judgment result that the battle fanning effect will not be executed). That is, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "3" or more and there is a specific reserved, the execution probability of the battle fanning effect is 30% (30/100).

Here, the specific hold will be described. As described above, the variable effect in the battle effect mode is mainly composed of "non-battle effect (non-reach effect)" and "battle reach effect", and when the battle reach effect is started (battle). (If it develops to), the jackpot will be confirmed at that point. That is, when any of 16R 6th jackpot, RUB, 16R 11th jackpot and 2R jackpot (see FIGS. 6 and 8) is won during the battle effect mode, the variation display of the 2nd special symbol related to the jackpot is displayed. A battle reach production is performed as a corresponding variable production. Therefore, in this embodiment, the jackpot hold (big hit hold) that triggers the execution of the battle reach effect is set as a specific hold. In addition, among the battle reach productions, the 16R 6th jackpot and the RUB jackpot hold, which trigger the execution of the 1st battle reach production (victory of the ally character), are set as the 1st specific hold, and the 2nd battle reach production (defeat of the ally character) is executed. The 16R 11th jackpot and the 2R jackpot hold that trigger the game are designated as the second specific hold. That is, the first specific hold and the second specific hold are set as the specific hold. The determination as to whether or not such a specific hold (first specific hold or second specific hold) is also stored in the above-mentioned S4400 as in the determination regarding the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (determination according to the first condition). This is performed based on the effect hold information (stored contents of the effect hold information storage area). A hold that does not correspond to any of the 16R 6th jackpot, RUB, 16R 11th jackpot, and 2R jackpot (a hold that does not trigger the execution of the battle reach effect) is also referred to as a "non-specific hold". In other words, the hold (off hold) that triggers the execution of the non-battle effect is "non-specific hold".

As described above, in this embodiment, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls becomes "3" or more during the battle production mode, and the third or fourth special figure reserved ball stored at that time is a specific hold. In a certain case, the execution condition of the battle fanning effect is satisfied with a higher probability than in the case where the specific hold is not performed, and the battle fanning effect is executed (started). By executing (starting) this battle fanning effect, there is a possibility that a specific hold has occurred (memorized), that is, there is a possibility that the battle reach effect will be performed (that is, the jackpot will be confirmed) after the battle fanning effect. It is possible to suggest (notice) to the player that there is. In other words, it can be said that the battle fanning effect is a notice effect that suggests the feasibility of the battle reach effect and the possibility of a big hit. In addition, although there is no specific hold, the battle fanning effect may be performed by winning the execution lottery, but in this case the battle reach production is not performed, so the battle fanning effect in this case is the so-called Gase production. (Notice of battle).

Based on the above two conditions, the execution judgment of the battle fanning effect is made (S4602), if it is not executed (NO in S4603), the process is finished as it is, and if it is executed (S4602) YES in S4603), and set the value that determines the number of executions in the production counter (S4604). Here, if the specific hold exists (remembered), the number of special figure 2 reserved balls corresponding to the specific hold is set, and if the specific hold does not exist (is not stored), the current number is set. Special figure 2 Set the number of reserved balls. Specifically, if there is a specific hold, for example, if the third second special figure hold is a specific hold (see FIG. 45 (a)), "3" is set in the effect counter and 4 If the second special figure hold is a specific hold (see FIG. 45B), "4" is set in the effect counter. If there is no specific hold, for example, if the number of special figure 2 hold balls at that time (at the time of execution determination of S4602) is "3" (see FIG. 45 (c)), the effect counter is set to "3". If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is “4” (see FIG. 45 (d)), “4” is set in the effect counter. The second special figure hold (the third second special figure hold or the fourth second special figure hold), which triggers the setting of the value in the effect counter in this way, triggers the execution of the battle fanning effect.

In this embodiment, the set value is stored in a predetermined storage area (execution count storage area) provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in accordance with the setting of the effect counter in S4604. The value of the effect counter set in S4604 is subject to subtraction by the processing of S4606 described later, but the value of the effect counter (initial set value) stored in the execution count storage area is not subject to subtraction, and the effect counter It is stored until the value becomes "0". In this way, the value (initial set value) of the effect counter set by S4604 is stored in the execution count storage area when setting the fanning effect pattern (S4605) from the second time onward. This is because it is possible to identify whether or not it corresponds to the second time by comparing the value of the current effect counter with the stored initial set value of the effect counter.

Next, in S4605, the production pattern (fanning production pattern) of the battle fanning effect to be executed is set (S4605). The setting of the fanning effect pattern in S4605 is performed after the processing of S4604 (effect counter set), and it is determined in S4601 that the value of the effect counter is not "0" ("1" or more) (S4601). There are two ways to do it after NO). Of these two methods, in the former case, the first (first) production pattern of the battle fanning effect is set, and in the latter case, the second and subsequent production patterns of the battle fanning effect are set. It becomes. In this embodiment, a predetermined fanning effect pattern is set for the first effect pattern, and for the second and subsequent effect patterns, the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the fanning effect shown in FIG. 44 are used. Set the fanning effect pattern determined (selected) based on the pattern determination table. The fanning effect pattern set in S4605 is a kind of advance notice effect pattern set in the above-mentioned processing of S4506 (notice effect setting process). The details of the battle fanning effect, such as the fanning effect pattern and the fanning effect pattern determination table, will be described later.

After setting the fanning effect pattern in S4605, the value of the effect counter is subtracted by 1 (S4606), and the process is completed. After that, in the above-mentioned S4507, a variation effect start command including information (identifiable information) for specifying the fanning effect pattern set in S4605 is set in the sub-output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100. Then, the image control microcomputer 101 outputs the variation effect image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command and the predetermined fanning effect image data corresponding to the fanning effect pattern to the ROM of the image control board 100. The effect display based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

[Battle fanning production]
Next, the battle fanning effect will be described in detail. As described above, when executing the battle fanning effect, the fanning effect pattern is set in S4605 of the battle fanning effect setting process (S4600), and the battle fanning effect is performed based on the set fanning effect pattern. It has become. In this embodiment, as described above, the battle fanning effect is performed over (straddling) the variable display of the special symbols (here, the second special symbol) three or four times in succession. Of the three or four fanning effects that make up this battle fanning effect, the production pattern of the first fanning effect is not related to the content of the production hold information (the stored content of the production hold information storage area), as shown in FIG. 46 ( The fanning effect image shown in b) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Specifically, in the battle effect mode, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the background image BH dedicated to the battle effect mode is usually displayed. While the effect pattern 8 is variablely displayed (variable effect) against the background of this background image BH, when the execution condition of the battle fanning effect is satisfied (YES in S4602 and S4603), the effect pattern of the first fanning effect is displayed in S4605. The set and based on the fanning effect image AE (see FIG. 46 (b)) is displayed on the display screen 7a with the start of the next variation display of the effect symbol 8 (variation display of the second special figure). The fanning effect image AE shown in FIG. 46B is displayed as a background instead of the background image BH, and is displayed until the battle fanning effect (execution period of the battle fanning effect) is completed. Therefore, during the execution period of the battle fanning effect, the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 8 is performed against the background of the fanning effect image AE. From this, it can be said that the fanning effect image AE is a kind of background image. Note that FIG. 46 (b) does not show the changing effect symbol 8 or the second effect hold 9b (see FIG. 46 (a)) for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 46 (b), the fanning effect image AE mainly consists of a ally panel image MP that imitates a panel on which the face of an ally character is drawn and an enemy panel that imitates a panel on which the face of an enemy character is drawn. It consists of an image TP. In the production pattern of the first fanning effect, the ally panel image MP appears from the right side to the left side of the display screen 7a (movement display), and the enemy panel image TP appears from the left side to the right side of the display screen 7a (movement display). (Movement display), and both panels collide with each other at substantially the center of the display screen 7a in the left-right direction and face each other. In FIG. 46 (b), the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP appear from the left and right respectively by the execution of the first fanning effect, and are substantially in the center of the display screen 7a (position of “0” in FIG. 46). It shows the appearance of collision and confrontation (initial state). In FIG. 46 (b), the serrated line extending vertically at the substantially center in the left-right direction is the boundary line L displayed as indicating the boundary between the friendly panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP in the colliding state. is there. In FIG. 46 (b), the three dotted lines extending vertically apart from the boundary line L and the symbols "+1", "0", and "-1" are all the production patterns of the battle fanning effect ( It is attached for convenience to explain (progress mode), and is not actually displayed.

After this first fanning effect, the fanning effect for the number of times based on the value of the effect counter set in S4604 mentioned above, that is, if "3" is set in the effect counter, the second or third fanning effect, " If "4" is set, the 2nd to 4th fanning effects will be performed. In the second and subsequent fanning effects, the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP are displayed so that the boundary line L is displayed at any of "0", "+1", and "-1" for each fanning effect. (That is, the fanning effect image AE) is moved and displayed in the left direction or the right direction. By this movement display, an effect display showing the pressing of the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP is realized.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, when the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP (fanning effect image AE) move to the left or right in such a second and subsequent fanning effects. Cut-in effect The cut-in effect of displaying the image on the display screen 7a is also performed. The cut-in effect includes an ally cut-in effect that generates a cut-in of a ally character displayed on the ally panel image MP and an enemy cut-in effect that generates a cut-in of an enemy character displayed on the enemy panel image TP. Yes, each cut-in effect is performed using the cut-in effect image shown in FIG. 47.

The vertical length of the cut-in area RY (cut-in frame) differs between the cut-in effect images of the ally cut-in effect and the enemy cut-in effect (the ally cut-in effect image and the enemy cut-in effect image). There are different types of cut-in effects images. Specifically, a large cut-in effect image (large display size) in which the length of the cut-in area RY (cut-in frame) in the vertical direction is relatively long, and the vertical direction of the cut-in area RY (cut-in frame). A small cut-in effect image (small display size) with a relatively short length is provided for each of the ally cut-in effect image and the enemy cut-in effect image. FIG. 47 (a) shows the large cut-in effect image MC1 and the small cut-in effect image MC2 for the ally cut-in effect, and FIG. 47 (b) shows the large cut-in effect image TC1 and the small for the enemy cut-in effect. The cut-in effect image TC2 is shown. The ally cut-in effect using the large cut-in effect image MC1 is also referred to as "friend cut-in large", and the ally cut-in effect using the small cut-in effect image MC2 is also referred to as "friend cut-in small". Good, the enemy cut-in effect using the large cut-in effect image TC1 is also called "enemy cut-in large", and the enemy cut-in effect using the small cut-in effect image TC2 is also called "enemy cut-in small". Say.

In this embodiment, when the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP (fanning effect image AE) move to the left ("+1" side) in the second and subsequent fanning effects, in principle, the ally cut-in is small or the ally When executing (generating) a large cut-in (see FIGS. 48 (a1) and (a2)) and moving to the right ("-1" side), in principle, the enemy cut-in is small or the enemy cut-in is small. It is supposed to execute (generate) the large (see FIGS. 48 (b1) and (b2)). However, the ally cut-in small and the enemy cut-in small may be executed (generated) even when the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP (fanning effect image AE) do not move in either the left-right direction.

In the second and subsequent fanning effects performed in this way, when the boundary line L is at the "0" position (initial position), the ratio of the ally panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a occupies the display screen 7a. Similarly, the ratio of the enemy panel image TP occupying the display screen 7a (also referred to as “screen occupancy”) is substantially equal to each other (see FIG. 46 (b)). On the other hand, when the boundary line L is at the “+1” position (see FIG. 48 (a2)), the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes larger than the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP. In other words, the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP is smaller than the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP. Further, when the boundary line L of the fanning effect image AE is at the position of “-1” (see FIG. 48 (b2)), the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is higher than the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP. It becomes smaller. In other words, the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP is larger than the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP. By changing the screen occupancy of each of the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP, the superiority or inferiority of the pressing situation between the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP is expressed. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (a2), when the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is larger than the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP, the ally is superior (enemy inferior), and as shown in FIG. 48 (b2). , When the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP is larger than the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP, the enemy is superior (inferior to the ally).

Then, in the final fanning effect, the ally panel image MP or the enemy panel image TP is pressed against each other, and then the ally panel image MP or the enemy panel image TP is displayed on the entire display screen 7a (FIG. 48 (c). ), (D)), the fanning effect image AE (friendly panel image MP and enemy panel image TP) that had been displayed up to that point is erased from the display screen 7a, and the background image BH shown in FIG. Is returned to the displayed state. In this embodiment, when the battle fanning effect is executed (started) without the specific hold (that is, in the case of the notice of disappointment), the fanning effect image AE displayed up to that point is deleted.

On the other hand, when the battle fanning effect is executed (started) triggered by the existence (memory) of the specific hold, the battle reach effect is displayed in a variable display due to the digestion of the specific hold (first specific hold or second specific hold). The panel image (friendly panel image MP or enemy panel image TP) corresponding to the effect pattern of is displayed on the entire display screen 7a. Specifically, if the production pattern of the battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) is the "ally first-come-first-served pattern", the ally panel image MP is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 48 (c)). ), If it is an "enemy preemptive pattern", the enemy panel image TP is displayed on the entire screen (see FIG. 48 (d)). That is, in the final fanning effect in the battle fanning effect triggered by the existence (memory) of the specific hold, the result of the pressing of the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP in the fanning effect performed so far is shown. By displaying the ally panel image MP on the entire display screen 7a, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes 100%, and by displaying the enemy panel image TP on the entire display screen 7a, the enemy panel image The screen occupancy rate of TP becomes 100%.

The above is the outline of the battle fanning effect of this embodiment. Among such battle fanning effects, the production pattern of the second and subsequent fanning effects, that is, the display of the fanning effect image AE in the second and subsequent fanning effects. The aspect is set at each start of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (every start of the variation effect) in the above-mentioned processing of S4605. The fanning effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is referred to at the time of this setting. As shown in FIG. 44, in this embodiment, two types of tables are prepared as the fanning effect pattern determination table. Among them, the table shown in FIG. 44 (a) is used to determine the effect pattern of the fanning effect of the times before the final round among the second and subsequent fanning effects, and the table shown in FIG. 44 (b). Is used to determine the production pattern of the final round of fanning production. For example, if "3" is set in the effect counter in S4604, the second fanning effect pattern is determined using the table shown in FIG. 44 (a), and the third fanning effect pattern is determined in FIG. 44 (b). Determined using the table shown in. If "4" is set in the effect counter in S4604, the second and third fanning effect patterns are determined using the table shown in FIG. 44 (a), and the fourth fanning effect pattern is FIG. 44. Determined using the table shown in (b).

That is, the fanning effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44A is prior to the second special figure hold (also referred to as “execution opportunity hold”, see FIG. 45) that triggered the establishment of the execution condition of the battle fanning effect. It is used to determine the effect pattern of the fanning effect in the variable display of the second special figure (variable display of the effect symbol 8) due to the digestion of the stored second special figure hold (also referred to as "pre-hold"). Is. The fanning effect pattern is determined by this table based on the determination result (preliminary determination result) of whether or not the execution trigger hold is a specific hold. From this, it can be said that the fanning effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44A is a fanning effect pattern determination table for the hold look-ahead notice (also referred to as “look-ahead”).

On the other hand, the fanning effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44B is used to determine the effecting pattern of the fanning effect in the variable display of the second special figure (variable display of the effect symbol 8) due to the digestion of the execution trigger hold. It is a thing. The fanning effect pattern is determined by this table based on the variation effect pattern of the variation display (the variation) accompanying the digestion of the execution trigger hold. From this, it can be said that the fanning effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44 (b) is the effect pattern determination table for the fluctuation notice (also referred to as “the variation”).

Explaining these fanning effect pattern determination tables in detail, first, the fanning effect pattern determination table for look-ahead shown in FIG. 44A sets the fanning effect pattern to each of the pre-judgment results (pre-reading results) of the execution trigger hold. ± 0 (small ally cut-in), "Friend +1 (small ally cut-in)", "Friend +1 (large ally cut-in)", "± 0 (small enemy cut-in)", "Friend -1 (enemy cut-in)" It has a data structure that can be determined as either "small in" or "friend-1 (large enemy cut-in)". Specifically, the random value for determining the advance notice effect can be determined (selectable) for each pre-judgment result of the execution trigger hold, which is the type of fanning effect pattern "± 0 (small ally cut-in)" and "ally". +1 (small ally cut-in) "," ally +1 (large ally cut-in) "," ± 0 (small enemy cut-in) "," ally -1 (small enemy cut-in) "," ally -1 (enemy cut-in) " It is assigned for each of "Indai)". In this embodiment, since the random number range of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is "0 to 99", the random number value (determination data) is assigned within the range of "0 to 99".

To supplement such a data structure, as described above, in the S4603, when determining the execution of the battle fanning effect, the effect hold information stored in the S4400 (the stored content of the effect hold information storage area) is referred to, and 3 It is determined whether or not the second or fourth special figure hold is a specific hold. If it is a specific hold, the third or fourth second special figure hold that corresponds to the specific hold becomes an execution trigger hold, and if it is not a specific hold, the third or fourth item that does not correspond to the specific hold. The second special figure hold of No. 2 becomes the execution trigger hold (see FIG. 45). Depending on whether or not the execution trigger hold is a specific hold (that is, the preliminary determination result of the execution trigger hold), the determination condition (distribution of the determination data) of the fanning effect pattern is determined.

In the pre-reading effect pattern determination table, three "first specific hold", "second specific hold", and "gase" are set in the table column as the pre-judgment result (look-ahead result) of the execution trigger hold. There is. Of these, "Gase" is a column that is referred to when the execution trigger hold is not a specific hold (when it is a non-specific hold). That is, it is a column that is referred to when the battle fanning effect is performed in a situation where the specific hold is not stored (see FIGS. 45 (c) and 45 (d)). Further, "1st specific hold" is referred to when the execution trigger hold is a jackpot hold related to either 16R 6th jackpot or RUB, which is the execution trigger of the 1st battle reach effect (friend character victory). It is a column. That is, it is a column to be referred to when the battle fanning effect is performed in the situation where the first specific hold is stored (assuming the execution of the first battle reach effect). Further, "second specific hold" is referred to when the execution trigger hold is a jackpot hold related to either the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot that triggers the execution of the second battle reach effect (defeat of a ally character). It is a column. That is, it is a column to be referred to when the battle fanning effect is performed in the situation where the second specific hold is stored (assuming the execution of the second battle reach effect).

Next, a fanning effect pattern that can be determined (selectable) by the fanning effect pattern determination table for pre-reading will be described. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in this embodiment, regarding the fanning effect as a look-ahead notice, the fanning effect pattern is defined based on the movement (movement amount) of the ally panel image MP. Specifically, the fanning effect pattern of "± 0" is a pattern in which the ally panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a does not move in either the left or right direction, and the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP (in other words, in other words). This is a pattern in which the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP) does not change. For example, when the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "± 0" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 46 (b), the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) does not move in the fanning effect, and the boundary line. L remains displayed at the "0" position.

Further, in the fanning effect pattern of "ally +1", the ally panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a moves to the left (the "+1" side in FIG. 46 (b)), and the enemy panel image TP is moved to the left. This is a pattern in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP increases (in other words, the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP decreases). For example, when a fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally +1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 46B, the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) moves to the left in the fanning effect. The boundary line L is displayed at the position of "+1" (see FIG. 48 (a2)). It should be noted that the fanning effect pattern of "ally +1" is the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel) when the intervals of "+1", "0", and "-1" shown in FIG. 46 (b) are set to one step. This is a pattern in which the image TP) is moved one step to the left. Therefore, for example, when a fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally +1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 48 (b2), the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) moves to the left in the fanning effect. After moving one step, the boundary line L is displayed at the position of "0" (see FIG. 46 (b)).

Further, in this embodiment, the movement display of the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) based on the fanning effect pattern by the fanning effect pattern determination table for pre-reading (moving display by the fanning effect at the time of pre-hold digestion) is shown in the figure. It is supposed to be performed within the range of "-1" to "+1" shown in 46 (b). Therefore, for example, when the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally +1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 48 (a2), the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) does not move in the fanning effect. , The boundary line L remains displayed at the position of "+1".

Further, in the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1", the ally panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a moves to the right (the "-1" side in FIG. 46B), and the enemy panel image TP This is a pattern in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is reduced (in other words, the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP is increased). For example, when a fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 46B, the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) moves to the right in the fanning effect. , The boundary line L is displayed at the position of "-1" (see FIG. 48 (b2)). As for the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1", the fanning effect pattern of "Friend + 1" is the same as the fanning effect pattern of "Friend +1", and the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is shown in FIG. 46 (b) from "-1" to "-1". It is a pattern that moves one step to the right within the range of "+1". Therefore, for example, when the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 48 (a2), the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is directed to the right in the fanning effect. The boundary line L is displayed at the position of "0" (see FIG. 46 (b)). Further, when the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. 48 (b2), the friendly panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) does not move in the fanning effect, and the boundary is formed. The line L remains displayed at the "-1" position.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the cut-in effect is performed when the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is moved and displayed. For this reason, each of the fanning effect patterns of "± 0", "ally +1", and "ally-1" also includes the effect pattern of the cut-in effect. Specifically, as a fanning pattern (a pattern of ally dominance) of "friend +1" that increases the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP, a cut-in effect of "friend cut-in small" is included and a "friend cut-in" is included. There is something that includes a "large" cut-in effect. In addition, as a fanning pattern (a pattern of ally inferiority) of "ally -1" that reduces the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP, one including a cut-in effect of "enemy cut-in small" and "enemy cut-in large" There is something that includes the cut-in effect of.

Furthermore, as a “± 0” fanning effect pattern in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP does not change, a cut-in effect of “small ally cut-in” and a cut-in effect of “small enemy cut-in” are included. There are things. The reason why the “small cut-in” cut-in effect is included in the “± 0” fanning effect pattern in this way is to differentiate it from the “large cut-in” cut-in effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the "large cut-in" cut-in effect is performed (when it occurs), the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) always moves in either the left or right direction. , When a "small cut-in" cut-in effect is performed (when it occurs), the ally panel image MP (and enemy panel image TP) may or may not move in either the left or right direction. To do so.

In the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern including the “large cut-in” cut-in effect, after performing the cut-in effect as shown in FIGS. 48 (a1) and 48 (b1), FIG. 48 (a2) and FIG. As shown in 48 (b2), the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is moved and displayed to the left or right. Further, in the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern including the cut-in effect of "small cut-in", the small cut-in effect image MC2 shown in FIG. 47 (a) and the small cut-in effect image TC2 shown in FIG. 47 (b) are used. After performing the cut-in effect, the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is moved and displayed to the left or right, or is displayed at the same position without being moved.

That is, when the screen occupancy rate of the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen 7a by executing the cut-in effect is relatively large, it corresponds to the type of the cut-in effect (friendly cut-in or enemy cut-in). The screen occupancy rate of the panel image (friendly panel MP or enemy panel image TP) increases by one step when the cut-in effect is executed. On the other hand, when the screen occupancy rate of the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen 7a by executing the cut-in effect is relatively small, it corresponds to the type of the cut-in effect (friendly cut-in or enemy cut-in). The screen occupancy rate of the panel image (friendly panel MP or enemy panel image TP) increases by one step or does not change when the cut-in effect is executed.

Using the fanning effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 44 (a)) in which these pre-reading fanning effect patterns are defined, the effect pattern of the fanning effect in the variable effect accompanying the pre-hold digestion is determined (selected). In this case, when the execution trigger hold is the first specific hold, the selection rate (65%) of the fanning effect pattern of "friend +1", which increases the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP, is the screen of the ally panel image MP. It is higher than the selection rate (25%) of the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1", which has a smaller occupancy rate. In addition, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (70%) of the fanning effect pattern including the ally cut-in effect is higher than the selection rate (30%) of the fanning effect pattern including the enemy cut-in effect. Among them, the selection rate (40%) of the fanning effect pattern including the large cut-in of allies (large screen occupancy) is high.

On the other hand, when the execution trigger hold is the second specific hold, the selection rate (65%) of the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1", which reduces the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP, is higher than that of the ally panel image MP. This is higher than the selection rate (25%) of the fanning effect pattern of "Friend + 1", which increases the screen occupancy rate. In addition, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (70%) of the fanning effect pattern including the enemy cut-in effect is higher than the selection rate (30%) of the fanning effect pattern including the ally cut-in effect. Among them, the selection rate (40%) of the fanning effect pattern including the large enemy cut-in (large screen occupancy rate) is high.

Here, as described above, the first specific hold is a jackpot hold (16R 6th jackpot, RUB) that triggers the execution of the first battle reach production, and the first battle reach production includes a ally preemptive pattern and an enemy. There is a preemptive pattern. In addition, the second specific hold is a jackpot hold (16R 11th jackpot, 2R jackpot) that triggers the execution of the second battle reach production, and the second battle reach production also has a ally first-come-first-served pattern and an enemy first-come-first-served pattern. To do. And, as mentioned above, in the first battle reach production, the ally first-come-first-served pattern has a higher selectability (selection rate) than the enemy first-come-first-served pattern, and in the second battle reach production, the enemy first-come-first-served pattern is better. However, the selectability (selection rate) is higher than that of the ally first-come-first-served pattern.

According to this, in the pre-reading fanning effect pattern determination table, when the execution trigger hold is the first specific hold, the fanning effect pattern that increases the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is easily selected, and the execution is executed. When the trigger hold is the second specific hold, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes small (the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP becomes large), and it is easy to select the fanning effect pattern. Further, even when focusing on the cut-in effect, when the execution opportunity hold is the first specific hold, it is easy to select the fanning effect pattern including the ally cut-in effect, and the execution opportunity hold is the second specific hold. In this case, it is easy to select a fanning effect pattern including an enemy cut-in effect.

For this reason, among the fanning effects in the variable effect that accompanies the pre-hold digestion, the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP increases or the ally cut-in effect occurs is the "battle reach effect of the ally first". It can be said that this is an effect that increases the possibility of "execution of" or "occurrence of 16R 6th jackpot or RUB". In other words, it can be said that it is a highly expected production that suggests that there is a high possibility that the game development will be advantageous for the player. On the other hand, the effects such as the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becoming smaller and the enemy cut-in effect occurring are "execution of the enemy-first battle reach effect" and "16R 11th jackpot or 2R jackpot occurrence". It can be said that it is a production that increases the possibility. In other words, it can be said that it is a production that suggests that there is a possibility that the game development will be disadvantageous for the player.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the execution trigger hold is a non-specific hold (off hold), that is, when it is a mess, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large. The selection rate of the effect pattern (34%) and the selection rate (34%) of the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1", which reduces the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP, are the same. Also, paying attention to the cut-in effect, the selection rate of the fanning effect pattern including the ally cut-in effect (50%) and the selection rate of the fanning effect pattern including the enemy cut-in effect (50%) are the same. ing. Then, comparing the selection rate in the case of these Gase and the selection rate in the case where the execution trigger hold is the first specific hold, the selection rate (65) related to the first specific hold is obtained for the fanning effect pattern of "ally +1". %) Is higher. In addition, comparing the selection rate in the case of Gase and the selection rate in the case where the execution trigger hold is the second specific hold, the selection rate (65) related to the second specific hold is obtained for the fanning effect pattern of "Friend-1". %) Is higher. From this, it is suggested that the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large or the ally cut-in effect occurs has a high possibility of generating the 16R 6th jackpot or RUB (big hit reliability). It can be said to be a production. On the other hand, the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes small and the enemy cut-in effect occurs is an effect that suggests that the 16R 11th big hit and the 2R big hit are likely to occur (big hit reliability). It can be said that.

Next, the fanning effect pattern determination table for the variation shown in FIG. 44B will be described. In the fanning effect pattern determination table for the fluctuation, the types of fanning effect patterns that can be determined (selectable) according to the effect pattern of the variation effect due to the execution trigger hold are "display all ally panel" and "enemy panel". Either "Full display" or "Panel erase". That is, the effect pattern of the fanning effect that matches the effect pattern of the variable effect is selected. The determination (selection) of the effect pattern by this table is described above when the variation effect pattern related to the variation display of the second special figure due to the digestion of the execution trigger hold, that is, the execution (start) of the variation display of the second special figure. Perform based on the fluctuation effect pattern set in the processing of S4505. In the table shown in FIG. 44 (b), "○" indicates an effect pattern to be selected (selected), and "-" indicates an effect pattern not to be selected (not selected). ing.

Specifically, when the execution trigger hold is the first specific hold and the effect pattern of the variable effect (that is, the variable effect pattern set in S4505) is the "first battle reach effect of the ally preemptive pattern". , The production pattern of the final inning effect is "display of the entire ally panel" (see FIG. 48 (c)). In addition, when the execution trigger hold is the first specific hold and the effect pattern of the variable effect is "the first battle reach effect of the enemy preemptive pattern", the effect pattern of the final fanning effect is "enemy panel". The whole display is displayed (see FIG. 48 (d)). In addition, when the execution trigger hold is the second specific hold and the effect pattern of the variable effect is "the second battle reach effect of the ally preemptive pattern", the effect pattern of the final inning effect is the "ally panel". The whole display is displayed (see FIG. 48 (c)). In addition, when the execution trigger hold is the second specific hold and the effect pattern of the variable effect is "the second battle reach effect of the enemy preemptive pattern", the effect pattern of the final fanning effect is "enemy panel". The whole display is displayed (see FIG. 48 (d)). Further, when the execution trigger hold is a non-specific hold, that is, when the effect pattern of the variable effect is "non-battle effect" (off-field variable effect), the effect pattern of the final fanning effect is "panel erase" ( See FIG. 46 (a)).

In this way, the final round of fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern determined (set) using the fanning effect pattern determination table for the variation corresponds to the effect pattern of the variable effect in which the fanning effect is performed, that is, , It is performed in a manner corresponding to the effect pattern of the variation effect accompanying the digestion of the execution opportunity hold. Then, when the execution trigger hold is a specific hold, in the variable effect after displaying either the ally panel image MP or the enemy panel image TP on the entire display screen 7a in the final fanning effect, the entire screen is displayed. A battle reach effect (post-effect) is performed by a preemptive pattern (friend or enemy) according to the type of panel image (friend or enemy) displayed in. From this, it can be said that the battle fanning effect of this embodiment is an effect that suggests the mode of the battle reach effect to be executed later as a whole.

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In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described first embodiment, the display screen 7a of the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed on the display screen 7a is displayed as the effect pattern of the battle fanning effect (fanning effect pattern). It is equipped with a plurality of fanning effect patterns having different occupancy ratios (screen occupancy rate) (see FIG. 44), and the battle fanning effect is executed based on a pattern selected from these plurality of fanning effect patterns. It has become. Therefore, depending on the fanning effect pattern selected when executing the battle fanning effect, the ratio of the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed on the display screen 7a occupies the display screen 7a before. It may be the same as the fanning effect (previous fanning effect) performed in, or it may be smaller or larger than the previous fanning effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning effect (the first fanning effect, the second and subsequent fanning effects, and the final fanning effect).

In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a battle fanning effect is executed in which panel images (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) related to the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol are displayed on the display screen 7a. It is possible. Then, in the battle fanning effect, the proportion of the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed on the display screen 7a occupying the display screen 7a becomes smaller or larger than at the beginning of the battle fanning effect. It is something that can change. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning effect (the first fanning effect, the second and subsequent fanning effects, and the final fanning effect).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the fanning effect pattern can be selected based on the effect hold information (stored contents of the effect hold information storage area) related to the second special figure hold. When the battle fanning effect is executed based on the fanning effect pattern selected in this way, the execution mode of the battle fanning effect, that is, the display mode (display screen 7a) of the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) is occupied. The ratio) makes it possible to suggest information on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation, information on the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol based on the determination result, and the like. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a fanning effect pattern can be selected for each of a plurality of consecutive variation displays of the special symbol (effecting symbol), and when the fanning effect pattern is selected in this way, The effect based on the selected fanning effect pattern is executed in each of a plurality of consecutive variable displays. That is, it is possible to execute the battle fanning effect across the variable display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect symbols). This makes it possible to attract the player's interest across the variable display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (directed symbols).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the fanning effect is executed for each variation display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect symbols), the fanning effect pattern related to at least one variation display is different. It may be different from the fanning effect pattern related to the variable display. For this reason, when a fanning effect is performed for each variation display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect symbols), a panel image (friend panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) by a battle fanning effect is performed through the multiple variation displays. The proportion of the display screen 7a of the above can be changed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest across the variable display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (directed symbols).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the battle reach effect performed after the battle fanning effect is arranged according to the result of the battle fanning effect, that is, the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP in the battle fanning effect. It is possible to execute in a manner (friendly first or enemy first) according to the result of the push. Specifically, the ratio of the panel image finally occupying the display screen 7a in the final fanning effect of the battle fanning effect (in this embodiment, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP or the enemy panel image TP is 100%). The battle reach effect is executed in the corresponding manner. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the cut-in effect can be executed in the battle fanning effect, and as the fanning effect pattern, the cut-in effect displayed on the display screen 7a when the cut-in effect is executed. It is provided with a plurality of fanning effect patterns (that is, cut-in effect patterns) in which the proportion of the image display screen 7a is different (FIGS. 44 (a), 47, 48 (a1), (b1), etc.). See). Therefore, when the fanning effect pattern is selected, the cut-in effect is executed together with the fanning effect based on the selected fanning effect pattern, but the cut-in effect is cut depending on the selected fanning effect pattern (cut-in effect pattern). The proportion of the display screen 7a of the in-effect image may be the same as the previously executed cut-in effect (previous cut-in effect), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous cut-in effect. Sometimes. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest to the cut-in production during the battle fanning production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the cut-in effect of "friendly cut-in small" or "enemy cut-in small" is performed in the battle fanning effect, in principle, the panel is triggered by the cut-in effect. The proportion of the image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) occupying the display screen 7a may or may not change (see the fanning effect pattern of FIG. 44A). In addition, if a "friendly cut-in large" or "enemy cut-in large" cut-in effect is performed in the battle fanning effect, in principle, the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image) will be triggered by the cut-in effect. The ratio of TP) occupying the display screen 7a changes (see the fanning effect pattern in FIG. 44 (a)). That is, when the cut-in effect is performed in the battle fanning effect, the ratio of the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) occupying the display screen 7a can change. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the ratio of the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) occupying the display screen 7a may change due to the execution of the cut-in effect. .. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest not only in the battle fanning effect but also in the cut-in effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the result of the determination related to the variation display of the special symbol (the second special symbol in this example) that triggers the execution of the battle fanning effect, that is, the determination result of the execution trigger hold (in advance). The fanning effect pattern that is easy to be selected differs depending on whether the determination result) is a big hit or not (a case of a miss) (see FIG. 44). As a result, it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit by the ratio of the panel image and the cut-in effect image occupying the display screen 7a when the battle fanning effect is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning effect and the cut-in effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the result of the determination related to the variation display of the special symbol (the second special symbol in this example) that triggers the execution of the battle fanning effect, that is, the determination result of the execution trigger hold (in advance). The judgment result) is either 16R 6th jackpot or RUB (that is, 1st specified hold) or 16R 11th jackpot or 2R jackpot (that is, 2nd specified hold). , The fanning effect patterns that are easy to select are different. As a result, depending on the proportion of the display screen 7a of the panel image and the cut-in effect image when the battle fanning effect is executed, the possibility of the 16R 6th jackpot or RUB and the advantage for the player compared to these jackpots ( It is possible to suggest the possibility of a 16R 11th jackpot or a 2R jackpot with a low superiority). As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning effect and the cut-in effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the mode of the variation effect related to the variation display of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the battle fanning effect is the "first battle reach effect" (first specific hold). In the case of the "second battle reach effect" (second specific hold), the fanning effect pattern that is easy to select is different (see FIG. 44). Further, in the case of the first battle reach production, there is a high possibility that it will be an ally first pattern, and in the case of the second battle reach production, there is a high possibility that it will be an enemy first pattern. As a result, depending on the proportion of the display screen 7a of the panel image and the cut-in effect image when the battle fanning effect is executed, the mode of the variable effect may be the first battle reach effect or the second battle reach effect. It is possible to suggest the possibility, and further, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the battle reach production is ally first or enemy first. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning effect and the cut-in effect.

Next, Example 2 of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the battle fanning effect is performed over the variable display of the special symbol a plurality of times (3 times or 4 times) in succession. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the battle fanning effect is performed during one change display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the configuration and the like of this embodiment will be described in detail. It should be noted that detailed description of the configuration, action and effect, etc. common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the "fanning variation effect pattern" is used as a variation effect pattern that is not set in the low accuracy low base state and the low accuracy high base state and can be set (selectable) in the high accuracy high base state (effect mode C). I have. The basic mode of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 based on the fanning variation effect pattern is a mode in which the temporary stop display and the re-variation display (re-variation) are repeated a predetermined number of times after the start of the variation display. That is, it is a so-called "pseudo-ream" mode in which the effect symbol 8 performs a plurality of variation displays during one variation display of the special symbol. Then, in each of the plurality of variable displays of the effect symbols 8 constituting the pseudo-ream, the first to final fanning effects are performed as in the first embodiment. This is the battle fanning variation production based on the fanning variation effect pattern of this embodiment.

The fanning variation effect pattern of this embodiment is the case where the battle fanning effect of Example 1 composed of the “fanning effect related to the hold look-ahead notice” and the “fanning effect related to the fluctuation notice” is not executed, that is, It can be set (selected) when it is not during the execution period of the battle fanning effect described in the first embodiment. This is to prevent the execution of the battle fanning effect that straddles the variable display of the special symbol multiple times and the execution of the battle fanning effect (fanning variation effect) using the pseudo-ream.

Further, the fanning variation effect pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 9) is any one of P12, P13, P15, P16, P19 and P21, that is, the variation time is 45,000 ms or 75,000 ms. In some cases, it can be set (selected). This is because the longer the fluctuation time, the greater the number of times the variation display (re-variation) of the effect symbol 8 by the pseudo-ream is possible, and the larger the number of times (re-variation number, pseudo-ream number), the more the battle fanning effect. This is because the effect of the production can be enhanced.

The selection and setting of the variation effect pattern is performed based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 of the variation effect start process (S4402) described above and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504. In S4504, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the current effect mode are selected and set, but in this embodiment, the variable effect pattern determination table corresponding to the high accuracy and high base state (effect mode C) is set. As one of the above, the fan fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 (a) is provided.

In this embodiment, in the process of selecting the variation effect pattern determination table to be set in S4504, the variation patterns specified by the variation start command are the fanning variation effect pattern and the variation effect pattern other than the fanning variation effect pattern (normal variation effect). (Pattern) and, if it is not during the execution period of the battle fanning effect, whether or not to execute the fanning variation effect (that is, the battle fanning effect by the pseudo-ream) was acquired by S4501. It is determined by a judgment (lottery) using a random number for determining the fluctuation effect. Then, when the determination result to execute the fanning variation effect is obtained, the fanning variation effect pattern determination table is selected and set as the reference variation effect pattern determination table.

In addition, the probability that the result of executing the fanning variation effect (winning probability), that is, the probability that the fanning variation effect pattern determination table is selected (set) is determined by the special symbol winning / failing determination specified by the variation start command. It depends on whether the result is a big hit (or whether the fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern). Specifically, in this embodiment, the random number range of the random number for determining the variation effect is set to "0 to 99", and when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit, the value of the random number for determining the variation effect is "41-70". If it is, it is determined that the fanning variation effect is executed, and otherwise it is determined that the fanning variation effect is not executed (execution probability 30%). On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is incorrect, if the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation effect is "16 to 25", the judgment result is that the fanning variation effect is executed, and otherwise, the fanning variation effect is performed. It is assumed that the result is that the execution is not performed (execution probability 10%).

That is, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol also corresponds to the fanning fluctuation production pattern, if the fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation, there is a 30% probability that the fanning fluctuation production is not during the execution period of the battle fanning effect. Will be executed. On the other hand, if the fluctuation is out of alignment, there is a 10% probability that the fluctuation effect will be executed. From this, the feasibility of the fanning fluctuation effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a miss.

Here, the fanning variation effect pattern determination table and the fanning variation effect of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 49 (a), the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of this embodiment executes the fanning variation according to the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination and the jackpot type determination (also referred to as “the variation determination result”). The data structure is such that the effect pattern can be determined as any of "patterns A to F". Specifically, for each of the fluctuation determination results, a random value for determining the fluctuation effect is assigned to each of the "patterns A to F", which are the types of the fanning variation effect pattern that can be determined (selectable). There is. In this embodiment, since the random number range of the random number for determining the variation effect is "0 to 99", the random number value (determination data) is assigned within the range of "0 to 99".

The fluctuation determination result can be specified by the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination obtained from the analysis result of the variation start command and the symbol information (big hit type) related to the stop symbol. Further, in the table shown in FIG. 49, "-" indicates that the random value for determining the fluctuation effect is not assigned, and the corresponding fanning variation effect pattern is not selected (selection target). Not selected).

In the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of this embodiment, three "first specific result", "second specific result", and "off" are set in the table column as the variation determination result. Of these, the "first specific result" is a column that is referred to when the fluctuation determination result is a jackpot related to any of 16R 6th jackpot and RUB. Further, the "second specific result" is a column referred to when the fluctuation determination result is a jackpot pertaining to either the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot. Further, "missing" is a column to be referred to when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is wrong (non-specific result).

Here, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the “patterns A to F” shown in the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 49 (a) are the execution modes (fanning) of the individual fanning effects constituting the battle fanning effect. The flow of production) is defined. Then, after the fanning effect based on these fanning fluctuation effect patterns, a battle reach effect is performed as in the first embodiment, and this battle reach effect is performed in an manner according to the fluctuation determination result. For example, when the fluctuation determination result is the first specific result and the fanning fluctuation effect pattern is pattern A, the "first battle reach effect (friend character wins)" is performed after the fanning effect of pattern A, and the variation determination is performed. When the result is the second specific result and the fanning fluctuation effect pattern is pattern A, the "second battle reach effect (defeat of the ally character)" is performed after the fanning effect of pattern A. That is, the battle fanning effect before the battle reach effect is the pattern A, and the battle reach effect after the battle reach effect is the mode according to the fluctuation determination result. In addition, if the fluctuation determination result is out of alignment, the battle reach effect is not performed after the battle fanning effect, and the non-battle effect (outside variation effect) is obtained.

The fanning fluctuation effect (fanning variation effect pattern) of this embodiment is "Friend +1 (Friend cut-in large)", "Friend-1 (enemy cut-in large)", and "Friend panel whole display" in the above-mentioned Example 1. , "Display the entire enemy panel" and "Erase the panel", and display the battle fanning effect (see Fig. 46 (b), Fig. 48, etc.) based on the fanning effect pattern of the multiple production symbols 8 that make up the pseudo-ream. It is supposed to be done in each of. Further, in the fanning variation effect (fanning variation effect pattern) of the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed four times. That is, when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol 8 changes during the variation display, "variation display (first variation)-> temporary stop display-> re-variation display (second variation)-> temporary stop display-> re-variation display ( (3rd variation) → Temporary stop display → Re-variation display (4th variation) ”is performed, and the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) in accordance with the stop display (fixed stop) of the special symbol. That is, the re-variation (pseudo-continuous variation) of the effect symbol 8 is performed three times.

Further explaining the fanning variation effect pattern, in the first variation of the effect symbol 8 in "Patterns A to F", the fanning effect image AE is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 with the start of the variation (the fanning effect image AE is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7). See FIG. 46 (b)). That is, the ally panel image MP appears from the right side to the left side of the display screen 7a (movement display), and the enemy panel image TP appears from the left side to the right side of the display screen 7a (movement display), and both panels appear. The display screen 7a is collided and confronted at approximately the center in the left-right direction. After that, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the fanning effect is performed in a manner corresponding to each pattern. In this embodiment, in the first variation of the effect symbol 8, the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP appear and confront each other (see FIG. 46 (b)), and the first fanning effect is performed. It is supposed to be.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), in "Pattern A", the first variation of the effect symbol 8 is "Friend +1 (Friend cut-in large)" (FIGS. 48 (a1), (a2)). , "Friend-1 (enemy cut-in large)" in the second fluctuation (Fig. 48 (b1), Fig. 46 (b)), "Friend +1 (friend cut-in large)" in the third fluctuation (Fig. 48 (a1)) , (A2)), "Display the entire ally panel" (FIG. 48 (c)) is performed at the fourth variation. In other words, up to the 3rd fanning effect is shown as "allied superiority", and finally (with the 4th variation), the ally is pushed out. Then, in the fourth variation, after displaying the entire ally panel, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) according to the variation determination result (first specific result or second specific result) is performed. , Do with the ally first pattern. This is because the final fanning effect (fourth variation) is displayed on the entire ally panel. In this pattern, the fanning production progresses with the ally's predominance, and finally, it will develop into a ally-first battle reach production that has the potential to be an advantageous game development for the player, so the expectation for the player will increase. It can be said that it is a production.

In "Pattern B", the first variation of the effect symbol 8 is "Friend-1 (large enemy cut-in)" (Fig. 48 (b1), (b2)), and the second variation is "Friend +1 (Friend cut-in)". "Large" (Fig. 48 (a1), Fig. 46 (b)) "Friend-1 (enemy cut-in large)" (Fig. 48 (b1), (b2)) at the third change, "Friend" at the fourth change "Display the entire panel" (FIG. 48 (c)) is performed respectively. In other words, up to the 3rd fanning effect is shown as "ally inferior (enemy superiority)", and finally (with the 4th variation), the ally is pushed out by reversal. Then, in the fourth variation, after displaying the entire ally panel, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) according to the variation determination result (first specific result or second specific result) is performed. , Do with the ally first pattern. This pattern will eventually develop into a ally-first battle reach production that has the potential to be an advantageous game development for the player, even though the fanning production has progressed with the ally inferiority (enemy superiority). For the player, it can be said that the production gives a feeling of relief and raises expectations because the possibility of unfavorable game development can be avoided.

Further, in "Pattern C", the first variation to the third variation of the effect symbol 8 are performed in the same manner as in "Pattern B", and the "whole enemy panel display" (FIG. 48 (d)) is performed in the fourth variation. In other words, up to the 3rd fanning effect is shown as "friend inferiority (enemy superiority)", and finally (with the 4th variation) the enemy pushes through. Then, in the fourth variation, after displaying the entire enemy panel, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) in a mode corresponding to the variation determination result (first specific result or second specific result) is performed. , Do it in the enemy preemptive pattern. In this pattern, the fanning effect progresses with the ally inferiority (enemy superiority), and finally it develops into an enemy-first battle reach effect that may be a disadvantageous game development for the player, so for the player It can be said that it is a disappointing production.

Further, in "Pattern D", the first variation to the third variation of the effect symbol 8 are performed in the same manner as in "Pattern A", and the "whole enemy panel display" (FIG. 48 (d)) is performed in the fourth variation. In other words, up to the 3rd fanning effect is shown as "allied superiority", and finally (with the 4th variation) the enemy pushes through in reverse. Then, in the fourth variation, after displaying the entire enemy panel, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) in a mode corresponding to the variation determination result (first specific result or second specific result) is performed. , Do it in the enemy preemptive pattern. This is because the final fanning effect (fourth variation) is the entire display of the enemy panel. For the player, this pattern will eventually develop into an enemy-first battle reach production that may be a disadvantageous game development for the player, even though the fanning production was progressing with the advantage of allies. Can be said to be a disappointing production.

Further, in "Pattern E", the first to third fluctuations of the effect symbol 8 are performed in the same manner as in "Pattern A" and "Pattern C", and the fourth variation is "panel erasure" (FIG. 46 (a)). I do. In other words, up to the 3rd fanning production is shown as "ally superior", and finally (with the 4th fluctuation) the non-battle production is performed without developing into a battle. This pattern does not develop into a ally-first battle reach production that has the potential to be an advantageous game development for the player, even though the fanning production has progressed with the ally's predominance, and the non-battle production is performed. Therefore, it can be said that it is a disappointing production for the player.

Further, in "Pattern F", the first variation to the third variation of the effect symbol 8 are performed in the same manner as in "Pattern B" and "Pattern D", and "Panel erase" is performed in the fourth variation (FIG. 46 (a)). I do. In other words, up to the 3rd fanning production is shown as "friend inferior (enemy superiority)", and finally (with the 4th fluctuation) the non-battle production is performed without developing into a battle. In this pattern, although the fanning production was progressing with the ally inferiority (enemy superiority), at the end, the non-battle production is performed without developing into the enemy-first battle reach production that may be a disadvantageous game development for the player. Therefore, it can be said that the player feels a sense of relief because he / she can avoid the possibility of unfavorable game development.

When determining (selecting) the fanning variation effect pattern (variation mode of the effect symbol 8) using the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 49 (a), it is determined whether the special symbol related to the variation effect is correct or not and the jackpot type determination. When the result (that is, the fluctuation determination result) is the first specific result, the selection rate (55%) of the patterns A and D in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes larger is the screen of the ally panel image MP. The occupancy rate is higher than the selection rate of patterns B and C (45%), and among patterns A to D, the selection rate of pattern A (40%) in which the ally panel image MP is displayed as a whole at the end. Is the highest. Further, the selection rate (70%) of the patterns A and B in which the ally panel image MP is displayed as a whole is the selection rate (30%) of the patterns C and D in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed as a whole at the end. It is higher than. Furthermore, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (55%) of patterns A and D including the ally cut-in size twice is higher than the selection rate of patterns B and C including the enemy cut-in size twice (45). %), And among the patterns A to D, the selection rate (40%) of the pattern A in which the ally panel image MP is displayed as a whole is the highest.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation determination result is the second specific result, the selection rate (55%) of patterns B and C in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes smaller has a screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP. It is higher than the selection rate (45%) of the larger patterns A and D, and among the patterns A to D, the selection rate (40%) of the pattern C in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed as a whole is the highest. It has become a thing. Further, the selection rate (70%) of the patterns C and D in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed as a whole at the end is the selection rate (30%) of the patterns A and B in which the ally panel image MP is displayed as a whole at the end. It is higher than. Furthermore, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (55%) of patterns B and C including the enemy cut-in size twice is higher than the selection rate of patterns A and D including the ally cut-in size twice (45). %), And among the patterns A to D, the selection rate (40%) of the pattern C in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed as a whole is the highest.

Here, as described above, the first specific result is a jackpot related to either the 16R 6th jackpot or the RUB that triggers the execution of the first battle reach production, and the first battle reach production has a ally preemptive pattern. And the enemy preemptive pattern exist. In addition, the second specific result is a jackpot related to either the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot that triggers the execution of the second battle reach effect, and the second battle reach effect also includes a ally first pattern and an enemy first pattern. Exists. When the first battle reach effect is performed, the ally first pattern has a higher selectability (selection rate) than the enemy first pattern, and when the second battle reach effect is performed, the enemy first pattern The selectability (selection rate) is higher in the ally pattern than in the ally pattern. That is, in the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of this embodiment, when the variation determination result is the first specific result, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large, and finally the fanning of the ally panel image MP is displayed as a whole. When the variation effect pattern (pattern A) is easily selected and the variation determination result is the second specific result, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is small (the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP is large). Finally, it is easy to select the fanning fluctuation effect pattern (pattern C) in which the entire enemy panel image TP is displayed.

Further, even if attention is paid to the cut-in effect, if the fluctuation determination result is the first specific result, the ally cut-in size is performed twice, and finally the ally panel image MP is displayed as a whole. When A) is easy to select and the fluctuation judgment result is the second specific result, the enemy cut-in size is performed twice, and finally the enemy panel image TP is displayed as a whole. ) Is easier to select.

For this reason, among the fanning fluctuation effects, the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large or the cut-in effect of the ally cut-in size occurs more is "execution of the ally preemptive battle reach effect". It can be said that this is an effect that increases the possibility of "16R 6th jackpot or RUB occurrence". In other words, it can be said that it is a highly expected production that suggests that there is a high possibility that the game development will be advantageous for the player. On the other hand, among the fanning fluctuation effects, the effects such as the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becoming smaller and the cut-in effect of the enemy cut-in size occurring more are "execution of the enemy-first battle reach effect". It can be said that this is an effect that increases the possibility of "occurrence of 16R 11th jackpot or 2R jackpot". In other words, it can be said that it is a production that suggests that there is a possibility that the game development will be disadvantageous for the player.

Further, when the fluctuation determination result is out of alignment (non-specific result), that is, when the result is false, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large and the panel image is finally erased. ) Is the same as the selection rate (50%) of the fanning variation effect pattern (Pattern F) in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is reduced and the panel image is erased at the end. ing. Then, when the selection rate in the case of these deviations (gase) is compared with the selection rate in the case where the fluctuation determination result is the first specific result, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large. Regarding A, D, E), the selectivity (55%) related to the first specific result is higher. Further, when the selection rate in the case of disengagement (gase) is compared with the selection rate in the case where the fluctuation determination result is the second specific result, the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes smaller. , C, F), the selectivity (55%) related to the second specific result is higher. For this reason, there is a high possibility that 16R 6th jackpot or RUB will occur in the production where the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes large or the cut-in effect of the ally cut-in size occurs (big hit reliability). ) Can be said to be a suggestion. On the other hand, if the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes small or the cut-in effect of the enemy cut-in size occurs, there is a high possibility that the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot will occur (big hit reliability). It can be said that it is a production that suggests.

[Action and effect of Example 2]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-mentioned Example 2 can also exhibit the same effects as those of the above-mentioned Example 1. That is, as in the first embodiment of the configuration in which the battle fanning effect is performed over the variable display of the special symbol a plurality of times in succession (three or four times in the first embodiment), the multiple production symbols 8 constituting the pseudo-ream It is possible to attract the player's interest in the battle fanning effect even when performing the battle fanning effect across the variable display of, and also the cut-in effect performed when moving the panel image in the battle fanning effect. It becomes possible to attract the interest of the person.

Further, in the second embodiment, since the battle fanning effect is performed by using the pseudo-ream, it is not necessary to display the variation of the special symbol a plurality of times as in the first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, as one of the execution conditions of the battle fanning effect, it is defined that the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is a predetermined number or more (“3” or more in the first embodiment) (first condition). .. In this regard, in the present embodiment, a pseudo-ream in which the effect symbol 8 performs a plurality of fluctuation displays during one variation display of the special symbol is used, and the pseudo-ream is straddled over a plurality of fluctuation displays constituting the pseudo-ream. Since the battle fanning effect is performed, even if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than a predetermined number (for example, "2" or "1"), the battle fanning effect can be executed (appeared). As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the battle fanning effect.

Although Examples 1 and 2 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, during the execution of the battle fanning effect (during the execution period), the fanning effect image AE displayed on the display screen 7a is moved to the left and right of the screen (movement display) to obtain a panel image (friendly panel image). It was assumed that the ratio of the display screen 7a of the MP and the enemy panel image TP (screen occupancy) could be changed, but the mode in which the ratio of the display screen 7a of the effect image is changed (different) is limited to this. It's not something. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the ratio (screen occupancy rate) occupying the display screen 7a of the effect image may be changed (different) by enlarging or reducing the effect image.

Specifically, for example, when the ally panel image MP2 and the enemy panel image TP2 shown in FIG. 50 (a) are set to the reference size (display size), the ally panel image MP2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (b). Enlarge it to make it larger than the standard, and reduce the enemy panel image TP2 to make it smaller than the standard, or, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), reduce the ally panel image MP2 to make it smaller than the standard. The enemy panel image TP2 may be enlarged to be larger than the reference. In this way, it is also possible to change (different) the screen occupancy rate by enlarging / reducing the effect image such as the ally panel image MP2 or the enemy panel image TP2, that is, changing (different) the display size. .. This also applies to the cut-in effect image in the cut-in effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movement display of the fanning effect image AE (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) is displayed in three stages within the range of “-1” to “+1” shown in FIG. 46 (b). Although it was supposed to be done, the movement display stage (movement amount) may be set more finely, and the fanning effect pattern may be diversified.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fanning effect image AE (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) is moved left and right to perform the fanning effect (pushing effect), but the direction of movement is limited to the left and right. It is possible to take various aspects such as a vertical direction, an oblique direction, or a combination of these directions.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the effect pattern of the battle fanning effect, the fanning effect pattern (Example 1) shown in FIG. 44 and the fanning variation effect pattern (Example 2) shown in FIG. 49 are exemplified. The number and contents are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and more production patterns can be provided. For example, in the above-described embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the movement display of the fanning effect image AE (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) is performed one step at a time, but a two-step pattern or 0.5 step is performed. It is possible to provide various patterns such as the pattern of.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP are each one type. That is, the ally panel image MP on which the face of one ally character is drawn and the enemy panel image TP on which the face of one enemy character is drawn are displayed in a battle fanning effect. Instead of this, one or both of the ally panel image and the enemy panel image are provided, and when the battle fanning effect is executed, the panel image to be displayed in the battle fanning effect is randomly selected, or input by the player. It is also possible to make the configuration selectable based on (for example, the operation of the effect button 63).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP are displayed as the fanning effect image AE during the execution of the battle fanning effect (during the execution period), and the screen occupancy rate and the enemy of the friendly panel image MP. A plurality of fanning effect patterns having different (changing) screen occupancy rates of the panel image TP were provided. In place of or in addition to this, a fanning effect for displaying three or more effect images (for example, three or more panel images) is provided as a fanning effect image, and a plurality of fanning effects having different (changing) screen occupancy rates of each effect image are provided. An effect pattern may be provided. Alternatively, a fanning effect that displays one effect image (for example, one panel image) may be provided as the fanning effect image, and a plurality of fanning effect patterns having different (changing) screen occupancy rates of the effect image may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the battle fanning effect is not executed in the low accuracy low base state and the low accuracy high base state, but is executed in the high accuracy high base state (effect mode C). It may be feasible even in the base state or the low accuracy high base state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the ally panel image MP is used as an effect in which the ratio (screen occupancy rate) of the display screen 7a of the effect image displayed over a plurality of variable displays can be changed for each variable display. An example of an effect in which the screen occupancy rate can be changed by pressing the enemy panel image TP (battle fanning effect), but the effect in which the ratio of the effect image occupying the display screen 7a (screen occupancy rate) can be changed is limited to this. It does not matter, and the production mode is not particularly limited.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the effect image in which the ratio (screen occupancy rate) occupying the display screen 7a changes, the fanning effect image AE (panel image) and the cut-in effect image, which can be said to be the background image, are exemplified. The production image whose rate can change is not limited to this. For example, an image constituting the effect symbol 8 (design image), an image showing the special symbol hold (effect hold image), an image displayed when prompting the player to operate the effect button 63 (button image), and a variable effect are being produced. The screen occupancy rate of the image (notice image) displayed when performing various notices (for example, group notice, dialogue notice, step-up notice, etc.) may be changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display device) is provided as an effect display device (effect display means), and is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 with a variable effect. Production pattern 8, background image, fanning production image AE (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed in battle fanning production, cut-in production image (friendly cut-in production image MC1, MC2, enemy) displayed in cut-in production. Although various production patterns and production images such as cut-in effect images TC1 and TC2) were to be displayed, the production display device is not limited to the image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display device). .. For example, various displays such as a dot matrix display, an LED display, and an organic EL display can be used as the effect display device, and such an effect display device other than the liquid crystal can be used in the same manner as the above-described embodiment. It is also possible to perform the same battle fanning effect and cut-in effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited to this. It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold over the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority digestion control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process. Further, the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold may be performed as a control process that can be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probability change operation port, and a probability variation function is provided based on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (V passage) during the big hit game. It is possible to apply the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V confirmation machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a game ball that has a specific area (V area) in the large winning opening that can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and that has entered the large winning opening during the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed.

Here, the correspondence between the above-described embodiment and the main configuration of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be shown. First, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) that performs processing of S4504 to S4506 (see FIG. 42), processing of S4605 (see FIG. 43), and the like corresponds to one aspect of the "pattern selection means". Image display of effect display such as variation effect and battle fanning effect based on the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) that transmits the variation start command set by the processing of S4507 (see FIG. 42) and the variation start command. The image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) performed by the device 7 corresponds to one aspect of the “effect execution means”.

Further, the panel image (friendly panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) and the cut-in effect image (friendly cut-in effect image MC1, MC2, enemy cut-in effect image TC1, TC2) correspond to one aspect of the "predetermined display". , The battle fanning effect and the cut-in effect correspond to one aspect of the "predetermined display effect", and the fanning effect pattern defined in the fanning effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 44) and the fanning variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 49). The fanning variation effect pattern defined in (see) corresponds to one aspect of the “predetermined display effect pattern”.

Further, the battle reach effect (first battle reach effect, second battle reach effect) corresponds to one aspect of "effect after the predetermined display effect", and the 16R 6th jackpot and RUB (see FIGS. 6 and 8). The 16R 11th jackpot and the 2R jackpot (see FIGS. 6 and 8) correspond to one aspect of the "first specific result", and correspond to the first aspect of the "second specific result". The battle reach effect of the preemptive pattern corresponds to one aspect of the "first variable mode", and the second battle reach effect and the battle reach effect of the enemy preemptive pattern correspond to one aspect of the "second variable mode".

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The inventions that can be derived based on the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification are disclosed below.

A1. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
The plurality of effect patterns include, at least, a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns displayed in the display area in different proportions occupying the display area of the predetermined display when the predetermined display effect is executed.
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A1. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the ratio of occupying the display area of the predetermined display displayed in the display area is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. A predetermined display effect is executed based on a pattern selected from the display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the ratio of occupying the display area of the predetermined display displayed in the display area is the previously executed predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display). It may be the same as the production), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display production. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

A2. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns having different display sizes of the predetermined display displayed in the display area when the predetermined display effect is executed.
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A2. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns having different display sizes of the predetermined display displayed in the display area as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect, and these plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. A predetermined display effect is executed based on a pattern selected from the above. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area may be different from the previously executed predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display effect). It may be the same, or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

A3. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
The plurality of effect patterns include, at least, a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the ratio of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen to the display screen is different when the predetermined display effect is executed.
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A3. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the proportion of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. The predetermined display effect is executed based on the pattern selected from the predetermined display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the ratio of the predetermined display effect image displayed on the display screen to the display screen is the previously executed predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display effect). It may be the same as the display effect), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

A4. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen is different when the predetermined display effect is executed.
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A4. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. A predetermined display effect is executed based on a pattern selected from the patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the display size of the predetermined display image displayed on the display screen may be the predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display effect) executed before. It may be the same as, or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

In the above-mentioned A3 and A4 gaming machines, the predetermined effect image may be an effect image that can be displayed on the display screen of the image display means and may be related to the variable display of the identification information, and the type (predetermined). The type of display effect) is not particularly limited. For example, an image (symbol image) showing an effect symbol that fluctuates according to the variable display of a special symbol, a background image displayed as a background on the display screen, a character image showing a predetermined character, and a hold image indicating special symbol hold. , Various images such as an image imitating an input means (such as an effect button) used for input by a player and various advance notice images such as a group notice and a cut-in notice can be used as a predetermined effect image.

A5. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include, at least, a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the proportion of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area is different when the predetermined display effect is executed. Ori
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A5. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. The predetermined display effect is executed based on the pattern selected from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the ratio of occupying the display area of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area is the predetermined display effect (predetermined display effect) executed before. It may be the same as the previous predetermined display effect), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

A6. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
The plurality of effect patterns include, at least, a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display sizes of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area are different when the predetermined display effect is executed.
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A6. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. The predetermined display effect is executed based on the pattern selected from the predetermined display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area may be set to the previously executed predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display effect). It may be the same as the display effect), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

A7. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
The plurality of predetermined effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen is different from that of the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed. And
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A7. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. , The predetermined display effect is executed based on the pattern selected from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when executing the predetermined display effect, the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen occupies the display screen of the predetermined display effect previously executed. It may be the same as (predetermined display effect), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

A8. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
A pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns,
An effect executing means that executes an effect based on the effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and
With
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
The plurality of effect patterns include, at least, a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display sizes of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen are different when the predetermined display effect is executed.
The pattern selection means can select a predetermined display effect pattern from the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect based on a predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selection means.

A8. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen is different as the effect pattern (predetermined display effect pattern) of the predetermined display effect. The predetermined display effect is executed based on the pattern selected from the predetermined display effect patterns of. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when the predetermined display effect is executed, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined display images displayed on the display screen may be the predetermined display effect (previously executed). It may be the same as the predetermined display effect), or it may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

In the above-mentioned A7 and A8 gaming machines, the predetermined effect image may be an effect image that can be displayed on the display screen of the image display means and may be related to the variable display of the identification information, and the type (predetermined). The type of display effect) is not particularly limited. For example, an image (symbol image) showing an effect symbol that fluctuates according to the variable display of a special symbol, a background image displayed as a background on the display screen, a character image showing a predetermined character, and a hold image indicating special symbol hold. , Various images such as an image imitating an input means (such as an effect button) used for input by a player and various advance notice images such as a group notice and a cut-in notice can be used as a predetermined effect image.

A9. A1. Or A8. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with an acquired information storage means that can store the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball.
The determination is made based on the acquired information.
The pattern selection means is a gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined display effect pattern can be selected based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

A9. In the gaming machine, the acquired information that triggers the execution of the determination can be stored in the acquired information storage means, and a predetermined display effect pattern can be selected based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. .. When the predetermined display effect is executed based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected in this way, the execution mode of the predetermined display effect (the ratio occupying the display area of the predetermined display, the display size of the predetermined display, and the display screen of the predetermined effect image are occupied. Suggest information on the result of the determination corresponding to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, information on the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination, etc., depending on the ratio, the display size of the predetermined effect image, etc.). Is possible. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

B1. A1. Or A9. In any one of the gaming machines
The pattern selection means can select the predetermined display effect pattern for each variation display when the variation display of the identification information is continuously performed a plurality of times.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing the predetermined display effect for each variation display based on the predetermined display effect pattern for each variation display selected by the pattern selection means.

B1. In the gaming machine of the above, a predetermined display effect pattern can be selected for each of a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information, and when the predetermined display effect pattern is selected in this way, the selected predetermined display effect pattern is selected. The predetermined display effect based on this is executed in each of a plurality of consecutive variable displays. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest across a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information.

B2. B1. In the pachinko machine
The pattern selection means may select a pattern different from the other predetermined display effect patterns for at least one predetermined display effect pattern among the predetermined display effect patterns for each variation display. ..

B2. In the gaming machine, when the predetermined display effect is executed for each of a plurality of consecutive variation displays of the identification information, the effect pattern of the predetermined display effect related to at least one variation display is the predetermined display effect related to the other variation display. It may be different from the production pattern of. For this reason, when the predetermined display effect is performed for each of a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information, the execution mode of the predetermined display effect (the ratio occupying the display area of the predetermined display, the display of the predetermined display) is performed through the plurality of variable displays. The size, the proportion of the display screen of the predetermined effect image, the display size of the predetermined effect image, etc.) can be changed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information.

B3. In the above A1 gaming machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a predetermined cut-in effect image in the display area as the predetermined display effect.
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the ratio of the cut-in effect image displayed in the display area to the display area is different when the cut-in effect is executed. A game machine to be.

B4. A2. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a predetermined cut-in effect image in the display area as the predetermined display effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that, as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns having different display sizes of the cut-in effect images displayed in the display area when the cut-in effect is executed are provided. ..

B5. A3. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a predetermined cut-in effect image on the display screen as the predetermined display effect.
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the ratio of the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen to the display screen is different when the cut-in effect is executed. A game machine to be.

B6. A4. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a predetermined cut-in effect image on the display screen as the predetermined display effect.
As the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of cut-in effect patterns having different display sizes of the cut-in effect images displayed on the display screen when the cut-in effect is executed are provided. ..

B3. Or B6. In the gaming machine, it is possible to execute a cut-in effect as a predetermined display effect, and as a predetermined display effect pattern, an execution mode of the cut-in effect (a ratio occupying the display area of the cut-in effect image, a display of the cut-in effect image). It is equipped with a plurality of cut-in effect patterns having different sizes (occupancy of the display screen of the cut-in effect image, etc.). Therefore, when the cut-in effect pattern is selected, the cut-in effect is executed based on the selected cut-in effect pattern, but the display area of the cut-in effect image depends on the selected cut-in effect pattern. Alternatively, the proportion of the display screen and the display size of the cut-in effect image may be the same as the previously executed cut-in effect (previous cut-in effect), or smaller than the previous cut-in effect. It can grow and grow. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the cut-in effect.

B7. A5. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a plurality of cut-in effect images in the display area as the predetermined display effect.
As the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the ratio of each of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed in the display area to the display area is different when the cut-in effect is executed are provided. A gaming machine characterized by being.

B8. A6. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a plurality of cut-in effect images in the display area as the predetermined display effect.
As the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the display sizes of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed in the display area are different when the cut-in effect is executed are provided. A game machine to be.

B9. A7. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a plurality of cut-in effect images on the display screen as the predetermined display effect.
As the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the ratio of each of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed on the display screen to occupy the display screen when the cut-in effect is executed are provided. A gaming machine characterized by being.

C1. A8. In the pachinko machine
The effect executing means can execute a cut-in effect that displays a plurality of cut-in effect images on the display screen as the predetermined display effect.
As the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the display sizes of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed on the display screen are different when the cut-in effect is executed are provided. A game machine to be.

B7. Or C1. In the gaming machine, it is possible to execute a cut-in effect as a predetermined display effect, and as a predetermined display effect pattern, an execution mode of the cut-in effect (a ratio occupying each display area of a plurality of cut-in effect images, a plurality of It is provided with a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which each display size of the cut-in effect image, the ratio of each of the plurality of cut-in effect images occupying the display screen, etc.) are different. Therefore, when the cut-in effect pattern is selected, the cut-in effect is executed based on the selected cut-in effect pattern, but depending on the selected cut-in effect pattern, a plurality of cut-in effect images may be displayed. The ratio of each display area or display screen and the display size of each of the multiple cut-in effect images may be the same as the previously executed cut-in effect (previous cut-in effect). It may be smaller or larger than the cut-in effect of. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the cut-in effect.

C2. A1. Or C1. In any one of the gaming machines
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a pattern that is likely to be selected when the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the specific result. A gaming machine characterized in that a pattern that is likely to be selected when the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is not the specific result.

C2. In the pachinko / pachislot machine, the type of predetermined display effect pattern that is easy to be selected is different depending on whether the result of the determination related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is a specific result or not. Is possible. As a result, for example, the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area, the display size of the predetermined display, the ratio of occupying the display screen of the predetermined effect image, the display size of the predetermined effect image, the ratio of occupying the display screen of the cut-in effect image, and the cut-in. Depending on the display size of the effect image and the like, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the determination result is a specific result, that is, the possibility that the special game is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C3. A1. Or C1. In any one of the gaming machines
As the specific result, it has at least a first specific result and a second specific result.
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include patterns that are likely to be selected when the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first specific result. , The pattern that is likely to be selected when the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the second specific result. A game machine to be.

C3. In the gaming machine of the above, the predetermined display effect pattern that is easy to be selected depending on whether the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first specific result or the second specific result. It is possible to make different types of. As a result, for example, the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area, the display size of the predetermined display, the ratio of occupying the display screen of the predetermined effect image, the display size of the predetermined effect image, the ratio of occupying the display screen of the cut-in effect image, and the cut-in. Depending on the display size of the effect image and the like, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the determination result is the first specific result or the second specific result. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C4. A1. Or C1. In any one of the gaming machines
As the variation mode of the identification information, there are at least a first variation mode and a second variation mode.
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a predetermined display effect pattern that is likely to be selected when the variation mode of the identification information that triggers execution of the predetermined display effect is the first variation mode, and the predetermined display effect pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined display effect pattern that is likely to be selected when the variation mode of the identification information that triggers execution of the display effect is the second variation mode is included.

C4. In the gaming machine, the type of predetermined display effect pattern that is easily selected differs depending on whether the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first variation mode or the second variation mode. It becomes possible. As a result, for example, the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area, the display size of the predetermined display, the ratio of occupying the display screen of the predetermined effect image, the display size of the predetermined effect image, the ratio of occupying the display screen of the cut-in effect image, and the cut-in. Depending on the display size of the effect image and the like, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the variation mode of the identification information is the first variation mode or the second variation mode. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C5. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
Equipped with an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect,
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of the predetermined display displayed in the display area to occupy the display area can be changed.

C5. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of the predetermined display displayed in the display area to the display area can be changed, for example, smaller or larger than that at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. .. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C6. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
Equipped with an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect,
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area to occupy the display area can be changed.

C6. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to variable display of identification information in a predetermined display area. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of occupying each display area of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area may change, for example, being smaller or larger than at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. It has become. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C7. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
With
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen to occupy the display screen can be changed.

C7. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen to the display screen can be changed, for example, smaller or larger than the initial start of the predetermined display effect. There is. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C8. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
With
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen to occupy the display screen can be changed.

C8. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen may change, for example, being smaller or larger than at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. It has become a thing. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

C9. C5. Or C8. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with an acquired information storage means that can store the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball.
The determination is made based on the acquired information.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined display effect can be executed based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

C9. In the gaming machine of the above, the acquired information that triggers the execution of the determination can be stored in the acquired information storage means, and the predetermined display effect can be executed based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. As a result, the result of the determination corresponding to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means is related to the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area when the predetermined display effect is executed and the ratio of the predetermined effect image occupying the display screen. It is possible to suggest information, information related to variable display of identification information based on the result of the determination, and the like. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D1. C5. Or C9. In any one of the gaming machines
The effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio can be changed for each variation display of the identification information.

D1. In the pachinko / pachislot machine, a predetermined display effect can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information, and for each variable display, the ratio occupying the display area of the predetermined display and the display screen of the predetermined effect image are displayed. The proportion of the occupancy can change. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest across a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information.

D2. C5. Or D1. In any one of the gaming machines
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined cut-in effect as the effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio can be changed when the cut-in effect is performed in the predetermined display effect.

D2. In the gaming machine of, when a predetermined cut-in effect is performed in a predetermined display effect, the ratio of occupying the display area of the predetermined display displayed in the display area and the display screen of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen. The proportion of the occupancy can change. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the ratio thereof may change by the cut-in effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest not only in the predetermined display effect but also in the cut-in effect.

D3. C5. Or D2. In any one of the gaming machines
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio can be changed based on whether or not the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the specific result.

The above H. In the gaming machine, there is a possibility that the determination result is a specific result depending on the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area and the ratio of the predetermined effect image occupying the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed, that is, the special game. It is possible to suggest the possibility of execution. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D4. C5. Or D2. In any one of the gaming machines
As the specific result, it has at least a first specific result and a second specific result.
The ratio can be changed based on whether the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is either the first specific display or the second specific result. A featured gaming machine.

D4. In the pachinko / pachislot machine, the determination result may be the first specific result or the second specific result depending on the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area and the ratio of the predetermined effect image occupying the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed. It is possible to suggest the possibility of a result. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D5. C5. Or D2. In any one of the gaming machines
As the variation mode of the identification information, there are at least a first variation mode and a second variation mode.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio can be changed based on which of the first variation mode and the second variation mode is the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect.

D5. In the gaming machine, the first variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect depends on the ratio of the predetermined display occupying the display area and the ratio of the predetermined effect image occupying the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed. It is possible to suggest whether it is a variation mode or a second variation mode. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D6. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
Equipped with an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect,
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area can be changed in the predetermined display effect.

D6. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area can be changed, for example, the display size of the predetermined display may be smaller or larger than that at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D7. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
Equipped with an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect,
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area.
In the predetermined display effect, a gaming machine characterized in that the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area can be changed.

D7. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to variable display of identification information in a predetermined display area. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area can be changed, for example, smaller or larger than at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. There is. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D8. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
With
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen can be changed in the predetermined display effect.

D8. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen can be changed, for example, smaller or larger than at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

D9. A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
An image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
With
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen.
In the predetermined display effect, a gaming machine characterized in that the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen can be changed.

D9. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect of displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. Then, in the predetermined display effect, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen can be changed, for example, smaller or larger than at the beginning of the predetermined display effect. ing. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

E1. D6. Or D9. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with an acquired information storage means that can store the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball.
The determination is made based on the acquired information.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined display effect can be executed based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

E1. In the gaming machine of the above, the acquired information that triggers the execution of the determination can be stored in the acquired information storage means, and the predetermined display effect can be executed based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. As a result, information on the determination result corresponding to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means and the result of the determination depending on the display size of the predetermined display when the predetermined display effect is executed and the display size of the predetermined effect image. It is possible to suggest information related to the variable display of identification information based on. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

E2. D6. Or E1. In any one of the gaming machines
The effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the identification information.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display size can be changed for each variation display of the identification information.

E3. D6. Or E2. In any one of the gaming machines
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined cut-in effect as the effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display size can be changed when the cut-in effect is performed in the predetermined display effect.

E3. In the pachinko / pachislot machine, when a predetermined cut-in effect is performed in a predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area and the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen change. It has become something to gain. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the display size of the cut-in effect may change by the cut-in effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest not only in the predetermined display effect but also in the cut-in effect.

E4. D6. Or E3. In any one of the gaming machines
A gaming machine characterized in that the display size can be changed based on whether or not the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the specific result.

E4. In the gaming machine of, the possibility that the determination result is a specific result, that is, the possibility that the special game is executed is determined by the display size of the predetermined display when the predetermined display effect is executed and the display size of the predetermined effect image. It is possible to suggest. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

E5. D6. Or E3. In any one of the gaming machines
As the specific result, it has at least a first specific result and a second specific result.
The display size may change based on whether the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is either the first specific display or the second specific result. A gaming machine featuring.

E5. In the gaming machine, the possibility that the determination result is the first specific result or the second specific result depends on the display size of the predetermined display when the predetermined display effect is executed and the display size of the predetermined effect image. It is possible to suggest. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

E6. D6. Or E3. In any one of the gaming machines
As the variation mode of the identification information, there are at least a first variation mode and a second variation mode.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display size can be changed based on which of the first variation mode and the second variation mode is the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect. ..

E6. In the gaming machine, whether the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first variation mode depending on the display size of the predetermined display when the predetermined display effect is executed and the display size of the predetermined effect image. It is possible to suggest whether it is a two-variable mode. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

E7. C5. Or E6. In any one of the gaming machines
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the effect after the predetermined display effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the result of the predetermined display effect.

E7. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to execute an effect (post-effect) performed after the predetermined display effect in a mode according to the result of the predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the predetermined display effect.

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed.
A game state setting means capable of setting a game state after the end of the special game, and
And a demonstration execution means for executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
The specific result includes a first specific result and a second specific result.
The game state setting means determines the game state after the end of the special game executed when the result of the determination is the first specific result, and the probability that the result of the determination becomes the specific result is higher than the predetermined probability. The game state after the end of the special game, which is executed when the result of the determination is the second specific result, is set to a low probability state in which the probability is the predetermined probability. Set,
As the effect, the effect executing means can execute a predetermined display effect for displaying the first effect image and the second effect image in a predetermined display area.
In the predetermined display effect, while displaying the first effect image and the second effect image in the display area, the magnitude relationship of the ratio of the first effect image and the second effect image to each of the display areas is determined. After the change, either one of the first effect image and the second effect image is displayed in the entire display area.
After displaying either one of the first effect image and the second effect image in the entire display area in the predetermined display effect, an effect in a mode corresponding to the effect image displayed on the entire display area is executed .
The predetermined display effect includes a first predetermined display effect in which the first effect image is displayed on the entire display area and a second predetermined display effect in which the second effect image is displayed on the entire display area. Yes,
When the predetermined display effect is executed by the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the first specific result, the first predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the second predetermined display effect. Highly sexual
When the predetermined display effect is executed by the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the second specific result, the second predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the first predetermined display effect. A gaming machine characterized by high characteristics.

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