JP6974068B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of displaying a variable display and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

As such a gaming machine, there is one in which the character image as a specific image that changes the display mode of the hold display is shifted together with the hold display as the specific display related to the variable display (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-214674

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, attention can be paid only to whether or not one character image (specific image) changes the display mode of the hold display (specific display), and there is room for improvement. rice field.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a production that changes a display mode of a specific display.

(A) A gaming machine that displays variations and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display,
A change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display into a plurality of types of display modes,
An image display means capable of displaying a specific image at a predetermined opportunity when the specific display is displayed is provided.
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image.
The change effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the change effect, and changes the display mode of the specific display by the specific image.
The image display means is
The specific image can be displayed by the first pattern of displaying the specific image in a concealed mode in which the specific image is concealed by the predetermined trigger, and the second pattern of displaying the specific image in a normal mode in which the specific image can be recognized by the predetermined trigger. ,
When the specific image is displayed in the first pattern, the specific image is displayed in the concealment mode at the predetermined opportunity, and then the specific image is displayed in the normal mode based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined region. death,
The first specific image and the second can display a specific image in the same period der is,
When the specific image is displayed in the normal mode in the first pattern, the display mode of the specific display is displayed by the specific image as compared with the case where the specific image is displayed in the normal mode in the second pattern. The rate of change is high .
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player by displaying fluctuations.
Specific display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of displaying specific displays (hold display H, active display AH, etc.) corresponding to variable display, and
Change effect execution means (effect control) capable of executing a change effect (first change effect for changing a color, second change effect for adding a character image 63, etc.) for changing the display mode of the specific display to a plurality of types of display modes. Microcomputer 100 etc.) and
An image display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of displaying a specific image (first character image 61, second character image 62, etc.) at a predetermined opportunity when the specific display is displayed is provided. ,
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image.
The change effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the change effect, and changes the display mode of the specific display by the specific image (hold display H or the like by the first character image 61 or the second character image 62). Change the display mode of the active display AH, etc.),
The image display means can display the specific image in a concealing mode in which the specific image is concealed at the predetermined opportunity (starting winning opportunity, etc.) (the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are concealed as shown in FIG. 14B). (Display by mode, etc.), and display the specific image in a recognizable display mode based on the establishment of a predetermined condition after displaying by the concealment mode (as shown in S622-S624, holding the target to be changed). The first character image 61 or the second character image 61 in the concealed mode is concealed on condition that a new start prize is generated within 5 seconds after the change display of the hold display of the target to be changed is started after the display is displayed. Displaying the character image 62 in a normal manner, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display. Specifically, it is possible to pay attention to which mode the specific image displayed as the hidden image is, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by expanding the range of the game playability.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
The specific image includes a first specific image (first character image 61, etc.) and a second specific image (second character image 62, etc.) different from the first specific image.
The image display means can display the first specific image and the second specific image at least in the same period (as shown in FIG. 13, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed in the same period. It can be displayed inside, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display. Specifically, when the change effect is executed, not only the first specific image but also the second specific image can be noticed.

(3) The gaming machine of (2) above.
Further equipped with a hold storage means (RAM 55, etc.) for storing information related to the variable display as hold storage information,
The specific display means can display a hold display (hold display H or the like) that displays the hold storage information stored by the hold storage means as the specific display, and can display the change during the change display as the specific display. Corresponding fluctuation correspondence display (active display AH, etc.) can be displayed,
The image display means displays the first specific image on one side of the hold display or the variation correspondence display which is the target, and also displays the second specific image on one side of the hold display or the variation correspondence display which is the target. The first character image 61 is displayed on the left side of the target hold display H or active display AH, and the second character image 62 is displayed on the left side (as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c)). Displayed on the right side of the target hold display H or active display AH).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the hold display or the active display to be executed easy to understand.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) above.
The first specific image and the second specific image move together with the target hold display, and can be displayed even when the variation correspondence display corresponding to the hold display is being executed (FIG. 13 (b). ), (C), the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are shifted together with the target hold display H, and the active display AH corresponding to the target hold display H is executed. Sometimes displayed, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the hold display or the active display to be executed easy to understand.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above.
The change effect executing means is
The display mode of the specific display is changed based on the execution of the first change effect (effect of changing the color of the hold display or the active display, etc.) by the first specific image (first character image 61, etc.). The first change effect executing means (FIG. 13 (c), microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) and
The first change effect is based on the execution of the second change effect (such as the effect of adding the character image 63 to the hold display or the active display) by the second specific image (second character image 62 or the like). It includes a second change effect executing means (FIG. 13 (d), microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that changes the display mode of the specific display according to different modes.
The first change effect is an effect suggesting an expectation degree controlled by the advantageous state (as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B), the first change effect is a hold display H or an active display AH. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit by changing the color of
The second change effect is an effect that suggests a variation mode when the variation display corresponding to the specific display is executed (as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D), the second change effect is an effect. It is an effect suggesting reach, SP, zone, etc., which is a variation mode when the variation display of the hold display H or the active display AH is started).

According to such a configuration, since the roles are different in the first change effect and the second change effect, it is possible to pay attention to the execution mode of each change effect.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The predetermined condition is that a new start prize is generated by a specific timing after the start of the variation display that is the target of the change effect (as shown in S622-S624 of FIG. 19, the variation display that is the target of the change is started. The concealment mode is displayed in the normal mode on condition that the start prize is generated within 5 seconds after that.).

With such a configuration, launching can be promoted in order to generate a starting prize, and the operating rate is improved.

(7) The gaming machine according to (6) above.
The image display means displays the specific image by the hidden image at a high rate when there are many start prizes that have not been started yet (when the number of reserved storages is large, the first character image 61 at a high rate). And the second character image 62 is displayed in a concealed manner, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the determination ratio of the display mode of the specific image according to the situation.

(8) The gaming machine according to (6) above.
The image display means does not display the specific image in the concealed image at a high rate when the start prize that has not been started is the upper limit value (as shown in FIG. 17A, the number of reserved storages is high. In the case of 4 pieces, it is displayed in a normal mode at a high rate, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the determination ratio of the display mode of the specific image according to the situation.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the variable display is started with the hidden image as it is, and the hidden image is erased after the predetermined timing elapses (as shown in FIGS. 14 (f) to 14 (h)). When the start winning is not generated, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 start the variable display in the concealed mode, and are erased after 5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the variable display does not end with the hidden image as it is, and the display mode can be changed according to the situation.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
A notification effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that executes a notification effect (battle effect, etc.) for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player (push button 120, etc.) and
A state control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of controlling the state of the operation means into a first state (normal state, etc.) and a second state (vibration state, etc.) is provided.
The state control means changes the state of the operation means from the first state (normal state or the like) at the first timing (first timing or the like when the life gauge becomes 0 shown in FIG. 20) after the notification effect is started. The second state (vibration state, etc.) is controlled, and after a specific period elapses (after the continuous striking effective period and the required vibration period shown in FIG. 20 have elapsed, etc.), the second state (vibration state, etc.) is changed to the first state (vibration state, etc.). It is controlled to the normal state (normal state, etc.), and in the second timing (second timing, etc. that hits the enemy shown in FIG. 20) after the first state (normal state, etc.) is reached, the second state (vibration state, etc.) is set. Control.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect for notifying the advantageous state advantageous to the player. Specifically, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by combining the notification effect and the timing of setting the operating means to the second state.

(11) The gaming machine according to (10) above.
Further equipped with a launching operation means (ball striking operation handle 5, etc.) operated to launch a game medium (game ball, etc.).
The second state (vibration state, etc.) is a state in which the operating means vibrates (a state in which the push button 120 vibrates, etc.).
The vibration of the operating means is transmitted to the firing operating means (the vibration of the push button 120 is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5 and the like).

According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the firing operation means.

(12) The gaming machine according to (10) or (11).
Further equipped with a display means (such as an effect display device 9) capable of displaying an image,
The notification effect executing means is the operation means at the first timing in which the mode of the image displayed on the display means is the first mode (the mode in which the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. 21C is 0, etc.). Notifying that the state is controlled to the advantageous state by becoming the second state (vibration state or the like) (as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the push button is performed at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0. Notify that 120 will be in a vibrating state and become a big hit, etc.),
The state control means said at the second timing in which the mode of the image displayed on the display means is a second mode different from the first mode (a mode of hitting an enemy shown in FIG. 21 (e), etc.). The state of the operating means is controlled to the second state (vibration state, etc.).

According to such a configuration, after notifying that an advantageous state will be obtained, by further setting the second state according to the effect development of the notification effect, it is suitably notified that the advantageous state is controlled, and the notification effect is produced. The effect of the production can be further enhanced.

(13) The gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (12).
The specific period (the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 20) is a period that is variable according to the operation status of the operating means (the continuous striking effective period shown in FIG. 20 is variable for a maximum of 10 seconds. It is a period to do, etc.),
The predetermined period after being controlled to the second state at the second timing is an invariable period in which the operating means is set to the second state for a certain period (as shown in FIG. 20, the enemy is hit. The period after being controlled to the vibration state in the second timing of the timing is an invariant period of 5 seconds, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the range of the production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

(14) The gaming machine according to (13) above.
The period controlled by the second state is different between the specific period and the predetermined period (as shown in FIG. 20, a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined. (Controlled to a vibration state for a period of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing, etc.),
The state control means controls the state of the operating means from the second state to the first state after the lapse of the predetermined period, and controls the state to the second state at the third timing after the first state is reached. (As shown in FIG. 20, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the vibration period of 5 seconds has elapsed from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. etc),
The notification effect executing means notifies that the state of the operating means is controlled to the advantageous state by becoming the second state at the third timing (the state of the push button 120 is vibrated at the third timing). By controlling to, it is notified that it is controlled to the big hit game state, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the operating means in the second state and the period and timing for controlling the second state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the control is in an advantageous state.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (12) to (14).
The display means can display an operation promotion image (button image 98, etc.) that prompts the operation to the operation means.
The state control means controls the state of the operation means to the second state in relation to the display of the operation promotion image at the first timing (as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the first timing. In, the push button 120 is controlled to a vibration state by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is being displayed), and the operation promotion image is not displayed at the second timing of the operation means. The state is controlled to the second state (as shown in FIG. 21E, in the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the operation means to the second state and displaying the operation promotion image.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the upper accessory. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit composition in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a production drawing which shows the change effect. It is a production drawing which shows the change effect when there is a concealment mode. It is a figure which shows the 1st change effect decision table and the 2nd change effect decision table. It is a figure which shows the 1st change effect character determination table and the 2nd change effect character determination table. It is a figure which shows the display mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the image display process. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button. It is a production drawing which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button. It is a figure which shows the notification effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process.

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

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

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

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

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122 (FIG. 4). See) is built-in.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to either the left or right of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the left-right positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

A tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a push button 120 and a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for vibrating the stick controller 122. Here, when the notification effect or the like described later is executed, the effect that the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is vibrated by the vibrator motor 126 is executed. Further, the vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5. By doing so, the effect of the notification can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5. A mechanism for generating vibration such as a vibrator motor 126 may be provided in the vicinity of the ball striking operation handle 5 (or inside the ball striking operation handle 5) so that the vibration is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 5.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 as a display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

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

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

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variation display (for example, when the number of reserved storages is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. do. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result is to finally stop and display the symbol (example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the lower end portion of the display area of the effect display device 9, an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter, also referred to as hold display H) is displayed in a hold display area corresponding to the number of hold storage information. Is formed. In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format that distinguishes between the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first hold storage number is displayed as the first hold display in the first start prize hold display area on the left side, and the second hold storage number is displayed in the second start prize hold display area on the right side. Displayed as a hold display. By displaying the first start winning prize hold display area and the second start prize hold display area separately in this way, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished.

In addition, information including an active display AH (also referred to as a variable display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display corresponding to the deleted (moved or shifted) hold display from the hold display area is shown in the table. An active display area AHA for displaying the image is formed on the left side of the hold display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold display H displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold display H displayed up to that point, such as being moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA. Is displayed in an identifiable manner. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

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

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

Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) when a predetermined effect is executed.

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

Further, on the upper part of the game frame, a first upper accessory 29L and a second upper part as a movable body that can be projected from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 290 (see FIG. 2) provided in the game frame. The accessory 29R is provided. The first upper accessory 29L on the left side when facing the player can be rotated by the first upper accessory motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper accessory 29R on the right side when facing the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper accessory.

The rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be adjusted stepwise. Further, a first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper accessory 29L, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L. Further, a second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper accessory 29R, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper accessory 29R. As described above, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the control of the light emitting means from becoming complicated.

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

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 2 shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side of the player when viewed from the player. The rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be adjusted stepwise with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0 degree, 45 degree, 60 degree, and 90 degree. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper character operates from 0 degrees to 45 degrees when the upper character effect described later is executed, and when the upper character effect is completed, the upper character effect is completed. The object returns to the first 0 degree position. Further, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

FIG. 2A shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 0 degree, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all with respect to the game frame. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, the upper accessory does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. There is no such thing. It should be noted that the effect that the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B leaks from the gap of the game frame may be executed. Further, when the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degrees, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B may be controlled so as not to emit light.

FIG. 2B shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player, but the light reaching the player is 60 degrees or 90 degrees as compared with the case of 60 degrees or 90 degrees because the light emitting surface is small even if the brightness is the same. There are few. FIG. 2C shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the amount of light reaching the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B is larger than that in the case of 45 degrees.

FIG. 2D shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle most protruding with respect to the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface becomes the largest, the most light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory steplessly.

Here, in FIGS. 2 (b) to 2 (d), the operating speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, in the rotation operation of the upper accessory, the rotation speed increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. In this way, by making the rotation speed different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to standardize the effect time of the effect executed when the upper accessory is operated.

FIG. 3 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the base after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability that the special gaming state will be decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probability changing state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state and also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to be shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability change state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. It will increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot gaming state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability change state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is performed 100 times, and the next jackpot Continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue for a period of time.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. Note that FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a built-in random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output of. In the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control CPU 101 executes the control according to the program stored in the ROM 102. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 (or the effect control CPU 101) executes (or performs) the control according to the program stored in the ROM 102. (Processing) specifically means that the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on the board other than the effect control board 80.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper accessory motor 30L to operate the first upper accessory 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper accessory motor 30R via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the second upper accessory 29R. Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided on the upper part of the game frame via the lamp driver board 35. The effect control CPU 101 may control the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R separately instead of performing the same control. For example, the rotation angle and the amount of light of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be changed separately. Further, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be operated alternately or may be illuminated alternately.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 5, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set as a jackpot determination value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot determination values (referred to as probability variation jackpot determination value or second jackpot determination value) is set than in the probability variation jackpot determination table. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 6A. If it matches any of the big hit determination values shown, it is decided to make a big hit (normal big hit or probable variable big hit) with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

6 (B) and 6 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 6C shows a hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening 14.
This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when the jackpot type is determined using (also referred to as the second reserved storage) (when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B, the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (C), the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

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

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6C have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6C is used in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6 (B). .. By doing so, the variable display of the second special symbol can have a higher ratio of the probability variation jackpot than the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, the variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

FIG. 7 shows (a) a table for determining when the normal state is out of alignment, and FIG. 7 (b) shows a table for determining when the time saving state is out of alignment. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 7A to 7D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. include.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 7, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 7 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

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

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

The fluctuation pattern shown in the loss time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "missing". The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern "4th super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the column of "variation pattern" in FIG. 7A has a variation time of 80 as an off-display result. It is shown to be a "fourth superreach variation pattern" executed in seconds.

In the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 7A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches any of the numerical values of the determination values allocated to ~ 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

When the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in FIG. 7A is selected. On the other hand, when the variation display result is out of order in the time saving state, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 7B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the reach ratio at the time of out of the normal state and the time of out of the time saving state is constant regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (c) is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state deviation time determination table of FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 7A. Then, in the time reduction state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation (variation that results in deviation display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

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

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIGS. 7 (c) and 7 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that when the hit is off, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 7 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 7 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probable big hit, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal big hit. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable display is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. It may be possible to execute the hold number shortening control in which is shortened. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 8, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variable patterns that can be used as shown in FIG. 7, there is a variable pattern command corresponding to each of the variable patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

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

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

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (when the initial setting is performed by clearing the RAM). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted (when the initial setting is for restarting due to a power failure or the like that is not RAM clear). Game control microcomputer 560
Sends a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and sends an initialization designation command otherwise. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which indicates the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

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

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

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

By transmitting the first hold storage number designation command for indicating the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number designation command for indicating the second hold storage number, the effect control microcomputer 100 is used. It is possible to specify the number of reserved storages, but it is not limited to this, and every time the variable display is executed, a command to specify the number of reserved storages to subtract the first number of reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages is sent. As a result, the number of reserved storages may be specified in the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

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

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

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. Special symbol normal processing (S300
) Is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when it is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and measures the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the variation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer. It is a process to stop and derive and display the stopped symbol.

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

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

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

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

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

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707). In the hold storage display control process of S707, the display control of the active display AH to be displayed in the active display area AHA is also executed. Specifically, the display is controlled in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined flag is set when the first hold storage number designation command or the second hold storage number designation command is received. Then, if the predetermined flag is set, in the process of S707, one hold display H in the hold display area is erased, and the remaining hold display H is shifted one by one toward the active display area AHA. And update the display of the hold display area. Further, the process of updating the display of the active display AH may be performed by causing the hold display H deleted from the hold display area to appear in a mode of moving (shifting) to the active display area AHA. In the active display area AHA, the active display AH is erased during the execution of the variable display. Therefore, the image related to the active display AH is not displayed in the active display area AHA before the update.

After that, the upper accessory setting process for setting the operation mode of the upper accessory attached to the upper part of the game frame is executed (S708). Then, it returns to the processing of S702. The upper accessory setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 after the power is turned on and after the processes from S701 to S707, and the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R attached to the upper part of the game frame. It is a process to set the rotation angle (opening and closing angle) of. The rotation angle of the upper accessory is provided in a plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degree, 60 degree, 90 degree, etc.), and one angle arbitrarily selected from them can be set.

Here, in the initial state (when the power is turned on for the first time or when the power is turned on by clearing the RAM), the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude more than 90 degrees, which is the most protruding rotation angle with respect to the game frame. It is controlled to be (for example, 45 degrees). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object even when the adjustment is not performed.

The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as the initial operation for checking the operation. When executing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each accessory is present in the detection signal from the accessory sensor provided near each accessory as a detection means. do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the upper accessory is not set. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the initialization designation command shown in FIG. 8, it determines that it is the upper accessory setting period, and when it has not received the initialization designation command (power failure recovery designation). When a command is received), it is determined that it is not the upper accessory setting period.

In the upper accessory setting process, the rotation angle and rotation speed of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R are set according to the set angle, so that the shaft 290 provided in the game frame is used. While operating the rotating upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object such as a game frame of another game machine adjacent to the game machine or a data lamp arranged on the upper part. ..

By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560. By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper accessory 29L, the second upper accessory 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, first, the effect control CPU 101 executes a look-ahead effect process (S600) for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect and determining the content of the look-ahead effect. Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an image display process (S620) related to image display. After that, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of S800 to S807 processes according to the value of the effect control process flag.

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

The look-ahead effect processing (S600) is a process for determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special look-ahead based on the hold information before the turn of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (hold memory, hold memory information) arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the variable display of the symbol and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target hold display”. Further, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target variable display".

The image display process (S620) is a process for controlling the display of a specific image to be displayed in addition to the hold display or the active display. In the present embodiment, a specific image composed of a character image may be added to the hold display or the active display. In the image display process, display control is performed for these character images. Details will be described later in FIG. 19 and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

[About change production]
In the present embodiment, a change effect that changes the hold display or the active display as a specific display into a plurality of types of display modes may be executed. Before the change effect is executed, a specific image is displayed on both sides of the hold display and the active display that are the targets when the start prize is generated. The specific image includes a first specific image displayed on the left side of the specific display and a second specific image displayed on the right side of the specific display. The specific image is composed of a predetermined humanoid character image. Of the change effects, the one with the first specific image is the first change effect, and the one with the second specific image is the second change effect.

[About the display period of a specific image]
Here, the first specific image and the second specific image can be displayed during the same period from the start winning to the active display after the start winning is displayed and the hold display of the target to be executed is displayed. However, the first specific image and the second specific image may be displayed at least within the same period, and the first specific image is displayed and after a predetermined period (for example, the first specific image is displayed). The second specific image may be displayed at the timing after the hold display is shifted, the timing before the shift, etc.). Further, after the first specific image is erased, the second specific image may be erased after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. As described above, the first specific image and the second specific image may have a partial display period overlapping.

[About the first change production]
The first change effect is an effect in which the color of the active display changes depending on the first specific image. The color of the active display indicates the degree of expectation that the active display will be a big hit. The active display is usually displayed in white, and the relationship is white <blue <green <red in the order of jackpot expectation. By executing the first change effect, the jackpot expectation degree of the hold display of the target to be changed and the change display of the target is suggested.

[About the second change production]
The second change effect is an effect in which the active display is changed by adding a character image indicating the effect content executed in the active display by the second specific image. As described above, although the shape of the active display itself does not change, the effect of changing the mode of the active display by adding the character image so as to be superimposed on the active display is also a part of the change effect. The character image is not added in the case of failure, and the display mode is changed by adding any of the character images of the types of reach, SP, and zone in the case of success. By adding a character image, an effect showing the contents of the characters added in the future is executed.

Next, the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the change effect is executed will be described. FIG. 13 is an effect drawing showing a change effect. As shown in FIG. 13A, when the effect display device 9 executes the variation display, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variation display at the center of the screen. The change effect is executed at the position of the lower part of the screen of the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13A, at the bottom of the screen, the hold display H indicating the hold storage information that has not been executed yet and the active display AH on the pedestal of the leftmost active display area AHA showing the current fluctuation display. Is displayed. 13 (b) to 13 (g) are enlarged views of only the lower part of the screen.

13 (b) to 13 (d) show an example of one change effect, and FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (g) show an example of another change effect. When a start prize is generated from the state of FIG. 13 (a), a second hold display H, which is the latest hold display H as a target, is displayed as shown in FIG. 13 (b), and a humanoid as a specific image. Character image is added. The hold display H and the character image may be displayed at the same time, the character image may be displayed after the hold display H is displayed, or the hold display may be displayed after the character image is displayed first. It may be displayed. The specific image on the left side of the hold display H is the first character image 61, and the specific image on the right side of the hold display H is the second character image 62. The first character image 61 is provided with a plurality of characters A to C. Further, the second character image 62 is provided with a plurality of types of characters X to Z.

As shown in FIG. 13B, the first character image 61 is formed of the character A, and the second character image 62 is formed of the character X. These first character image 61 and second character image 62 execute a change effect after being shifted to the active display area AHA. First, by executing the effect of kicking the active display AH by the first character image 61, the first change effect in which the active display AH changes to blue indicated by the diagonal line in FIG. 13 (c) is executed. After that, the effect of hitting the active display AH is executed by the second character image 62. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13D, the display mode of the active display AH is changed by adding the character image 63 composed of the reach characters to the upper part of the active display AH. The blue color of the active display AH indicates the degree of expectation that will be the jackpot display result, and the character image 63 consisting of the reach characters added to the active display AH is reached in the variable display executed in the current variable display. It is shown that. Further, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are erased at the timing of developing into SP reach with a high degree of expectation after the reach state is reached.

Next, the change effect of FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (g) will be described. When a start prize is generated from the state of FIG. 13 (a), as shown in FIG. 13 (e), the character A is formed with respect to the second hold display H, which is the latest hold display H to be the target. The first character image 61 and the second character image 62 formed from the character Y are displayed on both sides of the hold display H. After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), the display mode of the first character image 61 changes from the character A to the character B at the stage immediately before the shift to the active display area AHA. The aspect of the character Y of the second character image 62 remains the same.

Then, after being shifted to the active display area AHA, the change effect is executed. First, by executing the effect of kicking the active display AH by the first character image 61, the first change effect in which the active display AH changes to green indicated by dots in FIG. 13 (g) is executed. After that, the effect of hitting the active display AH is executed by the second character image 62. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), the display mode of the active display AH is changed by adding the character image 63 composed of the characters of SP to the upper part of the active display AH. The green color of the active display AH indicates the degree of expectation that will be the jackpot display result, and the character image 63 consisting of the characters of the SP added to the active display AH is the SP with a high degree of expectation in the variable display executed in the current variable display. It shows that it will develop to reach. Further, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are erased at the timing of developing into SP reach with a high degree of expectation after the reach state is reached.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (c) and 13 (d), the character image 63 is added to the first change effect for changing the color of the active display AH by the first character image 61 and the active display AH by the second character image 62. 2 Change effect is executed. Then, such a first character image 61 and a second character image 62 can be displayed during the same period from the hold display H when the start winning is generated to the active display AH. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of changing the display mode of the active display AH. Specifically, since the change effect is executed by the two specific images, not only the first character image 61 but also the second character image 62 can be noticed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (e), the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed when the hold display H of the target is displayed. In this way, since the two specific images are displayed when the start winning is generated and the hold display H is displayed, attention should be paid not only to the first character image 61 but also to the second character image 62. Can be done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c), the first character image 61 is displayed on the left side of the target hold display H or the active display AH, and the second character image 62 is the target hold display. H or active display Displayed on the right side of AH. By doing so, it is possible to make the hold display H or the active display AH to be executed easy to understand.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c), the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are shifted together with the target hold display H, and the active display corresponding to the target hold display H is displayed. It is also displayed when AH is running. By doing so, it is possible to make the hold display H or the active display AH to be executed easy to understand.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (c) and 13 (d), after the first change effect by the first character image 61 is executed, the second change effect by the second character image is executed. As described above, the first change effect and the second change effect are not executed during the same period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect from being overlooked due to the overlapping execution periods of the change effect.

[About concealment mode]
In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned specific image may be displayed as a concealed image which is a concealed mode. The concealment mode is a mode in which it is possible to grasp that the specific image is displayed, but it is not possible to know which character is the specific image. Such a concealment mode of the specific image is displayed in a normal mode triggered by a predetermined condition. Here, the predetermined condition is that a new start prize is generated within 5 seconds after the specific image displayed in the concealed mode is displayed and the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display of the target to be changed is started. be. When a new start prize is generated within this period, the specific image (concealed image) displayed in the concealed mode is displayed as the specific image in the normal mode.

The display screen of the effect display device 9 when the change effect is executed when there is a concealment mode will be described. FIG. 14 is an effect drawing showing a change effect when there is a concealment mode. Since FIG. 14A shows the same state as FIG. 13A, the description thereof will be omitted. When a start prize is generated from the state of FIG. 14 (a), a humanoid character as a specific image with respect to the second hold display H which is the latest hold display H as the target as shown in FIG. 14 (b). The image may be displayed in a concealed manner. The specific image displayed in the concealment mode on the left side of the hold display H is the first character image 61, and the specific image displayed in the concealment mode on the right side of the hold display H is the second character image 62. Since the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are both displayed in a concealed manner in which the face portion of the character is covered with a black image, it is difficult to determine which character is displaying the image. It has become.

14 (c) to 14 (e) will be described when a start prize is generated at the stage where the hold display of the target is shifted by one from the state of FIG. 14 (b). Further, the state when the start winning prize does not occur at the stage where the hold display of the target is shifted by one from the state of FIG. 14 (b) will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 (f) to 14 (h).

As shown in FIG. 14 (C), when the start winning is generated from the state of FIG. 14 (b), the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 displayed in the concealed mode are displayed in the normal mode. It becomes. The player can determine that the first character image 61 is the character C and the second character image 62 is the character Z by the start winning. After that, the change effect is executed after the hold display H of the target is shifted to the active display area AHA. First, by executing the effect of kicking the active display AH by the first character image 61, the first change effect in which the active display AH changes to red indicated by the horizontal stripe pattern in FIG. 14 (d) is executed. After that, the effect of hitting the active display AH is executed by the second character image 62. As a result, as shown in FIG. 14 (e), the display mode of the active display AH is changed by adding the character image 63 composed of the characters of the zone to the upper part of the active display AH.

The red color of the active display AH indicates the degree of expectation that will be the jackpot display result, and the character image 63 consisting of the characters of the zone added to the active display AH is subjected to the zone effect in the variable display executed in the current variable display. Which indicates that. Here, the zone effect is an effect indicating that the current variable display is in an advantageous state for the player (a state in which the player is in an advantageous zone for the player). Specifically, by flowing a telop of the characters "zone entry" around the screen of the effect display device 9, it is an effect that indicates that the current variable display has a high degree of expectation for a big hit. In the zone production, the background and the production are unique to the zone production along with the characters "zone entry".

Further, in the state of FIG. 14D, when a new start prize is generated and a decision is made to display a specific image, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are newly held and displayed H. It is displayed on both sides of. The first character image 61 is the character A, and the second character image 62 is the character B. Here, the special image is not displayed in the hold display next to the hold display or the active display in which the special image is displayed, and the special image can be displayed for the next hold display. That is, the continuous display of special images is restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent it from being confused as to which of the hold displays the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed. In addition, when a new start prize is generated, if there is a hold display H or an active display AH in which a specific image is displayed in front of it, it is new until the production by the current specific image is completed by prohibition processing. A specific image may not be added to the hold display after the start winning.

As shown in FIG. 14 (f), when the start winning is not generated from the state of FIG. 14 (b), the display of the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 displayed in the concealment mode is displayed. The shift of the hold display H of the target is executed in the concealed mode. After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), the display of the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 is displayed in the concealed mode even when the hold display H of the target is shifted to the active display area AHA. .. After that, if a new start prize does not occur within 5 seconds after the variable display of the target is started, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the identification displayed in the concealed mode after 5 seconds has elapsed. The image is erased.

It should be noted that when the specific image is erased, it may be suggested whether or not there is a possibility that the change effect is executed depending on how the specific image is erased. Specifically, when the display of the concealment mode executes a predetermined action (pause, etc.) when the specific image is erased, there is a high possibility that the change effect has been executed in the future, and the predetermined action is taken. If you do not execute, you can set the effect using a table that makes it less likely that the change effect was executed in the future. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the stress of the player when the starting prize cannot be generated although it is displayed in the concealed mode (silhouette display), and it is possible to widen the range of the game.

Further, if the specific image remains in the concealed mode until the hold display H of the target is shifted to the active display area AHA, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed at the timing of shifting to the active display area AHA. You may want to erase it. That is, the erasing timing of the specific image may be when the target is moved to the active display area AHA instead of the period of 5 seconds after the start of the variable display of the target. Further, in such a case, it is preferable not to display the specific image in a concealed mode when the current number of reserved memories is one. This is because when the number of reserved storages is one, the time for generating the start winning prize is short.

Further, when the specific image of the hold display corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed in the concealed mode, the concealed mode may not be displayed in the normal mode depending on the starting prize corresponding to the second special symbol. .. On the contrary, in the time saving state, when the specific image of the hold display corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed in the concealed mode, the concealed mode is set to the normal mode depending on the starting prize corresponding to the first special symbol. You can hide it.

As shown in FIG. 14 (b), a specific image is displayed triggered by a start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 14B, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62, which are specific images, may be displayed in a concealed manner. Then, a concealment mode is provided on condition that a new start prize is generated within 5 seconds after the variable display of the hold display of the target to be changed is started after the hold display of the target to be changed is displayed. The first character image 61 and the second character image 62 of the above are displayed in a normal manner. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of changing the display mode of the active display AHH. Specifically, it is possible to pay attention to which mode the specific image displayed as the hidden image is, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by expanding the range of the game playability.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (f) to 14 (h), when the start winning is not generated, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 start the variable display in the concealed mode and change. It is erased 5 seconds after the start. By doing so, the variable display does not end in the concealed mode, and the display mode can be changed according to the situation.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, various tables used when the above-mentioned change effect or the like is executed will be described.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a first change effect determination table and a second change effect determination table. 15 (A) and 15 (B) show the first change effect decision table, and FIGS. 15 (C) and 15 (D) show the second change effect decision table. In the first change effect determination table, it is determined whether the final color of the active display in the first change effect is white (no change), blue, green, or red. Further, in the second change effect determination table, it is determined whether the content of the character image in the second change effect is set to failure (no change), reach, SP, or zone. The first change effect determination table and the second change effect determination table are stored in the ROM 102.

The first change effect determination table at the time of big hit in FIG. 15A and the second change effect determination table at the time of big hit in FIG. 15C are when it is decided that the variation display result of the variation display is the jackpot display result. Used for. On the other hand, it was decided that the first change effect determination table at the time of deviation in FIG. 15B and the second change effect determination table at the time of deviation in FIG. 15D use the variation display result of the variation display as the deviation display result. Sometimes used.

In the first change effect determination table of FIGS. 15A and 15B, a random number SR2-1 (0 to 98) for determining the first change effect is used to determine the final color of the active display in the first change effect. A total of 99 numerical values (numerical range) are assigned to white (no change), blue, green, and red.

In the first change effect determination table at the time of a big hit in FIG. 15 (A), the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "white (no change) <blue <green <red" is determined by the value of the random number SR2-1 for determining the first change effect. The data is set so that Further, in the first change effect determination table at the time of deviation in FIG. 15B, there is a magnitude relationship of "white (no change)> blue> green> red" depending on the value of the random number SR2-1 for determining the first change effect. The data is set so that it becomes the selection ratio.

By setting the data as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "white (no change) <blue <green <red" is set at the time of a big hit as compared with the case of a miss. The final color of the active display is determined. Therefore, when paying attention to the final color of the active display, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "white (no change) <blue <green <red".

In the second change effect determination table of FIGS. 15 (C) and 15 (D), a random number SR2-2 (numerical value of 0 to 100) for determining the second change effect is used to determine the change content of the character in the second change effect. A total of 101 numerical values (range) are assigned to failure (no change), reach, SP, and zone.

In the second change effect determination table at the time of a big hit in FIG. 15C, the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "failure (no change) <reach <SP <zone" depending on the value of the random number SR2-2 for determining the second change effect. The data is set so that Further, in the second change effect determination table at the time of deviation in FIG. 15 (D), there is a magnitude relationship of "failure (no change)> reach> SP> zone" depending on the value of the random number SR2-2 for determining the second change effect. The data is set so that it becomes the selection ratio.

By setting the data as shown in FIGS. 15 (C) and 15 (D), the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "failure (no change) <reach <SP <zone" is set at the time of a big hit as compared with the case of a miss. The content of change is determined. Therefore, when paying attention to the content of the change, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "failure (no change) <reach <SP <zone".

As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the first change effect is an effect that suggests a big hit expectation by changing the color of the active display AH. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, the second change effect is an effect suggesting the reach, SP, and zone, which are the variation modes when the variation display of the active display AH is started. By doing so, since the roles are different in the first change effect and the second change effect, it is possible to pay attention to the execution mode of each change effect.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a first change effect character determination table and a second change effect character determination table. FIG. 16A shows a first change effect character determination table, and FIG. 16B shows a second change effect character determination table. In the first change effect character determination table, the character to be changed in the first change effect (hereinafter, based on the final color of the active display determined by the first change effect determination table shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B). , A mode of the first change effect character) is determined. Specifically, in the first change effect character determination table, the mode of the first change effect character is changed when the character remains A (character A) and when the character remains B (character B). Does not change as C (character C), character changes from A to B (character A → B), character changes from B to C (character B → C), character changes from A to C When it changes (character A → C), it is determined which one to use.

Further, in the second change effect character determination table, the character to be changed in the second change effect (hereinafter,, based on the change content determined by the second change effect determination table shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D). The mode of the second change effect character) is determined. Specifically, in the second change effect character determination table, the mode of the second change effect character is changed when the character does not change as X (character X) and when the character does not change as Y (character Y). When does not change as Z (character Z), when the character changes from X to Y (character X → Y), when the character changes from Y to Z (character Y → Z), the character changes from X to Z. When it changes (character X → Z), it is determined which one to use. The first change effect character determination table and the second change effect character determination table are stored in the ROM 102.

In the first change effect character determination table of FIG. 16A, a total of random numbers SR2-3 (numerical range of 0 to 89) for determining the first change effect character is used to determine the mode of the first change effect character. 90 numerical values are assigned to each final color of the active display.

In the first change effect character determination table of FIG. 16A, when the final color of the active display is white, that is, when the color of the active display does not change, the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character A> character B" is obtained. The data is set as follows. That is, in the first change effect, if the color of the active display does not change, the selected character is either character A or character B, and character C is not selected. Then, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display does not change, the character A and the character B are set so that the ratio of selecting the character A is higher than that of the character B. Further, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display does not change, when a character is selected, the character is maintained and does not change during the change effect. ..

When the final color of the active display is blue, the data is set so that the selection ratio has a magnitude relationship of "character A> character B> character B → C". That is, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display changes from the initial white to finally blue, the ratio selected as the final character aspect is "character A> character B>. It is set to have a magnitude relationship of "character C". Also, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display changes from the initial white to blue in the end, the selected character changes from the original one rather than the ratio from the original one. It is set so that the ratio of not doing is higher.

When the final color of the active display is green, the data is set so that the selection ratio has a magnitude relationship of "character A-> B> character B-> C> character C". That is, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display changes from the initial white to the final green, the ratio selected as the final character mode is "character B <character C". It is set to have a magnitude relationship. Also, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display changes from the initial white and finally becomes green, the selected character changes from the original one rather than the ratio that does not change from the original one. The ratio is set to be higher.

When the final color of the active display is red, the data is set so that the selection ratio has a magnitude relationship of "character A-> C> character B-> C> character C". That is, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display changes from the initial white to finally red, the character A or the character B is not selected as the final character mode. Character C is always set to be selected. Also, in the first change effect, when the color of the active display changes from the initial white to finally red, the selected character changes from the original one rather than the ratio that does not change from the original one. The ratio is set to be higher.

When the character C is selected by the data setting as shown in FIG. 16A, the final color of the active display is one of blue, green, and red. Further, from FIG. 16A, the active display tends to change in the order of character A <character B <character C. In addition, the character C having the highest expectation of change may be displayed from the beginning. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the first character image 61. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, when paying attention to the final color of the active display, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "white (no change) <blue <green <red". Therefore, it can be said that the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the mode of the character. When the character C is selected, green or red is likely to be selected, so that the expectation of a big hit is high.

It should be noted that the jackpot expectation may be set not only depending on the final aspect of the character but also depending on the change in the aspect of the character. For example, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the character changes from B to C than when the character changes from A to C. Further, as a ghost effect, when the character C has a high expectation of a big hit, a case may be provided in which the color of the hold display, which has a low expectation of a big hit, remains white and does not change.

In the second change effect character determination table of FIG. 16B, a total of random numbers SR2-3 (numerical range of 0 to 89) for determining the second change effect character is used to determine the mode of the second change effect character. 90 numerical values are assigned to each change content.

In the second change effect character determination table of FIG. 16B, when the change content fails, that is, when no character image is displayed, the data is set so that the selection ratio has a magnitude relationship of "character X> character Y". Is set. As described above, when no character image is displayed in the second change effect, the selected character is either the character X or the character Y, and the character Z is not selected. Then, in the second change effect, when the change content fails, the character X and the character Y are set so that the ratio of selecting the character X is higher than that of the character Y. Further, in the second change effect, when the change content is unsuccessful, when the character is selected, the character is maintained during the change effect, and the character is set so as not to change. ..

When the change content is reach, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship is "character X> character Y> character Y → Z". That is, in the second change effect, when the change content is reach, the ratio selected as the final character mode is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "character X> character Y> character Z". There is. Further, in the second change effect, when the change content is reach, the rate at which the selected character does not change from the initial one is set to be higher than the rate at which the selected character changes from the initial one. ..

When the change content is SP, the data is set so as to have a selection ratio of a magnitude relationship of "character X-> Y> character Y-> Z> character Z". That is, in the second change effect, when the change content is SP, the ratio selected as the final character mode is set to have a magnitude relationship of "character Y <character Z". Further, in the second change effect, when the change content is SP, the rate at which the selected character changes from the initial one is set to be higher than the rate at which the selected character does not change from the initial one. ..

When the change content is a zone, the data is set so as to have a selection ratio of a magnitude relationship of "character X-> Z> character Y-> Z> character Z". That is, in the second change effect, when the change content is a zone, the character X and the character Y are not selected as the final character mode, and the character Z is always selected. There is. Further, in the second change effect, when the change content is a zone, the rate at which the selected character changes from the initial one is set to be higher than the rate at which the selected character does not change from the initial one. ..

When the character Z is selected by setting the data as shown in FIG. 16B, the change content is one of reach, SP, and zone. Further, from FIG. 16B, the active display tends to change in the order of character X <character Y <character Z. In addition, the character Z with the highest expectation of change may be displayed from the beginning. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the second character image 62. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, when paying attention to the content of the change, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of “failure (no change) <reach <SP <zone”. Therefore, the big hit expectation is different depending on the mode of the character, and when the character Z is selected, the big hit expectation is high.

It should be noted that the jackpot expectation may be set not only depending on the mode of the character but also different depending on the mode of the character. For example, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the character changes from Y to Z than when the character changes from X to Z. Further, as a ghost effect, there may be a case where the character Z having a high expectation of a big hit is intentionally not displayed with a character image having a low expectation of a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 16, the first character image 61 is provided with characters A, B, and C, and the second character image 62 is provided with characters X, Y, and Z. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the first character image 61 has a higher expectation of change in the order of character A <character B <character C, and the second character image 62 has the order of character X <character Y <character Z. It is set so that the degree of change expectation is high. Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are first displayed by the character A or X, and then changed to the character C or Z having a high expectation of change and displayed. There is also. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the first character image 61 and the second character image 62.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display mode determination table for each number of reserved storages. 17 (A) shows the case where the number of reserved storages is 4, FIG. 17B shows the case where the number of reserved storages is 3, and FIG. 17C shows the case where the number of reserved storages is 2 or less. It is a display mode determination table showing. In the display mode determination table, it is determined whether the display mode of the change target is the normal mode or the concealed mode. The display mode determination table is stored in the ROM 102.

In the display mode determination table of FIGS. 17 (A), (B), and (C), a total of random numbers SR2-4 (numerical range of 0 to 79) for determining the display mode is used to determine the display mode of the change target. Eighty numbers are assigned to the normal mode and the concealed mode.

In the display mode determination table when the number of holds is 4 in FIG. 17 (A) and the display mode determination table when the number of hold is 2 or less in FIG. 17 (C), the "normal mode" is determined by the value of the random number SR2-4 for determining the display mode. The data is set so as to be the selection ratio of the magnitude relation of "> concealment mode". Further, in the display mode determination table at the time of holding three in FIG. 17B, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "normal mode <concealment mode" is determined by the value of the random number SR2-4 for determining the display mode. Is set.

Due to the data settings as shown in FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C, when the number of reserved storages is 3, the first change target is compared with the case where the number of reserved storages is other than 3. The proportion of the display mode of is a concealment mode is high. In addition, in the case of 4 pending items, the display is performed in a normal manner at a high rate. In this way, when the number of reserved memories is three, which is not the upper limit, it is possible to prevent the stop hitting (the player stops the firing of the hit ball). Further, when the number of reserved memories is small and the time for generating the start winning prize is short, such as when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, the ratio of displaying in the normal mode at the stage of holding display can be increased. Further, when the number of reserved storages is four, which is the upper limit value, even if a start winning prize is generated, it is useless, so that the ratio of displaying in a normal state can be increased. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the determination ratio of the display mode of the specific image different depending on the situation.

When the number of reserved storages is large, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed at a high rate in a concealed manner. Specifically, when the number of reserved storages is large, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 may be displayed at a high rate in a concealed manner. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the determination ratio of the display mode of the specific image different depending on the situation. The determination ratio between the number of reserved storages and the display mode of the specific image may be changed in the gaming state (such as changing between the normal state and the probable change state), or may be changed as appropriate.

Next, the look-ahead effect processing (S600) in the effect control process process will be described. In the look-ahead effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process of storing a decision regarding the change effect in the storage area of the RAM 103. The decision regarding the change effect is the final color of the active display (for example, white, blue, green, red, etc.), the content of the character image display (for example, reach, SP, zone, etc.), which is determined based on the pending information. It is to determine the mode of the character to be changed (for example, character A, character B, character C, character X, character Y, character Z, etc.) and the display mode of the change target (for example, normal mode, concealment mode, etc.). .. The effect control CPU 101 refers to these information stored in the RAM 103 to execute a change effect as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. Hereinafter, the look-ahead effect processing will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead effect process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a command at the time of starting winning is received (S601). The command at the time of starting prize is a command transmitted at the time of starting winning, and is a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start winning prize designation command, and a first (second) hold storage number designation command. Is. When the effect control CPU 101 receives the command at the time of starting winning (Y in S601), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S602. On the other hand, if the effect control CPU 101 does not receive the command at the time of starting winning (N in S601), the process ends.

In S602, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a hold memory to be changed in the hold memory before and after. Here, the hold storage of the change target is the hold storage of the target to which the specific image is added. It is determined by checking the storage area of the RAM 102 whether such reserved storage occurs immediately before the start winning prize this time. The data in the hold storage shifted to the active display area AHA is also temporarily stored in the storage area until the end of the fluctuation. The determination of the previous hold memory also targets the hold memory in such a fluctuation. Further, in such a determination, not only the information of the previous reserved storage but also the entire storage area may be confirmed, or the previous and next storage areas may be confirmed. The effect control CPU 101 ends the process when the previous hold memory has the hold memory to be changed (Y in S602). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 does not have the change target hold memory in the previous hold memory (N in S602), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S603.

In S603, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the new hold storage is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach. When the new hold storage is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach (Y in S603), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S604. On the other hand, when the new hold storage is not the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (N in S603), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. Whether or not it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach can be checked by checking the received data of the fluctuation type command. In S603, it may be determined by whether or not it is reach. Further, the subsequent processing may be executed in the out-of-bounds fluctuation without reach. In such a case, as a separate table from FIG. 15, a table in which blue, green, and red are not selected, and a table in which the reach, SP, and zone patterns are not selected (table in which the change effect fails) may be prepared.

In S604, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the new hold storage is a big hit. When the new hold memory is a big hit (Y in S604), the effect control CPU 101 determines the final color by the big hit first change effect determination table (S605), and then determines the second change effect at the time of a big hit. The content of change is determined by the table (S606), and the process proceeds to S607. On the other hand, when the new hold storage is not a big hit (N in S604), the effect control CPU 101 determines the final color by the first change effect determination table at the time of loss (S610), and then the second change effect at the time of loss. The content of change is determined by the determination table (S611), and the process proceeds to S607.

In S607, the effect control CPU 101 determines the aspect of the character based on the final color determined by the first change effect determination table, and shifts to S608. In S608, the effect control CPU 101 determines the mode of the character based on the change content determined by the second change effect determination table, and shifts to S609. In S609, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display mode from the display mode determination table according to the current number of reserved storages, and shifts to S610.

In S610, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display mode is determined to be the concealment mode. When the display mode is determined to be the concealment mode, the effect control CPU 101 is (
Y) in S610, the character image which is a specific image to be changed is displayed in a concealed mode (S611), and after the concealment flag is set (S612), the process proceeds to S613. On the other hand, when the display mode is not determined to be the concealment mode (N in S610), the effect control CPU 101 displays the character image, which is a specific image to be changed, in the normal mode (S614), and shifts to S613. ..

In S613, the effect control CPU 101 saves the content determined in the series of processes in the storage area of the RAM 102, and ends the process.

As shown in S602 of FIG. 18, when the previous hold memory has a hold memory to be changed, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are not displayed for the hold display this time. There is. By doing so, it is possible to prevent it from being confused as to which of the hold displays the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed due to the continuous display of the specific images. Can be done.

Next, the image display process (S620) in the effect control process process will be described. The image display process is a process following the look-ahead effect process (S600) executed at the time of starting winning, and is a process related to the display of a character image which is a specific image. The display mode of the reserved memory to be changed includes a normal mode and a concealed mode, and which mode is used is determined in the look-ahead effect processing at the time of starting winning. The image display process is a process relating to a change in the display mode determined in the look-ahead effect process. Hereinafter, the image display process will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an image display process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the concealment flag is set (S621). When the concealment flag is set (Y in S621), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S622. On the other hand, if the concealment flag is not set (N in S621), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. By these processes, it is determined whether or not there is a hidden change target.

In S622, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is within 5 seconds after the variation display to be changed is started. Whether or not it is within 5 seconds is determined by checking the measured value of the timer that starts counting when the fluctuation display starts. If the variation display to be changed is within 5 seconds (Y in S622), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S623. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation display to be changed (N in S622), the effect control CPU 101 discards the effect content of the hold storage to be changed (S626). .. Then, the character image, which is a specific image displayed in the concealment mode, is deleted. After that, it shifts to S625.

In S623, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the command at the time of starting winning is received. When the effect control CPU 101 receives the command at the time of starting winning (Y in S623), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S624. On the other hand, if the effect control CPU 101 does not receive the command at the time of starting winning (N in S623), the process ends.

In S624, the effect control CPU 101 displays the display mode of the character image displayed on the hold display H or the active display AH of the change target in the normal mode. Then, in S625, the concealment flag is reset and the process ends.

[About notification production]
Next, other effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a notification effect for notifying that the effect control CPU 101 is controlled to a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state advantageous for the player, is executed. The notification effect is a battle effect in which characters fight against each other and a ally character wins over an enemy character, and a battle effect is announced. There is an effect, a character effect that is notified by a predetermined character that a big hit is achieved. In addition, the notification effect may be provided with an effect other than these, and a plurality of types of each effect may be provided. Further, the notification effect described below may be executed at the timing after the above-mentioned change effect or at the execution timing of the variation display unrelated to the change effect.

In the following, the battle effect will be specifically described among the notification effects. Further, in the battle production, it is determined that the jackpot display result is obtained when the ally character wins, and the misaligned display result is determined when the ally character is defeated (the enemy character wins). Hereinafter, in FIGS. 20 and 21, a case where a ally character becomes a winning jackpot will be described. Further, the notification effect such as the battle effect is executed in the probable change state. It should be noted that the notification effect may be executed not in the probabilistic state but in the normal gaming state.

[About button mode]
When the battle effect is executed, the state of the push button 120 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a button) as an operation means that can be operated by the player is changed by the effect control CPU 101. In the effect control CPU 101, the push button 120 changes the state of the push button 120 into a first state and a second state by controlling the vibrator motor 126. The first state indicates a normal state in which the push button 120 is stopped, and the second state indicates a vibration state in which the push button 120 is vibrating. During the battle production, the state of the push button 120 changes into a through state and a vibration state. For example, in the battle effect, three timings, a first timing, a second timing, and a third timing, are provided as timings when the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state.

[Relationship between notification effect and button mode]
FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. The battle effect as the notification effect is executed at the timing after the variable display is started and the reach is reached. FIG. 20 shows the execution timing of each effect and the mode of the button in the battle effect. At time t1, which is the start timing of the battle effect, the mode of the button is a normal mode. A maximum of 10 seconds is set for the continuous striking valid period in which the continuous striking operation from the time t1 to the push button 120 is effectively detected.

When the number of times the player has executed the repeated hitting operation within the continuous hitting valid period reaches a predetermined number of times, the life gauge of the enemy character becomes 0 at time t2. At the first timing when the life gauge becomes 0, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state continues until the time t3 when the final blow effect of giving the final blow to the enemy character is executed. Even if the number of repeated hits does not reach the specified number of times or the repeated hits are not executed within the valid period of repeated hits, the push button is used as an essential vibration period from 3 seconds before the final blow effect. The 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state.

The push button 120, which has been in the vibrating state, is controlled to the normal state for 2 seconds after the time t3. After that, at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy at time t4, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. Here, the period from the time t3 of the last blow effect to the time t4 until the attack hits the enemy is an operation valid period in which the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected. Even if the movement of the player is detected during this operation valid period, the state of the push button 120 does not become the vibration state, but becomes the vibration state at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy on the effect screen. If the push button 120 is not operated during the operation valid period, the screen is switched from FIG. 21 (d) to FIG. 21 (e) at time t4, and the push button 120 is in a vibrating state. Such a vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from the time t4. After that, at the timing when the enemy falls at time t5, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds from time t5.

After that, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state at the third timing when the victory display at the time t6 is displayed. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t6. By controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the timing of the victory display at the time t6, it is notified again that the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state at the stop timing of the fluctuation display at the time t7 (not shown). Further, after the time t7, the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

In this way, the push button 120 changes at various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player. It is possible to improve the interest of the timing to change. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by combining the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is brought into a vibrating state.

Further, the period controlled by the vibration state is different between after the lapse of the first timing and after the lapse of the second timing. Therefore, by combining the control of the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period for controlling the vibration state, the effect can be suitably executed.

Further, of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 20, the continuous striking effective period is a period variable within a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the period after being controlled to the vibration state in the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. In this way, in the battle production, the range of the production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20, it is controlled to a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined, and is controlled to the period vibration state of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing. .. Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. By doing so, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the game is controlled to a big hit game state.

Next, the relationship between the notification effect described with reference to FIG. 20 and the mode of the button will be described with reference to the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the battle effect, which is the notification effect, is executed. FIG. 21 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (h), the battle effects are executed in this order, and the times t1 to t7 indicate the effect screens at the timings corresponding to the times t1 to t7 in FIG. Further, the display on the right side of each of the drawings of FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (h) is a diagram showing the state of the push button 120 on each effect screen.

When the variation display is executed in the effect display device 9, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variation display at the center of the screen. When the battle effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the effect symbols are in reach display mode (display mode in which the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol and the middle effect symbol is changing). At the timing when, the effect symbols 91 to 93 are moved to the corners of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and the battle effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the battle effect is started at time t1, the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear, and a character specifying the battle effect such as "battle" is displayed. .. In addition, a life gauge 99 that displays the level of the life (endurance) of the enemy character 95 is displayed on the right side of the screen. Further, as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player, a button image 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed, and a continuous hit operation is executed by the characters "continuous hit" corresponding to the button image 98. It is suggested to do. The mode of the push button 120 when the battle effect is started is a normal state.

As shown in FIG. 21B, when the push sensor detects the repeated hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player within the operation valid period (10 seconds), the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95. Is executed. Then, the life gauge 99 of the enemy character 95 decreases with the attack of the ally character 94. The mode of the push button 120 during the continuous striking valid period is a normal state. At the beginning of the valid period, the life will be reduced by a small number of repeated hits (for example, 2 times), but as the valid period becomes later, the life will not be reduced unless the repeated hits are performed a large number of times (for example, 3 times). It should be. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the life gauge 99 from becoming 0 immediately due to the continuous striking operation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the life gauge 99 becomes 0 at the time t2 when the continuous striking operation reaches the specified number of times (for example, 30 times). Further, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the effect that the enemy character 95 jumps up due to the attack of the ally character 94 is executed. Then, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. When the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the first timing in which the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. 21 (c) becomes 0, it is notified that the big hit has been confirmed. The push button 120 is continuously in a vibrating state for the remaining period of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds. If the continuous striking operation is not executed within the valid period shown in FIG. 21 (b) or the continuous striking operation does not reach the specified number of times within the valid period, FIG. 21 (c) is after the valid period has elapsed. It becomes the screen of. Then, at the timing when the screen of FIG. 21C is displayed, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state for 3 seconds, which is the essential vibration period.

At time t3 after the required vibration period of 3 seconds has elapsed, the final blow effect shown in FIG. 21 (d) is executed. In the final blow effect, it is suggested that the operation of pressing the push button 120 once by the character "blow" corresponding to the button image 98 is executed together with the character "decide with a single blow". The mode of the push button 120 during the blow effect is a normal state. When the push button 120 is pressed during the blow effect, the effect that the ally character 94 hits the enemy character 95 with the final blow is executed (not shown). The mode of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state for 2 seconds when the final blow effect is executed.

At the timing of time t4 shown in FIG. 21 (e), when the final blow hits the enemy, the effect of violently shining the screen is executed, and the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, although the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. After that, at time t5 after the vibration state has elapsed for 5 seconds, the effect that the enemy character 95 collapses is executed. At this time, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds. The button image 98 may be displayed at the timing of time t4.

After the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state for 3 seconds at time t5, as shown in FIG. 21 (g), a victory display screen showing that the ally character has made a piece and defeated the enemy character is displayed. NS. At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. It is notified again that a big hit is caused by such a victory display and a vibration state. Then, after the vibration state continues for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 21 (h), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop the variable display at the center of the screen by the combination of the jackpot display results. At the timing when the fluctuation display is stopped, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. After that, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 21 (c), it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0, so that a big hit is achieved. Further, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing of hitting the enemy shown in FIG. 21 (e). By doing so, after notifying that the jackpot game state will be established, the push button 120 will be further vibrated in accordance with the effect development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify that the game is controlled to the big hit game state and further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (e), in the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98. By doing so, the effect can be suitably executed by controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and combining the push button 120 with the button image 98.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 (c), 21 (e), and (g), the state of the push button 120 changes to a vibrating state in response to the effect executed on the screen, so that the execution timing and vibration of the effect are performed. Depending on the timing of changing to the state, it is possible to improve the comfort when the game is executed. In addition, the effect can be sharpened by the execution timing of the effect and the timing of changing to the vibration state.

An LED as a light emitting means may be provided inside the push button 120 as an operating means. Then, the effect control CPU 101 may control the push button 120 in a vibration state and also control the light emission of the LED. For example, in the normal state of FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (b), and (d), the LED is controlled to emit light to white or red (white is a normal color, red is a color that prompts button operation, etc.), and FIG. 21 In the vibration states of (c), (e), and (g), the LED may be controlled to emit rainbow colors in accordance with the vibration to notify that the LED is controlled to the jackpot game state. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest by making the light emitting mode of the light emitting means different depending on the vibration state of the operating means. It should be noted that the timings of the vibration and the light emission modes do not necessarily have to be the same, and the timings of the vibration and the light emission may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Next, a table for determining the content of the notification effect and a flowchart when the battle effect is executed will be described.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination table, it is determined whether the content of the notification effect is a battle effect, a story effect, or a character effect. The notification effect determination table includes the big hit notification effect determination table of FIG. 22 (A) and the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 22 (B). These notification effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

The jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 22A is used when it is determined that the variable display result of the current variable display is the jackpot display result. On the other hand, the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 22B is used when it is determined that the out-of-bounds display result of the current variation display is the out-of-bounds display result.

In the notification effect determination table of FIGS. 22A and 22B, a total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the notification effect determines the battle effect and the story effect. , Is assigned to the decision of character production. Then, in FIG. 22, the number of random value values assigned to each effect is shown in SR2.

In the jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 22A, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character effect <story effect <battle effect" is set according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the notification effect. There is. Further, in the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 22B, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character effect> story effect> battle effect" is set according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the notification effect. Has been done.

By setting the data as shown in FIG. 22, the production content is determined so that the selection ratio of the size relationship of "character production <story production <battle production" is obtained at the time of big hit as compared with the case of losing. Therefore, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "character production <story production <battle production".

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is one process executed by the effect control CPU 101 in the process of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state (S901). In S901, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state based on whether or not there is a probabilistic state designating command in the receive command buffer. When the current gaming state is in the probable change state (Y in S901), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S902. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not in the probable change state (N in S901), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed in the current variation (S908), and ends the process.

In S902, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is super reach. When the fluctuation executed this time is super reach (Y in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines the notification effect to be executed by the extraction value of the extracted SR2 and the notification effect determination table based on the display result (Y). S903), shift to S904. In S903, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result of the variation executed this time based on the display result designation command in the receive command buffer. On the other hand, if the variation executed this time is not super reach (N in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect executed by the variation this time (S908), and ends the process.

In S904, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the battle effect is executed according to the content determined in S903. When the battle effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to (Y in S904) and S905. On the other hand, when the battle effect is not executed (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed in the current variation (S908), and ends the process.

In S905, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit, based on whether or not there is a display result specifying command related to the big hit in the receive command buffer. When the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (Y in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect of winning use and the button mode (S906). On the other hand, if the fluctuation executed this time is not a big hit (N in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode for defeat (S907). After S906 or S907, other effects to be executed in this variation are determined (S908), and the process is terminated.

In FIG. 23, the case where the battle effect is executed while the current game state is in the probable change state is shown, but the battle effect may be executed during the normal game state. Further, in FIGS. 20 and 21, the case where the jackpot display result is obtained has been described, but in S907, the effect for defeat in the case where the misaligned display result is obtained will be described. When an ally character is defeated, the life gauge 99 will not become 0 no matter how many repeated hits are executed within the continuous hit valid period after the start of the battle effect. Further, the push button 120 does not go into a vibrating state in a normal state. Then, the characters "defeat" are displayed after the valid period of repeated hits has elapsed, and after that, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop the variable display in the center of the screen by the combination of the misaligned display results.

Next, a case where the upper accessory effect in which the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R operate is executed will be described. In the upper bonus effect, as an effect suggesting that the state is controlled to be advantageous for the player, the rotation operation of the upper bonus and the effect of light emission of the upper bonus as shown in FIG. 2 are executed. Further, in the upper accessory effect, the effect is based on the first pattern of notifying that the upper accessory is operated and the upper accessory is operated on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the upper accessory is operated but the effect is displayed. The display screen of the device 9 is provided with an effect by a second pattern in which the operation of the upper accessory is not notified.

For example, in the upper accessory effect, the rotation operation is executed by the rotation angle set at the first timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 in FIG. 20. Further, at this time, the LED provided on the upper accessory emits light. In the upper character effect, since the battle effect is executed on the screen of the effect display device 9, it is desirable that the effect according to the second pattern is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the upper accessory effect may be set to the protruding position when the push button 120 is in the vibrating state, and to be the storage position when the push button 120 is in the normal state. By doing so, it is possible to execute the production of the upper accessory according to the state of the push button 120. In addition, regardless of the vibration state of the push button 120, when the effect with high expectation is executed, the upper accessory may be in the protruding position from the predetermined timing until the effect with high expectation is completed. ..

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
In the above-described embodiment, the first change effect by the first character image 61 and the second change effect by the second character image 62 may be executed not at the stage of the active display AHA but at the stage of the hold display H. Further, such a change effect may be executed at the stage of the hold display H and at the stage of the active display AHA. Further, the number of executions of the change effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Further, the hold display H (active display AH) in which the first change effect by the first character image 61 and the second change effect by the second character image 62 are executed may be different. For example, after the first change effect by the first character image 61 is executed for the hold display H of the target in the state of three holds, the hold display H of the target is shifted, and the target is in the state of two holds. The second change effect by the second character image 62 may be executed for the hold display H of the above. Further, the execution timing of the change effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

In the above-described embodiment, there are two specific images for executing the change effect, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62. However, three or more specific images may be provided. The plurality of specific images are not limited to those that change the hold display H and the active display AH, and may change the specific image itself.

In the above-described embodiment, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed when the hold display H of the target is displayed. However, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 may be displayed at a predetermined timing after the hold display H of the target is displayed. Further, the timing at which the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed may be different. For example, one of the character images may be displayed when the hold display H is displayed, and the other character image may be displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The condition for displaying the other character image may be a predetermined time lapse, a timing at which the next start winning prize may occur, or a timing at the time of shifting.

In the above-described embodiment, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed on both sides of the hold display H or the active display AH. However, the positions of the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 may be in any position, and two may be arranged at the top of the hold display H or the active display AH, and the hold display H or the active display H or the active display H may be arranged. It may be located away from the display AH. When the character image is located at a distant position, an image connecting the character image and the hold display H or the active display AH with a line is displayed so that it can be known which hold display H or active display AH is the target of change. It is preferable to display the display indicating the connection.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are erased at the timing of developing into SP reach with high expectation after reaching the reach state has been described. However, when a character with a high degree of expectation of change is displayed, it may be taken over and displayed even during SP reach. Further, if the active display AH changes to red, which has a high expectation of a big hit, it may be erased before reaching SP reach. Further, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 may be erased at the same timing, or may be erased one by one. When erasing one by one, it may be erased in order from the one in which the change effect is executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where both the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 are displayed in a concealed manner has been described. However, only one of the character images displayed in the concealed mode may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 displayed in the concealed mode are displayed in the normal mode due to the occurrence of a new start winning prize has been described. However, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 displayed in the concealed mode may be displayed in the normal mode over time.

In the above-described embodiment, the change effect may be executed every time the aspect of the character image changes. In such a case, if there is a margin in the execution time of the change effect, the change effect is executed multiple times, and if there is no margin in the execution time of the change effect, the final display mode is performed by one change effect. It should be changed to.

In the above-described embodiment, the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 in the concealment mode have become the normal mode due to the occurrence of one start winning. However, in the first start-up prize, only one of the specific images may be in the normal mode, and in the second start-up prize, the other specific image may be in the normal mode. Further, it is possible that the concealment mode does not change to the normal mode unless there are a plurality of start prizes instead of a single start prize.

In the above-described embodiment, a detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the out opening may be provided around the out opening 26. Then, when the number of game balls detected by the detection means becomes a predetermined number, the specific image of the concealment mode may be displayed in the normal mode.

In the above-described embodiment, the rate of change in the active display differs depending on whether the specific image is displayed in the normal mode from the beginning or the specific image is initially displayed in the concealed mode and then displayed in the normal mode. May be different. For example, when it is displayed in the concealed mode at first and then displayed in the normal mode, it is possible to promote the firing by increasing the change rate of the active display.

In the above-described embodiment, the first change effect is an effect of changing the color of the active display AH, and the second change effect is an effect of adding a character image to the active display AH, but the active display AH. It may be an effect that changes the shape itself of. Further, the change effect may be an effect in which the character image is combined with the active display AH.

In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the type of combination of the first change effect and the second change effect. For example, even if both the first change effect and the second change effect have low expectations, they may have high expectations if they are in a specific combination. In this way, even if one of the change effects changes to a mode in which the degree of expectation is low, the other change effect can be expected.

In the various controls shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop button is operated by the player. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped according to the above, it is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. be. In slot machines, in the continuous production by multiple games before being controlled by the chance zone (CZ) where the winning probability of a predetermined small win is high and the assist time (AT) which informs the internal lottery result and the operation procedure. The display corresponding to the hold display or the active display may be performed. Then, in the continuous effect, the change effect by the first character image 61 and the second character image 62 described above may be executed. Further, in the slot machine, bonuses such as big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB), AT that executes an effect of notifying the internal lottery result, and the winning probability of the re-game combination are different from those in the normal game state. The above-mentioned battle effect may be executed as an effect indicating control to the ART that has been transferred to RT, AT, and RT.

In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 has been described as an example as an operating means that can be operated by the player. However, the operating means may be something other than the push button 120. For example, a button that pops out from a normal position to a protruding position with the passage of time, a button whose shape changes with the passage of time, or the like may be used. And at a predetermined timing
It may change from the normal position to the protruding position, or the shape may change from the normal state.

In the above-described embodiment, at each of the first to third timings, the state of the push button 120 changes from a normal state in which it does not vibrate to a vibrating state in which it vibrates. However, the strength of the vibration state of the push button 120 may be switched at each of the first to third timings. For example, the vibration state may be changed from weak to strong at each of the first to third timings. Further, the button may emit light, the button may generate heat, the wind may blow from the periphery of the button, or the like, and the state may be changed at each timing.

In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state only when a big hit display result is obtained. However, the push button 120 may be in a vibrating state at a plurality of timings when the display result is off. For example, when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed, the vibration state may be set even if the display result is off.

In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at a plurality of timings during the battle effect of the notification effect. Such a change from the normal state to the vibration state may be executed other than the notification effect for notifying that the jackpot display result is obtained. For example, the push button 120 may be changed at a plurality of timings between the normal state, which is the first state, and the vibration state, which is the second state, in the effect during the simple variable display. Further, the state of the push button 120 may be changed during the big hit game.

In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 does not always change from the normal state to the vibration state, but may change to the vibration state at a predetermined rate. For example, when the jackpot display result is obtained by a predetermined lottery, the vibration state may be set at a higher rate than the case where the off display result is obtained.

In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0. However, the timing at which the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state does not necessarily have to be the timing at which the life gauge 99 becomes 0. For example, the vibration state may be changed from the timing before the life gauge 99 becomes 0, or the vibration state may be changed at the timing after the life gauge 99 becomes 0. Further, the push button 120 may be brought into a vibrating state by a single pressing operation. In such a case, the vibration state may be set at the same timing as the pressing and the timing after the pressing.

In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 may be changed from the normal state to the vibration state according to the timing at which the upper accessory and the accessory 12 other than the upper accessory 12 operate.

In the above-described embodiment, the period during which the vibration state continues from the first timing is the variable period, and the period during which the vibration state continues from the second timing is the non-variable period. However, both periods may be variable or non-variable periods, and the variable period and the non-variable period may be interchanged.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of battle effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of ally characters with a high expectation of victory may be set so that one of the characters is determined according to the expectation of a big hit. Further, a plurality of enemy characters having different jackpot expectations may be set, and one of the enemy characters may be determined according to the jackpot expectations. In such a case, the timing and period during which the push button is in a vibrating state may be different depending on the mode of the ally character or the enemy character.

In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. However, the advantageous state is not limited to this, and the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

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

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

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

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

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 9 effect display device, 61 first character image, 62 second character image, 63 character image, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can display fluctuations and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display,
A change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display into a plurality of types of display modes,
An image display means capable of displaying a specific image at a predetermined opportunity when the specific display is displayed is provided.
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image.
The change effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the change effect, and changes the display mode of the specific display by the specific image.
The image display means is
The specific image can be displayed by the first pattern of displaying the specific image in a concealed mode in which the specific image is concealed by the predetermined trigger, and the second pattern of displaying the specific image in a normal mode in which the specific image can be recognized by the predetermined trigger. ,
When the specific image is displayed in the first pattern, the specific image is displayed in the concealment mode at the predetermined opportunity, and then the specific image is displayed in the normal mode based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined region. death,
The first specific image and the second can display a specific image in the same period der is,
When the specific image is displayed in the normal mode in the first pattern, the display mode of the specific display is displayed by the specific image as compared with the case where the specific image is displayed in the normal mode in the second pattern. A gaming machine with a high rate of change.

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