JP7106341B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling variable display.

In a conventional game machine such as a pachinko game machine, the number of prize balls to be paid out is first displayed in response to the player's button operation during a big win, based on an image that can identify the number of buttons obtained during variable display. There was one that executes an effect that adds to the number of awarded balls (Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-202779 (paragraphs 0479 to 0485 etc.)

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the display modes of images such as buttons that can be acquired by the player lack variation, and the display modes of the images do not suggest specific effect results. There is a problem that the performance is lacking in interest and the amusement of the game cannot be improved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game by improving the fun of the presentation.

(A) A gaming machine that variably displays decoration identification information and can be controlled between an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and a special state that is more advantageous than the advantageous state,
As decoration identification information, including special decoration identification information,
a first effect executing means capable of executing a first effect;
a second effect executing means capable of executing a second effect after the first effect based on the effect result of the first effect becoming a predetermined effect result;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect based on the fact that the effect result of the second effect becomes a specific effect result,
In the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements are presented at a predetermined timing , and after the predetermined timing, a predetermined effect using the presented effect elements is executed to make the effect result the predetermined effect result. It is a production that can
In the second effect, a specific effect using at least a part of the plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect is executed to set the effect result as the specific effect result. is a possible performance,
The plurality of types of effect elements presented at the predetermined timing in the first effect are a first effect element suggesting that the second effect is executed after the execution of the first effect, and the first effect. a second effect element suggesting that the second effect will not be executed after the execution of, and a special effect element that has a higher possibility of producing the specific effect result than other effect elements when used in the second effect. , including
The specific effect result includes a first specific effect result suggesting control to a first special state among the special states, and a second special effect which is more advantageous to the player than the first special state among the special states. and a second specific effect result that suggests being controlled to the state,
The greater the number of the special effect elements presented in the first effect, the higher the ratio of the specific effect result to the second specific effect result,
The first effect executing means can execute the first effect based on the temporary stop display of the special decoration identification information.
It is characterized by
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of variable display (variable display of special symbols, decorative symbols, small symbols, etc.),
A first effect means (effect control CPU 120, S172 in FIG. 7, etc.) capable of executing a first effect (a first effect as a card battle effect during variable display);
Based on the fact that the effect result of the first effect becomes a predetermined effect result (complete victory in FIG. 9-3 (H), etc.), the second effect (FIG. 9-3 (N) ~ (G) second effect as a prize ball additional effect during the jackpot game state) can be executed (the effect control CPU 120, S176 in FIG. 7, etc.);
Based on the fact that the effect result of the second effect has become a specific effect result (such as the display result of a big hit prize ball such as "+100" in Fig. 9-3 (P)), a special effect (Fig. 9- 3 (Q) 1000 → 1200 total number of prize balls increase etc.) Special effect execution means (effect control CPU 120, S176 in FIG.
In the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements (friend card image 71, enemy card image 72, etc. in FIGS. 9-2 (D) and (E)) are presented, and a predetermined effect ( 9-2 (F), (G) card battle effects, etc.), the effect result can be the predetermined effect result,
The second effect is a specific effect (friend card is executed), the result of the effect can be the result of the specific effect (such as the result of displaying the extra ball of the big hit prize ball such as "+100" in Fig. 9-3 (P)),
The plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect have a higher possibility of producing the specific effect result when used in the second effect than other effect elements (see FIG. 9-5, etc.). ) includes a special effect element (rare card image 712, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the amusement of the presentation.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The plurality of types of effect elements include a first effect element (friend card image 71, etc.) that suggests that the second effect is executed after the first effect is executed, and a second effect that is not executed after the first effect is executed. (Fig. 9-3 (D), (E), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation, or conversely, to give the player a feeling of impatience.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
In the first effect, when the plurality of types of effect elements are presented, the greater the number of presentations of the first effect elements, the higher the proportion of the second effect being executed (see FIG. 9-4 ( In A) and (B), when the variable probability big win is determined, the ratio of the teammate card images 71 to be larger than when the normal big win is determined is higher).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of presentations of the first effect element.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
In the first effect, when the special effect element is presented, the ratio of the second effect to be executed is higher than when the special effect element is not presented (Fig. 9-5 (A) (C), when the probability variable jackpot is determined, the rare card image 712 is selected at a higher rate than when the normal jackpot is determined).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special effect element is presented.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
When the second effect is not executed, after the end of the first effect, a third effect different from the second effect (predetermined effect at the time of normal jackpot in FIGS. 9-3 (R) to (T)) Further includes a third production means (production control CPU 120, S176 in FIG. 7, etc.) for executing
During execution of the third effect, the plurality of types of effect elements are not used (FIGS. 9-3 (R) to (T)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect result of the first effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
In the first effect, when the special effect element is presented, at least a part of the effect mode of the first effect is different from when the special effect element is not presented (Fig. 9-2 (D) , (E), etc.).

According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the special effect element has been presented, and the player's sense of expectation can be heightened.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a symbol arrangement table showing the symbol arrangement of the decoration symbol and the small winning symbol of the characterizing part 045F. It is a figure which shows the SP development effect|action table which shows simplified the effect|action pattern when SP development effect|action is performed. It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing the relationship between the effect of variable display of decorative patterns and the effect of variable display of small patterns. It is a figure which shows the jackpot classification selection table used in order to select the jackpot classification regarding the characteristic part 046F. FIG. 10 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing a display image in a card battle effect; It is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing a display image in a prize ball addition effect. It is a figure which shows a card ratio selection table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a card type selection table; FIG.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in an OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces approaches the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening by tilting the movable wing when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second starting It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be one that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one having an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit middle production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the small-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the small-hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is ended.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portions 045F and 046F)
Characteristic portions 045F and 046F of this embodiment will now be described.

For the characteristic portion 045F, for example, variable display of decoration identification information such as a decorative pattern and variable display of specific identification information such as a small pattern can be executed. An example will be described in which, when information is included, effect control is executed to enable display of one specific identification information corresponding to a plurality of types of special decoration identification information.

Regarding the characteristic part 046F, based on the effect result of the first effect such as a variable display effect becoming a predetermined effect result (for example, effect result in which the player wins in the card battle effect) After that, it is possible to execute a second effect such as, for example, an effect during the jackpot game state, and based on the fact that the effect result of the second effect becomes a specific effect result (for example, a result of displaying the prize balls on top of the big hit prize balls). , For example, when a special effect such as an effect of increasing the total number of jackpot prize balls (effect of adding prize balls) can be executed, the second effect is, among the plurality of types of effect elements used in the first effect, By executing a specific effect using at least part of it (for example, an effect of turning over the remaining ally cards in the card battle effect), the result of the effect can be the result of the specific effect (the result of displaying the prize balls on top of the prize balls for the big hit). There is a special effect element, such as a rare card, which has a higher possibility of producing a specific effect result when used in the second effect than other effect elements, when a plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect are used. An example of performing effect control including is explained.

On the side of the main board 11, the random number MR1 for judging the jackpot, the random number MR2 for judging the kind of big hit, the random number MR3 for judging the kind of variation pattern, the random number MR4 for judging the kind of variation pattern, and the judgment of the result of the normal figure display. Numerical data representing the random number MR5 and the random number MR6 for determining the initial value of MR5 are controlled so as to be countable by random counters provided corresponding to the respective numbers.

Whether or not to be a big hit is determined by the special symbol normal processing (S110) executed by the game control microcomputer 100, and the random number extracted from the random number MR1 for judging the big hit at the time of starting winning is selected from among the numerical data for judging the big hit. , is determined by a lottery to determine whether or not it matches the big hit determination value. Therefore, numerical data for judging a big win are set so that a big win is won with a predetermined probability. Whether or not to be a small hit is determined in the special symbol normal process (S110), when the random number extracted from the big hit determination random number MR1 does not match the big hit determination value at the time of the start winning, the extracted random number is small. It is determined by lottery for judging whether or not the numerical data for the hit determination matches the small hit determination value. Therefore, numerical data for judging a big win are set so that a small win can be won with a predetermined probability.

The type of the jackpot type is determined by the special symbol normal processing (S110) executed by the game control microcomputer 100, and the random number extracted from the random number MR2 for judging the jackpot type at the time of start-up winning. It is determined by drawing lots to determine which jackpot type determination value provided corresponding to each of the above matches. Therefore, when a big hit is determined, the numerical data for judging the big win type is set so that one of the big win types is selected at a predetermined selection ratio.

In the variation pattern setting process (S111) executed by the game control microcomputer 100, the variation pattern type is determined by selecting a plurality of random numbers extracted from the random number MR2 for determining the variation pattern type at the start winning. It is determined by drawing lots to determine which variation pattern type determination value provided corresponding to each variation pattern type matches. Therefore, when executing the variable display, the numerical data for determining the variation pattern type is set so that one of the variation pattern types is selected at a predetermined selection ratio. When the type of variation pattern is determined, which variation pattern is to be used is determined in the variation pattern setting process (S111), where the random number extracted from the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is the determined variation pattern. It is determined by lottery to determine which variation pattern determination value provided corresponding to each of the plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to the type matches. Therefore, when executing the variable display, the numerical data for determining the variation pattern is set so that one of the variation patterns is selected at a predetermined selection ratio.

On the effect control board 12 side, in addition to the random numbers SR1-1, SR1-2, and SR1-3 for determining the stop symbols of the decorative symbols and the small symbols, the random values SR2, SR3, etc. for determining the various effects are respectively set. Numerical data to be indicated are controlled so as to be countable by random counters provided correspondingly.

The determination of the decorative symbols and the stop symbols of the small symbols by the effect control CPU 120 is performed by the random number SR1 for determining the left symbols (symbols displayed in the left area) of the decorative symbols and the small symbols in the variable display start setting process (S171). -1, random number SR1-2 for determining the middle pattern (symbol displayed in the middle area) of the decorative pattern and the small pattern, random value for determining the right pattern (symbol displayed in the right region) of the decorative pattern and the small pattern A random number extracted from each of the numerical values SR1-3 is determined by lottery to determine which pattern determination value provided corresponding to each of a plurality of types of symbols matches. However, when a big hit is determined, all the left, middle and right symbols are aligned with the same symbols by unifying the stop symbols with the symbols corresponding to the random numbers extracted from the random number SR1-1. It is determined by the combination of symbols. In addition, when it is decided to lose, when executing the variable display of the variation pattern for the reach state, the left pattern and the right pattern are unified with the pattern corresponding to the random number extracted from the random number SR1-1. As a result, a combination of ready-to-win symbols in which the left and right symbols are the same is determined.

In the effect control CPU 120, if the left, middle, and right patterns obtained by lottery coincidentally coincide with the same pattern when it is determined to be a loser, one of the patterns is replaced with one pattern. By performing pattern correction such as shifting, the combination of the jackpot patterns is restricted so as not to be accidentally displayed. In addition, when executing variable display of a variable pattern that does not enter the ready-to-win state, if the symbols obtained by lottery happen to be a combination of ready-to-reach symbols, one of the corresponding symbols is shifted by one symbol. By making a correction, the combination of ready-to-win symbols is restricted from being displayed by chance.

As for the small symbols, basically, the same symbols as the decoration symbols are variably displayed as the corresponding symbols and are displayed stopped. Effect control by the effect control CPU 120 is executed so that one specific blank symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of the type of the blank symbol to be the symbol.

[Production control of characteristic part 045F]
FIG. 8-1 is a symbol arrangement table showing the symbol arrangement of decorative symbols and small winning symbols of the characterizing part 045F. Data representing such a pattern arrangement is stored in the ROM 121 .

First, the relationship between the decoration pattern and the small pattern will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 to be described later, a decorative design display area 50, which is a variable display area for decorative designs, is provided in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5. FIG.

In the decorative design display area 50, the decorative design can be variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R as shown in FIG. On the other hand, a small symbol display area 60 which is a small winning variable display area is provided at an end portion such as a lower end portion of the image display device 5 . In the small pattern display area 60, small patterns can be variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" small pattern display areas 6L, 6C and 6R as shown in FIG. 8-3.

The "left", "middle", and "right" small patterns correspond to the variable display of the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration patterns, and the same pattern changes. Effect control for deriving and displaying a variable display result consistent with the variable display result of the decoration pattern is performed.

For example, when the variable display result of the decoration pattern is the big hit display result (combination of the big hit display result in which the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration patterns are aligned in the same pattern), the variable display of the small pattern is performed. The result is also controlled to be a big win display result (combination of big win display results in which the small patterns of "left", "middle" and "right" are aligned in the same pattern). In addition, if the variable display result of the decoration pattern is the result of misrepresentation (a combination of "left", "middle", and "right" decoration patterns other than the same pattern), the variable display result of the small pattern is also the result of misrepresentation. ("Left", "middle", "right" decorative patterns are controlled to be a combination other than the same pattern).

Decorative patterns may be temporarily erased when executing a special effect, but small patterns may be called by another name of constant fluctuation small patterns, so what kind of effect is executed It is controlled so that variable display can always be performed. Therefore, when the special symbols are variably displayed, the small symbols can always be variably displayed even if the decorative symbols are not displayed.

FIG. 8-1(A) shows a normal variation mode pattern arrangement table. The normal variation mode symbol arrangement table includes variation patterns other than the first super reach and second super reach among the three or more types of super reach variation patterns (including variation patterns of super reach and variation patterns other than super reach) Variation pattern) is shown in the pattern arrangement of the decoration pattern and the small pattern in the normal variation mode, which is the production mode when the variation pattern) is executed.

FIG. 8-1(B) shows a special mode symbol arrangement table. The special mode pattern arrangement table shows the pattern arrangement of decorative patterns and small patterns in the special mode, which is the production mode when the first super reach variation pattern and the second super reach variation pattern are respectively executed. there is FIG. 8-1(B) shows the pattern arrangement of decorative patterns and small patterns in the special mode.

For example, four types of super reach can be selected from the first to fourth super reach, and when the first super reach or the second super reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 controls the special mode symbol. Variable display is performed using the symbol array of the array table. Further, when the third super reach or the fourth super reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes variable display using the symbol arrangement of the normal variation mode symbol arrangement table. Furthermore, even when variable display such as normal variation and normal reach variation other than super reach is executed, variable display is executed using the symbol arrangement of the normal variation mode symbol arrangement table.

SR random numbers 1-1 to SR1 for determining the left, middle and right symbols of decorative symbols and small symbols for each symbol in the symbol array as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B) -3 data are allocated. In the variable display start setting process (S171), the decorative symbols and small symbols in the variable display are determined based on the data extracted from each of the SR random numbers 1-1 to SR1-3 by the stop symbol determination method as described above. are determined.

In the normal variation mode pattern arrangement table of FIG. 8-1 (A), one-to-one correspondence as shown in the figure corresponding to the type of decoration pattern in which the numbers "1" to "9" are arranged in order Small patterns in which the same numbers "1" to "9" are arranged in order are provided. As a result, the decorative patterns are scrolled according to the order of the pattern arrangement such as "1", "2", "3", . . . . Variable display such as scroll display of the same symbols corresponding to each other in a one-to-one correspondence is executed according to the order of the pattern arrangement such as "1", "2", "3", and so on. When the decoration pattern is stopped at the end of the variable display and the display result is displayed, the small pattern is stopped at the same stop pattern as the decoration pattern and the display result is displayed.

In the special mode pattern arrangement table shown in FIG. 8-1(B), regarding the decorative patterns, "☆" and "△" are placed between the sequentially arranged decorative patterns consisting of numbers "1" to "9". A special decoration pattern consisting of a predetermined figure is arranged. Decorative patterns consisting of predetermined figures such as ``☆'' and ``△'' are special decorative patterns that do not constitute a big hit display result, and are called blank patterns, and are the same pattern on the ``left'', ``middle'' and ``right''. is stopped and displayed, it does not result in a big hit display result. In the following description, the blank symbol "*" may be called the first blank symbol, and the blank symbol ".DELTA." may be called the second blank symbol.

As for the types of small patterns, numbers such as "1", "2", "3", etc. among the types of decorative patterns are displayed in a one-to-one correspondence as shown in the figure. Patterns of numbers of the same type as the pattern are arranged in order. Thus, when numerical patterns such as '1' to '9' are stop-displayed as the stop patterns of the decorative patterns in the variable display, the small patterns are stop-displayed with the same kind of numerical patterns as the decorative patterns.

However, among the types of decoration patterns, blank patterns such as "☆" and "△" have a plurality-to-one correspondence as shown in the figure, and blank patterns with different types are also one type of "△". blank patterns are uniformly arranged. The blank symbol "Δ" may be called a first blank symbol, and the blank symbol "☆" may be called a second blank symbol. With such a pattern arrangement, when blank patterns such as ``☆'' and ``△'' are stopped and displayed as decorative patterns in the variable display, the small patterns are always of one type, such as ``△''. blank symbols are stopped and displayed.

In the image display device 5, when the effect in the special mode as described above is executed, the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are displayed during the variable display effect by the normal effect before reaching the reach state. △△” or “☆☆☆” are displayed with the same blank pattern, and after that, a special ready-to-reach effect called SP effect is produced, and an SP development effect in which the variable display effect develops is produced. It is executed by the control CPU 120 .

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing an SP development effect table showing a simplified effect pattern when the SP development effect is executed. Such SP development effect table is stored in the ROM 121 . As shown in FIG. 8-2, when the variation display is executed in the variation pattern of the first super reach, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are the same blank symbol "△△△" and are temporarily stopped. After the display is executed, an effect that develops into a special ready-to-win effect called a first SP effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 . As shown in FIG. 8-2, when the variation display is executed in the variation pattern of the second super reach, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are the same blank symbol "☆☆☆" and temporarily stop. After the display is executed, an effect that develops into a special ready-to-win effect called a second SP effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120. - 特許庁

Next, the relationship between the effect of variable display of decorative symbols and the effect of variable display of small symbols will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8-3 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing the relationship between the effect of variable display of decorative patterns and the effect of variable display of small patterns.

When the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed as shown in FIG. In the middle and right pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the left, middle, and right decorative patterns 51, 52, and 53 start to be displayed in a variable manner, respectively, and are formed at the central lower end of the display area of the image display device 5. Left, middle and right small pattern display areas 6L, 6C and 6 of the small pattern display area 60
In R, the left, middle and right small patterns 61, 62 and 63 start variable display.

Based on the variation pattern of the non-reach variable display that results in a misplaced display without reaching the reach, when the variable display of the decoration pattern and the small pattern is executed, the variable display as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) After the start time (change start time), when the predetermined change time is over, as shown in FIG. 63 is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-3(B), at the end of the variable display, when all of the left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52 and 53 are stopped patterns are number patterns, the left, right The stop patterns of the middle and right small patterns 61, 62 and 63 are all stop-displayed as the stop patterns of the same number patterns as the stop patterns of the left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52 and 53.

When the variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is executed based on the variation pattern of the first super reach, the first period has elapsed after the start of the variable display as shown in FIG. 8-3(A). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), the left, middle and right decoration patterns 51, 52, 53 are temporarily stopped at the same first blank pattern of "△△△". . At that time, as the small symbols 61, 62 and 63, since the special symbols are still being variably displayed, the first blank symbols are not temporarily stopped and the variable display is continued. When the left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52 and 53 are temporarily stopped at the first blank patterns, the small patterns 61, 62 and 63 are also temporarily stopped at the first blank patterns. You may perform a performance.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3(D), the decoration patterns 51, 52, 53 are reduced and moved to the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5 to form a combination of ready-to-win patterns and displayed. In the central part of the image display device 5, a first development image 64 is displayed to indicate that the game will progress to the first SP effect. At that time, as the small patterns 61, 62, 63, a combination of ready-to-win patterns is displayed with the same type of symbols as the combination of ready-to-win patterns. Then, a special effect in the effect pattern of the first SP effect is executed (not shown), and after the variable display is started and the predetermined fluctuation time of the first super reach ends, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E). , decorative patterns 51, 52, 53 and left, middle and right small patterns 61, 62, 63 are stopped and displayed. In FIG. 8-3(D), the reduced decorative patterns 51, 52, and 53 may not be displayed, and one ready-to-win pattern is displayed on the upper left and right sides of the display area of the image display device 5. The reach state may be indicated in this way.

As shown in FIG. 8-3(E), at the end of the variable display, among the stop symbols of the left, middle and right decoration symbols 51, 52 and 53, the number symbols are the left, middle and right small symbols. The symbols corresponding to 61, 62 and 63 are stopped and displayed in the same number symbols as the decorative symbols. However, at the end of the variable display, if there is a first blank symbol "△" among the stationary symbols of the left, middle and right decoration symbols 51, 52, 53, According to the pattern arrangement of 8-1(B), the first blank symbol "△" is stopped and displayed.

When the variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is executed based on the variation pattern of the second super reach, the first period has elapsed after the start of the variable display as shown in FIG. 8-3(A). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 8-3(F), the left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52, 53 are temporarily stopped at the same second blank pattern of "☆☆☆". . At that time, as the small symbols 61, 62 and 63, since the special symbols are still being variably displayed, the second blank symbols are not temporarily stopped and the variable display is continued. When the left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52 and 53 are temporarily stopped at the second blank patterns, the small patterns 61, 62 and 63 are also temporarily stopped at the second blank patterns. You may perform a performance.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3(G), the decorative patterns 51, 52, 53 are reduced and moved to the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5 to form a combination of ready-to-win patterns and displayed. In the central part of the image display device 5, a second development image 65 is displayed to indicate that the game will develop to the second SP effect. At that time, as the small patterns 61, 62, 63, a combination of ready-to-win patterns is displayed with the same type of symbols as the combination of ready-to-win patterns. Then, a special effect in the effect pattern of the second SP effect is executed (not shown), and when the predetermined second super reach fluctuation time ends after the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (H). , decorative patterns 51, 52, 53 and left, middle and right small patterns 61, 62, 63 are stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-3(H), at the end of the variable display, among the stop symbols of the left, middle and right decoration symbols 51, 52 and 53, the number symbols are replaced by the left, middle and right small symbols. The symbols corresponding to 61, 62 and 63 are stopped and displayed in the same number symbols as the decorative symbols. However, at the end of the variable display, if there is a second blank symbol "☆" among the stationary symbols of the left, middle and right decorative symbols 51, 52, 53, the symbol corresponding to the second blank symbol is displayed. According to the pattern arrangement of 8-1(B), the first blank symbol "△" is stopped and displayed.

Thus, in the special mode in which the variable display is executed in the variable patterns such as the first super reach and the second super reach, during the variable display, the same number patterns and blank patterns are variably displayed in the decorative patterns and the small patterns. However, when the blank pattern is stopped and displayed when the variable display is stopped, the final blank pattern is displayed regardless of which one of the first blank pattern and the second blank pattern is to be stopped and displayed. As for the stop symbol, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control for stopping the same blank symbol (first blank symbol). Incidentally, the final stop design of the blank design may be the second blank design instead of the first blank design. Further, the final blank symbol stop symbol may be a symbol such as "·" which cannot be identified as either "Δ" or "☆".

In addition, in the effect control CPU120, for the small patterns 61, 62, 63, special modes such as FIGS. 8-3 (C) to (E) and FIGS. When displaying blank patterns such as the first blank pattern and the second blank pattern in the normal variation mode as shown in 8-3(B), the variable display can be displayed with a common animation animation.

Next, main effects obtained by the characteristic member 045F will be described.
[1] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 (E) and (H), in the display of the left, middle and right small patterns 61, 62 and 63, a plurality of "☆" and "△" One blank symbol "Δ" can be stopped and displayed in correspondence with the blank symbols of the type. Thus, in displaying the stop patterns of the small patterns 61, 62, 63, one blank pattern can be displayed corresponding to a plurality of types of blank patterns included in the stop patterns of the decorative patterns 51, 52, 53. , the player can easily recognize the blank pattern.

[2] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 (C), (D), (F), and (G), during the variable display of the decorative patterns 51, 52, and 53, blanks temporarily stopped and displayed Depending on the type of symbol, the effect mode of the development effect that can be executed after the temporary stop display is different. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the blank symbols.

[3] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 (C) and (F), left, middle and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, which are a plurality of variable display areas in the decorative pattern display area 50, Based on the temporary stop of the combination of the blank patterns as the left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52 and 53 in each of the 5R, the variable display after the temporary stop, the first SP production of FIG. 8-3 (D) , a special effect such as the second SP effect shown in FIG. 8-3(G) can be executed. As a result, the temporarily stopped decorative pattern and the decorative pattern when the variable display result is displayed can be used properly, so that the player can be prevented from feeling a sense of incompatibility when the display result of the decorative pattern is displayed.

[4] Small patterns 61, 62, 63 are in special modes as shown in FIGS. 8-3(C)-(E) and FIGS. ), and when displaying blank patterns such as the first blank pattern and the second blank pattern in a normal variation mode such as ), since the variable display can be displayed with a common animation animation, the production in the production control CPU 120 While being able to reduce the memory data capacity used for control, the control burden of control of production|presentation in CPU120 for production|presentation control can be reduced.

[5] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the decorative symbols include a plurality of types of special decorative symbols such as the first blank symbol "△" and the second blank symbol "☆" which do not constitute a big win display result. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the special decoration pattern.

[6] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the decorative symbols include a plurality of types of special decorative symbols such as the first blank symbol "△" and the second blank symbol "☆". It is possible to make the special decorative pattern easier to recognize.

For the left, middle and right small patterns 61, 62 and 63, an example has been described in which one blank pattern can be displayed corresponding to a plurality of types of blank patterns. However, while the left, middle and right small patterns 61, 62 and 63 are in a one-to-one correspondence with the decorative patterns during variable display corresponding to a plurality of types of blank patterns, when stopped, a plurality of types of blank patterns are displayed. One blank pattern may be displayed corresponding to the blank patterns. Also, during the variable display, the blank pattern may not be displayed, and only when the game is stopped, one blank pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of blank patterns may be displayed.

As an example of the special decoration identification information for executing the effects shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3, the blank pattern is shown, but the number pattern is not limited to this. It may be a special pattern in which other information such as a character different from the original is shown, or a changing decorative pattern in which the display mode of the decorative pattern is at least partially changed. In other words, as the special decoration identification information for executing the effects shown in FIGS. It may be a pattern like this.

[Production control of characteristic part 046F]
FIG. 9-1 is a diagram showing a jackpot type selection table used for selecting a jackpot type related to the characteristic portion 046F. Such a jackpot type selection table is stored in the ROM 101 .

The jackpot type selection table in FIG. 9-1 shows the correspondence relationship between the jackpot type and the allocation of the random number MR2 for judging the jackpot type (total number of 101 SR2 numbers assigned).

In the jackpot type selection table, data are set so that the jackpot type is selected in the relationship of "normal jackpot>first probability variable jackpot>second probability variable jackpot)". In addition, in the jackpot type selection table, data is set so that the relationship between the normal jackpot and the probability variable jackpot in the jackpot type selection table is "normal jackpot < probability variable jackpot (first probability variable jackpot + second probability variable jackpot)". there is

A normal jackpot has 10R (rounds) in the number of rounds, and is a jackpot that pays out 1000 prize balls in total of 10R. The first variable probability jackpot has 11R (rounds) in the number of rounds, and is a jackpot that pays out 1100 prize balls in total for the 11R. The second variable probability jackpot has 12R rounds and pays out 1200 prize balls in total of 12R.

Judgment (decision) of the jackpot type using such a jackpot type selection table is performed based on the data of the random number MR1 for jackpot determination extracted at the time of starting winning in the special symbol normal process (S110 in FIG. 5). When it is decided to make a big hit in the judging step, it is performed based on the data of the random number MR2 for judging the kind of big hit extracted at the time of starting winning.

Next, as an example of effects executed by the effect control CPU 120, a card battle effect executed during variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and a prize ball (outgoing ball) extra effect executed in the jackpot game state. explain. Such a card battle effect is selected and performed when variable display is executed with a specific reach variation pattern in a probability variable state (including a time saving state). Then, the prize ball (ball out) addition effect is executed in the jackpot game state as a series of effects following the card battle effect.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the card battle effect is a effect in which a battle is executed using ally cards and enemy cards, and if the ally wins the battle, it looks like a big win. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the prize ball (outgoing ball) addition effect is, as shown in FIG. , based on the number of prize balls (basic value of prize balls) displayed earlier, by displaying the number of prize balls to add to the number of prize balls, the number of prize balls will be added and the prize It is a production that makes it look like the total number of balls is determined.

The card battle effect and the ball-adding effect are based on the suggestion that the effect result of the card battle effect executed as the first effect during the variable display becomes the predetermined effect result (victory result), and that the variable hit will be a certainty. Then, during the big win game state shifted according to the big win display result in the variable display, the prize ball addition production is executed as the second production, and in the prize ball addition production, the friend card used in the card battle production is executed. There is one feature in performing production using at least a part.

FIG. 9-2 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing the display image in the card battle effect. In FIG. 9-2, (A) to (M) show the effect modes of the card battle effect according to the passage of time during the variable display of the special symbols. In FIG. 9-2, description of the small pattern display area 60 is omitted. The small pattern may be variably displayed in one-to-one correspondence with the decorative pattern, or may be variably displayed in correspondence with the decorative pattern as shown in [characteristic part 045F].

The card battle effect is variably displayed by the effect control CPU 120 when variable display is performed in a specific variation pattern (for example, the third super reach) among a plurality of types of super reach variation patterns in the probability state. It is executed as an effect for suggesting whether the result will be the probability variable big win display result or the normal big win display result.

In the card battle production, during the variable display, so-called turn-based battles (battles) are held multiple times using allied cards dealt to the player's allies and enemy cards dealt to the player's enemies. If you win one battle, the cards you lost in that battle are erased, and the battle continues until all the opponent's cards are erased (erased). It is a performance to do.

In the card battle production, the party (allied side or enemy side) that eliminates (deletes) all the cards on the opponent's side finally wins (complete victory). If the ally side wins completely, the result of the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes a combination of odd-numbered jackpot symbols (in this example, a combination of odd-numbered symbols, for example), and then the game is controlled to a jackpot game state. On the other hand, if the ally side is finally defeated (completely defeated), the result of the variable display of decorative patterns becomes a combination of normal jackpot patterns (for example, a combination of even patterns in this example), and then controlled to a jackpot game state.

In the card battle effect, the number of ally card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72 to be displayed are set to be the same (the number may not be the same), and the number of card images remaining after winning each battle is An effect may be made in which the side with the most (ally side or enemy side) ultimately wins.

When the card battle effect is executed, during the variable display of decorative patterns, as shown in FIG. , left, middle, and right decorative patterns 51, 52, 53 are temporarily stopped at predetermined special patterns (for example, special patterns suggesting gacha used in card battle effects). Execution of the card battle effect is started with the temporary stop of the special symbol as a trigger.

The symbols temporarily stopped during execution of the card battle effect may be, for example, a combination of predetermined number symbols such as "1, 2, 3", or a combination of symbols displayed during variable display. Alternatively, it may be a combination of symbols that are not displayed during the variable display and are displayed only during the temporary stop.

At the start of the card battle effect, as shown in FIG. 9-2(B), the decorative patterns 51, 52, and 53 are reduced and displayed in the upper right corner in a ready-to-win state, and the gacha image, which is a capsule-shaped image, is displayed. Ten 70 appear and are displayed. A gacha is a capsule-shaped container containing a specific content such as a card, and is generally called a gacha. Each of the ten gacha images 70 includes an ally card or an enemy card, and the card included in each gacha image 70 cannot be visually recognized when the gacha image 70 appears and is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-2(C), each gacha of the 10 gacha images 70 is opened in a predetermined order, and one ally card image 71 or enemy card is selected from one gacha image 70. An image 72 appears. In FIG. 9-2(C), the friendly card images 71 are labeled with letters such as "A" and "Z" so that the card types can be easily distinguished. 72 is written in hiragana characters such as "a". In practice, each card image shows an image such as a character image such as a monster, a warrior, a hero, etc., which enlivens the battle production.

As shown in FIG. 9-2(D), when all ten gacha images 70 are opened, a display presenting a total of ten teammate card images 71 and enemy card images 72 is performed. This allows the player to recognize the number of friend card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72 used in the card battle effect. In this card battle effect, the ally card images 71 and enemy cards that appear are arranged so that the more the number of ally card images 71 is greater than the number of enemy card images 72, the higher is the degree of expectation for a definite variable jackpot (complete victory). The proportion with image 72 is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 9-2(D), teammate card images 71 include a plurality of types of card images with different expectations for a variable probability jackpot (expectations for execution of a winning ball-adding effect). For example, the teammate card image 71 includes a normal card image 711 and a rare card image 712 that is more likely than the normal card image 711 to expect a variable jackpot. The rare card image 712 is a card image with a higher probability of winning in one battle with the enemy card image 72 than the normal card image 711 . When the rare card image 712 is displayed, compared to when the rare card image 712 is not displayed, a predetermined image such as the aura image 32 is displayed accompanying the rare card image 712. The mode of production is different.

As shown in FIG. 9-2(D), after all the ten gacha images 70 are opened and all the card images appear, a group of ally card images 71 ( The arrangement of the teammate card image 71 and the normal card image 711 is changed so that the card images are divided into a group of card images 72 (lower side in the figure) and a group of enemy card images 72 (upper side in the figure). The letters "VS" are displayed between them. Such a screen display is called a battle basic screen. The image display of the confrontation basic screen clarifies the ratio between the number of friend card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72, and also clarifies the ratio of rare card images 712. FIG.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-2(F), a display such as "Battle Start" is displayed to notify that a battle effect in which cards face each other will start, and as shown in FIG. 9-2(G), A friend card image 71 and an enemy card image 72 are displayed one by one in the center, and a turn-based battle is executed. As for the display of each battle, the name of the battle (the number of times) is displayed, like the display of "first battle" in FIG. 9-2(G). In each battle effect, an image that makes the effect of playing a battle game lively is displayed, such as an image in which a character image displayed on each card image jumps out and fights.

In this way, in a turn-based battle, a turn in which the ally card image 71 attacks the opponent and a turn in which the enemy card image 72 attacks the opponent are repeatedly executed, thereby inflicting damage on the opponent, In the end, the one who gives the other side damage equal to or higher than a predetermined level wins each battle.

Each time one battle ends, the screen returns to the battle basic screen as shown in FIG. 9-2(E), and the defeated card image is erased. Then, by displaying a battle image as shown in FIG. 9-2(G) for the next battle, the battle game between the friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 is repeatedly executed.

In such a card battle effect, when all the enemy card images 72 are erased and the player side wins completely, the player side finally enters a battle effect such as "complete victory" as shown in FIG. 9-2(H). 9-2(I), left, middle and right decorative patterns 51, 52 and 53 are displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. A combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed as a variable display result. As a result, it shifts to the big win game state, and as shown in FIG. 9-2 (J), at the start of the big win game state, the upper side of the display area of the image display device 5 is a "variable probability big win". is displayed to notify the occurrence of a big hit that can be specified, and in the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5, the remaining teammate card image 71 in the card battle effect during the variable display is displayed. , the teammate card image 71 remaining in the card battle effect during the variable display is continuously used for the prize ball extra effect in the jackpot game state.

Such a card battle production pattern using the ally card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 (for example, when a big win is achieved, in what order and in what battle result pattern (winning/losing pattern) the ally side is perfect. Effect patterns such as whether to win) are provided in a plurality of types (stored in the RAM 122) based on the ratio of ally/enemy cards at the beginning of the effect and the number of rare cards on the ally side, and are used for effect control. In the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. 7, the CPU 120 randomly selects and determines using a random number for effect, etc., and in the effect process during variable display (S172), the card is displayed in the effect pattern thus determined. A battle production is executed.

Thus, in the effect control CPU 120, when the card battle effect as the first effect is executed during the variable display, the result of the effect is a predetermined effect result such as the display of "complete victory". As a result, it becomes possible to control the probability of a big hit, and it is possible to execute the performance of adding prize balls as the second performance. In the card battle effect as the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements such as friend card images 71 and enemy card images 72 are presented, and a predetermined effect such as card battle effect using the presented effect elements is executed. As a result, the effect result can be a predetermined effect result such as the display of "complete victory".

In addition, in the card battle effect as the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements such as the friend card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 are presented. Based on the result of the predetermined effect, it becomes possible to control the probability of a big hit, and it is possible to execute the effect of adding prize balls as the second effect. It can be said that the enemy card image 71 is the first effect element suggesting that the second effect is executed, and the enemy card image 71 is the first effect element that suggests that the second effect is not executed after the first effect is executed. It can be said that

FIG. 9-3 is a view of the display screen of the image display device 5 showing the display image in the presentation with the prize balls added. In FIG. 9-3, as an example of the effect in the jackpot game state, the display images when the second probability variable jackpot (1200 prize balls) is shown are shown in (N) to (G), and the normal jackpot (1000 (R) to (T) show the display images when the player wins the prize. The prize ball-adding performance is executed before the big prize opening is opened in the first round after the big win occurrence notification is displayed in the big winning performance processing (S176 in FIG. 7) of the performance control process processing.

First, a description will be given of an example of the prize ball-adding effect that is executed when the second probability variable jackpot (1200 prize balls) is achieved. After the big hit notification is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (N), a character image of "select the number of prize balls" is displayed, suggesting that the effect of adding the prize balls will be executed. In this example, one normal card image 711 and two rare card images 712 are displayed below the display area of the image display device 5 as teammate card images 71 remaining in the card battle effect during variable display. there is

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-3(O), as an initial value for displaying the total number of prize balls that can be paid out in all rounds of the jackpot game state to be started from now on, a prize indicating a basic value of "1000" is displayed. A sphere base value image and an image suggesting an extra number of "+α" are displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-3(P), the displayed teammate card images 71 are turned over in a predetermined order, and each teammate card image 71 is displayed, for example, "+0", "+100", "+100". ' is executed to display the number of balls to be added to the number of prize balls. In this example, as a result of executing such a specific effect, a total of +200 prize balls are displayed. Then, as the display of the total number of prize balls, an image obtained by combining a prize ball basic value image indicating a prize ball basic value of "1000" and a prize ball number image of "+200" is displayed.

After that, based on the display of the total number of prize balls +200 as a result of the specific effect, the total number of prize balls is set to the initial value of "1000" as shown in Fig. 9-3 (G). , and the display of the total number of prize balls is changed from "1000" to "total 1200". As a result, the total number of prize balls is clearly shown to the player. Further, a character image indicating that the probability variable jackpot has been achieved is displayed. As a result, the player is clearly shown that the variable probability big hit has been achieved.

Next, an example of an effect when a normal jackpot (1000 prize balls) is achieved will be described. After the notification of the occurrence of the big hit is displayed, a character image of "select the number of prize balls" is displayed as shown in FIG. Since there is no teammate card image 71 remaining in the variable display of the card battle performance when the player wins normally, the teammate card image 71 is not displayed below the display area of the image display device 5.例文帳に追加

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (S), as the initial value of the display of the total number of prize balls that can be paid out in all rounds of the jackpot game state to be started from now on, a prize indicating the basic value of "1000" prize balls is displayed. Only the sphere basis image is displayed. This suggests that the prize ball addition effect is not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-3(T), the display of the total number of prize balls is changed from "1000" to "total 1000". This suggests that the total number of prize balls has been determined, and clearly shows the total number of prize balls to the player. In addition, a character image indicating that a "regular jackpot" has been won is displayed. As a result, it is clearly shown to the player that the normal jackpot has been achieved.

Further, in the effect control CPU 120, when the effect of adding prize balls as the second effect is executed, a special effect is generated based on the fact that the result of the effect is a specific effect result such as a display indicating the number of balls to be added. It is possible to execute an effect for increasing the total number of prize balls as an effect. In the performance of adding prize balls as the second performance, a specific performance using at least a part of the performance elements such as the remaining teammate card image 71 among the performance elements used in the card battle performance as the first performance is executed. By doing so, it is possible to obtain a specific effect result such as a display indicating the number of prize balls added. Among the effect elements such as a plurality of types of card images used in the card battle effect as the first effect, the rare card image 712 has more prize balls than other effect elements such as the normal card image 711. There is a high possibility that it will result in a specific effect such as a display showing the number.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 uses at least a part of a plurality of types of effect elements such as the normal card image 711 and the rare card image 712 used in the card battle effect during the jackpot game state. By executing the performance of turning over the teammate card image 71 as a performance, it is possible to obtain a specific performance result in which prize balls are added, and when the specific performance result is achieved, a special performance of increasing the display of the total number of prize balls is executed. It is possible to execute the effect of adding prize balls that becomes possible.

The production pattern (production pattern such as which card is used and how many balls are added) using the ally card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 is a normal game displayed at the beginning of the big win game state. According to the number of card images 711 and the number of rare card images 712, a plurality of types are provided separately for the first variable probability jackpot and the second detection jackpot. When the first variable probability big hit or the second variable probability big hit is determined, the production control CPU 120 uses random numbers for production in the production process (S176) during the big hit of FIG. 7, depending on the type of the variable probability big hit. A performance pattern of such a prize ball-on-the-fly effect is determined at random, and the prize ball-on-the-fly effect is executed in the effect pattern thus determined in the jackpot middle effect process (S176).

In addition, in the prize ball addition effect, the rare card image 712 of the teammate card images 71 may be set to have a higher ratio of showing the number of prize balls added than the normal card image 711, or vice versa. You can set. In addition, the initial value of the display of the number of prize balls is changed from a plurality of types of initial values according to the actual total number of prize balls corresponding to the type of jackpot and the number of teammate card images 71 displayed at the beginning of the effect of adding the prize balls. It may be controlled to display the number of prize balls on all of the teammate card images 71 that are displayed at the beginning of the prize ball addition effect. Further, control may be performed so that the display of the number of additions by the friend card images 71 can be performed for all the jackpot types, or the display of the number of additions by the friend card images 71 can be performed only for some of the jackpot types. may In addition, among the teammate card images 71, the ratio of the number of prize balls added to the rare card image 712 and the normal card image 711 to "+0" and the number of prize balls added to a numerical value other than "+0" (for example, , +50, +100).

As described above, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the card battle effect as the first effect during the variable display as shown in FIG. It becomes possible, and as shown in FIG. 9-3, it becomes possible to execute the prize ball addition effect as the second effect. Then, when the performance of adding prize balls is executed, it is possible to execute a special performance of changing the total number of prize balls based on the performance result.

In addition, in FIG. 9-3, the effect pattern when the prize ball addition effect is executed at the time of the second variable probability jackpot is explained, but even at the time of the first variable probability big hit, the same effect pattern ( A performance pattern for executing a second performance using at least a part of the performance elements such as the remaining teammate card image 71 among the performance elements used in the card battle performance as the first performance). is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-3(R) to 9-3(T), when the player is completely defeated in the card battle effect as the first effect and gets a normal jackpot, the second effect is executed as the second effect of adding prize balls. Instead, a third effect is executed as a predetermined effect for directly displaying the determined total number of prize balls.

In this way, during the execution of the third effect which is executed during the normal jackpot game state in which the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is not executed, the teammate card image as the effect element displayed in the card battle effect. By not using 71 and the like, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect result of the card battle effect as the first effect.

Next, a characteristic data table used when executing the card battle effect shown in FIG. 9-2 and the prize ball extra effect shown in FIG. 9-3 will be described.

FIG. 9-4 is a diagram showing a card ratio selection table. The card ratio selection table is used to select the ratio of the friend card images 71 and the enemy card images 72 when a display is first made to present a total of ten friend card images 71 and enemy card images 72 in a card battle presentation. is used to select the number of friend card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72 to be displayed.

FIG. 9-4 (A) shows the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed. A card ratio selection table at the time of jackpot determination is shown. FIG. 9-4(B) shows a normal jackpot determination card ratio selection table used when the display result is determined to be the normal jackpot display result for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed.

In each card ratio selection table of FIGS. 9-4 (A) and (B), the ratio and the number of friend card images 71 and enemy card images 72, such as "3 friend cards + 7 enemy cards", are shown. can be selected from a plurality of types of ally/enemy card ratios that can identify , and allocation of random numbers SR2 for selecting multiple types of ally/enemy card ratios and card ratios (a total of 150 numbers assigned to SR2). is shown.

In the card ratio selection table at the time of determining the probability variable jackpot in FIG. The data is set so that the ratio of ally/enemy cards is selected in the following relationship: 6 ally cards + 4 enemy cards < 7 ally cards + 3 enemy cards. In addition, in the card ratio selection table at the time of determining the normal jackpot in FIG. The data is set so that a percentage is selected.

Thus, in the card ratio selection table, when the variable probability big win such as the first variable probability big win and the second variable probability big win is determined, the ratio of the number of teammate card images 71 is set to be larger than when the normal big win is determined. , the ratio of the number of enemy card images 72 is set to be small. As a result, the greater the ratio of the number of teammate card images 71 presented first in the card battle effect, the higher the degree of expectation for control to the variable probability big win game state, in other words, the degree of expectation for execution of the prize ball extra effect. , higher.

FIG. 9-5 is a diagram showing a card type selection table. The card type selection table is used to select the number of rare cards included in the friend card images 71 when a card battle effect is first performed to present a total of ten friend card images 71 and enemy card images 72. , is used to select the card type of the friend card image 71 to be displayed. Such a card type selection table is stored in the ROM 121. FIG.

In FIG. 9-5(A), regarding the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed, the display result is the big hit display result, and the card type selection at the time of the normal big win decision used when the normal big win is decided. A table is shown. In FIG. 9-5 (B), for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed, the display result is the big hit display result, and the first high probability variable big hit decision used when the first high probability big hit is determined. A time card type selection table is shown. In FIG. 9-5 (C), for the variable display in which the card battle effect is executed, the display result is the big hit display result, and the second probability variable big hit determination used when the second probability variable big hit is determined. A time card type selection table is shown.

In the card type selection tables of FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), for example, "0 rare cards", "1 rare card", "2 rare cards", and "3 rare cards" are displayed. In addition, the number of rare card images 712 can be selected from a plurality of types, and the number of rare cards of a plurality of types and the allocation of the random number SR3 for card type selection (total number of 100 SR3 numbers). Correspondence is shown.

9-5 (A) ~ (C) in the card type selection table at the time of determining each jackpot, rare cards included in the teammate card image 71 in the relationship of "normal jackpot < 1st probability variable jackpot < 2nd probability variable jackpot" The data is set so that the number of images 712 increases at a higher rate. As a result, the greater the number of rare cards 712 among the teammate card images 71 presented first in the card battle effect, the higher the degree of expectation that the prize ball addition effect will be executed when the jackpot game state is controlled. In addition, the degree of expectation for a definite variable jackpot increases. Furthermore, the greater the number of rare cards 712, the higher the degree of expectation that the number of prize balls added in the prize ball addition effect will increase.

Next, using the card ratio selection table shown in FIG. 9-4 and the card type selection table shown in FIG. explain. Such processing is executed, for example, in the variable display start setting processing (S171) in the effect control process processing.

First, based on the production command received at the start of the variable display (the command that can specify the variable display result and the command that can specify the jackpot type), information about the display result of the variable display to be executed is acquired, and the jackpot type is obtained. Get information about Then, when it is determined that it will be a big hit, the data of the random number SR2 is extracted, and based on the obtained information on the type of the big hit and the extracted data, any one of FIGS. 9-4 (A) and (B) Using this card ratio selection table, a process of selecting friend/enemy card ratios is executed. As a result, the number of friend card images 71 and the number of enemy card images 72 are determined. For example, if the ally/enemy card ratio of "7 ally cards + 3 enemy cards" is selected,
It is determined that the number of ally card images 71 to be initially presented in the card battle effect is seven and the number of enemy card images 72 is three.

Then, when it is determined that the jackpot will be hit based on the production command (the command that can specify the variable display result and the command that can specify the jackpot type) received at the start of the variable display, the data of the random number SR3. is extracted, and based on the obtained information on the jackpot type and the extracted data, the process of selecting the number of rare cards using one of the card type selection tables shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C) Run. As a result, the number of rare card images 712 included in the teammate card image 71 is determined, and the number of normal card images 711 included in the teammate card image 71 is determined backwards.

For example, when the number of ally card images 71 is determined to be 7, if the number of rare cards is determined to be 2, the number of rare card images 712 is 2 and the normal card images 711 are 5, for a total of 7 cards. The teammate card images 71 are determined and stored as the teammate card images 71 to be presented first in the card battle presentation. Then, the teammate card image 71 and the enemy card image 72 determined based on the stored data appear and are displayed at a predetermined timing in the effect processing during variable display (S172 in FIG. 7) in the effect control process processing. be.

Next, main effects obtained by the characteristic member 0046F will be described.
[1] At least a part of the normal card image 711 and the rare card image 712 as multiple types of effect elements used in the card battle effect as the first effect is used for the effect with the prize balls added as the second effect. By executing the specified effect (the effect of turning the card over), the effect result can be a specific effect result such as the display result of adding prize balls, and the plurality of types presented in the first effect The effect element includes a special effect element such as a rare card image 712 that has a higher possibility of producing a specific effect result than other effect elements when used in the second effect, thereby improving the interest of the effect. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[2] A teammate card image 711 as a first effect element indicating that a plurality of types of effect elements will be executed after the execution of the card battle effect as the first effect, and the second effect as the prize ball addition effect will be executed; By including the enemy card image 712 as a second effect element suggesting that the second effect will not be executed after the execution of the first effect, the player is given a sense of anticipation, or conversely, the player is given a feeling of impatience. can be

[3] As shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) and (B), when the probability variable jackpot is determined, the number of allied cards is higher than when the normal jackpot is determined. As the number of presentations of teammate card images 711 as one effect element increases, the ratio of execution of the prize ball addition effect as the second effect increases. It can draw the player's attention.

[4] As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), when the probability variable jackpot is determined, the ratio of selecting the rare card image 712 is higher than when the normal jackpot is determined, so the card battle effect as the first effect , when the rare card image 712 as the special effect element is presented, the ratio of execution of the prize ball extra effect as the second effect compared to when the rare card image 712 as the special effect element is not presented. By having a high value, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the rare card image 712 as a special effect element is presented.

[5] As shown in Figures 9-3 (R) to (T), when the player is completely defeated in the card battle production as the first production and gets a normal jackpot, the second production is executed as a prize ball extra production. Instead, a third effect is executed as a predetermined effect for directly displaying the determined total number of prize balls. In this way, during the execution of the third effect which is executed during the normal jackpot game state in which the prize ball addition effect as the second effect is not executed, the teammate card image as the effect element displayed in the card battle effect. By not using 71 and the like, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect result of the card battle effect as the first effect.

[6] As shown in FIGS. 9-2(D) and (E), when the rare card image 712 is displayed, the predetermined image such as the aura image 32 is displayed on the rare card image 712 more than when it is not displayed. is displayed as an accompanying display, and a part of the effect mode of the card battle effect as the first effect is different. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the rare card image 712 as the special effect element has been presented, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.

[Set value suggestive effect control at characteristic parts 045F and 046F]
Next, in addition to the production control shown in the characterizing portions 045F and 046F, an example of executing set value suggesting production control will be described.

First, setting values will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 described in this example, the odds of winning a jackpot change depending on the set value when a person on the game hall side (such as a store clerk at the game hall) changes settings using operating means such as predetermined switches. It is configured.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a setting change process is executed to change the winning probability of a big hit set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value, the setting change process that allows the probability of winning the big hit to be changed is executed. The set values are, for example, three stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 3, and the probability of winning a big hit increases in the order of set value 1<set value 2<set value 3. That is, when the setting value 1 is set, the advantage for the player is the lowest, and the advantage increases stepwise in the order of setting value 2<setting value 3. FIG. It should be noted that the set values are not limited to three stages as long as they are provided in a plurality of stages. Since the ball output rate (the number of balls output per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes in accordance with the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the setting value changes the ball output rate. It can be said that

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the three levels of setting values, for example, setting value 3 is called a high setting with a high probability of winning a big win, and setting value 1 is sometimes called a low setting with a low probability of winning a big win.

Further, the odds of winning the small win may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 3 in the same way as the odds of winning the big win. Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 in which the variable probability control is executed, when the setting of the winning probability of the jackpot is changed, both the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability state and the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability state are set. It is possible to change by setting value 1 to set value 3 (for example, both jackpot winning probabilities may be set to set value 1<set value 2<set value 3).

Also, the selection probability of the type of the big win may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 3 like the winning probability of the big win. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changeable by setting the set value 1 to the set value 3 as well as the winning probability of the jackpot. The variation pattern selection probability may be changeable by setting the set value 1 to the set value 3 in the same manner as the jackpot winning probability.

In a pachinko machine capable of setting the odds of winning a big hit in a plurality of stages, it is possible to indicate which set value is set by the aforementioned small symbols, as described below. You may perform a performance. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control to execute the small symbol suggesting effect so that the display results of the small symbols stopped and displayed at each of the set values 1 to 3 are different.

Concretely, the effect control CPU 120 sets the same combination of stop symbols as the stop symbols of the decorative symbols when the small symbol suggestive effect is not executed for the stop symbols of the small symbols, but the small symbol suggestive effect is executed. In such a case, effect control may be executed so that a predetermined stop symbol (for example, "112", "223", etc.) different from the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is used.

The small symbol suggesting effect is assigned a determination value such that the ratio of execution of the small symbol suggesting effect increases in the relationship of set value 1<set value 2<set value 3. Therefore, the more advantageous the set value is set to the player, the higher the ratio of execution of the small symbol suggestion effect. As a result, it is suggested that the set value is set to be advantageous by executing the small symbol suggestion effect.

In the small symbol suggestive effect, for the effect of the first effect mode in which the small symbol is the stop symbol "223", the ratio of execution is different in the relationship of "set value 1<set value 2<set value 3". The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute (S171 in FIG. 7). In addition, in the small symbol suggestive effect, the second effect mode in which the small symbol stop symbol "112" is executed is different in the ratio of "set value 1<set value 2<set value 3". The effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute or not. That is, it is suggested that the set value is set to be more advantageous than the first effect mode when the second effect mode is set, and the set value is "2" when the first effect mode is set. It is suggested that the possibility is high, and when the second effect mode is selected, it is suggested that the set value is highly likely to be "3". In addition, the ratio of execution when the first rendering mode is a set value other than the suggestion target (specifically, set values 1 and 3) is the second rendering mode with a set value other than the suggestion target (specifically, , setting values "2", "3"). That is, in the second effect mode, the set value is suggested with higher reliability than in the first effect mode.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a plurality of presentation modes that suggest each set value with a different degree of expectation may be provided. For example, when the stop symbol of the small symbol is "221", it is suggested that the set value is likely to be "2" with a high degree of expectation compared to when it is "223". When is "112", it may be suggested that the set value "3" is more likely to be the set value with a higher degree of reliability than when is "113".

As described above, the pachinko machine performs a game in such a manner that the degree of advantage (probability of winning a jackpot, etc.) for the player differs according to the set values (set value 1 to set value 3, etc.) consisting of a plurality of stages. Which set value is set according to the small symbols as the specific identification information, such as the display result of the small symbols stopped and displayed in the small symbol suggesting effect at the set value 1 to the set value 3 are different. can be suggested. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the small symbol as the specific identification information regarding the suggestion of the set value.

[Other Modifications at Characteristic Portions 045F and 046F]
[1] In the characteristic portion 045F described above, in addition to numeric patterns as decorative patterns and small patterns, a plurality of types of blank patterns can be displayed as special identification information. However, not limited to this, as such special identification information, instead of a blank pattern, a special pattern composed of a special image such as a character image, a pattern other than a number pattern such as a pattern in which a decorative pattern is deformed, etc. is displayed. It may be possible. Further, as such special identification information, in addition to blank patterns, patterns other than numerical patterns such as special patterns composed of special images such as character images and patterns in which decorative patterns are deformed may be displayed.

[2] In the characterizing portion 046F described above, a small pattern is used as an example of the specific identification information, but the specific identification information may be a pattern that can be variably displayed in correspondence with the variable display of the decoration identification information, in addition to the small pattern. Any pattern may be used.

[3] In the characteristic portion 046F described above, as the first effect, the effect in the specific ready-to-win state is exemplified, and as the second effect, the effect before the start of the round in the jackpot game state is exemplified. However, the relationship between the first effect and the second effect is not limited to this, as long as the first effect is executed before the second effect. For example, the first effect is the effect executed during normal fluctuation before the reach state (for example, the effect before the special reach development), and the second effect is the effect during the reach state (for example, the effect after the special reach development). may be used. In addition, as the first production, the production to be executed before the start of the round in the big hit gaming state (for example, the production on the prize ball) is used, and as the second production, the variable promotion production after the start of the round in the big hit gaming state (variable promotion production) An effect suggesting whether or not the game will be a big hit may be used.

[4] In the characterizing portion 045F described above, as shown in FIGS. , and .DELTA., one blank pattern of the same small pattern as the decorative pattern, ie, '☆' or '.DELTA.' can be stop-displayed. As one blank pattern in that case, a small pattern (blank pattern or other pattern may be used) different from the decorative pattern (a pattern not included in the decorative pattern) may be stopped and displayed. good.

[5] In the characterizing portion 045F described above, as shown in FIGS. 8-3(C) and (F), when the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped, the small pattern is not temporarily stopped and the variable display is continued. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, the small symbols may also be temporarily stopped.

[6] In the characteristic portion 045F described above, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3 (B), etc., an example is shown in which the stationary symbol of the decorative symbol and the stationary symbol of the small symbol are the same. . However, not limited to this, the combination of stop symbols in the case of losing the small symbols is a certain combination of symbols different from the combination of the stop symbols of the decoration symbols (for example, when the decoration symbols are "3, 1, 5", the small symbol " 1, 2, 3", etc.).

[7] In the characteristic portion 046F described above, an example of using a card-shaped image such as the teammate card image 71 was shown as an effect element used in the first effect during the variable display and the second effect in the jackpot game state. , but not limited to this, as such effect elements, other images such as specific ally character images, ally graphic images, ally color images, and ally pattern images that are not card-shaped images may be used. good.

[8] In the characteristic portion 046F described above, as the first effect, the effect in the specific ready-to-win state is exemplified, and as the second effect, the effect before the start of the round in the jackpot game state is exemplified. However, the relationship between the first effect and the second effect is not limited to this, as long as the first effect is executed before the second effect. For example, as the first production, the production executed during the normal fluctuation before the reach state (for example, the production before the special reach development) is used, and as the second production, the production during the reach state (for example, the production after the special reach development) may be used. In addition, as the first effect, the effect executed before the start of the round in the big hit game state (for example, the effect of putting on the prize ball) is used. An effect suggesting whether or not the game will be a big hit) may be used.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 pachinko game machine, 50 decoration pattern display area, 60 small pattern display result area, 120 effect control CPU, 71 friend card image, 72 enemy card image, 712 rare card image, 32 aura image.

Claims (1)

A game machine that variably displays decoration identification information and can be controlled between an advantageous state more advantageous to a player than a normal game state and a special state more advantageous than the advantageous state,
As decoration identification information, including special decoration identification information,
a first effect executing means capable of executing a first effect;
a second effect executing means capable of executing a second effect after the first effect based on the effect result of the first effect becoming a predetermined effect result;
a special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect based on the fact that the effect result of the second effect becomes a specific effect result,
In the first effect, a plurality of types of effect elements are presented at a predetermined timing , and after the predetermined timing, a predetermined effect using the presented effect elements is executed to make the effect result the predetermined effect result. It is a production that can
In the second effect, a specific effect using at least a part of the plurality of types of effect elements presented in the first effect is executed to set the effect result as the specific effect result. is a possible performance,
The plurality of types of effect elements presented at the predetermined timing in the first effect are a first effect element suggesting that the second effect is executed after the execution of the first effect, and the first effect. a second effect element suggesting that the second effect will not be executed after the execution of, and a special effect element that has a higher possibility of producing the specific effect result than other effect elements when used in the second effect. , including
The specific effect result includes a first specific effect result suggesting control to a first special state among the special states, and a second special effect which is more advantageous to the player than the first special state among the special states. and a second specific effect result that suggests being controlled to the state,
The greater the number of the special effect elements presented in the first effect, the higher the ratio of the specific effect result to the second specific effect result,
The first effect executing means can execute the first effect based on the temporary stop display of the special decoration identification information.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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