JP7107539B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine (pachinko machine) in which games are played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine is known in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined granting condition is established, a privilege is granted to the player. For example, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in the game area, the identification information (such as special symbols) is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped in a specific manner (such as a big hit symbol). There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a jackpot game, etc.) in which a variable ball entrance is in a ball-enterable state.

In such gaming machines, various effects are generally performed. For example, in a gaming machine that performs the above-described specific game, an effect of displaying a character is performed to suggest the possibility that the identification information will be displayed in a specific manner while the identification information is displayed in a variable manner (Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-178756 A

However, the conventional technique described above is a technique well known to general players, and has a problem that it cannot sufficiently enhance the interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect that enhances the enjoyment of a game.

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information;
A variable effect execution means for performing a variable effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
When the number of game balls paid out to the player in a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the variable performance is a series of performances spanning multiple variable displays of the identification information. It is possible to execute story production,
The execution time of the story presentation is a natural number times the unit time,
When a predetermined execution condition is established, the variable display of the identification information is started with a variable time equal to the natural number times the unit time and the execution time of the story presentation or less, and the variable display of the identification information is started. The story production is started according to the start,
When the variable display of the identification information ends in a state in which the story presentation is only halfway executed, the remaining story processing is performed one or more times,
The remaining story processing includes:
The variable display of the identification information is started with a time that is a natural number multiple of the unit time and a time equal to or less than the remaining execution time of the story presentation as a variable time, and in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information. A process for starting the remaining story presentation,
When performing the remaining story processing when starting the variable display of the identification information, the remaining story is determined based on whether the identification information is displayed in the specific mode in the variable display of the identification information. It is characterized by determining the content of the production.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect that further enhances the interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board of the present embodiment. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine of the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section of the embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the number of round games in the jackpot game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the jackpot game completion of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU of the sub-control board of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU of the sub-control board of the embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the "story production" of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the "story effect" of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a problem when performing "story production"; It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the "story production" of a present Example, and the fluctuation time of a special design. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing timings at which the "story presentation" of the embodiment is interrupted; It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern selection process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table for "story production" of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of selecting a variation pattern when performing the "story effect" of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution mode of the "story production" at the time of a big-hit variation of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a modification.

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of the type called "seven machine" or "digi-pachi" will be described. In the embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine is referred to as "right" and the left side as "left".

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Story production:
E-1. Overview of story direction:
E-2. Relationship between story production and special pattern fluctuation time:
E-3. Processing for story production:
F. Variant:

A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front face of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3 . A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame 2 . The body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1 .

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right portion of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although the details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays game-related information by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp is provided on the left portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Upper speakers 6a are provided above and to the left and right of the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the lower front surface of the body frame 2. As shown in FIG. These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. In the upper plate portion 7, game balls lent out via a card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and a game ball paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are used. A ball is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4 . A rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the far side of the firing handle 9 . Game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 . When the player rotates the shooting handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the shooting device unit 261, the shooting motor built in the shooting device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is shot with the force corresponding to the rotation angle. be.

In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and on the left side of the lower plate portion 8, the player presses and rotates (rotates). jog shuttle 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when they are operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3 . As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20 . A game ball shot from the shooting device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released to the game area 21, and flows down the game area 21 from above. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

Approximately in the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40, which is an opening with decorations on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40, a effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 , and the player can view the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40 .

Below the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the entrance is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. is provided. A game ball entering the first starting port 24 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the first starting hole 24 is provided with a first starting hole sensor 24s (see FIG. 3), which can detect a game ball entering the first starting hole 24. FIG.

In addition, below the first starter opening 24 in the game area 21, a second starter opening 25, which is a ball entry opening (starter opening) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 stands substantially upright, and the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can be entered (or is easily entered). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the second starting port 25 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the second starting hole 25 is provided with a second starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the second starting hole 25 can be detected.

In addition, in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, passage of the game ball is detected. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Also, on the right side of the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a big winning hole 28 (variable ball entry hole) having a substantially rectangular shape and a large opening. The big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 stands substantially upright and is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the opening/closing door 29 is in the pachinko machine. 1 and can be changed to an open state (enterable state) in which a game ball can be entered by rotating to the front side. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state. A game ball that enters the big winning hole 28 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball entering the large winning opening 28. FIG.

In addition, in the vicinity of each game device described above, there are provided a general ball entrance 30 through which game balls can enter, a windmill-shaped wheel 31 that affects the downflow path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is In addition, two out ports 33 are provided at the lower left and lower right of the second start port 25 at the bottom of the game area 21, and the above-described first start port 24, second start port 25, A game ball that has not entered either the special winning hole 28 or the general ball entry hole 30 is discharged from the out hole 33 to the back side of the game board 20.例文帳に追加

A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (the effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, game balls that flow down the area on the right side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the second starting port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the big winning port 28 ( or passable). Below, the shooting of the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left hitting", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) It is also expressed as "right hitting" to shoot a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30, three game balls are delivered to the player. When the game balls are put out and enter the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are put out to the player.

A segment display section 50 for displaying game-related information by a combination of LEDs is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 . The segment display portion 50 is visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. Details of the contents displayed on the segment display section 50 will be described later in the "B. Contents of game" column.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As illustrated, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the performance of the game, and an image display and audio output under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and sound control board 230 responsible for such control, a lamp control board 226 responsible for controlling the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 responsible for controlling the rental and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logic operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, an input/output circuit, etc. Various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by buses. It is

The main control board 200 includes a first starting hole sensor 24s that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 24, a second starting hole sensor 25s that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 25, A big winning hole sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the big winning hole 28, a gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operation gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start sensor 24s, the second start sensor 25s, the big winning sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command corresponding to the sensor that has been sent to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 200 includes a starting port solenoid 26m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 (for opening and closing the second starting port 25). Also, the large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, etc. are connected. It is The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the starting solenoid 26m, the big win solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50, thereby controlling these operations.

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, to the image/audio control board 230, a command for designating an output image or an output sound is transmitted. A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (the effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is generated. conduct.

The image/audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234 , an image ROM 236 and an audio ROM 237 in addition to a CPU 231 , a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 . Also, the effect display device 41, the amplifier board 224 for amplifying the sound, and the like are connected to the image/audio control board 230. FIG.

Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236 to generate an image and outputs it to the display screen of the effect display device 41 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 237, and outputs the voice based on the voice data via the amplifier board 224. The sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a and 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240 . The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend the game balls. Also, when a payout command instructing the payout of game balls is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to put out the game balls.

A launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240. The launch control board 260 includes a launch motor 262 for launching game balls and detects that the player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the shooting control board 260 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the shooting control board 260 drives the shooting motor 262 to shoot the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. to fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and are shown in FIG. It is launched to the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of hitting the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9 to make the game ball flow down to a desired area. For example, the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) (left hitting), or the right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) It is possible to shoot a game ball so that it flows down the other area (right hit).

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2 , a game ball struck left can enter the first starting port 24 . When a left-handed game ball enters the first start hole 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start hole sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number, which will be described later) is acquired. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to judge whether the game is a big hit or not. Then, based on the result of this big hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Also, as described above with reference to FIG. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting hole 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to judge whether the game is a big hit or not. Then, based on the result of the big hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless they are particularly distinguished) are displayed by switching the LED that lights out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. A variable display is performed, and a stop display is performed by lighting a predetermined LED out of the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols including jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and winning symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbols, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and winning symbols can be displayed as the second special symbols. 101 kinds of symbols of 301 can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of lit LEDs. If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 ~ 100 is stop-displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination with respect to the first special symbol is a loss, the first special symbol is stopped-displayed with a symbol 101 that is a loss. Also, if the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second start port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special symbol") is a big hit, the second special symbol is the big hit symbol. Any one of 201 to 300 is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out, the second special figure is off and is stopped in the symbol 301. - 特許庁After the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern or a losing pattern, the pattern is kept displayed in a stopped state until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped and displayed pattern. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”) is performed. In the following, the game from when the special symbol starts the variable display to when the variable display ends with the lapse of a predetermined variable time and until the special symbol is fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol, that is, one time The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also expressed as "symbol variation game".

<Jackpot game>
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed in any one of the jackpot symbols, a jackpot game is started in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, right-handed hitting is performed during the big win game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big win game differs depending on the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbols. That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with jackpot symbols 1 to 50 (with a probability of 50% when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern) , When a 4-round jackpot game is performed in which 4 round games are performed, and the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 51 to 90 (40 when the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern) % probability), a 6-round jackpot game is performed in which 6 round games are performed, and if the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 91 to 94 (the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern 4% probability if it is), 7 rounds are played 7 rounds jackpot game is performed, and if the 1st special figure is stopped at the jackpot pattern 95-100 (the 1st special figure is 6% probability when stop-displaying with a jackpot pattern), a 16-round jackpot game is performed in which 16 round games are performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 201 to 250 (with a probability of 50% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols). When the 4-round jackpot game is performed and the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot patterns 251 to 290 (40% probability when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), the 6-round jackpot game is played. is performed, and when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the big hit patterns 291 to 294 (with a probability of 4% when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the big hit pattern), 7 rounds of jackpot games are performed, When the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the jackpot symbols 295 to 300 (at a probability of 6% when the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern), a 16-round jackpot game is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 count) or when 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases, one round In the game, 117 (9 counts×13 payouts) game balls are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big winning game with a larger number of round games will be played. It should be noted that this can be interpreted as enabling execution of a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) with different degrees of advantage for the player.

During execution of the above-described jackpot game, the round display portion 55 of the segment display portion 50 displays the type of jackpot game being executed (the number of round games played). That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, by lighting the left LED among the three LEDs, a 4-round jackpot game is played. is in progress, lighting the middle LED indicates that the 6-round big win game is in progress, and lighting the right LED indicates that the 7-round big win game is in progress. , to indicate that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on all three LEDs.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting hole 24, the big hit determination and the variable display for the first special figure are performed as described above. is not performed immediately after entering the ball, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, big hit determination and variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such a first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed in the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display unit 53, and in this first special figure reservation display unit 53, one LED out of the two LEDs Lighting indicates that the number of the first special figure reservations is 1, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of the first special figure reservations is 2, blinking one LED By doing so, it indicates that the first special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it indicates that the first special figure reservation number is four.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second start hole 25, the big hit determination and the variable display for the second special figure are performed as described above. Instead of being performed immediately after entering the mouth 25, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, big hit determination and variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure reservation. Such a second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored second special figure reservations (the number of second special figure reservations) is displayed in the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in this second special figure reservation display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs Indicates that the number of the second special figure reservation is 1 by lighting, and indicates that the number of the second special figure reservation is 2 by lighting two LEDs, blinking one LED By doing so, it indicates that the number of the second special figure reservations is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of the second special figure reservations is four.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special symbol reservation and the second special symbol reservation are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, or during the jackpot game. Even if it is, the big hit determination and the variable display related to these reservations are not performed. Also, when only the first special figure reservation is stored out of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first stored first special figure reservation Variable display is performed, but when the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored, the jackpot determination and determination related to the first stored second special figure reservation and Perform the variable display of the second special figure. That is, the second special figure is preferentially displayed over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

<Normal pattern fluctuation display, normal pattern per game>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a game ball struck to the right to pass through. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (normal pattern per judgment random number to be described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number is Based on the normal pattern per decision to determine whether it is per normal pattern or off. Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display portion 50 is provided with a normal pattern display portion 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the normal pattern display portion 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal pattern is variably displayed by switching which LED among the two LEDs is lit in the normal pattern display unit 56, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two kinds of patterns are stopped as normal patterns: a normal pattern winning pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, and a normal pattern out-of-pattern pattern in which the right LED is lit. Displayable. If the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern per pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern deviation. be done. When the normal patterns are stopped and displayed as hit patterns or lost patterns in this way, the stop-displayed state of the patterns is maintained until a prescribed time elapses (fixed display) in order to fix the stopped-displayed patterns. Then, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern, the normal pattern per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

<Holding normal symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, normal symbol hit determination and normal symbol variation display are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal pattern hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such a normal pattern reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored normal map reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) is displayed in the general pattern reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern reservation display unit 57, and in this normal pattern reservation display unit 57, one of the two LEDs can be lit. Indicate that the number of normal figure reservations is 1, and by lighting 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of normal figure reservations is 2, and by blinking 1 LED, the number of normal figure reservations is It shows that there are 3, and it shows that the number of normal figure reservations is 4 by blinking 2 LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal pattern suspension is stored, if it is not during the variable display of the normal patterns, during the fixed display of the normal patterns, or during the normal pattern winning game, It performs the variable display of the normal pattern hit determination and the normal pattern related to the stored normal pattern reservation.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big win determination and a game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 are appropriately set. . Among these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is "low probability state with a low probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (probability of 1/99.9)" or "jackpot determination , the probability of being judged as a big hit is high (probability of 1/11.9). In addition, the game state related to the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is low" or "to the second start port 25 It is set to an electric support state with a high frequency of entry of game balls.

A setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the jackpot game ends, FIG. 6 also shows the number of times of the round game described above with reference to FIG. In addition, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state in which the high probability state is set, and the "power support number" is the number of power It is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in the state where the support state is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if any jackpot game is performed, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together after the jackpot game is finished, but the number of times of the electric support is the same as that of the jackpot game. It varies depending on the type of the jackpot pattern that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the high-probability number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stop-displayed. On the other hand, regarding the number of electric sapo, as shown in FIG. If the probability is 45%), it is set to 25 times, and if the 1st special pattern is stopped at jackpot patterns 46 to 50, 51 to 90, 91 to 94 (the 1st special pattern is stopped at the jackpot pattern If it is displayed, it is set to 50 times with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and if the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern of 95 to 100 (the 1st special pattern is a jackpot pattern It is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6% if it is stopped). Also, as shown in FIG. 6(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit patterns 201 to 245 (with a probability of 45% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit pattern). If it is set to 25 times and the second special figure is stopped at 246 to 250, 251 to 290, 291 to 294 in the jackpot pattern (5% + 40% if the second special figure is stopped in the jackpot pattern) +4% = 49% probability) is set to 50 times, and if the second special figure is stopped with a big hit pattern of 295 to 300 (6% if the second special figure is stopped with a big hit pattern) probability) is set to 100 times.

In addition, when the pattern variation game (variation display of special symbols) is performed 6 times after the high probability number is set to 6 times, the high probability state is terminated, and the low probability state is maintained while the power supply state is set. is set. Further, when the same number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) as the number of times of power support is set after the power support times of 25 times, 50 times and 100 times are set, the power support state is ended, A non-electric support state is set. Since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state for the player, the player can be expected to set more electric support times.

Here, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display unit 58, and when the power support state is being set, the power support state is set by lighting these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 indicating that a right-handed player is to be hit. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball struck to the right, so the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right during the middle. In addition, since the game ball hit to the right can enter the big winning hole 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit to the right even during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the big hit game, two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the right hitting is performed.

<Contents of Display on Effect Display Device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 .

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol change effect") matching the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. Thereafter, the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various manners until the special symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stopped display of the special symbols). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display nine numbers "1" to "9" designed as identification symbols.

FIG. 7(a) conceptually shows how the three identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a fluctuating manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification pattern 41a is stopped and displayed first, then the right identification pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop-displayed in the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (the second 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "double eyes"). ) is displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped with a symbol combination that does not match the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). Is displayed. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c which are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed (determined and displayed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

Thus, the special symbols displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed in the effect display device 41, the display contents are They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left identification pattern 41a stopped and displayed first on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification pattern 41c stopped and displayed subsequently were the same pattern. In this case, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player thinks that "a big win game is about to start," and displays the variation of the identification symbol (symbol variation effect). will be watching. In this way, two identification patterns (identification patterns excluding one identification pattern among a plurality of identification patterns) are stopped at the same pattern (a mode that can be double eyes), and the last identification pattern (one identification pattern) is stopped. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "ready-to-win effect", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game by generating this ready-to-win effect.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reservation number, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reservation number. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure reserved number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reservation number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reservation number (the upper limit number is 4) in the second reservation display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is indicated that the number of first special figure reservations is four and the number of second special figure reservations is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reserved symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure reservation display section 53 and the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section Matches the number of holds shown.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on timer interrupts generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). The game progress control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, three game balls are paid out when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30. When a game ball enters the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting hole sensor 24s, the second starting hole sensor 25s, the big winning hole sensor 28s, etc.) detect the game ball. or not. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit determination and the normal pattern hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbols in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern which will be described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number". In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, one of the 100 jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns 1 to 100 or jackpot patterns 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of the jackpot pattern is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". These random numbers are updated in the random number update process (S300). These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting port, etc.>
Next, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a start port sensor detection process (S400). In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start opening, a process of storing the normal figure reservation, the first special figure reservation, and the second special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of normal pattern reservations does not reach 4 pieces, the normal pattern per determination random number is acquired and the general pattern per determination random number is stored as normal pattern reservation. The general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, when the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern operation gate 27, or when the normal pattern reservation number has already reached 4 pieces, a new normal pattern reservation is not stored.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the normal pattern reservation in this way, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of the first special figure reservation has reached four which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of the first special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number and a pattern selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservations. The first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. The performance (symbol variation performance) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. Therefore, when the first special figure suspension is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure suspension has not yet started (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure suspension It is possible to determine the aspect of the variation display and production based on (design variation game and design variation production based on the first special figure reservation). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed, whether the big hit pattern is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed, and reach production It is possible to determine whether or not is performed. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made with respect to the first special figure reservation, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. is stored in association with the first special figure reservation. In this way, after storing the first special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the first special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 24, or if the number of the first special figure reservations has already reached 4, the new first special figure reservations will not be stored, No judgment is made.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the first special figure reservation in this way, it is then determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 25 based on the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second start port 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, a jackpot determination random number, a fluctuation pattern selection random number and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure reservation in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation, and the result of the preliminary determination is stored in association with the second special figure reservation. Thus, after storing the second special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the second special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second start port 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservations are not stored, No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal action process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per normal pattern is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal pattern, during variable display of normal patterns, or during fixed display of normal patterns. As a result, if it is neither during the normal pattern per game, during the variable display of the normal patterns, nor during the fixed display of the normal patterns, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern suspension is stored in the above-mentioned normal pattern suspension storage area. . As a result, when the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the general pattern reservation that is stored first among the general pattern reservations that are stored is read. Then, the read normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern per determination is performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number.

After performing the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit. As a result, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern (stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is lit as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern deviation pattern is stored as a pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time.

In this way, as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time, when the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is lit or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is stored, the normal symbol variation time Set to start variable display of normal symbols. Then, the general pattern reservation that is the target of the general pattern per determination of this time is erased from the general pattern reservation storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case of none of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol variable display, and the normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols during the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has passed, the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the determination of the per normal pattern is per per normal pattern, the LED on the left of the per normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the per pattern of the normal pattern is stopped and displayed), and the result of the per normal pattern determination is out. If it is, the LED on the right of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the missing pattern is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a normal pattern winning pattern (lighting of the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56). As a result, when the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a pattern per normal pattern, after setting the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game, normal A per-figure game is started.

In the above, the processing when the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed has been described. On the other hand, when the normal game is being played, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state/closed state in the above-described opening pattern. . And, when the control according to this open pattern is finished, the game per normal pattern is finished.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is "game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is set to a non-electrical support state in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or an "electrical support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is high". Such setting of the non-electrical support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

That is, compared to the non-electric sapo state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination will be a normal pattern hit probability (per normal pattern probability) is high, and the normal pattern fluctuation time (normal pattern fluctuation time) is short. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal pattern is set long. Therefore, in the electric support state, compared with the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened more frequently and the period in which it is in the open state is longer, so the number of game balls to the second starting port 25 is increased. The frequency of entering the ball increases (high frequency state). For example, if the non-electric sapo state is set, set the probability per normal pattern to 1/100 Per normal pattern), set the normal pattern fluctuation time to 20 seconds, and set the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game to 0.3 seconds (0.1 second x 3 times open). On the other hand, if the electric sapo state is set, set the probability of the normal pattern to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers that can be Random numbers are per normal pattern), the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). .

<Special action processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in a variable manner and executing a jackpot game is performed. In other words, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), during the fixed display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) It is determined whether it is either As a result, if it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols, nor during the fixed display of the special symbols, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area. . As a result, if the second special figure suspension is stored in the second special figure suspension storage area, the first stored second special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation.

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, this time it is checked whether the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure suspension is stored in the first special figure suspension storage area, the first special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big win determination is "the probability of being determined to be a big win in the big win determination is low (99 (1/9 probability)” or “high probability state (1/11.9 probability) in which the probability of judging a big hit is high”. The setting of such a low-probability state or high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1/99.9 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special hold or the second special hold is set as a big hit, and the high probability state is set. If so, a random number that is 1/11.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is taken as the big hit.

When the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the variation display of the special symbol of this time (symbol variation game) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol reservation read this time. Select the type of jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed with . That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot patterns 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special patterns, and the jackpot patterns 201 to 300 as the second special patterns. can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when reading the first special figure reservation, refer to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random number is assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100, and the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure reservation A corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300, the jackpot design corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation. is selected as the symbol to be stopped. Incidentally, the symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is loss, the winning symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed when the first special figure reservation is read, and the winning symbol 301 is selected when the second special figure reservation is read. Select as a symbol to stop and display. The jackpot symbols and winning symbols selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203 .

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this manner, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special pattern or second special pattern), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (fluctuation pattern ID) for doing is attached. A variation pattern selection table is referred to in the process of selecting a variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table is, as shown in FIG. 9, a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is determined as the current variation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this manner is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern specification command, which will be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the current pattern variation game based on the variation pattern specification command, and executes the pattern variation performance with the performance pattern based on the variation pattern. .

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states such as the game state, the result of the big hit determination, the number of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension stored. By doing so, it is possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions, and thus the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute symbol variation effects with effect patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, executes a symbol variation performance of stopping and displaying the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c after the ready-to-win performance, and the result of the big-hit determination. If it is out, a symbol variation effect is executed to stop and display the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with separate stitches. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss and a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a ready-to-win effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

Thus, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols of this time are selected and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols of this time is selected, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The variation pattern designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Also, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation that is the object of this big hit determination is erased from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above is a description of the processing performed during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and during the fixed display of the special symbols. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol being variably displayed has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols being varied and displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stop symbol storage area (fixed display is started). When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the special symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the special symbols is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the special symbols are being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big winning pattern. As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is a missing symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability count is subtracted once. do. As a result, when the high-probability number becomes 0, the low-probability state is set instead of the high-probability state. Further, it is determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support times is subtracted by one. As a result, when the number of times of electrical support becomes 0, the non-electrical support state is set instead of the electrical support state. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a big win symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the big win game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games during the big win game differs depending on the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbols. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big winning symbol. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the big winning game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress, the opening/closing door 29 is operated by controlling the jackpot solenoid 29m so that the jackpot 28 is in the open state/closed state according to the opening pattern described above. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. be done. The round game start command and the round game end command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (operation of the open/close door 29) is completed, the jackpot game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the game state is set to the high probability state and electric support state. At this time, the high-accuracy number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot pattern is stopped, but the number of times of electrical support is set to 25 times, 50 times, or 25 times, 50 times, or the like, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. It is set to any one of 100 times. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (including the high probability number of times and the electric support number of times) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information", and the RAM 203 for storing the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information storage means". can. In addition, the special symbols can be regarded as "identification information", the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the special symbols can be regarded as "identification information display means", and the jackpot symbols can be regarded as "specific mode". can also Also, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable ball entrance", and the big winning game can be regarded as a "specific game". The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game (provides a privilege to the player) can also be regarded as "specific game execution means" and "privilege granting means". In addition, the "electric support state" and "high probability state" can be regarded as "advantageous state", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that can set the "electric support state" and "high probability state" as the game state is " It can also be regarded as "advantageous state setting means".

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a pending number process (S700). In this pending number processing (S700), the number of the first special Figure pending stored in the first special Figure pending storage area, and the number of the second special Figure pending stored in the second special Figure pending storage area , and stores a pending number transfer command indicating these numbers in the output buffer of RAM 203 . The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations on the effect display device 41. can be executed.

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as control related to effects. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 milliseconds). The effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

When the effect control processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs command analysis processing (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, the command is stored in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223 .

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image/sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. do. Also, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. Execution of various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the pre-determination effect, which is the effect based on the pre-determination result, is performed. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the pending design to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41f of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. It may be a mode corresponding to the result. The pre-determination effect need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the reservation number transmission command, the reservation symbols of the same number as the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number indicated by this command are transferred to the first It is displayed in the pending display area 41d and the second pending display area 41f. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number. , the number of the first special figure pending is displayed, and the second special figure pending number is displayed in the non-electric support state where the right-handed hit is performed, that is, in the state where the second special figure main game is performed. good too.

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). A variable effect (including variable display of identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the ready-to-win effect (see FIG. 7(b)) performed as part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. More specifically, when a variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, after the ready-to-win performance is performed, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed in doubles. A performance is held. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a failure, the symbol variation performance to stop and display the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c as loose eyes after the ready-to-win performance is performed. is done. Then, when receiving a variation stop command during execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in double or loose.

Incidentally, the symbol variation effect can be regarded as a "variation effect", and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that performs the symbol variation effect can also be regarded as a "variation effect executing means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big-hit game start command, it starts a big-hit game effect indicating that the big-hit game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is being played is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of round games of the started jackpot game (any of 4-round jackpot game, 6-round jackpot game, 7-round jackpot game, and 16-round jackpot game), and set after the jackpot game that has been started A game state, high probability number of times (6 times), electric support number of times (any of 25 times, 50 times, 100 times) is executed.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the round game start command during the big win game, it starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is in progress (for example, superimposed on the big win game effect). For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big win game end command is received, the big win game effect is ended.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are executed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when the high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. If the electric sapo state is set, it will start the production of displaying the remaining number of electric sapo times.

E. Story production:
E-1. Overview of story production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a "story effect" as part of the symbol variation effect described above. This "story production" is a production in which a moving image of a total of 12 seconds (three times the length of 4 seconds, which is the unit time) is displayed on the display screen of the production display device 41, where the scene changes every 4 seconds (unit time). is. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the "story presentation" is started, first, the "first scene" moving image (four-second moving image) is displayed (reproduced). For example, a moving image of a scene (first scene) in which A, who is one of the characters, appears (plays back). Then, when the display (reproduction) of the moving image of the "first scene" ends, the moving image of the "second scene" (moving image of 4 seconds) related to the "first scene" is displayed (reproduced). For example, a video of a scene (second scene) in which B, one of the characters, joins A is displayed (reproduced). Then, when the display (reproduction) of the moving image of the "second scene" ends, the moving image of the "third scene" (moving image of 4 seconds) related to the "second scene" is displayed (reproduced). For example, a scene (third scene) in which Hei, one of the characters, joins A and B is displayed (reproduced). In this way, in the "story production", the moving images of the "first scene", "second scene", and "third scene" of mutually related contents (a series of contents) are switched and displayed every 4 seconds (unit time). A performance will be held.

The moving image data of the “first scene”, the “second scene” and the “third scene” are stored in advance in the image ROM 236 (see FIG. 3) of the image/audio control board 230 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a predetermined command (a command relating to story production) from the sub-control board 220, the VDP 234 is used to develop the above-described moving image data in the VRAM 235, so that the "first scene , '2nd scene', and '3rd scene' are displayed (story production is performed). The moving image data of the "first scene", the "second scene", and the "third scene" may be data stored separately, or may be data stored integrally (a series of data). There may be. Also, the execution time of the "story effect" can be regarded as a time (12 seconds) that is a natural number multiple (three times) of the unit time (4 seconds).

FIG. 14 illustrates how the "story production" is performed. As shown in FIG. 14, in the "story effect", moving images of "first scene", "second scene", and "third scene" (indicated by "Movie" characters in the figure) are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. are present). At this time, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed small in the upper right portion of the display screen (superimposed in front of the moving image) so that the player can easily see the displayed moving image. In addition, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the moving image (scene) being displayed, characters explaining the content of the moving image (scene) being displayed are placed in the lower center of the display screen (overlaid in front of the moving image). ) is to be displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 14, a moving image of "Second scene" is displayed, and characters such as "A joins B." are displayed to explain the contents of the "Second scene".

E-2. Relationship between story production and special pattern fluctuation time:
The above-mentioned "story production" is performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols as part of the pattern fluctuation production (in accordance with the pattern fluctuation game), so when performing the "story production", the execution of the "story production" It is necessary to match the time (playback time) and the special symbol variation time (execution time of the symbol variation game). That is, as shown in FIG. 15(a), when the special symbol variation time is shorter than the execution time of the "story effect", before the "story effect" is completed (the moving image of the third scene is displayed at the end). The variable display of the special symbols (identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) ends before being played back up to. As a result, the "story production" ends in the middle, giving the player a sense of discomfort. Further, as shown in FIG. 15(b), when the special symbol variation time is longer than the execution time of the "story effect", the special symbols (identification symbols 41a, 41b, The variable display of 41c) is continued, and in this case also, the player feels uncomfortable. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15(c), the execution time of the "story effect" and the variation time of the special symbols are matched, that is, the variation time of the special symbols is set to 12 seconds, which is the same as the execution time of the "story effect". preferably. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as described above because the "story effect" is completed at the end of the variable display of the special symbols.

However, if the special symbols are changed and displayed for as long as 12 seconds (for a long time) each time the "story effect" is performed, various inconveniences may occur. For example, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of first special figure reservations is the upper limit (four pieces), even if a game ball enters the first start port 24, a new first special figure reservation is not stored, and when the number of second special figure reservations is the upper limit value (4 pieces), even if a game ball enters the second start port 25, a new second special figure reservation is not stored. For this reason, some players stop shooting game balls when the number of the first special reservation or the number of the second special reservation reaches the upper limit value. The operating rate of 1 will decrease. Therefore, in order to shorten the time when the number of the first special figure reservation and the number of the second special figure reservation are at the upper limit value (to reduce the frequency of the player stopping the shooting of the game ball), the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation With the increase of 2 special figure reservation, it is decided to shorten the fluctuation time of special symbols (first special figure and second special figure). In other words, if the number of the first special reservation and the second special reservation increases, the special reservation will be digested quickly so that the number of the first special reservation and the number of the second special reservation will not reach the upper limit. ing.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the special symbol variation time is long, a problem may occur. In such a case, it is preferable to shorten the special symbol variation time. It is conceivable to reduce the execution frequency of the "story effect" in order to reduce the execution frequency of the variable display of the special symbols with a variable time of 12 seconds. Opportunities for execution are reduced, resulting in a decrease in interest in the game.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "story effect" is performed, the following variable display of special symbols is performed. That is, when there is no need to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol (when the predetermined shortening condition is not established, for example, when the first special symbol reservation number is 1), as shown in FIG. 16(a), A variable display of a special pattern with a variable time of 12 seconds (hereinafter also referred to as ``12-second variation'') is started, and a ``story presentation'' is started, and the ``story presentation'' is finished at the end of the ``12-second variation''. That is, in this case, the "story effect" is performed by one time of the special symbol variable display (12-second variation).

On the other hand, if it is necessary to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol (if the predetermined shortening condition is satisfied, for example, the first special symbol reservation number is 2, 3, or 4), a plurality It is supposed to perform "story production" across the variable display of the special pattern of the time.

Among them, when the first shortening condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of special symbols reserved is two, the "story effect" is performed across two special symbol fluctuation displays. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(b), a variable display of a special symbol with a variable time of 8 seconds (hereinafter also referred to as "8-second variation") is started, and a "story effect" is started. When the "fluctuation" is completed, the variable display of special symbols with a fluctuation time of 4 seconds (hereinafter also referred to as "4-second variation") is started, and the "story presentation" is terminated when the "4-second variation" is completed. That is, by setting the total of the fluctuation time of the special design twice to 12 seconds, which is the same as the execution time of the "story production" (movie playback time of the story production), the first fluctuation display of the special design (8 seconds fluctuation) The "story effect" that started with the start of the second special symbol variation display (4-second variation) was completed to the end (the third scene video was played to the end). Become. By doing this, when performing the "story production", while preventing the above-mentioned discomfort (uncomfortable ending of the story production in the middle) from being given to the player, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened (multiple times It is possible to perform a variable display of the special symbol of.

In addition, when the second shortening condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of the first special figure pending is 3 or 4, "story production" is performed across three special symbol fluctuation displays. and Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(c), the first "4 second variation" is started and the "story effect" is started, and when the first "4 second variation" is completed, the second "4 second variation" is started. When the second "4-second variation" ends, the third "4-second variation" starts, and when the third "4-second variation" ends, the "story presentation" ends. That is, by setting the total of the fluctuation time of the special design for three times to 12 seconds, which is the same as the execution time of the "story production" (movie playback time of the story production), the first fluctuation display of the special design (4 second fluctuation) The "story effect" that started with the start of the 3rd special symbol variation display (4-second variation) was completed to the end (the third scene video was played to the end). Become. Even in such a case, when performing the "story production", the above-mentioned discomfort (uncomfortable ending of the story production in the middle) is prevented from being given to the player, and at the same time, the variation time of the special symbols is shortened. It is possible to perform variable display of the special symbol of the time).

Here, if the variable display of special symbols is performed a plurality of times during the execution of one "story effect", it is necessary to end the variable display of the special symbols at least once during the "story effect". . If the variable display of the special symbols is ended in the middle of the "story effect", the "story effect" performed as part of the symbol change effect is interrupted (temporarily stopped). That is, from the end of the variable display of the previous special symbol until the start of the variable display of the subsequent special symbol, the "story effect" is not performed (the reproduction of the moving image is stopped). In such a situation, there is a possibility that the "story presentation" will stop at a halfway scene (content), which may cause the player to feel uncomfortable. For example, as shown in FIG. 17(a), in the case where the "story effect" is performed across two variable displays of the special symbols, if the time of these fluctuations is 6 seconds, the "story effect" 6 seconds after the start of , the "story presentation" is interrupted with the end of the variable display of the special symbols. That is, at this time, the moving image of the "second scene" is being reproduced, so the reproduction of the moving image of the "second scene" is interrupted. As a result, the player feels uncomfortable.

In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The fluctuation time of the variable display is set equal to the sum (8 seconds) of the reproduction time (4 seconds) of the "first scene" moving image and the reproduction time (4 seconds) of the "second scene" moving image. In other words, when the moving image of the "second scene" is reproduced to the end, the variable display of the special symbols is finished. In this way, the "story presentation" is interrupted while the "second scene" moving image has been played to the end. In this way, when performing the "story production", it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the "story production" stopping at a halfway scene (content), while shortening the special symbol fluctuation time (multiple It is possible to perform variable display of the special symbol of the time).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17(c), when the "story production" is performed across the three variable displays of the special symbols, the variable display of the first special symbols is performed in the first scene. , and the variation time of the second variable display of the special symbols is set to be the same as the playback time (4 seconds) of the moving image of the "second scene". In other words, when the moving image of the 'first scene' is reproduced to the end and when the moving image of the 'second scene' is reproduced to the end, the variable display of the special symbols is finished. In this way, the "story effect" is interrupted when the "first scene" moving image has been played to the end and the "second scene" moving image has been played to the end. Even in such a case, when the "story production" is performed, the change time of the special symbols is shortened while preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the "story production" stopping at a halfway scene (content). It is possible to perform variable display of special symbols a plurality of times.

E-3. Processing for story production:
Next, a description will be given of processing for performing the above-described "story production". FIG. 18 shows a flow chart of processing for selecting a variation pattern of special symbols (variation pattern selection processing). This variation pattern selection process is executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as part of the special operation process (S600) described above with reference to FIG.

When the variation pattern selection process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the variation start condition is satisfied (S602). The variable start condition is a condition for starting the variable display of the special symbols, and for the second special symbol, neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols, nor during the fixed display of the special symbols, and When 2 special figure suspension is stored, it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. On the other hand, as for the first special symbol, it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol, nor during the fixed display of the special symbol, and the second special symbol reservation is not stored, and the second special symbol is not stored. When the special figure reservation is stored, it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied.

As a result of the judgment process of S602, when it is judged that the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied (S602: no), the fluctuation pattern selection process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied (S602: yes), first, it is determined whether or not the "story effect" is being executed (S604). That is, it is determined whether or not the "story production" has been started in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols before the variable display of the special symbols to be started this time, and the "story production" has not yet ended. . As a result, if the "story effect" is not being executed (S604: no), then it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the "story effect" are satisfied (S606). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, a lottery for execution of the "story effect" is performed during the "non-electric support state", and it is determined that the conditions for executing the "story effect" are established when the lottery for execution is won. do. The execution lottery for this "story effect" can be executed at various timings, for example, it may be executed at the timing when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied.

As a result of the determination process of S606, when it is determined that the conditions for executing the "story effect" are not satisfied (S606: no), there is no need to perform the variable display of the special symbols corresponding to the "story effect". Processing for selecting a normal variation pattern is performed. That is, as described above with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the game progress is referred to (S608). Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S610). When a variation pattern is selected in this manner, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S612), and the variation display of the special symbol is started with the variation pattern (S614).

Also, the variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100 in FIG. 8). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the variation pattern designation command, and produces an effect pattern based on the variation pattern. Executes the pattern variation production.

The above has described the process of selecting a variation pattern when the "story effect" is not performed (S604: no, S606: no). On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S604 that the "story effect" is being executed, or if it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the conditions for executing the "story effect" are satisfied ( S606: yes), refer to the variation pattern selection table for "story effect" (S616).

FIG. 19 conceptually shows a variation pattern selection table for "story production". As shown in FIG. 19, the variation pattern selection table for "Story production" includes a variation pattern with a variation time of 12 seconds (variation pattern with a variation pattern ID of HPS01) and a variation pattern with a variation time of 8 seconds (variation A variation pattern with a pattern ID of HPS02) and a variation pattern with a variation time of 4 seconds (a variation pattern with a variation pattern ID of HPS03) are set.

Note that the variation pattern selection table for the “story effect” in which the variation pattern (variation time) is set is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 . Therefore, the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 can also be regarded as "fluctuation time storage means". In addition, in this "story effect" variation pattern selection table, the unit time (4 seconds) is multiplied by a natural number (3 times, 2 times, 1 time) as the variation time of the special pattern when the "story effect" is performed. ), which is less than the execution time (12 seconds) of the story presentation (12 seconds, 8 seconds, and 4 seconds). Further, among these fluctuation times, "4 seconds" can be regarded as "first time", and "8 seconds" can be regarded as "second time".

If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the execution condition for the "story effect" is satisfied (S606: yes), the variation pattern selection table for the above-mentioned "story effect" is referred to (S616), and the next Select a variation pattern such as That is, if the number of first special figure reservations is 1, select a variation pattern with a variation time of 12 seconds, and if the number of first special figure reservations is 2, select a variation pattern with a variation time of 8 seconds, If the number of first special figure reservations is 3 or 4, the variation pattern with variation time of 4 seconds is selected (S618). When a variation pattern is selected in this manner, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S620), and the variation display of the special symbol is started with the variation pattern (S622). By doing this, as shown in FIG. 20, as the first special symbol fluctuation display after the start of the "story effect", if the first special symbol pending number is 1, the special symbol with a variable time of 12 seconds Start the fluctuation display (12 seconds fluctuation), and if the number of the first special reservation is 2, start the fluctuation display (8 seconds fluctuation) of the special design with a fluctuation time of 8 seconds, and the number of the first special reservation If there are 3 or 4, the variable display of the special symbol whose variable time is 4 seconds (4-second variation) will be started.

Also, the variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100 in FIG. 8). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores whether or not the "story effect" is being executed. , when the "four-second variation" is started, that is, when the variation pattern IDs HPS01 to HPS03 are received, the "story effect" is started.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the "story effect" is being executed in the determination process of S604 (S604: yes), that is, after the "story effect" is started, the fluctuation time of the special symbol after the second time As shown in FIG. 20, a variation time (variation pattern) that is equal to or less than the execution time of the remaining "story effect" is selected.

For example, as described above using FIG. 16(b), when the "story effect" is started in accordance with the "8-second variation", the remaining "story effect" execution time is 12 seconds minus 8 seconds. Since it is 4 seconds, a variation time (variation pattern) of 4 seconds or less is selected. In the variation pattern selection table for "story production" shown in FIG. Select the fluctuation time (variation pattern). Also, as described above using FIG. 16(c), when the "story effect" is started in accordance with the "4-second variation", the remaining "story effect" execution time is 12 seconds minus 4 seconds. Since it is 8 seconds, a variation time (variation pattern) of 8 seconds or less is selected. In the variation pattern selection table for "story production" shown in FIG. are set, one of these fluctuation times (variation patterns) is selected. In the example described above with reference to FIG. 16(c), a variation time (variation pattern) of 4 seconds is selected.

When a variation pattern is selected in this manner, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S620), and the variation display of the special symbol is started with the variation pattern (S622). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 16, the variable display (8-second variation or 4-second variation) of the special symbols within the execution time of the remaining "story effect" is started.

Also, the variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100 in FIG. 8). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores whether or not the "story effect" is being executed. Then, that is, when the variation pattern IDs HPS02 and HPS03 are received, the remaining "story presentation" is started (from the middle of the story presentation).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbols is finished while the "story effect" is being executed only halfway, the "natural number times the unit time (4 seconds) and a variable time equal to or less than the execution time of the remaining story effect is selected, the variable display of the special symbols for the selected variable time is started, and the remaining story is synchronized with the start of the variable display of the special symbols. A process for starting the production", that is, a process that can be regarded as a "remaining story process" is repeated once or multiple times. In this way, it is possible not only to perform the "story effect" over multiple times of variable display of special symbols, but also to perform variable display of special symbols various times (the number of times not determined in advance). You can perform a "story production". For example, as described above, it is possible to perform a "story production" across two special symbol fluctuation displays, or to perform a "story production" across three special symbol fluctuation displays. can. Here, in a general pachinko machine, depending on the progress of the game (for example, depending on the number of reserved special symbols as described above), the length of the special symbol variation time may be determined. In such a pachinko machine, if the ``story effect'' is performed across the ``predetermined number of times'' special symbol variability display, the ``predetermined number of times'' special symbol variability display is changed. It is necessary to match the time with the "story production". In such a case, it becomes impossible to determine the length of the special pattern variation time according to the progress of the game, or the execution frequency of the "story effect" has to be reduced. A problem arises. In this respect, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment carries out a "story effect" across variable display of special symbols for various times (not predetermined times, here 2 times and 3 times). Therefore, the above problem can be solved. That is, it is possible to perform a "story effect" while giving flexibility to the length of the variation time of the special symbols.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "story effect" is performed over a plurality of times of variable display of special symbols, the last special effect is performed among the plurality of times of variable display of special symbols. The same time as the execution time of the remaining story presentation is selected as the variation time of the pattern variation display. For example, if the execution time of the remaining story effect is 4 seconds, 4 seconds is selected as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbols. Therefore, it is possible to end the story production in accordance with the end of the variable display of the special symbols, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "story effect" is a effect in which the scene displayed changes every unit time (4 seconds). The variable display of the special pattern of "double variable time" is performed. Therefore, during execution of the "story production", the scene of the story production is switched when the variable display of the special symbols is finished. As a result, it is possible to make the change of scene of the story production feel good for the player, and to increase the interest in the game.

Here, the above-mentioned "story effect" is the case where the floating symbol is displayed in a stopped state (based on the fact that it is determined to be out in the big hit determination), and the variable display of the special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "loss variation") is performed. It is a mode. Therefore, when the above-described "story effect" is performed, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as separate pieces each time the variable display of the special symbols is completed. On the other hand, even during the execution of the "story effect", the big hit pattern is stopped and displayed (based on the fact that it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination). ) may be performed. In this case also, the same effect as the above-described "story effect" may be performed except that the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in double eyes, but the following effect may also be performed. .

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(a), when the "jackpot variation" starts after the end of the reproduction of the moving image of the "second scene", the contents related to the "second scene" It is also possible to display (reproduce) a moving image of “fourth scene” different from “three scenes”. For example, after the video of the "Second scene" where B joins A, if the "displacement fluctuation" starts after the video has finished playing, When the video of "three scenes" is displayed (reproduced) (see FIG. 16(b)), when the "jackpot variation" starts, two people, Hei and Ding, join A and B, "Second It is also possible to display (reproduce) moving images of four scenes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21(b), when the "jackpot variation" starts after the end of the reproduction of the moving image of the "first scene", the contents related to the "first scene" It is also possible to display (reproduce) a moving image of a 'fifth scene' different from that of the 'second scene'. For example, after the video of the "Second scene" in which Party A appears, if the "displacement fluctuation" starts, the "third scene" in which Party B joins Party A When the video is displayed (reproduced) (see FIG. 16(c)), when the "jackpot variation" starts, the video of the "5th scene" where B and C join A. It may be displayed (reproduced).

It should be noted that the variation time of the "big hit variation" described above with reference to FIG. The execution time of "story production" may be set to be longer than 12 seconds. For example, in the example described above using FIG. good. Also, in the example described above using FIG. good.

As described above, when the "jackpot variation" is performed during the execution of the "story production", a video of a scene different from the case where the variation is the "losing variation" is displayed (reproduced). It is possible to give a sense of surprise to the player who guesses that the moving image of the scene corresponding to the "outlier variation" will be displayed (reproduced), thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

F. Variant:
In the above-described embodiment, the "story effect" is performed during the "non-electric support state", but it can be performed during the setting of an advantageous state such as "electric support state" or "high probability state" that is advantageous to the player. may be For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the "story effect" may be performed over the three remaining special symbol fluctuation displays until the "power supply state" ends. In this way, the "story effect" can be performed over a plurality of variable displays of the special symbols until the end of the advantageous state, so that the player can easily recognize the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to enhance the game interest.

Here, since the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 25 during the "electric sapo state", the second special figure reservation number is likely to be the upper limit value (4 pieces). When the second special figure reservation number is the upper limit value (4 pieces), even if the game ball enters the second start port 25, the new second special figure reservation is not stored. For this reason, some players stop shooting game balls when the second special figure reservation number reaches the upper limit, and in this case, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 decreases. end up Therefore, in order to shorten the time during which the second special figure reservation number is at the upper limit value (to reduce the frequency that the player stops shooting the game ball), with the increase in the second special figure reservation, the second special figure The fluctuation time in the figure is shortened. In other words, when the second special figure reservation increases, the special figure reservation is digested quickly, making it difficult for the second special figure reservation number to reach the upper limit. In this regard, during the "electric sapo state" where the second special figure pending number tends to reach the upper limit (4), the "story production" is performed across multiple special symbol fluctuation displays as described above. As a result, the ``story performance'' can be performed while shortening the variation time of the special symbols, and the ``story performance'' can be performed while preventing the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 from being lowered.

Further, when the "story production" is performed during the "power support state", the "story production" may be performed when the value of the privilege granted to the player during a predetermined period is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. . For example, during the period from the start of the jackpot game during the non-electrical support state until the next non-electrical support state is set, the number of game balls paid out to the player during the jackpot game is a predetermined number or more. or when the number of executions of the jackpot game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the "story effect" may be performed. By doing so, it is possible to impress the player that the value of the given privilege is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Further, when the number of times of variable display of the special symbols during the "power supply state" is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the "story effect" may be performed.

Also, different "story effects" may be performed depending on whether a predetermined condition is met or not. For example, if the value of the privilege granted to the player during a predetermined period is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, then the ``first story presentation (for example, a presentation in which a female character appears)'' is performed, and a predetermined If the value of the privilege given to the player during the period is less than a predetermined value, a ``second story effect (for example, a effect in which a male character appears, etc.)'' may be performed. By doing this, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the value of the privilege given to the player, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. Improvements can also be added as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art generally have, as well as the range that can be easily replaced from them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the "story effect" adopted the effect of displaying (reproducing) a moving image, but the "story effect" is "executable across multiple times of variable display of identification information. It may be a series of presentations, or it may be presentation of various sprite images.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, during the execution of the "story effect", the special symbols are variably displayed once, twice, and 3 times, but the special symbols are variably displayed more times. may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall. I explained an example. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game profit in a form different from "payout of game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry of a game ball into various ball entrances, a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and in this case also, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Pachinko machines that convert game profits (game values) into data and give them to players include machines that circulate and use a plurality of game balls built into the pachinko machine. , a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of the game board through various ball inlets or outlets to the shooting position again and shoot them.

<Gaming machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information;
A variable effect execution means for performing a variable effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
with
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute, as the variable presentation, a story presentation that is a presentation of a series of content over a plurality of times of the variable display of the identification information.

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
The execution time of the story presentation is a natural number times the unit time,
When a predetermined execution condition is established, the variable display of the identification information is started with a variable time equal to the natural number times the unit time and the execution time of the story presentation or less, and the variable display of the identification information is started. The story production is started according to the start,
When the variable display of the identification information ends in a state in which the story presentation is only halfway executed, the remaining story processing is performed one or more times,
The remaining story processing includes:
The variable display of the identification information is started with a time that is a natural number multiple of the unit time and a time equal to or less than the remaining execution time of the story presentation as a variable time, and in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information. A game machine characterized by being processing for starting the remaining story presentation.

In such a game machine, it is possible not only to perform a story effect over multiple times of variable display of identification information, but also to perform a story effect over various times (unpredetermined number of times) of variable display of identification information. Story production can be performed. For example, a story effect can be performed over two times of variable display of identification information, or a story effect can be performed over three times of variable display of identification information. Here, in a general game machine, the length of the change time of the identification information may be determined according to the progress of the game. In such a game machine, if the story effect is performed across the "predetermined number of times" of variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the "predetermined number of times" of the identification information is changed. It has to match the story direction. In such a case, it becomes impossible to determine the length of the change time of the identification information according to the progress of the game, and the execution frequency of the story production has to be reduced. occur. In this respect, with this game machine, the story effect can be performed across various number of times (not predetermined number of times) of changing display of the identification information, so the above problem can be solved. . That is, it is possible to perform a story production while giving flexibility to the length of the change time of the identification information.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A2,
The remaining story process performed last among the remaining story processes performed during one execution of the story effect,
The variable display of the identification information is started with a time that is a natural number multiple of the unit time and the same time as the remaining execution time of the story presentation as a variable time, and in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information. A game machine characterized by being processing for starting the remaining story presentation.

When the story production is performed, if the story production ends before the variable display of the identification information ends, or if the variable display of the identification information ends before the story production ends, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is In this regard, in this game machine, since the identification information variation time performed at the end of the story presentation is the same as the execution time of the remaining story presentation, the story presentation is ended in accordance with the end of the identification information variation display. can be made As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as described above.

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A1,
The execution time of the story presentation is a natural number times the unit time,
A fluctuating time storage means for storing a plurality of times of natural number times the unit time,
When a predetermined execution condition is established, a time equal to or less than the execution time of the story presentation is selected from among the plurality of times stored in the variable time storage means, and the selected time is used as the variable time to change the identification information. Along with starting the display, the story production is started in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information,
When the variable display of the identification information ends in a state in which the story presentation is only halfway executed, the remaining story processing is performed one or more times,
The remaining story processing includes:
Selecting a time equal to or less than the remaining execution time of the story production from the time stored in the variable time storage means, starting variable display of the identification information with the selected time as the variable time, and A gaming machine characterized in that the processing is to start the remaining story presentation in accordance with the start of the variable display of information.

In such a game machine, it is possible not only to perform a story effect over multiple times of changing display of identification information, but also to perform a story effect over various times (not predetermined times) of changing display of identification information. Story production can be performed. For example, a story effect can be performed over two times of variable display of identification information, or a story effect can be performed over three times of variable display of identification information. Here, in a general game machine, the length of the change time of the identification information may be determined according to the progress of the game. In such a game machine, if the story effect is performed across the "predetermined number of times" of variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the "predetermined number of times" of the identification information is changed. It has to match the story direction. In such a case, there is a problem that it becomes impossible to determine the length of the change time of the identification information according to the progress of the game, or that the execution frequency of the story presentation has to be reduced. occur. In this respect, with this game machine, story effects can be performed over various times (not predetermined times) of variable display of identification information, so the above problem can be solved. . In other words, it is possible to perform a story production while giving flexibility to the length of the change time of the identification information.

<Game machine A5>
In the gaming machine A4,
The remaining story process performed last among the remaining story processes performed during one execution of the story effect,
Selecting the same time as the remaining execution time of the story presentation from the time stored in the variable time storage means, starting the variable display of the identification information with the selected time as the variable time, and A gaming machine characterized in that the processing is to start the remaining story presentation in accordance with the start of the variable display of information.

When the story production is performed, if the story production ends before the variable display of the identification information ends, or if the variable display of the identification information ends before the story production ends, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is In this regard, in this game machine, since the identification information variation time performed at the end of the story presentation is the same as the execution time of the remaining story presentation, the story presentation is ended in accordance with the end of the identification information variation display. can be made As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as described above.

<Game machine A6>
In gaming machine A4 or gaming machine A5,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the game ball entering the starting hole,
The identification information display means performs a variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means is erased when the identification information is changed and displayed based on the acquired information;
at least a first time and a second time longer than the first time are stored in the variable time storage means;
From the establishment of the predetermined execution condition to the end of the story presentation, the more the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the more the first time changes than the second time. A game machine characterized by being easily selected as time.

When the number of acquired information is the upper limit, new acquired information is not stored even if a game ball enters the starting hole. For this reason, some players stop shooting game balls when the number of acquired information reaches the upper limit, and in this case, the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases. Therefore, in order to shorten the time when the number of acquired information is at the upper limit (to reduce the frequency of the player stopping the shooting of the game ball), the more acquired information, the shorter the change time of the identification information. there is In addition, in this game machine, the story effect can be performed over various times (not predetermined times) of changing display of the identification information. Even if it is, it becomes possible to perform a story production.

<Game machine A7>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A2 to A6,
The game machine, wherein the story effect is a effect in which scenes displayed are switched every unit time.

In such a game machine, the story presentation is a presentation in which the scene displayed changes every unit time. is done. Therefore, during execution of the story presentation, the scene of the story presentation is switched when the variable display of the identification information ends. As a result, it is possible to make the change of scene of the story production feel good for the player, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A8>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A2 to A7,
An advantageous state setting means capable of setting an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided,
When a predetermined termination condition is established during setting of the advantageous state, the advantageous state is terminated;
A gaming machine, wherein the story production is started while the advantageous state is being set, and the remaining story processing is performed so that the story production ends when the predetermined end condition is satisfied.

In such a gaming machine, since the advantageous state ends when the story presentation ends, the player can easily recognize the end of the advantageous state, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine A9>
In gaming machine A8,
the predetermined end condition is that the identification information is displayed a predetermined number of times while the advantageous state is being set;
When the variable display of the identification information performed before the predetermined number of times of the variable display of the identification information is started, the story production is started;
A gaming machine characterized in that the remaining story processing is performed so that the story presentation ends when the variable display of the identification information for the predetermined number of times ends.

In such a game machine, story effects can be performed over a plurality of times of variable display of identification information until the end of the advantageous state, making it easier for the player to recognize the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming machines B1 to B9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
Further, the pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines B1 to B9 as follows.

<Game machine B1>
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information;
A variable effect execution means for performing a variable effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute, as the variable presentation, a story presentation that is a presentation of a series of content over a plurality of times of the variable display of the identification information.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
The execution time of the story presentation is a natural number times the unit time,
When a predetermined execution condition is established, the variable display of the identification information is started with a variable time equal to the natural number times the unit time and the execution time of the story presentation or less, and the variable display of the identification information is started. The story production is started according to the start,
When the variable display of the identification information ends in a state in which the story presentation is only halfway executed, the remaining story processing is performed one or more times,
The remaining story processing includes:
The variable display of the identification information is started with a time that is a natural number multiple of the unit time and a time equal to or less than the remaining execution time of the story presentation as a variable time, and in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information. A game machine characterized by being processing for starting the remaining story presentation.

In such a game machine, it is possible not only to perform a story effect over multiple times of variable display of identification information, but also to perform a story effect over various times (unpredetermined number of times) of variable display of identification information. Story production can be performed. For example, a story effect can be performed over two times of variable display of identification information, or a story effect can be performed over three times of variable display of identification information. Here, in a general game machine, the length of the change time of the identification information may be determined according to the progress of the game. In such a game machine, if the story effect is performed across the "predetermined number of times" of variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the "predetermined number of times" of the identification information is changed. It has to match the story direction. In such a case, it becomes impossible to determine the length of the change time of the identification information according to the progress of the game, and the execution frequency of the story production has to be reduced. occur. In this respect, with this game machine, the story effect can be performed across various number of times (not predetermined number of times) of changing display of the identification information, so the above problem can be solved. . In other words, it is possible to perform a story production while giving flexibility to the length of the change time of the identification information.

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B2,
The remaining story process performed last among the remaining story processes performed during one execution of the story effect,
The variable display of the identification information is started with a time that is a natural number multiple of the unit time and the same time as the remaining execution time of the story presentation as a variable time, and in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information. A game machine characterized by being processing for starting the remaining story presentation.

When performing a story production, if the story production ends before the variable display of the identification information ends or if the variable display of the identification information ends before the story production ends, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is In this regard, in this game machine, since the identification information variation time performed at the end of the story presentation is the same as the execution time of the remaining story presentation, the story presentation is ended in accordance with the end of the identification information variation display. can be made As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as described above.

<Game machine B4>
In gaming machine B1,
The execution time of the story presentation is a natural number times the unit time,
A fluctuating time storage means for storing a plurality of times of natural number times the unit time,
When a predetermined execution condition is established, a time equal to or less than the execution time of the story presentation is selected from among the plurality of times stored in the variable time storage means, and the selected time is used as the variable time to change the identification information. Along with starting the display, the story production is started in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information,
When the variable display of the identification information ends in a state in which the story presentation is only halfway executed, the remaining story processing is performed one or more times,
The remaining story processing includes:
Selecting a time equal to or less than the remaining execution time of the story production from the time stored in the variable time storage means, starting variable display of the identification information with the selected time as the variable time, and A gaming machine characterized in that the processing is to start the remaining story presentation in accordance with the start of the variable display of information.

In such a game machine, it is possible not only to perform a story effect over multiple times of variable display of identification information, but also to perform a story effect over various times (unpredetermined number of times) of variable display of identification information. Story production can be performed. For example, a story effect can be performed over two times of variable display of identification information, or a story effect can be performed over three times of variable display of identification information. Here, in a general game machine, the length of the change time of the identification information may be determined according to the progress of the game. In such a game machine, if the story effect is performed across the "predetermined number of times" of variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the "predetermined number of times" of the identification information is changed. It has to match the story direction. In such a case, it becomes impossible to determine the length of the change time of the identification information according to the progress of the game, and the execution frequency of the story production has to be reduced. occur. In this respect, with this game machine, the story effect can be performed across various number of times (not predetermined number of times) of changing display of the identification information, so the above problem can be solved. . That is, it is possible to perform a story production while giving flexibility to the length of the change time of the identification information.

<Game machine B5>
In gaming machine B4,
The remaining story process performed last among the remaining story processes performed during one execution of the story effect,
Selecting the same time as the remaining execution time of the story presentation from the time stored in the variable time storage means, starting the variable display of the identification information with the selected time as the variable time, and A gaming machine characterized in that the processing is to start the remaining story presentation in accordance with the start of the variable display of information.

When the story production is performed, if the story production ends before the variable display of the identification information ends, or if the variable display of the identification information ends before the story production ends, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is In this regard, in this game machine, since the identification information variation time performed at the end of the story presentation is the same as the execution time of the remaining story presentation, the story presentation is ended in accordance with the end of the identification information variation display. can be made As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as described above.

<Game machine B6>
In gaming machine B4 or gaming machine B5,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the game ball entering the starting hole,
The identification information display means performs a variable display of the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means is erased when the identification information is changed and displayed based on the acquired information;
at least a first time and a second time longer than the first time are stored in the variable time storage means;
From the establishment of the predetermined execution condition to the end of the story presentation, the more the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the more the first time changes than the second time. A game machine characterized by being easily selected as time.

When the number of acquired information is the upper limit, new acquired information is not stored even if a game ball enters the starting hole. For this reason, some players stop shooting game balls when the number of acquired information reaches the upper limit, and in this case, the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases. Therefore, in order to shorten the time when the number of acquired information is at the upper limit (to reduce the frequency of the player stopping the shooting of the game ball), the more acquired information, the shorter the change time of the identification information. there is In addition, in this game machine, the story effect can be performed over various times (not predetermined times) of changing display of the identification information. Even if it is, it becomes possible to perform a story production.

<Game machine B7>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B2 to B6,
The game machine, wherein the story effect is a effect in which scenes displayed are switched every unit time.

In such a game machine, the story presentation is a presentation in which the scene displayed changes every unit time. is done. Therefore, during execution of the story presentation, the scene of the story presentation is switched when the variable display of the identification information ends. As a result, it is possible to make the change of scene of the story production feel good for the player, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine B8>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B2 to B7,
An advantageous state setting means capable of setting an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided,
When a predetermined termination condition is established during setting of the advantageous state, the advantageous state is terminated;
A gaming machine, wherein the story production is started while the advantageous state is being set, and the remaining story processing is performed so that the story production ends when the predetermined end condition is satisfied.

In such a gaming machine, since the advantageous state ends when the story presentation ends, the player can easily recognize the end of the advantageous state, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine B9>
In gaming machine B8,
the predetermined end condition is that the identification information is displayed a predetermined number of times while the advantageous state is being set;
When the variable display of the identification information performed before the predetermined number of times of the variable display of the identification information is started, the story production is started;
A gaming machine characterized in that the remaining story processing is performed so that the story presentation ends when the variable display of the identification information for the predetermined number of times ends.

In such a game machine, story effects can be performed over a plurality of times of variable display of identification information until the end of the advantageous state, making it easier for the player to recognize the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines used in gaming halls.

1... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20... Game board, 28... Large winning opening (variable ball entrance), 40... Opening for presentation, 41... Presentation display device, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (identification Information display means, advantageous state setting means, specific game execution means), 202...ROM (variation time storage means), 203...RAM (obtained information storage means), 220...sub control board, 221...CPU (variation effect execution means) .

Claims (1)

identification information display means for variably displaying identification information;
A variable effect execution means for performing a variable effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
When the number of game balls paid out to the player in a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the variable performance is a series of performances spanning multiple variable displays of the identification information. It is possible to execute story production,
The execution time of the story presentation is a natural number times the unit time,
When a predetermined execution condition is established, the variable display of the identification information is started with a variable time equal to the natural number times the unit time and the execution time of the story presentation or less, and the variable display of the identification information is started. The story production is started according to the start,
When the variable display of the identification information ends in a state in which the story presentation is only halfway executed, the remaining story processing is performed one or more times,
The remaining story processing includes:
The variable display of the identification information is started with a time that is a natural number multiple of the unit time and a time equal to or less than the remaining execution time of the story presentation as a variable time, and in accordance with the start of the variable display of the identification information. A process for starting the remaining story presentation,
When performing the remaining story processing when starting the variable display of the identification information, the remaining story is determined based on whether the identification information is displayed in the specific mode in the variable display of the identification information. A gaming machine characterized by determining the content of presentation.

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