JP7118384B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and is particularly applicable to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting hole, identification information (for example, special symbols, performance symbols, etc.) is displayed in a variable manner. A gaming machine is widely known in which a special game that can be awarded can be executed. In this type of gaming machine, various effects are performed to increase the player's sense of anticipation during the variable display of the identification information, thereby improving the interest in the game (see Patent Document 1, for example). As the effect, for example, regarding the variable display of the identification information currently being executed or the variable display of the identification information decided to be executed later, the degree of expectation (reliability) that the display result will be the specific display result is suggested. Effects and effects that suggest a variation mode (presence or absence of reach effects, types of reach effects, presence/absence of development, etc.) until display results are derived.

JP-A-2009-95470

The above-mentioned effects to heighten the sense of anticipation are uniform because although the contents of the effects (for example, motifs, characters that appear, etc.) differ depending on the model, the production methods (for example, the development of the effects, patterns, etc.) do not change much. There is a problem that it is easy to become a target and it is difficult to improve the interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a novel performance that attracts the interest of a player, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a predetermined display effect of displaying a first effect image and a second effect image in a predetermined display area as the effect,
In the predetermined display effect, while displaying the first effect image and the second effect image in the display area, after changing the ratio of the first effect image and the second effect image to the display area, displaying one of the first effect image and the second effect image over the entire display area;
After displaying one of the first effect image and the second effect image over the entire display area in the predetermined display effect, executing a effect in accordance with the effect image displayed over the entire display area,
The predetermined display effect includes a first predetermined display effect of displaying the first effect image over the entire display area, and a second predetermined display effect of displaying the second effect image over the entire display area. can be,
The specified results include a first specified result and a second specified result that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specified result,
When the predetermined display effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the first specified result, the first predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the second predetermined display effect. high quality,
When the predetermined display effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the second specified result, the second predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the first predetermined display effect. high quality,
As an effect pattern for executing the first predetermined display effect, after the ratio of the first effect image in the display area becomes smaller than the ratio of the second effect image in the display area, the The first effect image has a pattern displayed over the entire display area.
It is characterized by

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize a novel presentation that attracts the interest of the player and improve the interest in the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the types of big wins and the opening patterns of the big winning openings. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of main interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of the process at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of effect processing at the time of fluctuation start. 10 is a flow chart of a stimulus effect setting process; It is a fanning effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suspension used as the execution opportunity of battle fan production. (a) is a diagram showing the normal (normal) execution state of the variable production during the battle production mode, and (b) is a diagram showing the fanning production image AE (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP). (a) is a diagram showing an ally cut-in effect image, and (b) is a diagram showing an enemy cut-in effect image. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production|presentation display content in a battle fan production. (a) is a table for determination of a fluctuating effect pattern of the second embodiment, and (b) is a table showing the flow (mode of progress) of the fluctuating effect for each fluctuating effect pattern of the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of screen share change of effect images;

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the game media used in the game are game balls, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (pinball game machine) capable of progressing the game by shooting the game balls toward the game board surface. An example is explained. In the following description, when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount of money is given to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko machine capable of executing a jackpot game (special game) in which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be awarded will be described as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50. The game board 2 is a game machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50 . FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50 . The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for mounting the game board 2, etc., and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko game machine 1 on island facilities of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52 and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and configured to be openable and closable.

In addition, the front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotational angle) of the player, and can store game balls and supply the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. In addition, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as a (also simply referred to as "effect button 63") is provided, and a frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

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

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. - 特許庁The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5).

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display device) is provided as a display device for effect (effect display device). A display screen 7a (display area) of the image display device 7 includes a production pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "production pattern display section") in which production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to simply as "production patterns 8") are displayed. ) are provided, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect pattern display area 7b is composed of, for example, three pattern display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

Each of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of patterns (identification information) representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. A first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit") to be described later is displayed by the left, middle, and right performance symbols stopped and displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol propriety judgment (simply "property judgment ) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. Incidentally, any one of the first special design, the second special design, and the performance design may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal design is "General", the special design is "Special", the first special design is "Special 1", "1st special", the second special is "Special 2", "2nd special" There is a thing called.

For example, if the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., with the same three digits such as "777" (specific mode, specific display result) It is possible to stop and display the production pattern. In addition, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit and the type of the big win is a 2R big hit, a preset chance symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as "135" or "3*3" It is possible to stop and display the production design with a special design (specific mode, specific display result) such as. In addition, in the case of being out, at least one of the three patterns such as ``637'' and ``373'' is different, and the effect pattern is stopped and displayed with a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol suitability determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b, but rather the effect The performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b are seen and grasped. The positions of the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not need to be provided separately, and the display areas for the left, middle, and right performance patterns may each be the entire pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). . In addition, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scroll display in vertical, horizontal, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game production using the above-mentioned production patterns (production pattern game production), the jackpot game production (special game production) and the , Demonstration for customer waiting, etc. are displayed. In the performance pattern game performance, the jackpot game performance, and the demonstration performance, in addition to performance symbols such as numbers, various performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and character images are displayed. In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special figure pending described later. , and a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display section) for displaying the second effect pending 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension display 43b displayed in the first special figure suspension display 43a described later The number of memories of the second special figure reservation displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect pattern display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 . The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives the game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit and guides it to the stage part 11 . A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first start port 20, which will be described later. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is arranged a decorative member 13 which has an electric decorative member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED and can be turned on according to the game state, and which has characters, figures, or the like. ing.

A movable decorative member 14 is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 so as to be movable along with the game performance. In FIG. 3, only a portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of it is visible. As a result, the player's expectation for the big win is heightened. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease with which a game ball enters. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease with which a game ball enters. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

Below the first starter opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starter opening") having a variable second starter opening 21 that changes the ease with which a game ball enters is provided. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol suitability determination ) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the win/loss determination.

The variable winning device 22 has a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . By this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that in the first mode. be. In other words, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening/closing operation). This movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state, and disables game balls to enter when the movable member 23 is in a closed state. . In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning hole 30 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entry hole") is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big prize winning port 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the first big winning device 31 can enter a ball-unable state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot be entered and a ball-enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can be entered by the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32. can be changed to

In addition, above the first big winning hole 30 in the game area 3 and in the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big winning hole 35 (also referred to as "second variable ball entrance") is provided. A big winning device 36 is provided. The second big prize winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (wing member) 37 and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second prize winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state. That is, the second big winning device 36 can enter a ball-unable state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot be entered and a ball-enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can be entered by the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 37. can be changed to

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3 . Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3 . In this embodiment, there are four general prize-winning ports 27, three of which are left general prize-winning ports provided to the left of the first starting port 20, and one to the right of the first big prize-winning port 30. It is the right general winning entrance provided in the direction. The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, the second big winning hole 35, and the general winning hole 27 are ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. When a game ball enters the game ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first start hole 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second start hole 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first big prize hole 20 and the second big prize hole 35 is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning hole 27 is "10".

A game in which a plurality of entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first big winning opening 30, second big winning opening 35, general winning opening 27 and gate 28) are arranged in this way The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A and a right game area (second area) 3B on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction. The hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting", and the hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". ”. Here, among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game areas 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first big prize winning port 30, the second big winning prize port 35, the right general prize winning port 27 and the gate 28 are where game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 enter. It is set up so that it is possible. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a big hit in the winning/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting hole 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30 and the first big winning hole 30 are hit to the right. The goal is to enter the ball into the second prize-winning hole 35 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) that variably displays and statically displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and statically displays the second special symbol. A display device 41b (second special symbol display portion) and a normal symbol display device 42 (normal symbol display portion) that variably display and stop display normal symbols are included. In addition, on the main display 40, the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of the memory number of the right or wrong determination information (first special figure reservation) related to the first special symbol, and the right or wrong determination information related to the second special symbol A second special figure reservation indicator 43b that displays the number of memories of (second special figure reservation), a normal figure reservation indicator 44 that displays the number of memories of the operation reservation (normal figure reservation) of the normal design indicator 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit display 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination is a hit, and the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed when the result of determination is a jackpot; A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the ball should be hit or left-handed. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit, which will be described later.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. - 特許庁The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 . In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols. Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display unit 41. FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, after the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it is stopped and displayed, and the ball is entered into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the stopped and displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery (special design success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) based on is notified. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol suitability determination. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special pattern (the display result of the variable display of the special pattern) is the specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a jackpot game (special game) is performed to open the first jackpot 30 or the second jackpot 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot symbols stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big winning game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display device 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol suitability determination, 5 of "16R first jackpot", "6R second jackpot", "6R third jackpot", "6R fourth jackpot" and "6R fifth jackpot" Types of jackpots are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot pattern), and the 6Rth In the case of a 2-jackpot, three LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R second jackpot pattern), and in the case of a 6R-third jackpot, three LEDs of "inp" are turned on. are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 3rd jackpot pattern), and in the case of 6R 4th jackpot, the 3 LEDs of "ijo" are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 4th jackpot pattern), When the 6R fifth big win is achieved, the three LEDs of "jno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R fifth big win pattern). Also, when it is out, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing pattern).

Also, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination, "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, 16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot" are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the second special symbol display 41b corresponds to each of these two types of jackpots. It is possible to adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is the 16R 6th jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are lit and the rest are turned off (16R 6th jackpot pattern), and the 16R th When 7 big wins are made, 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 7th big win pattern), and when 12R 8th big wins are made, 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on. is lit and the rest are extinguished (12R 8th jackpot pattern), and in the case of 6R 9th jackpot, the three LEDs of "afg" are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 9th jackpot pattern), When the 2R 10th big win is achieved, the four LEDs of "abde" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (2R 10th big win pattern), and when the 16R 11th big win is achieved, the 3 "abe" LEDs are turned on. LED is lit and the rest are extinguished (16R 11th jackpot pattern), and when it becomes 2R 12th jackpot, 4 LEDs of "abdh" are lit and the rest are extinguished (2R 12th jackpot pattern ). Also, when it is out, two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing symbol).

It should be noted that the special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. Thus, each LED can be turned on.

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

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information ("acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether or not a special symbol Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball is entered into the first start port 20, it is stored as the first special figure hold in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown), and if the ball is entered into the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The number of special figure suspension (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4" respectively. These first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage part is consumed when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the special symbol suitability determination random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbols Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the entered ball, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations, the first special figure It displays the number of pending. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the "u" LED is extinguished and the "v" LED is lit in red, such as "u v". v□”, the “u” LED is lit in red and the “v” LED is turned off. It is possible to set the display mode to light up in red, and to light up both LEDs in green, such as "u▲v▲" when the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)".

In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is displayed. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). "1" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, and the results of normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 are displayed by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is played to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and normally displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode. is. For example, when the judgment result is a hit, the winning normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "st■" (for example, ■: lighting, □: lighting off). In addition, when the determination result is out, the out normal symbol is displayed such that only the LED of "t" lights up, such as "s□t■". It should be noted that the normal design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed over a predetermined variable time. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether a normal symbol is right or wrong is acquired based on the passage of the game ball. is temporarily stored as a normal map reservation in a normal map reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4". The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is appropriate or not corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern is executed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of its passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of normal pattern reservations stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is displayed on the general pattern reservation display 44 . Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of general map reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of general map reservations. be. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the LED of "q" is extinguished and the LED of "r" is lit in red, such as "q□r●". In addition, the number of reservations "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 80 (also known as a "main control unit", which performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success/failure determination, normal symbol success/failure determination, game state transition, etc.). section"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub-control section", also referred to as a "production control section") that controls the performance to be executed as the game progresses, payout control that controls the payout of game balls Board 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), image display device 7 and effect display device 102, effect first special figure reservation display device 103a and effect second special figure reservation display device 103b image control board for performing display control 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided at substantially the center of the rear surface side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above the main control board case is a main control board housing case. is provided with a storage case for image control boards, etc., in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are stored, and a sub control board storage case, in which the sub control board 90 is stored, is provided on the storage case for the image control boards, etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing a payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing a power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the programs stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and normal figure reservation storage unit. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured.

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

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 . The general winning hole sensor 27a is provided in each general winning hole 27 and detects a game ball entering the general winning hole 27 .

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

Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol suspension display 43a, a second special symbol suspension display 43b, and a normal symbol display. A figure hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a shooting direction indicator 47 and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

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

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

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the sub-control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 ("image control microcomputer") of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Display control of the device 7, the production display 102, the production first special figure suspension display 103a and the production second suspension display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns, pending patterns, etc.). and image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8. Stop display in a display mode showing the display result (result of special symbol propriety determination). Moreover, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a and the production 2nd suspension display 103b are similarly made up of two LEDs. And, by lighting/extinguishing or combination of colors of the two LEDs, the production first special figure suspension display 103a is displayed by the number of reservations displayed in the first production suspension display area 9c and the first special figure suspension display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reservations as the number of reservations made. In addition, the second special figure pending display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same pending number as the pending number displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d and the second special figure pending display 43b. controlled. This is done by displaying character designs on substantially the entirety of the display screen 7a (performance design display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to display substantially the entire performance design display area 7b (performance design display section) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the production pattern 8, the first production reservation 9a, the second production reservation 9b, etc., may not be visible. Various displays are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to perform voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. FIG.

In addition, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the production control microcomputer 91 provides light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5. , lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107 .

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

In addition, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (push, rotate, pull, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. Incidentally, the first production button detection switch 63c and the second production button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "production button detection switch".

Next, the control (obtained information determination means) related to the win/loss determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "loss" as a result of the special symbol suitability determination. In the case of a "big win", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "big win pattern", and in the case of a "loss", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "loss pattern". When it is judged as a big hit in the special symbol propriety judgment, the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the special pattern stopped and displayed (big win type). A "special game" to be opened is executed. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpots", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", "12R A total of 12 types of "8th big win", "6R 9th big win", "2R 10th big win", "16R 11th big win" and "2R 12th big win" are provided. Among these big hits, the "16R 1st big hit" and "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", which are the big hits related to the first special pattern, and the "16R 6th big win" and "16R 6th big win", which are the big hits related to the second special pattern. 16R 11th big win” is a big win related to a big win game using the first big winning hole 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, in the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot" and "16R 11th jackpot", the number of opening times (number of rounds) of the first big prize winning opening 30 is 16 times, and the opening time is 16 times. is a jackpot of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In the "6R 2nd to 5th big wins", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the first big prize hole 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds per time (1 round). is. Incidentally, the round may be simply referred to as "R" and may also be referred to as "round game".

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

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot are collectively referred to as the "16R jackpot", and the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots and the 6R 9th jackpot are collectively referred to as the "6R jackpot". The 2R 10th and 2R 12th big wins are also collectively called '2R big wins'. In addition, the 12R eighth jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the game state after the end of the big win game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., according to the type of the generated (winning) big win. That is, the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and the types of the big wins are the 16R first big win, the 6R second big win, the 16R sixth big win, the 16R seventh big win, the 12R eighth big win, the 6R ninth big win and 2R. When any of the 10th big wins is achieved, the game state after the end of the big win game is set to "high probability state, time saving state and high base state", which will be described later. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big win is one of the 6R third to fifth big wins, the 16R 11th big win and the 2R 12th big win, the big win game is played. Let the game state after the end be "low probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot, and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probable variable jackpots". The 3rd to 5th jackpots, the 16th round 11th jackpot, and the 2R 12th jackpot can be regarded as "unprobable variable jackpots" (normal jackpots, short-time jackpots). The 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (momentarily opens and closes) the second jackpot 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. There is a low possibility that a game ball enters the second big winning hole 35 that opens in a short time, and therefore a possibility of winning a prize ball based on the ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is also low. Such a 2R big hit is also called a "no ball hit", of which the 2R 10th big hit is also called a "variable hit without a ball", and the 2R 12th big hit is called "normal without a ball (shorter time)". It is also called a big hit.

In addition, in the present embodiment, among the big wins that open the second big winning port 35 (upper attacker), the 16R 7th big win, 12R 8th big win and 6R 9th big win are the big wins and the start of the big win game. At this time, it is difficult for the player to understand which round number of the jackpot game is to be played. That is, for these big hits, the exact number of rounds of the big hit game to be performed from now on is grasped (determined) through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. making it difficult. For this reason, these big hits are said to be focused on whether the round will continue at the timing of the end of the 6th or 12th round (round branching) while digesting the round under circumstances where it is not known how long the round will continue. It is playful. Such a big win is called a so-called "ramp-up bonus", and hereinafter, this big win may also be referred to as "RUB".

The distribution probability to each jackpot in the case of a jackpot in the judgment of the first special pattern (special drawing 1) is 5% for the 16R first jackpot, 55% for the 6R second jackpot, and 55% for the 6R third jackpot. 5%, 6R 4th big hit is 15%, 6R 5th big hit is 20%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 6th big hit in the 16R, the 7th big hit in the 16R, and the 8th big hit in the 12R. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are each 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%. That is, when a big hit is achieved by the hit or miss determination (special figure 2 hit or miss determination) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which has become easier to enter due to the operation of the open extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. , the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than when the jackpot is hit by the hit/fail determination (special figure 1 hit/fail determination) based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1, the game ball enters the second start port 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 1 success/failure determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the player will be more likely to win a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 2 success/failure determination) performed by entering the ball. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, whether or not a big win is made is determined based on a ``random number for judging the success or failure of a special symbol (also referred to as ``information for judging success or failure''). is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" and "information for symbol determination"). As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes "variation pattern random number (also referred to as “fluctuation pattern information”).

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

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of game states by combining the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open extension function for special symbols and normal symbols in an operating state or a non-operating state. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "variable state", and the state in which it is not operating is "low probability state" or " "Normal state". In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol propriety determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the success/failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high-probability state, the jackpot determination table for the high-probability state with a large value of the special symbol hit/fail determination random number that is determined as the jackpot is used. is used to determine whether it is appropriate (see FIG. 8(A)). In other words, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability that the variation display of the special symbols will result in a big win (a stopped symbol becomes a big win pattern) is higher than when it is not activated.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in a non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry ball (an entry ball that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) to the starting port is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for the special symbols. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state. For this reason, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol propriety determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state. Normal design determination) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)).

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening frequency of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal design propriety determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs 0.2 second opening operation once, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation of 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the circumstances where the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the second starting port 21 is opened frequently, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls in your hand (holding balls).

A high base state (high frequency state) may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, by operating at least one of the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not in operation It is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a "high base generation function" (high frequency state generation means).

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

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game (after the special game) when any of the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpots, 16R 11th jackpots and 2R 12th jackpots is won is the normal state (low probability state) of special symbols. As it becomes, it will be in a short working time state and a high base state of the special pattern (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

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

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting hole 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting hole 21 than into the first starting hole 20. because For this reason, the game ball is passed through the gate 28 which triggers the normal symbol suitability determination, and the game ball is hit to the right in order to enter the second start port 21.例文帳に追加This makes it possible to obtain a large number of start-up balls (opportunities for judging whether a special symbol is right or wrong) compared to the case of hitting left-handed. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right game area 3B (right hitting instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), the game can be progressed more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by striking to the left. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first start port 20 than into the second start port 21. because Therefore, the player hits left to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 20. - 特許庁As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting to the right. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is lighting-controlled (display-controlled) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the shooting direction indicator 47 is composed of two "yz" LEDs, and indicates the shooting direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area by displaying both LEDs as "yzz" (for example, □: lights off, ▪: lights on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the right game area by lighting up both LEDs such as "yz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. FIG. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes a main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter settings. Reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Initialization (S101) is performed only once after power-on and is not performed thereafter.

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

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, the output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. do. The commands to be output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol suitability determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the information related to the variation pattern, and the like. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information about the command type, and the lower 1 byte is information about the contents of the command.

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the detection signal detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a (see FIG. 5)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. A detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also received and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower tray full data.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. period until the next interrupt process (S105) starts).

After the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S204), start ball time process (S205), normal figure operation process (S206), special figure operation process (S207) , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms later), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

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

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and when the game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 pending balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figures 2 Add 1 to the number of held balls (S307).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the jackpot type Acquire the value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value shown in FIG. information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special-figure 2-holding balls out of the second special-figure holding storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball does not enter the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, but if the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 The number of pending balls (the number of the first special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special pending provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO at S310), the process is finished, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES at S310), special figure 1 reserved Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S312) it does. In the special figure 1 relation random number acquisition process (S312), like the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) numerical value), and store those obtained random values in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls out of the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start entrance sensor detection process (S204) and then the start ball entry process (S205). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-up ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number at S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (acquired information) is read ( S316). Next, the acquisition random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the obtained random numbers read out, the value of the special symbol success/failure determination random number counter (special symbol success/failure determination random number) is determined according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big win, the type of the big win is further determined. Judgment by this S317, the success judgment for the second special figure reservation (judgment of whether it is a big hit), prior to the success judgment (S1303, S1304) in special figure 2 success judgment processing (S1202) described later (so-called “holding lookahead”).

It should be noted that the prior determination of whether or not the jackpot, jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, if the high probability state jackpot determination table for high probability state, normal state (low probability state) For example, based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table that can determine variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (for high probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big win, the type of the big win, and whether or not a game effect with a high degree of reliability of the big win is to be executed.

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of determination by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number for special symbol success/failure determination matches the big hit determination value (hit/failure information), Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc., as a special figure 2 start ball command and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start ball command, part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be sent to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to a big hit, which type of big hit, etc. are considered to be identifiable. Also, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command, whether the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will be achieved when determined by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball command as a hold (production hold information), pre-determines the production hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether it is correct or not in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information determined to be a big hit is stored in .

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong among the acquired random numbers read in S316 is not sent as it is to the sub-control unit, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (jackpot Random number for type determination), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination Generate command data as a special figure 2 start ball command, can be set.

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

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S320), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF in S320, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S321. Here, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is operating, and the special figure 2 is valid or not This is a state in which determination (see FIG. 8B) is likely to be made. Also, in this embodiment, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol), as will be described later. It is assumed to be a thing (so-called special figure 2 priority change machine). In such a configuration, for example, the pre-determination of special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by a production such as a notice, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. , Using the priority digestion of the second special figure reservation, intentionally eliminate the second special figure reservation (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the result of the preliminary determination is shown Special figure 1 Technical intervention such as intentionally generating a big hit becomes possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big win in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the advance determination of the special figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this processing is finished. .

The processing of S321 to S323 is to perform the same processing as the above-described S316 to S318 for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting entrance sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (S321), Pre-judgment is performed for the acquired random number value read out (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 starting entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). It should be noted that the prior determination of S322 (suspended prefetch) is performed prior to the validity determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207) described later.

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entering process (S205). In the general pattern operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal pattern operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . Then, when the "normal pattern operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal pattern operation status" is "2" (S401 NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal design fluctuation process (S404), and when "normal pattern operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design confirmation Processing (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

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

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit determination value is " 0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit Based on the judgment value "0", "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, the result of the general figure right or wrong determination (S603, S604) determines whether it is a hit (per general figure) (S605), and if it is determined to be off (NO in S605), the stop display is off A normal pattern (normal pattern off pattern) is determined (S606), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal pattern) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608 ) to end the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ) to end the process. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal design fluctuation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process is finished. . On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the general pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of normal symbols with the display result (hitting normal symbols or losing normal symbols) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbols are correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

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

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

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

If the normal pattern per end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has arrived (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has come (S1005), if it has not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished, and if it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port open counter is "0". Determine (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process ends as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES at S1008), end processing for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and an end flag for normal pattern is set (S1010) to end the process. In addition, the second starting port open counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time saving state, and if it is during the non-time saving state When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

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

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processing relating to the special symbol display unit 41 and the big winning device (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36) is divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101 NO in S1103, YES in S1103), perform special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), and if "special figure operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101, S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol confirmed Processing (S1106) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S1101, S1103, and S1105), special electric accessary processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. It should be noted that the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0" (S1201 ). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the entry into the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being used as a standby screen (executing a demo screen for customer waiting) (S1211). ), and if the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more stored random number counter values acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21 , Toku-zu 2 propriety determination processing (S1202), Toku-zu 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), Toku-zu 2 random number shift processing (S1204), Toku-zu 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. Thus, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). And in this embodiment, the winning judgment based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to result in a big hit with a large profit for the player than the winning judgment based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8 (B) ).

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special figure reservation RAM area corresponding to ) (the oldest memory) read out the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (jackpot determination values are "3" and " 397”), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), a win or failure judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", and "449". , "503".

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is determined to be a "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (B) The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1305), the winning pattern is determined (S1306), and the process ends. In addition, in the case of the success/failure determination related to the first special symbol, the big hit type is determined using the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and in the case of the success/failure determination related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the big hit judgment (special symbol success or failure judgment) and the big hit type determination judgment may be called "judgment", respectively, and even if it is called "judgment" including which big hit pattern is determined by judging the big hit. good. These results may also be called "determination results".

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 2R jackpot is achieved, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2R▴6Δ12Δ16RΔ" (for example, ▲: lights on, Δ: lights off). Further, when the 6R big win is achieved, the lamp for 6R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ6▲12Δ16RΔ". Further, when the 12R big win is achieved, the lamp for 12R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ6Δ12▲16RΔ". Further, when the 16R big win is achieved, the lamp for 16R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ6Δ12Δ16R▴".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401 ). In S1401, if it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not in the time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). In S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time-saving state jackpot table (part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, in S1402, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of pending second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). The number of reservations here is the number of memories including the information that determines the variation pattern by this process, so the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". Then, in S1405, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reservation number out table (non-time saving state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and The part corresponding to the number of held balls "1, 2") is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1406). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reservation number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9 Select the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and out of the pattern table and the number of retained balls "3, 4" (S1407 ). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. In addition, the first retention number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time period than the second retention number deviation table. Also, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is set to be longer than that of the table for the second pending number deviation (4000 ms).

Also, in S1401, when it is determined that it is in the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). In S1408, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the table for the time saving state jackpot (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined at S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO at S1408), it is then determined whether or not the pending number is "1" (S1410). The number of reservations referred to here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". In S1410, when it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Also, in S1410, if it is determined that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth reservation number deviation table (FIG. 9 The part corresponding to the time saving state and off and the number of held balls "2 to 4" in the variation pattern table shown in )), and select the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label - TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and out of time is more likely to select a short variation pattern than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-saving state and out of time. there is This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by making it possible to select more variation patterns with a short variation time in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing ends. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Also, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-controller 90 by the output process (S201).

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

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

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

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for judging whether or not the special symbol is stored is read out and processed.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

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

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), 1 is subtracted from the variable probability counter (S1904), and whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0" is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the variable probability counter is "0", the variable probability flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO at S1903) and when it is determined that the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO at S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols according to the determination results of the special symbol propriety determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is finished.

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

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

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

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. It should be noted that the opening period is a period set before the start of the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game and after the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is disabled. ” is also said. Also, the effect executed in the "start period" is also called "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the aforementioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control part 90 which received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the said opening command.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, as the round end conditions of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, 25 seconds) of the large winning opening determined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2) Two conditions are defined: that a predetermined specified number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the big winning hole in the round game being executed. When one of the conditions is met, the round end condition is met based on the previously met condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not met (NO in S2113), the process ends.

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

In S2115, the closing process of the big winning opening is performed (S2115), the opening and closing member of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is operated (closed), The big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35) is closed. Also, in the big winning opening closing process, the closing time for keeping the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in a closed state, that is, the interval time is set. Next, in S2116, it is determined whether or not the interval time has passed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not passed (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has passed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2119), and a jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S2121), and the process ends. Incidentally, the value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, out of a plurality of predetermined ending commands, an ending command is selected according to the game state at the occurrence of the current big win, the type of the current big win, the game state after the big win game, etc., and the selected ending command is selected. command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). During the ending period, it is possible to perform variable display of special symbols (effect symbols) after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the jackpot game are completed. It is a period set before , and is also called an “end period”. During the ending period (end period), the first big prize winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during the "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

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

Also, in S2105, if it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the later-described game state setting process (S2124) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessary product processing (S1108) functions as "special game executing means".

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

Here, the value to be set in the variable probability counter is the number of times the special symbol suitability determination can be executed with a high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is the probability of a big hit in a high-probability state, the business hours of a day at amusement arcades, and the special figure suitability determination that can be executed during the business hours. Considering the number of times, etc., it is practically the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big win occurs or business hours are over. Therefore, when the game state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big win occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the variable probability flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set to the time saving counter, so while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extended state) is also set. It can be said that It should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, by setting the value of "10,000" to the variable probability counter and the time-saving counter, it is possible to substantially set the high probability high base state until the next big hit, or the variable probability flag And when the time-saving flag is ON, a control may be adopted in which a high-probability-high base state is set until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter.

On the other hand, in S2201, if it is determined that it is not a probability variation big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to a non-probability variation big hit (normal jackpot) that has ended this time, time saving without turning on the probability variation flag While turning ON the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time saving counter (S2207) and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, the 6R 3rd to 5th big wins, the 16R 11th big win and the 2R 12th big win are the non-probable variable big wins, so any one of these 5 big wins can be played. is completed, the game state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when any of the following conditions are satisfied: that the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the special symbol propriety judgment is performed 100 times), and that the next big hit occurs. do. Incidentally, the time saving counter and the variable probability counter count the number of times obtained by summing the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol.

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the number of special 1 reserved balls, the number of special 2 reserved balls and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Then, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output for each interrupt process. to the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. In addition, regarding the data of the number of special reserved balls when the number of special reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special reserved balls associated with the occurrence of the start ball (start winning), the above-mentioned start ball command Alternatively, the number of reserved balls command indicating the number of special reserved balls after the addition (after starting entering ball) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting entering ball command. In addition, regarding the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls associated with the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special reserved balls), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command It may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command including or holding number of balls command indicating the number of special figure holding balls after subtraction (after special figure holding digestion).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power interruption monitoring process (S209) following the pending ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine ) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

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

Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO at S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is not initialized, and the process proceeds to S4004. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In addition, in the present embodiment 1, even in the effect control microcomputer 91, the same processing as the power interruption monitoring processing (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. When turned ON, data relating to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . That is, the data related to the effect control at the time of power failure such as power failure is backed up. For this reason, when the power is turned on after recovery from a power failure such as a power failure (at the time of power failure recovery), unless the initialization of the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4003) is performed, the performance control by the performance control microcomputer 91 The state of returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . The random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for determining the previous effect that determines the previous effect, and the random number for determining the effect pattern that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers, etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Note that when updating the random number, the random number may be incremented by 2 instead of incremented by 1. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 .

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106 and the lamp control. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the corresponding control board, which is the command transmission destination. Each control board (each control unit) that receives the command uses various production devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command to perform various Production (production pattern game production, special game production related to big hit game, etc.) is executed. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, the display control of performance symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, the lighting control of various lamps, and the operation of the movable decorative members It is possible to perform control, voice output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not there is an input (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined at S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES at S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

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

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302), which will be described later, is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303). Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). After that, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating random numbers for effect determination are executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the starting ball command has been received (YES in S4395), effect pending information storage processing (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. do. Effect pending information storage processing (S4400), various information (prior determination results, jackpot type determination random Numbers, game information such as fluctuation pattern random numbers), depending on the type of special design (1st special design, 2nd special design) and the number of special design pending balls at the time of sending and receiving the start ball command (at the time of command generation) , is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command corresponding to the number of pending balls "4" of special figure 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball command Such information is stored as special figure 1 effect reserved information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 out of the special figure 1 effect reserved information storage area. The effect pending information stored in this way is used for execution of various effects such as a variable effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect pending information) of the effect pending information storage area in the sub control board 90 are the special figure pending storage units (first special figure pending storage unit, second special figure It matches the storage contents (obtained information) of the reserved storage unit). For this reason, the effect pending information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be the "obtained information storage means".

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), variation production start processing ( S4402) is performed, the process proceeds to S4403, and when it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation production start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is judged that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4403), the production design is stopped and displayed to change production. A fluctuation performance end process to end is performed (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect pattern 8 which has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. A stop display is made and the variable performance (performance symbol game performance) is terminated. On the other hand, in S4403, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end process. Incidentally, the variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect pattern 8 and the ready-to-win effect.

Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 upon execution of the jackpot game. Specifically, an opening command ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119 See), etc. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands have been received, and if not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405) , the processing related to the execution of the effect (jackpot game related effect) corresponding to the type of the received command is performed (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command specifying an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot identified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer, and if the command is a round start command, the command A round effect command specifying a round effect corresponding to the round specified based on is set in the sub-output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending specifying an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command Set the performance command to the sub-output buffer. When various production commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adjusts the opening production and round production according to the progress of the jackpot game. Effect related to the jackpot game is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and this process ends. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, normal design variation start command and normal design variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4407).

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

Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And, the information specifying the variation pattern includes variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. and pattern information designating the type of jackpot (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the variation pattern specification command, by analyzing the variation pattern specification command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether (variation display of the production pattern) is related to the special figure 1 or related to the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, game state information, pattern information, etc. can be used in other processes than the variation performance start process to be executed thereafter.

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

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the notice effect and the ready-to-win effect will be different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is changed in the production mode, such as the display mode of the production pattern 8 (for example, pattern design, number design, etc.) is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. be different depending on In addition, the effect pattern game effect can also be executed in a manner according to the effect mode, and when multiple game effects (notice effect, ready-to-win effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. can be In this embodiment, the production mode A is executed when it is controlled to a low probability low base state, the production mode B is executed when it is controlled to a low probability high base state, and the production mode C is a high probability high It is executed when it is controlled to the base state, and the performance modes D and E are executed when it is controlled to either the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state. Therefore, if the production mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the production mode, so that the current game state is a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state (probability variable game state) be able to ascertain whether there is On the other hand, if the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, the current game state is a low probability high base state (time saving state) or a high probability high base state (variable probability game state) It is difficult to grasp whether In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In this embodiment, after the jackpot game related to any one of the 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot and RUB is finished, the production mode is changed to C, and after the jackpot game about any of the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots is finished. is the production mode D, after the big win game relating to the 16R 11th big win is finished, the production mode is B, and after the big win game related to the 2R big win is finished, the production mode is E.

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

Next, in S4505, based on the variable performance determination random number obtained in S4501 and the variable performance pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable performance pattern that matches the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505) . As the variable effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the production pattern game production (variable production), when executing the reach production (reach-with production pattern game production), or when executing the character production performed using a specific character (character production pattern game production), A case where no reach effect or character effect is executed (non-reach pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, the ready-to-win effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol propriety determination indicates that the result is a big hit, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same (double). two of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big-hit mode, and the remaining one is displayed. It means a performance indicating whether or not the remaining one performance symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in the state that continues the variable display. Such a reach effect is also called a “specific effect”.

In addition, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the performance symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the performance symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop performance symbol") is determined and set. The performance symbol 8 stopped and displayed as a result of the performance symbol game performance is out of the result of the special symbol propriety judgment, and in the case of reach presence or failure, three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" are displayed. One of the production patterns is a loose eye that is different from the other production patterns, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R such as "635" is the other. It is said to be a barakeme with different production patterns. On the other hand, if the result of the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is right is a big win, and either the 16R 1st big win or the 16R 6th big win, it will be a double number of '777', and the 6R 2nd to 5th big wins and the 16R 11th big win. In either case, it is an odd number pattern other than "777" or an even number pattern such as "666". special design). Also, in the case of a 2R big hit, the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner as when the game is lost (separate eyes). However, for the 2R big hit, a predetermined chance number such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the stop display mode of the above-mentioned production pattern 8 is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what to stop display as the stop production pattern when a big win is achieved.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation pattern) of the performance pattern 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, super Reach C, character production, etc. are set, and in S4505, based on the fluctuation production pattern determination table, which production is to be carried out or none of these productions is carried out (this is also called "normal fluctuation" ) is determined. When the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, any ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table. Here, as the effect pattern game effect, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the possibility of a big win is set higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of winning a big hit) compared to the ready-to-win (normal reach) effect. Note that the ready-to-win effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the high probability high base state (probability variable gaming state) after the end of the jackpot game related to any of the 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot and RUB, the production mode is "C ”. The production mode C of the present embodiment is a battle production mode depicting a confrontation between an ally character (also referred to as "ally character") and an enemy character (also referred to as "enemy character"). In the battle effect mode, as shown in FIG. 46(a), while the background image BH dedicated to the battle effect mode is displayed, the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 8 is performed. The background image BH is such that a character image CG depicting the walking of the teammate character is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen 7a.

The variation effects in the battle direction mode can be broadly divided into two types: "non-battle effects" (non-reach effects) that do not develop into a confrontation (battle) between friendly characters and enemy characters, and "battle reach effects" that develop into battles. are categorized. Of these, "non-battle production" is set (executed) when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out, specifically, the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command at S4502 The variation pattern information is set (executed) when it is any of P18 to P22 (see FIG. 9) (outgoing variation presentation).

On the other hand, "battle reach production" is set (executed) when the result of the special symbol judgment is a big hit, specifically, the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command at S4502 It is a variation performance (hit variation performance) that is set (executed) when the variation pattern information is any of P12 to P14 (see FIG. 9). In other words, when the battle reach production is started in the battle production mode (high accuracy base state) (when it develops into a battle), the big hit is decided at that time. There are two types of Battle Reach effects: the 1st Battle Reach effect, in which the ally character wins, and the 2nd Battle Reach effect, in which the ally character is defeated (the enemy character wins). A pattern in which a friendly character makes a preemptive attack (friend preemptive pattern) and a pattern in which an enemy character preemptively attacks (enemy preemptive pattern) are provided.

In the first battle reach effect (friend character victory), the jackpot type (symbol information) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 is either the 16R sixth jackpot or RUB (see FIGS. 6 and 8). is set (executed) when On the other hand, the second battle ready-to-win effect (defeat of ally character) is similarly set (executed) when the jackpot type (symbol information) is either the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot (see FIGS. 6 and 8). And when the first battle reach effect (allied character victory) is set, the possibility of setting (selectability) of the ally preemptive pattern is higher than the setting possibility (selectability) of the enemy preemptive pattern. (For example, the enemy preemptive pattern is 30%, the ally preemptive pattern is 70%), and if the second battle reach effect (ally character defeat) is set, the enemy preemptive pattern is more likely than the ally preemptive pattern setting possibility (selectability). is higher (for example, ally preemptive pattern is 30%, enemy preemptive pattern is 70%).

Next, in S4506, a process (announcement effect setting process) relating to setting of preliminary effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, the notice effect (reservation prefetch notice) based on the effect reservation information (preliminary judgment result) stored in S4400, and the notice effect (the change notice) related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation notice), etc. Since the notice effect can be executed, in S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute (execution existence) for each notice effect, and the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed is set. or Specifically, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence or absence of the notice effect execution and the notice effect pattern are determined. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

In addition, the storage contents of the production pending information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production holding information storage area) and the result of the special symbol propriety determination specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (this special figure fluctuation Appropriateness judgment result related to display), also the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (variation pattern and stop design related to this special figure fluctuation display), the notice effect pattern set in S4506 That is, the type (notice type) and mode of the foretelling effect to be executed, the presence/absence of the foretelling effect, etc. are different. Also, when executing a notice effect, out of a plurality of notice effects, one notice effect (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. In other words, during one variable display (during variable performance), multiple types of advance notice effects may be performed at respective execution timings.

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

Here, in the present embodiment, as a notice effect that can appear in the battle effect mode (effect mode C), a battle fan effect is provided. The battle inciting effect is mainly based on the effect pending information (preliminary judgment result) stored in S4400 (preliminary prediction) and the current special figure fluctuation display (variable effect). In the effect including and, through the effect related to the pending preview notice, it is configured to perform the effect related to the change notice. Below, details of the battle inciting effect setting process and the battle inciting effect performed in the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) will be described.

[Battle provocation setting process]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the battle fan effect setting process (S4600), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect counter set in the process of S4604 described later is "0 (zero)" (S4601). , if "0" (YES at S4601), the process of S4602 is performed, and if not "0" (NO at S4601), the process proceeds to S4605 without performing the processes of S4602 to S4604. Here, the effect counter is set when a determination result indicating that a battle stimulus effect will be performed is obtained in the battle stimulus effect execution determination (S4602) described later, and is a counter that indicates the number of times the battle stimulus effect is executed. . In the present embodiment, when executing the battle fan effect, one battle fan effect is performed for one time of variable display of the special symbol, that is, one time of variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 8. If the value of the effect counter is not "0" (NO in S4601), it means that the battle excitement effect has already been executed (started) and the number of executions of the effect still remains, that is, the execution period of the battle excitement effect. means inside. Therefore, if it is determined that the value of the effect counter is not "0" in S4601, there is no need to perform processing for starting a new battle fan effect, so without performing the processing of S4602 to S4604, It shifts to the processing of S4605. The game state during the battle production mode is a high-accuracy-high-base state, in which the game ball is entered into the second starting port 21 by hitting to the right to proceed with the game. Therefore, the variable display of the special symbols to be executed for the battle fan effect is, in principle, the variable display of the second special symbol (second special symbol pending).

Next, in S4602, it is determined whether or not to execute (start) the battle fanning effect (battle fanning effect execution determination) (S4602). In the present embodiment, the conditions for executing the battle fan effect are defined as follows. First, as the first condition (first condition), it is defined that the number of current special figure 2 pending balls is a predetermined number or more, specifically "3" or more. This is because the battle production mode is in a high-accuracy high base state and the variation time reduction function works, so the special symbol variation time (special figure variation time) per time tends to be short (short time state in FIG. 9 ), a certain amount of execution period is required in order to enhance the production effect of the battle incitement production. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of special figures 2 pending balls is "3" or more, that is, the variable display of special symbols of 3 times or more in a row (upper limit 4 times) is ensured. is one of the execution conditions for For this reason, when executing the battle fanning effect, it is executed over the variable display (variable display of the effect pattern 8) of the special symbol (second special symbol) for a plurality of consecutive times (three or four times in this example). It will happen. It should be noted that the determination relating to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is performed based on the effect reserved information (stored contents of the effect reserved information storage area) stored in the aforementioned S4400.

Next, as a second condition (second condition), it is determined that the player wins the execution lottery for the battle fanning effect. This execution lottery is performed when the first condition is satisfied, that is, when the number of special 2 reserved balls is "3" or "4". It is a lottery. If the execution lottery is won, the determination result is that the battle fanning effect is to be executed (YES in S4603), and if the winner is lost, the determination result is that the battle fanning effect is not to be executed (NO in S4603).

In this embodiment, the probability of winning the execution lottery of the battle incitement production is determined by the presence or absence of a specific hold, that is, the third or fourth second special hold of the three or more second special hold. It is made different depending on whether it is on hold or not. Specifically, in this embodiment, the random number range for determining the notice effect is "0 to 99". If the value of the decision random number is "0 to 9", it is won (judgment result to the effect that the battle fanning effect is to be executed), otherwise it is defeated (judgment result to the effect that the battle fanning effect is not to be executed). In other words, when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "3" or more and there is no specific reservation, the execution probability of the battle fanning production is 10% (10/100).

On the other hand, if the third or fourth second special reservation is a specific reservation, if the value of the random number for determining the announcement effect is "41 to 70", the winning ), otherwise, it will be rejected (judgment result that the battle fanning effect will not be executed). That is, when the number of special figure 2 pending balls is "3" or more and there is a specific hold, the execution probability of the battle fanning production is 30% (30/100).

Specific hold will now be described. As mentioned above, the variable production in the battle production mode is mainly composed of "non-battle production (non-reach production)" and "battle reach production", and when the battle reach production starts (battle ), the jackpot is confirmed at that point. That is, if any one of the 16R 6th jackpot, RUB, 16R 11th jackpot, and 2R jackpot (see FIGS. 6 and 8) is won during the battle production mode, the second special symbol related to the jackpot will be displayed in a variable display. A battle reach production is performed as a corresponding variation production. Therefore, in this embodiment, the suspension of the big hit (big hit suspension) that triggers the execution of the battle ready-win effect is defined as a specific suspension. In addition, the 16R 6th jackpot and RUB jackpot suspension, which triggers the execution of the first battle reach production (friend character victory) among the battle reach productions, are set as the first specific hold, and the second battle reach production (friend character defeat) is executed. The 16R 11th big hit and the 2R big hit hold that triggers are the second specific hold. That is, a first specific hold and a second specific hold are set as the specific hold. The determination of whether or not such a specific hold (first specific hold or second specific hold) is also stored in S4400 as described above, similar to the determination related to the number of special 2 hold balls (determination related to the first condition) It is performed based on the effect pending information (stored contents of the effect pending information storage area). A hold that does not correspond to any of the 16R 6th jackpot, RUB, 16R 11th jackpot, and 2R jackpot (holding that does not trigger the execution of the battle reach effect) is also called "non-specific hold". In other words, the hold (off hold) that triggers the execution of the non-battle effect is "non-specific hold".

Thus, in this embodiment, the number of special 2 pending balls becomes "3" or more during the battle production mode, and the 3rd or 4th of the 2nd special pending that is stored at that time is a specific hold. In some cases, the conditions for execution of the battle hype effect are established with a higher probability than in the case of no specific suspension, and the battle hype effect is executed (started). Due to the execution (start) of this battle agitation production, there is a possibility that a specific suspension has occurred (memorized), that is, the possibility that a battle ready-to-win production will be performed through the battle agitation production (that is, a big hit will be confirmed). It is possible to suggest (advance) to the player that there is a In other words, it can be said that the battle-inciting production is a forewarning production that suggests the feasibility of the battle-reach production and the possibility of a big hit. Also, although there is no specific hold, there are cases where the execution lottery is won and the battle inciting effect is performed, but in this case, the battle reach effect is not performed, so the battle inciting effect in this case is a so-called fake effect. (Fake notice).

Based on the above two conditions, the execution determination of the battle fanning production is performed (S4602), and if it is not to be executed (NO in S4603), the process ends as it is, and if it is to be executed ( YES in S4603), the value that determines the number of executions is set in the production counter (S4604). Here, if there is a specific hold (stored), set the number of special 2 hold balls corresponding to the specific hold, and if the specific hold does not exist (is not stored), the current Set the number of special figures 2 pending balls. Specifically, if there is a specific hold, for example, if the third second special figure hold is a specific hold (see FIG. 45(a)), set "3" to the production counter, If the second special figure reservation is a specific reservation (see FIG. 45(b)), the production counter is set to "4". Also, if there is no specific hold, for example, if the special figure 2 hold ball number at that time (at the time of execution determination of S4602) is "3" (see FIG. 45 (c)), the effect counter is "3" is set, and if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "4" (see FIG. 45(d)), "4" is set to the production counter. In this way, the second special figure reservation (the third second special figure reservation or the fourth second special figure reservation), which serves as a trigger for setting a value in the production counter, serves as a trigger for execution of the battle fanning production.

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

Next, in S4605, the production pattern (incentive production pattern) of the battle production production to be executed is set (S4605). The setting of the fan effect pattern in S4605 is performed following the processing of S4604 (set the effect counter), and the value of the effect counter in S4601 is not "0" ("1" or more) It was determined (S4601 There are two ways to do it after NO). Of these two methods, in the former case, the first (initial) production pattern of the battle fanning production is set, and in the latter case, the second and later production patterns of the battle fanning production are set. becomes. In this embodiment, for the first effect pattern, a predetermined fan effect pattern is set. A fan effect pattern determined (selected) based on a pattern determination table is set. The fan effect pattern set at S4605 is a kind of the notice effect pattern set at the above-described processing of S4506 (prediction effect setting processing). The details of the battle hype effect, such as the hype effect pattern and the hype effect pattern determination table, will be described later.

After setting the fan effect pattern in S4605, the value of the effect counter is decremented by 1 (S4606), and the process ends. After that, at S4507 described above, a variable effect start command containing information (identifiable information) specifying the fan effect pattern set at S4605 is set in the sub-output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100. Then, the image control microcomputer 101 stores the variable effect image data corresponding to the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command and the predetermined effect image data corresponding to the effect pattern to the ROM of the image control board 100. , and effect display based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As shown in FIG.

[Battle teasing performance]
Next, the battle inciting production will be described in detail. As described above, when the battle excitement effect is to be executed, the battle excitement effect pattern is set in S4605 of the battle excitement effect setting process (S4600), and the battle excitement effect is performed based on the set excitement effect pattern. It's becoming In this embodiment, as described above, the battle fan effect is performed over (straddling) the variable display of the special symbol (here, the second special symbol) three times or four times in succession. Of the three or four fanning effects that make up this battle fanning effect, the effect pattern of the first fanning effect is shown in FIG. 46 ( b) is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

Specifically, in the battle effect mode, as shown in FIG. 46(a), a background image BH exclusively for the battle effect mode is normally displayed. With the background image BH as the background, the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 8 is performed, and when the conditions for execution of the battle fan effect are established (YES in S4602 and S4603), the effect pattern of the first fan effect is performed in S4605. The fan effect image AE (see FIG. 46(b)) which is set and based on this is displayed on the display screen 7a with the start of the next variable display of the effect symbol 8 (variable display of the second special figure). The fanning effect image AE shown in FIG. 46(b) is displayed as a background in place of the background image BH, and is displayed until the battle fanning effect (execution period of the battle fanning effect) ends. Therefore, during the execution period of the battle hype effect, the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 8 is performed against the background of the hype effect image AE. From this, it can be said that the stirring effect image AE is a kind of background image. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 46(b) does not show the effect pattern 8 during fluctuation or the second effect suspension 9b (see FIG. 46(a)).

As shown in FIG. 46(b), the agitation effect image AE mainly consists of an ally panel image MP imitating a panel on which the face of an ally character is drawn and an enemy panel image MP imitating a panel on which the face of an enemy character is drawn. image TP. In the effect pattern of the first fanning effect, the teammate panel image MP appears from the right side to the left side of the display screen 7a (moving display), and the enemy panel image TP appears from the left side to the right side of the display screen 7a ( (moving display), and both panels collide and face each other at substantially the center in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a. FIG. 46(b) shows that the team panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP appear from the left and right by the execution of the first fan effect, and are displayed approximately in the center of the display screen 7a (the position of "0" in FIG. 46). A state (initial state) of colliding and facing each other is shown. In FIG. 46(b), the saw-toothed line extending vertically in the approximate center in the left-right direction is a boundary line L displayed as a boundary between the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP in a state of collision. be. In FIG. 46(b), the three dotted lines that extend vertically apart from the boundary line L, and the symbols "+1", "0", and "-1" all represent the production pattern of the battle fan production ( Progress mode) is added for convenience, and is not actually displayed.

After this first fanning effect, the fanning effect for the number of times based on the value of the effect counter set in S4604 described above, that is, if the effect counter is set to "3", the second or third fanning effect, " 4” is set, the 2nd to 4th fanning effects are performed. In the second and subsequent fanning effects, the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP are displayed so that the boundary line L is displayed at any position of "0", "+1", or "-1" for each fanning effect. (That is, the fan effect image AE) is displayed moving leftward or rightward. This moving display realizes an effect display showing the push between the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the second and subsequent fanning effects, when the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP (flashing effect image AE) move leftward or rightward, as shown in FIG. At the same time, a cut-in effect for displaying a simple cut-in effect image on the display screen 7a is performed. The cut-in effects include an ally cut-in effect that causes a cut-in of the ally character displayed on the ally panel image MP, and an enemy cut-in effect that causes a cut-in of the enemy character displayed on the enemy panel image TP. Each cut-in effect is performed using the cut-in effect image shown in FIG.

In each of the cut-in effect images of the ally cut-in effect and the enemy cut-in effect (ally cut-in effect image and enemy cut-in effect image), the vertical length of the cut-in region RY (cut-in frame) is different 2 There are different types of cut-in effect images. Specifically, a large cut-in effect image (large display size) in which the vertical length of the cut-in region RY (cut-in frame) is relatively long, and the vertical direction of the cut-in region RY (cut-in frame) A small cut-in effect image (small display size) with a relatively short length is provided for each of the friend cut-in effect image and the enemy cut-in effect image. FIG. 47(a) shows a large cut-in effect image MC1 and a small cut-in effect image MC2 for teammate cut-in effect, and FIG. 47(b) shows a large cut-in effect image TC1 and a small cut-in effect image TC1 for enemy cut-in effect. A cut-in effect image TC2 is shown. A friend cut-in effect using the large cut-in effect image MC1 is also referred to as a "friend cut-in large", and a friend cut-in effect using the small cut-in effect image MC2 is also referred to as a "friend cut-in small". The enemy cut-in effect using the large cut-in effect image TC1 is also called "enemy cut-in large", and the enemy cut-in effect using the small cut-in effect image TC2 is also called "enemy cut-in small". Say.

In this embodiment, when the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP (challenge effect image AE) move leftward (“+1” side) in the second and subsequent fanning effects, in principle, the teammate cut-in is small or the teammate panel image A large cut-in is executed (generated) (see FIGS. 48(a1) and (a2)), and when moving to the right (“-1” side), in principle, the enemy cut-in is small or the enemy cut-in is 48(b1) and (b2)). However, the small ally cut-in and the small enemy cut-in may be executed (generated) even when the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP (flashing effect image AE) do not move in either the left or right direction.

When the boundary line L is at the "0" position (initial position) in the second and subsequent fanning effects performed in this way, the proportion of the display screen 7a occupied by the teammate panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a is Similarly, the ratio of the enemy panel image TP to the display screen 7a (also referred to as "screen occupancy") is substantially the same (see FIG. 46(b)). On the other hand, when the boundary line L is at the position of "+1" (see FIG. 48(a2)), the screen occupancy of the teammate panel image MP is larger than the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP. In other words, the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP is smaller than the screen occupancy of the friend panel image MP. Further, when the boundary line L of the fan effect image AE is at the position of "-1" (see FIG. 48(b2)), the screen occupancy of the ally panel image MP is higher than that of the enemy panel image TP. become smaller. In other words, the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP is larger than the screen occupancy of the friend panel image MP. Such a change in the screen occupancy rate of each of the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP expresses the superiority or inferiority of the pushing situation between the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP. For example, as shown in FIG. 48(a2), when the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is larger than the screen occupancy rate of the enemy panel image TP, the ally is superior (the enemy is inferior), and as illustrated in FIG. 48(b2). , when the screen share of the enemy panel image TP is larger than the screen share of the friend panel image MP, the enemy is superior (friend is inferior).

Then, in the final stage effect, after the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP have been pressed against each other, either the ally panel image MP or the enemy panel image TP is displayed on the entire display screen 7a (FIG. 48(c) ), (d)), the hype effect image AE (ally panel image MP and enemy panel image TP) that had been displayed until then is erased from the display screen 7a, and the background image BH shown in FIG. 46(a) is displayed. is displayed. In this embodiment, when the battle hype effect is executed (started) without the specific suspension (that is, in the case of false notice), the hype effect image AE that has been displayed until then is erased.

On the other hand, if the battle incitement production is executed (started) with the existence (memory) of the specific hold as a trigger, the battle reach production in the variable display accompanying the digestion of the specific hold (first specific hold or second specific hold) A panel image (ally panel image MP or enemy panel image TP) corresponding to the effect pattern of is displayed on the entire display screen 7a. Specifically, if the production pattern of the battle reach production (first battle reach production or second battle reach production) is a "friendship preemptive pattern", the teammate panel image MP is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 48(c)). ), and if it is the "enemy preemptive pattern", the enemy panel image TP is displayed on the entire screen (see FIG. 48(d)). In other words, in the final fanning performance in the battle fanning performance triggered by the existence (memory) of the specific hold, the result of the colliding between the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP in the fanning performance performed so far is shown. By displaying the teammate panel image MP over the entire display screen 7a, the screen share of the teammate panel image MP becomes 100%, and by displaying the enemy panel image TP over the entire display screen 7a, the enemy panel image The screen share of TP becomes 100%.

The above is the outline of the battle inciting effect of the present embodiment. Among such battle inciting effects, the effect pattern of the second and subsequent inciting effects, that is, the display of the inciting effect image AE in the second and subsequent inciting effects. The mode is set every time the variable display of the effect pattern 8 starts (every time the variable effect starts) in the process of S4605 described above. A fan effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 is referred to for this setting. As shown in FIG. 44, in this embodiment, two types of tables are prepared as the fan effect pattern determination table. Among them, the table shown in FIG. 44(a) is used for determining the effect pattern of the fanning effect before the final one among the two and subsequent fanning effects, and the table shown in FIG. 44(b). is used to determine the effect pattern of the final stage effect. For example, if the effect counter is set to "3" in S4604, the second effect pattern is determined using the table shown in FIG. 44(a), and the third effect pattern is shown in FIG. Determined using the table shown in . Also, if "4" is set in the effect counter in S4604, the second and third fan effect patterns are determined using the table shown in FIG. Determined using the table shown in (b).

In other words, the hype effect pattern determination table in FIG. 44(a) is set before the second special figure suspension (also called "execution opportunity suspension", see FIG. 45) that triggered the establishment of the conditions for executing the battle hype effect. It is used to determine the production pattern of the fanning production in the variable display of the second special figure (variable display of the production pattern 8) accompanying the digestion of the stored second special figure reservation (also referred to as "pre-reservation"). is. Determination of the fan effect pattern by this table is performed based on the determination result (preliminary determination result) as to whether or not the execution trigger suspension is the specific suspension. From this, it can be said that the stirring effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44(a) is a stirring effect pattern determination table for reserved prefetching advance notice (also referred to as "prefetching").

On the other hand, the fan effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44(b) is used to determine the effect pattern of the fan effect in the variable display of the second special figure (variable display of the effect symbol 8) accompanying the digestion of the execution opportunity suspension. It is. Determination of the fan effect pattern by this table is carried out based on the variable effect pattern of the variable display (the change) associated with the expiration of the holding of the execution opportunity. From this, it can be said that the fanning effect pattern determination table of FIG. 44(b) is a effect pattern determination table for the change notice (also referred to as "for the change").

To explain these fan effect pattern determination tables in detail, first, the fan effect pattern determination table for look-ahead shown in FIG. ±0 (ally cut-in small)”, “ally +1 (ally cut-in small)”, “ally +1 (ally cut-in large)”, “±0 (enemy cut-in small)”, “ally -1 (enemy cut-in The data structure is such that it is possible to determine either one of "lower cut-in)" and "ally -1 (larger cut-in of enemy)". Specifically, for each preliminary determination result of execution opportunity suspension, the random number value for determining the advance notice effect is set to the type of determinable (selectable) fanning effect pattern “±0 (friend cut-in small)”, “friend +1 (ally cut-in small)", "ally +1 (ally cut-in large)", "±0 (enemy cut-in small)", "ally -1 (enemy cut-in small)", "ally -1 (enemy cut-in (Inn University)” is assigned to each. In this embodiment, since the range of the random numbers for determining the announcement effect is set to "0 to 99", the random numbers (data for determination) are assigned within the range of "0 to 99".

Supplementing such a data structure, as described above, in S4603, in performing the execution determination of the battle inciting production, referring to the production suspension information (stored contents of the production suspension information storage area) stored in S4400, 3 It is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation of the second or fourth is the specific reservation. And if it is a specific hold, the third or fourth second special figure hold that corresponds to the specific hold will be the execution trigger hold, and if it is not a specific hold, the third or fourth that does not fall under the specific hold 2nd special figure reservation becomes the execution opportunity reservation (see FIG. 45). Depending on whether or not this execution opportunity suspension is a specific suspension (that is, the result of preliminary determination of execution opportunity suspension), the determination condition (distribution of determination data) of the fan effect pattern is defined.

In the prefetch effect pattern determination table, as the result of prejudgment of execution trigger hold (prefetch result), "first specific hold", "second specific hold", and "gase" are set in the table column. there is Among them, "false" is a column that is referred to when the execution trigger suspension is not specific suspension (non-specific suspension). In other words, it is a column that is referred to when a battle fan effect is performed in a situation where specific suspension is not stored (see FIGS. 45(c) and (d)). In addition, "first specific suspension" is referred to when the execution trigger suspension is a jackpot suspension related to either the 16R sixth jackpot or RUB that triggers the execution of the first battle reach production (friend character victory). column. In other words, it is a column that is referred to when the battle fanning effect is performed in a situation where the first specific suspension is stored (assuming the execution of the first battle reach effect). In addition, the "second specific suspension" is referred to when the execution trigger suspension is a jackpot suspension related to either the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot that triggers the execution of the second battle reach production (defeat of the ally character). column. In other words, it is a column that is referred to when the battle fanning effect is performed in a situation where the second specific hold is stored (assuming the execution of the second battle reach effect).

Next, the fan effect pattern that can be determined (selected) from the fan effect pattern determination table for prefetching will be described. As shown in FIG. 44(a), in this embodiment, regarding the fanning effect as the pre-reading notice, the fanning effect pattern is determined based on the movement (movement amount) of the teammate panel image MP. Specifically, the "±0" fan effect pattern is a pattern in which the teammate panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a does not move to the left or right, and the screen occupation ratio of the teammate panel image MP (in other words, This is a pattern in which the screen share of the enemy panel image TP) does not change. For example, if the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of “±0” is performed from the state shown in FIG. L remains displayed at the "0" position.

In addition, in the "friend +1" fan effect pattern, the friend panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a moves leftward ("+1" side in FIG. 46(b)), and the enemy panel image TP moves to the left. In this pattern, the screen occupancy of the teammate panel image MP is increased (in other words, the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP is decreased). For example, if the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of “ally +1” is performed from the state shown in FIG. A boundary line L is displayed at the position of "+1" (see FIG. 48(a2)). In addition, the "friend +1" swaying effect pattern is such that when each interval of "+1", "0", and "-1" shown in FIG. This pattern moves the image TP) leftward by one step. For this reason, for example, if the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally+1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. After moving by one step, the boundary line L is displayed at the position of "0" (see FIG. 46(b)).

In addition, in this embodiment, moving display of the teammate panel image MP (and enemy panel image TP) based on the cheering effect pattern by the cheering effect pattern determination table for look-ahead (moving display by the cheering effect at the time of completing the pre-holding) is shown in FIG. This is done within the range of "-1" to "+1" shown in 46(b). For this reason, for example, if the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally+1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. , the boundary line L remains displayed at the position of "+1".

In addition, the fan effect pattern of "Friend -1" is such that the friend panel image MP displayed on the display screen 7a moves rightward ("-1" side in FIG. 46(b)) and the enemy panel image TP is displayed. In this pattern, the screen occupancy of the teammate panel image MP is decreased (in other words, the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP is increased). For example, when the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally-1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. , the boundary line L is displayed at the position of "-1" (see FIG. 48(b2)). In addition, in the "friend -1" fan effect pattern, the friend panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is changed from "-1" to "-1" shown in FIG. This is a pattern that moves one step to the right within the range of "+1". For this reason, for example, if the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally-1" is performed from the state shown in FIG. , and the boundary line L is displayed at the position of "0" (see FIG. 46(b)). 48(b2), when the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern of "ally-1" is performed, the friend panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) does not move in the fanning effect, and the boundary The line L remains displayed at the position of "-1".

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, a cut-in effect is performed when the teammate panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is moved and displayed. Therefore, each of the "±0", "ally +1", and "ally -1" fan effect patterns includes a cut-in effect pattern. Specifically, the pattern of "friend + 1" in which the screen occupancy rate of the friend panel image MP increases (pattern of friend superiority) includes a cut-in effect of "friend cut-in small" and a "friend cut-in small" effect. It is provided with a cut-in production of "Large". In addition, as the fanning pattern (pattern of ally recessiveness) of "ally -1" in which the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes smaller, one including the cut-in effect of "enemy cut-in small" and the other "enemy cut-in large" It is provided with a cut-in production of.

Furthermore, as the "±0" sway effect patterns in which the screen share of the ally panel image MP does not change, one includes a "small ally cut-in" cut-in effect and another includes a "small enemy cut-in" cut-in effect. I have set things up. The reason for including the “small cut-in” cut-in effect in the “±0” fan effect pattern is to differentiate it from the “large cut-in” cut-in effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the cut-in effect of "large cut-in" is performed (occurred), the teammate panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) always moves left or right. , When the cut-in effect of "small cut-in" is performed (when it occurs), the ally panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) may or may not move left or right. This is to ensure that

In the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern including the cut-in effect of "Large cut-in", after the cut-in effect is performed as shown in FIG. 48(a1) and FIG. As shown in 48(b2), the teammate panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is displayed moving leftward or rightward. In addition, in the fanning effect based on the fanning effect pattern including the cut-in effect of "small cut-in", the small cut-in effect image MC2 shown in FIG. 47(a) and the small cut-in effect image TC2 shown in FIG. After performing the cut-in effect, the teammate panel image MP (and the enemy panel image TP) is moved leftward or rightward for display, or is displayed at the same position without being moved and displayed.

That is, when the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen 7a by the execution of the cut-in effect occupies a relatively large screen, the cut-in effect corresponding to the type of the cut-in effect (friend cut-in or enemy cut-in) is displayed. The screen occupancy rate of the panel image (ally panel MP or enemy panel image TP) is increased by one stage upon execution of the cut-in effect. On the other hand, when the screen occupancy of the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen 7a due to the execution of the cut-in effect is relatively small, the cut-in effect corresponding to the type of the cut-in effect (friend cut-in or enemy cut-in) is displayed. The screen occupancy rate of the panel image (ally panel MP or enemy panel image TP) increases by one level or does not change with the execution of the cut-in effect.

Using the fanning effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 44(a)) in which these fanning effect patterns for prefetching are defined, the effect pattern of the fanning effect in the variable effect associated with the pre-reservation digestion is determined (selected). In this case, when the execution trigger suspension is the first specific suspension, the selection rate (65%) of the "friend + 1" fan effect pattern, in which the screen occupancy of the friend panel image MP is large, is higher than that of the friend panel image MP. It is higher than the selection rate (25%) of the swaying effect pattern of "ally-1" whose occupation rate is small. Also, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (70%) of the fan effect pattern including the friend cut-in effect is higher than the select rate (30%) of the fan effect pattern including the enemy cut-in effect. Among them, the selection rate (40%) of the stimulating effect pattern including the large teammate cut-in (large screen share) is high.

On the other hand, when the execution opportunity suspension is the second specific suspension, the selection rate (65%) of the "friend-1" fanning effect pattern, in which the screen occupancy of the friend panel image MP is small, is higher than that of the friend panel image MP. This is higher than the selection rate (25%) of the "friend + 1" sway effect pattern, which has a large screen share. Also, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate of the fan effect pattern including the enemy cut-in effect (70%) is higher than the selection rate of the fan effect pattern including the ally cut-in effect (30%). Among them, the selection rate (40%) of the stimulus effect pattern including the large enemy cut-in (large screen share) is high.

Here, as described above, the first specific suspension is a jackpot suspension (16R sixth jackpot, RUB) that triggers the execution of the first battle reach production. There is a preemptive pattern. In addition, the second specific suspension is a jackpot suspension (16R 11th jackpot, 2R jackpot) that triggers the execution of the second battle reach production, and the second battle reach production also has a friend preemptive pattern and an enemy preemptive pattern. do. And, as mentioned above, in the first battle reach production, the selectability (selection rate) of the ally preemptive pattern is higher than the enemy preemptive pattern, and in the second battle reach production, the enemy preemptive pattern is higher. has a higher selectability (selection rate) than the allied preemptive pattern.

In accordance with this, in the cheering effect pattern determination table for look-ahead, when the execution trigger hold is the first specific hold, it is easy to select a fanning effect pattern that increases the screen share of the teammate panel image MP. When the trigger suspension is the second specific suspension, it is easy to select a fan effect pattern in which the screen occupancy of the teammate panel image MP is decreased (the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP is increased). Also, focusing on the cut-in performance, if the execution trigger suspension is the first specific suspension, the fanning performance pattern including the ally cut-in performance is likely to be selected, and the execution trigger suspension is the second specific suspension. In this case, it is easier to select a fanning production pattern that includes an enemy cut-in production.

For this reason, among the agitation effects in the variable effects associated with the digestion of the previous hold, the effects that increase the screen occupancy of the ally panel image MP and cause the ally cut-in effect are called "Allied preemptive battle reach effects" It can be said that it is an effect that increases the possibility of "execution of 16R 6th big hit or occurrence of RUB". In other words, it can be said that the effect is highly expected, suggesting that there is a high possibility that the game development will be advantageous for the player. On the other hand, the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP is reduced or the enemy cut-in effect occurs is the effect of "execution of enemy preemptive battle reach effect" or "occurrence of 16R 11th big win or 2R big win". It can be said that it is a production with high potential. In other words, it can be said that this is an effect that suggests that the game development may be disadvantageous to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44(a), when the execution trigger suspension is non-specific suspension (loss suspension), that is, in the case of fake, the screen occupancy rate of the teammate panel image MP increases. The selection rate (34%) of the production pattern is the same as the selection rate (34%) of the swaying production pattern of "Friend-1" in which the screen share of the teammate panel image MP is small. Also, focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (50%) of the fan effect pattern including the ally cut-in effect and the selection rate (50%) of the fan effect pattern including the enemy cut-in effect are the same. ing. Then, when comparing the selection rate in the case of these fakes and the selection rate in the case that the execution trigger suspension is the first specific suspension, the selection rate related to the first specific suspension (65 %) is higher. In addition, when comparing the selection rate in the case of fake and the selection rate in the case that the execution trigger suspension is the second specific suspension, the selection rate related to the second specific suspension (65 %) is higher. From this, it is suggested that the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the teammate panel image MP increases or the teammate cut-in effect occurs has a high possibility of occurrence of the 16R 6th big hit or RUB (jackpot reliability). It can be said that it is a performance. On the other hand, the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the ally panel image MP becomes small or the enemy cut-in effect occurs indicates that the possibility of the 16R 11th big win or the 2R big win occurring is high (big win reliability). It can also be said.

Next, the fluctuation effect effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44(b) will be described. According to the fluctuation production pattern determination table for the variation, the type of the fluctuation production pattern that can be determined (selectable) according to the production pattern of the fluctuation production accompanying the expiration of the execution opportunity suspension is "all friend panel display", "enemy panel display". Either "whole display" or "panel clear". In other words, the effect pattern of the stirring effect is selected in line with the effect pattern of the variable effect. The determination (selection) of the effect pattern by this table is the variable effect pattern related to the variable display of the second special figure accompanying the digestion of the execution opportunity pending, that is, the execution (start) of the variable display of the second special figure. Performed based on the variation effect pattern set in the processing of S4505. In the table shown in FIG. 44(b), "○" indicates a selection target (selected) production pattern, and "-" indicates a non-selection target (not selected) production pattern. ing.

Specifically, when the execution opportunity suspension is the first specific suspension, and the production pattern of the variable production (that is, the variable production pattern set in S4505) is the "first battle reach production of the ally preemptive pattern" , the effect pattern of the final round of the hype effect is "display the entire ally panel" (see FIG. 48(c)). In addition, when the execution opportunity suspension is the first specific suspension, and the production pattern of the variable production is "the first battle reach production of the enemy preemptive pattern", the production pattern of the final inciting production is "enemy panel "Overall Display" (see FIG. 48(d)). In addition, when the execution opportunity suspension is the second specific suspension, and the production pattern of the variable production is "the second battle reach production of the ally preemptive pattern", the production pattern of the final inciting production is "the ally panel "Overall Display" (see FIG. 48(c)). In addition, when the execution opportunity suspension is the second specific suspension, and the production pattern of the variable production is "the second battle reach production of the enemy preemptive pattern", the production pattern of the final inciting production is "enemy panel "Overall Display" (see FIG. 48(d)). Furthermore, if the execution opportunity suspension is non-specific suspension, that is, if the production pattern of the variable production is "non-battle production" (disappearing variable production), the production pattern of the final swaying production will be "panel deletion" ( See Figure 46(a)).

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

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In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the display screen 7a of the panel images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed on the display screen 7a is used as the effect pattern of the battle stimulus effect (incense effect pattern). It is provided with a plurality of hype effect patterns with different ratios (screen share) (see FIG. 44), and the battle hype effect is executed based on a pattern selected from these plurality of hype effect patterns. It's becoming Therefore, depending on the fanning effect pattern selected when executing the battle fanning effect, the ratio of the panel images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed on the display screen 7a to the display screen 7a may increase. It may be the same as the inciting production (previous inciting production) executed in 2008, or it may be smaller or larger than the previous inciting production. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the battle hype effect (first hype effect, second and subsequent hype effect, final hype effect).

In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a battle fan effect is executed in which the panel images (friend panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) related to the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbols are displayed on the display screen 7a. It is possible. In the battle fan effect, the ratio of the panel images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed on the display screen 7a to the display screen 7a becomes smaller or larger than when the battle fan effect starts. It is subject to change. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the battle hype effects (first hype effect, second and subsequent hype effect, and final hype effect).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to select a fan effect pattern based on the effect suspension information (stored contents of the effect suspension information storage area) related to the second special figure suspension. When the battle fan effect is executed based on the fan fan effect pattern selected in this way, the execution mode of the battle fan fan effect, that is, the display mode of the panel images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) (occupies the display screen 7a) Ratio), it is possible to suggest information about the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation, information about the variable display of special symbols and effect symbols based on the determination result, and the like. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the battle-inciting effect.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to select a fanning performance pattern for each of a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols (performance symbols). An effect based on the selected fan effect pattern is executed in each of a plurality of continuous variable displays. In other words, it is possible to execute a battle-inciting effect over a plurality of continuous variable displays of special symbols (effect symbols). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest across the variable display of the special symbols (effect symbols) a plurality of times in succession.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in executing a fanning effect for each of a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols (performance symbols), the fanning effect pattern related to at least one variable display is different from the other pattern. It may be different from the fan effect pattern related to the variable display. For this reason, in the case where the hype effect is performed for each variation display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect symbols), the panel image (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) by the battle hype effect through the plurality of times of variable display. occupies the display screen 7a can be changed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a plurality of continuous variable displays of the special symbols (effect symbols).

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the battle ready-to-reach production performed after the battle inciting production is changed to a mode according to the result of the battle inciting production, that is, the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP in the battle inciting production. It can be executed in a mode (friend first or enemy first) according to the result of the pushing. Specifically, the ratio of the final panel image to the display screen 7a in the final battle effect (in this embodiment, the screen occupancy of the ally panel image MP or the enemy panel image TP is 100%). A battle ready-to-win effect is executed in a corresponding manner. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the battle-inciting effect.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment, a cut-in effect can be executed in the battle stimulus effect. A plurality of fan effect patterns (that is, cut-in effect patterns) having different proportions of images occupying the display screen 7a are provided (FIGS. 44(a), 47, 48(a1), (b1), etc.). ). Therefore, when a fan effect pattern is selected, a fan effect and a cut-in effect are executed based on the selected fan effect pattern. The ratio of the in-effect image to the display screen 7a may be the same as that of the cut-in effect (previous cut-in effect) executed before, or it may be smaller or larger than the previous cut-in effect. sometimes. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the cut-in effect during the battle-inciting effect.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the cut-in effect of "friendly cut-in small" or "enemy cut-in small" is performed in the battle fan effect, in principle, the panel is triggered by the cut-in effect. The ratio of the images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) occupying the display screen 7a may or may not change (see the fanning effect pattern in FIG. 44(a)). In addition, if a cut-in effect of "Large ally cut-in" or "Large enemy cut-in" is performed in the battle production, in principle, the panel image (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image) will be triggered by the cut-in effect TP) occupies the display screen 7a (see the fan effect pattern in FIG. 44(a)). That is, when the cut-in effect is performed in the battle fan effect, the ratio of the panel images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) to the display screen 7a can change. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the ratio of the panel images (the teammate panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP) occupying the display screen 7a may change due to the execution of the cut-in effect. . As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only to the battle-inciting effect but also to the cut-in effect.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the result of the determination related to the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol in this example) that triggers the execution of the battle fan effect, that is, the determination result of the execution opportunity hold (preliminary Depending on whether the judgment result) is a big win or a non-big win (loss), the fanning performance pattern that is likely to be selected differs (see FIG. 44). As a result, the possibility of a big win can be suggested by the proportion of the display screen 7a occupied by the panel image or the cut-in effect image when the battle fan effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the battle-inciting effect and the cut-in effect.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the result of the determination related to the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol in this example) that triggers the execution of the battle fan effect, that is, the determination result of the execution opportunity hold (preliminary Judgment result) is either 16R 6th big hit or RUB (that is, 1st specific hold), or 16R 11th big hit or 2R big hit (that is, 2nd specific hold) , The pattern that is likely to be selected is different. As a result, depending on the ratio of the display screen 7a occupied by the panel image and the cut-in effect image when the battle fan effect is executed, the possibility of the 16R sixth big hit or RUB, and the advantage for the player compared to these big wins ( It is possible to suggest the possibility of a 16R 11th jackpot or a 2R jackpot with a low superiority). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the battle-inciting effect and the cut-in effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the aspect of the variable effect related to the variable display of the special symbols that triggers the execution of the battle fan effect is the "first battle ready-to-win effect" (the first specific suspension). In the case of the "second battle reach effect" (second specific suspension), the fanning effect pattern that is likely to be selected is different (see FIG. 44). In addition, in the case of the first battle reach production, there is a high possibility that the pattern will be an ally preemptive pattern, and in the case of the second battle reach production, there is a high possibility that it will be an enemy preemptive pattern. As a result, depending on the proportion of the display screen 7a occupied by the panel image and the cut-in effect image when the battle fanning effect is executed, there is a possibility that the aspect of the variable effect is the first battle ready-to-win effect or the second battle ready-to-win effect. It is possible to suggest the possibility, and furthermore, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the battle reach production is an ally preemptive or an enemy preemptive. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the battle-inciting effect and the cut-in effect.

Next, Example 2 of the present invention will be described. In Example 1, the battle fan effect is performed over a plurality of consecutive (three or four times) special symbol fluctuation displays. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the second embodiment, the battle stimulating effect is performed during the variable display of the special symbols once. The configuration and the like of this embodiment will be described in detail below. A detailed description of the configuration, effects, and the like that are common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

In this embodiment, it is not set in the low probability low base state and the low probability high base state, and as a variable production pattern that can be set (selectable) in the high probability high base state (production mode C) "Flicking fluctuation production pattern" I have it. The basic aspect of the variable display of the production pattern 8 based on the swaying variation production pattern is that after the start of the variable display, the temporary stop display and the second variable display (re-variation) are repeated a predetermined number of times. That is, it is a so-called "pseudo-continuous" mode in which the effect symbol 8 is displayed variably a plurality of times while the special symbol is variably displayed once. Then, in each of the plurality of times of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 that constitutes this pseudo-run, the first to the last round of the swaying effect is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. This is the battle excitement variation effect based on the excitement variation effect pattern of the present embodiment.

The fluctuating hype effect pattern of the present embodiment is the case where the battle hype effect of the first embodiment, which is composed of "a hype effect related to the pending foreknowledge" and "a hype effect related to the said variable premonition", is not executed, i.e., It can be set (selected) when it is not during the execution period of the battle fan effect described in the first embodiment. This is to prevent the execution of the battle fanning production over multiple variable displays of the special symbols and the execution of the battle fanning production (the fanning fluctuation production) using the pseudo-continuation.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 9) is any one of P12, P13, P15, P16, P19 and P21, the swaying fluctuation effect pattern is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45000 ms or 75000 ms. In some cases, it can be set (selected). This means that the longer the variation time, the more the number of times of variation display (re-variation) of the production pattern 8 by the pseudo-continuity, and the greater the number of times (the number of re-variations, the number of pseudo-continuations), the more the battle inciting production. This is because the production effect of is enhanced.

The selection and setting of the variable effect pattern is performed based on the variable effect determination random number obtained in S4501 of the variable effect start process (S4402) and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504. In S4504, it is selected from among a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the current effect mode and set. As one of them, there is provided a fanning variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49(a).

In this embodiment, in the process of selecting the variable effect pattern determination table to be set in S4504, the variation pattern specified by the variation start command is the swaying variation effect pattern and the variation effect pattern other than the swaying variation effect pattern (normal variation effect pattern), and if it is not during the execution period of the battle inciting effect, it is acquired in S4501 whether or not to execute the inciting change effect (that is, the battle inciting effect by pseudo-ren) It is determined by determination (lottery) using the random number for determining the variable effect. Then, when a result of determination is obtained to the effect that the fanning variation performance is to be executed, the fanning variation performance pattern determination table is selected as the variation performance pattern determination table to be referred to and set.

It should be noted that the probability of obtaining the result of executing the swaying variation production (winning probability), that is, the probability that the swaying variation production pattern determination table is selected (set) is the special symbol propriety determination specified by the variation start command. It differs depending on whether the result is a big win (or whether the variation pattern is a big win variation pattern). Specifically, in this embodiment, the random number range for determining the variable effect is "0 to 99". , the determination result is that the fluctuating effect is to be executed, and otherwise, the fluctuating effect is not executed (execution probability 30%). On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out, if the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation production is "16 to 25", the judgment result will be that the fluctuation production will be executed, otherwise the fluctuation production will be executed. It is assumed that the result of the determination is that it will not be executed (execution probability 10%).

In other words, if the variation pattern of the special symbol also corresponds to the fanning variation production pattern, if the variation is a big hit variation, it is not during the execution period of the battle fanning production, with a probability of 30%. will be executed. On the other hand, if the variation is a deviation variation, the fanning variation effect is executed with a probability of 10%. For this reason, the feasibility of the fluctuating effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a miss.

Here, a description will be given of the swaying variation effect pattern determination table and the swaying variation effect of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 49(a), the fanning fluctuation production pattern determination table of the present embodiment is a fanning fluctuation to be executed according to the result of the special symbol validity judgment and the big hit type judgment (also referred to as "the relevant fluctuation judgment result"). It has a data structure that can determine any one of the "patterns A to F" as the effect pattern. Specifically, for each variation determination result, a random number for determining the variation effect is assigned to each of "patterns A to F", which are the types of determinable (selectable) swing variation effect patterns. there is In this embodiment, since the random number range of the random number for determining the variable effect is set to "0 to 99", the random number value (data for determination) is assigned within the range of "0 to 99".

In addition, the variation determination result can be specified by the result of the special symbol propriety determination obtained from the analysis result of the variation start command or the symbol information (jackpot type) related to the stop symbol. In addition, "-" in the table shown in FIG. 49 indicates that the random number value for determining the variable effect is not assigned, and the corresponding fluctuating effect pattern is not selected ( not selected).

In the fanning fluctuation performance pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the fluctuation determination results are set to three columns of "first specified result", "second specified result", and "off". Among them, the "first specific result" is a column that is referred to when the change determination result is a jackpot related to either the 16R sixth jackpot or RUB. Further, the "second specific result" is a column that is referred to when the variation determination result is a big hit related to either the 16R 11th big win or the 2R big win. In addition, "off" is a column referred to when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is off (unspecified result).

Here, the "patterns A to F" shown in the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 49(a) are, as shown in FIG. It determines the flow of production). After the fanning effect based on these fanning fluctuation effect patterns, the battle ready-to-win effect is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. For example, if the variation determination result is the first specific result and the swaying variation effect pattern is pattern A, the 'first battle reach effect (friend character wins)' is performed after the swaying effect of pattern A, and the variation determination is performed. When the result is the second specified result and the stimulus variation effect pattern is pattern A, the "second battle reach effect (defeat of the ally character)" is performed through the stimulus effect of pattern A. - 特許庁That is, the battle ready-to-win production before the battle ready-to-win production becomes the pattern A, and the battle ready-to-win production after the battle ready-to-win production becomes a mode according to the variation determination result. Further, when the variation determination result is out, the battle ready-to-reach production is not performed after the battle incitement production, and the non-battle production (loss fluctuation production) is performed.

The fanning variation effect (flashing variation pattern) of the present embodiment is the same as in the above-described first embodiment, "ally +1 (ally cut-in large)", "ally -1 (enemy cut-in large)", and "allied panel display". , ``Enemy Panel Entire Display'' and ``Panel Elimination'' are used to create a battle effect (see FIG. 46(b), FIG. 48, etc.) based on the effect pattern, and the effect patterns 8 that make up the pseudo-continuation are displayed in a variable manner. shall be carried out by each In addition, in the fluctuating effect of the present embodiment (involving fluctuating effect pattern), the variable display of the effect pattern 8 is performed four times. That is, when the variable display of the special symbols is started, during the variable display, the effect symbol 8 is changed to “variation display (first variation) → temporary stop display → re-variation display (second variation) → temporary stop display → re-variation display ( 3rd time fluctuation)→Temporary stop display→Re-change display (4th time change)" is performed, and the production pattern 8 is stop-displayed (fixed stop) in accordance with the stop display (fixed stop) of the special pattern. That is, the re-variation (pseudo-continuous variation) of the production pattern 8 is performed three times.

To further explain the fanning variation effect pattern, in the first variation of the effect pattern 8 in "patterns A to F", the fanning effect image AE is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 with the start of the variation ( See FIG. 46(b)). That is, the teammate panel image MP appears (moving display) from the right side to the left side of the display screen 7a, and the enemy panel image TP appears (moving display) from the left side to the right side of the display screen 7a. An effect of colliding and facing each other is performed at substantially the center in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a. After that, as shown in FIG. 49(b), a fan effect is performed in a manner corresponding to each pattern. In this embodiment, when the effect pattern 8 is changed for the first time, an effect in which the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP appear and face each other (see FIG. 46(b)) and the first fan effect are performed. I'm doing it.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49(b), in the "pattern A", the first variation of the effect pattern 8 is "friend +1 (ally cut-in large)" (FIGS. 48(a1), (a2)). , ``ally -1 (enemy cut-in large)'' in the second fluctuation (Fig. 48 (b1), Fig. 46 (b)), and in the third fluctuation ``ally + 1 (ally cut-in large)'' (Fig. 48 (a1) , (a2)), and at the 4th change, the "allied panel display" (FIG. 48(c)) is performed. In other words, until the third inciting effect is shown to be "allied superiority", and finally (in the fourth variation), the effect is performed by the allies. Then, in the fourth variation, after the entire ally panel is displayed, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) according to the change determination result (first specified result or second specified result) is performed. , Do it in an allied preemptive pattern. This is because the final fanning effect (fourth variation) is to display the entire ally panel. In this pattern, the fanning effect progresses with allies being dominant, and in the end, it develops into an allied preemptive battle reach effect that has the possibility of developing a game that is advantageous to the player, so the player's expectation increases. It can be said that it is a performance.

In addition, in "Pattern B", the first variation of the production pattern 8 is "ally -1 (enemy cut-in large)" (Fig. 48 (b1), (b2)), and the second variation is "ally +1 (ally cut-in Large)” (Fig. 48(a1), Fig. 46(b)), 3rd change “ally -1 (enemy cut-in large)” (Fig.48(b1), (b2)), 4th change “ally Display the entire panel” (Fig. 48(c)) is performed. In other words, until the third inciting effect is shown to be "inferiority of the ally (superiority of the enemy)", and finally (in the fourth variation), the effect is performed in which the ally pushes out in reverse. Then, in the fourth variation, after the entire ally panel is displayed, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) according to the change determination result (first specified result or second specified result) is performed. , Do it in an allied preemptive pattern. In this pattern, despite the fact that the allies were inferior (enemies were superior) in the agitation production, in the end, it developed into an allies preemptive battle reach production that could lead to an advantageous game development for the player. It can be said that the player feels a sense of relief from being able to avoid the possibility of a disadvantageous development of the game, and the performance increases expectations.

In addition, in "Pattern C", the first to third variations of the effect symbol 8 are performed in the same manner as in "Pattern B", and the fourth variation is "enemy panel display" (Fig. 48(d)). In other words, until the third inciting effect is shown to be "enemy inferiority (enemy superiority)", and finally (at the fourth variation), the enemy pushes through. Then, in the fourth variation, after the entire enemy panel is displayed, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) according to the change determination result (first specified result or second specified result) is performed. , in a preemptive pattern. In this pattern, the inciting effect progresses with the allies being inferior (enemies are superior), and in the end, it develops into a battle ready-to-reach effect with the enemy preemptive, which may lead to a game development that is disadvantageous to the player. It can be said that it is a disappointing performance.

In addition, in "Pattern D", the first to third variations of the effect pattern 8 are performed in the same manner as in "Pattern A", and the fourth variation is "enemy panel display" (Fig. 48(d)). In other words, until the third inciting effect is shown as "allied superiority", and finally (in the fourth change), an effect is performed in which the enemy pushes through with a reversal. Then, in the fourth variation, after the entire enemy panel is displayed, a battle reach effect (first battle reach effect or second battle reach effect) according to the change determination result (first specified result or second specified result) is performed. , in a preemptive pattern. This is because the final fan effect (fourth variation) is to display the entire enemy panel. In this pattern, even though the fanning production was progressing with the ally having the upper hand, in the end, it will develop into a battle reach production with the enemy preemptive, which may lead to a game development that is disadvantageous to the player. can be said to be a disappointing performance.

In addition, in "Pattern E", the first to third variations of the production pattern 8 are performed in the same manner as "Pattern A" and "Pattern C", and the fourth variation is "panel deletion" (Fig. 46(a)). I do. In other words, until the third inciting effect is shown as "allied superiority", the non-battle effect is finally performed (at the fourth change) without developing into a battle. In this pattern, even though the incendiary effect was progressing with the allies having the upper hand, in the end, the non-battle effect was performed without developing into an allied preemptive battle reach effect that could lead to an advantageous game development for the player. Therefore, it can be said that the performance is disappointing for the player.

In addition, in "Pattern F", the first to third variations of the effect pattern 8 are performed in the same manner as "Pattern B" and "Pattern D", and in the fourth variation, "Panel deletion" (Fig. 46 (a)) I do. In other words, until the third inciting effect is made to appear as "friend inferiority (enemy superiority)", and finally (at the fourth variation) a non-battle effect is performed without developing into a battle. In this pattern, although the incitement production was progressing with the side inferior (enemy superiority), in the end, the enemy preemptive battle reach production, which could lead to a disadvantageous game development for the player, was performed instead of a non-battle production. Therefore, it can be said that this is an effect that gives the player a sense of relief by avoiding the possibility of a disadvantageous game development.

When determining (selecting) the swinging fluctuation production pattern (variation mode of production pattern 8) using the swinging fluctuation production pattern determination table of FIG. When the result (that is, the variation determination result) is the first identification result, the selection rate (55%) of patterns A and D, in which the screen share of the teammate panel image MP is larger, is the screen of the teammate panel image MP. The selection rate is higher than patterns B and C (45%), in which the occupancy rate is small, and among patterns A to D, the selection rate (40%) of pattern A, in which the entire ally panel image MP is displayed at the end. is the highest. Patterns A and B, in which the ally panel image MP is displayed in its entirety at the end, have a higher selection rate (70%) than Patterns C, D, in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed in its entirety at the end (30%). is higher than Furthermore, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (55%) of patterns A and D including two large cut-ins for allies is higher than the selection rate (45%) of patterns B and C including two large cut-ins for the enemy. %), and among the patterns A to D, the selection rate (40%) of the pattern A in which the teammate panel image MP is displayed in its entirety at the end is the highest.

On the other hand, when the variation determination result is the second identification result, the selection rate (55%) of patterns B and C, in which the screen occupancy rate of the teammate panel image MP is small, is higher. The selection rate (45%) of patterns A and D is higher than that of patterns A and D. Among patterns A to D, the selection rate (40%) of pattern C, in which the entire enemy panel image TP is displayed at the end, is the highest. It is a thing. Also, the selection rate (70%) of patterns C and D in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed in its entirety at the end is higher than the selection rate (30%) of patterns A and B in which the ally panel image MP is displayed in its entirety at the end. is higher than Furthermore, when focusing on the cut-in effect, the selection rate (55%) of patterns B and C including two large enemy cut-ins is higher than the selection rate of patterns A and D (45%) including two large enemy cut-ins. %), and among patterns A to D, pattern C, in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed in its entirety at the end, has the highest selection rate (40%).

Here, as described above, the first specified result is the 16R sixth jackpot or the RUB jackpot that triggers the execution of the first battle reach production. and a preemptive pattern exist. In addition, the second specified result is a jackpot related to either the 16R 11th jackpot or the 2R jackpot that triggers the execution of the second battle reach production. exists. Then, when the first battle reach effect is performed, the selectability (selection rate) of the ally preemptive pattern is higher than the enemy preemptive pattern, and when the second battle reach effect is performed, the enemy preemptive pattern is higher. The possibility of selection (selection rate) is higher than the allied preemptive pattern. That is, in the fanning variation effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment, when the variation determination result is the first specified result, the screen share of the teammate panel image MP increases, and finally the teammate panel image MP is fully displayed. When the variation effect pattern (pattern A) is more likely to be selected and the variation determination result is the second specified result, the screen occupancy of the friend panel image MP is small (the screen occupancy of the enemy panel image TP is large). Then, at the end, it is easy to select the fanning variation effect pattern (pattern C) in which the enemy panel image TP is displayed in its entirety.

Also, focusing on the cut-in effect, if the change determination result is the first specified result, the teammate cut-in is performed twice, and finally the teammate panel image MP is displayed as a whole. A) is more likely to be selected, and if the result of the change determination is the second specified result, a large enemy cut-in is performed twice, and finally the enemy panel image TP is displayed in its entirety (Pattern C). ) are more likely to be selected.

For this reason, among the fluctuating fanning productions, the production where the screen share of the ally panel image MP increases and the cut-in production with a large ally cut-in occurs more often is the “execution of the ally preemptive battle reach production”. '' or ``occurrence of 16R sixth big hit or RUB''. In other words, it can be said that the effect is highly expected, suggesting that there is a high possibility that the game development will be advantageous for the player. On the other hand, among the fluctuating effects, the screen share of the ally panel image MP becomes smaller, and the cut-in effect with the enemy cut-in is more frequent. It can be said that this is an effect that increases the possibility of "occurrence of 16R 11th big win or 2R big win". In other words, it can be said that this is an effect that suggests that the game development may be disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, when the variation determination result is false (non-specific result), that is, when it is false, the screen share of the teammate panel image MP increases and finally the panel image is erased. ) is the same (50%) as the selection rate (50%) of the fanning fluctuation effect pattern (Pattern F) in which the screen share of the ally panel image MP is reduced and the panel image is finally erased. ing. Comparing the selection rate in the case of these deviations (false) with the selection rate in the case where the variation determination result is the first specific result, the swaying variation production pattern (pattern A, D, E), the selection rate (55%) related to the first identification result is higher. In addition, when the selection rate in the case of false (fake) is compared with the selection rate in the case where the variation determination result is the second specific result, the screen occupancy of the teammate panel image MP becomes smaller. , C, F), the selection rate (55%) associated with the second identification result is higher. From this, the effect that the screen share of the teammate panel image MP becomes large or the cut-in effect with a large teammate cut-in occurs has a high possibility of occurrence of the 16R sixth jackpot or RUB (jackpot reliability ). On the other hand, the effect that the screen occupancy rate of the teammate panel image MP becomes small or the cut-in effect with the large cut-in effect of the enemy occurs has a high possibility of the 16R 11th big hit or the 2R big win (jackpot reliability). It can be said that it is a production that suggests.

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In the pachinko game machine 1 of the second embodiment as well, it is possible to achieve the same effects as those of the first embodiment. That is, similar to the first embodiment in which the battle-inciting effect is performed over the continuous plural times (three or four times in the first embodiment) of the variable display of the special symbol, the plural times of the effect symbol 8 constituting the pseudo-run. Even when the battle inciting effect is performed across the variable display, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the battle inciting effect, and the cut-in effect performed when moving the panel image in the battle inciting effect It is possible to attract people's interest.

In addition, in the second embodiment, since it is configured to use the quasi-continue to create a battle effect, it is not necessary to change the special symbols a plurality of times as in the first embodiment. That is, in Example 1, as one of the execution conditions for the battle fan effect, it was defined that the number of special 2 pending balls is a predetermined number or more ("3" or more in Example 1) (first condition) . In this regard, in the present embodiment, a pseudo-run is used in which the effect symbol 8 is variably displayed a plurality of times during one time of variable display of the special symbol, Since the battle inciting effect is performed, even if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than a predetermined number (for example, "2" or "1"), it is possible to execute (appear) the battle inciting effect. As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the battle-inciting effect.

As described above, Examples 1 and 2 have been described as embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. However, it is possible for those skilled in the art to easily replace them, and to add improvements as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, during the execution of the battle fan effect (during the execution period), the panel image (allied panel image) is displayed by moving the fan fan effect image AE displayed on the display screen 7a in the horizontal direction of the screen (moving display). MP, enemy panel image TP) can change the ratio (screen share) of the display screen 7a. not something. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the ratio of the effect image to the display screen 7a (screen share) may be changed (different) by enlarging or reducing the effect image.

Specifically, for example, when teammate panel image MP2 and enemy panel image TP2 shown in FIG. Enlarge to make it larger than the reference and reduce the enemy panel image TP2 to make it smaller than the reference, or reduce the friend panel image MP2 to make it smaller than the reference as shown in FIG. The enemy panel image TP2 may be enlarged to be larger than the reference. In this way, it is possible to change (different) the screen occupancy rate by scaling the effect images such as the ally panel image MP2 and the enemy panel image TP2, that is, changing (different) the display size. . This also applies to the cut-in effect image in the cut-in effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the moving display of the fan effect image AE (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) is performed in three steps within the range of "-1" to "+1" shown in FIG. 46(b). However, it is also possible to further finely set the movement display stage (movement amount) to diversify the fanning production pattern.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiments, as the effect pattern of the battle stimulus effect, the stimulus effect pattern (embodiment 1) shown in FIG. 44 and the stimulus variation effect pattern (embodiment 2) shown in FIG. The number and contents are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is possible to provide more production patterns. For example, in the above-described embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the moving display of the sway effect image AE (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) was performed one step at a time. Various patterns can be provided, such as the pattern of .

Also, in the above-described embodiment, there are one kind of ally panel image MP and one kind of enemy panel image TP. That is, the teammate panel image MP with the face of one teammate character and the enemy panel image TP with the face of the enemy character are displayed in a battle-inducing effect. Alternatively, one or both of the ally panel image and the enemy panel image may be provided in a plurality of types, and when the battle inciting effect is executed, the panel image to be displayed in the battle inciting effect may be randomly selected, or input by the player. (For example, operation of the production button 63) can be configured to be selectable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, during the execution of the battle hype effect (during the execution period), the ally panel image MP and the enemy panel image TP are displayed as the hype effect images AE. A plurality of fan effect patterns with different (changing) screen share ratios of the panel image TP are provided. In place of or in addition to this, a stimulus effect is provided in which three or more effect images (for example, three or more panel images) are displayed as the effect images, and a plurality of effect images having different (changing) screen occupancies are provided. A production pattern may be provided. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a stimulus effect in which one effect image (for example, one panel image) is displayed as the effect image, and to provide a plurality of stimulus effect patterns in which the screen share of the effect image differs (changes).

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the battle inciting effect is not executed in the low probability low base state and the low probability high base state, but is executed in the high probability high base state (production mode C), but the low probability low It may be executable even in the base state or the low probability high base state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the proportion of the display screen 7a occupied by the effect image displayed over a plurality of times of variable display (screen share) can be changed for each variable display. Although the effect in which the screen occupancy rate can be changed by pushing enemy panel images TP (battle fan effect) has been exemplified, the effect in which the ratio of the effect image to the display screen 7a (screen occupancy) can be changed is limited to this. There are no particular restrictions on the mode of production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect image in which the proportion of the display screen 7a (screen occupancy) changes is exemplified by the effect image AE (panel image), which can be called a background image, and the cut-in effect image. The effect image whose rate can be changed is not limited to this. For example, an image (symbol image) that constitutes the production pattern 8, an image that indicates the special design reservation (production reservation image), an image that is displayed when prompting the player to operate the production button 63 (button image), and a variable production The screen occupancy of an image (announcement image) displayed when performing various announcements (for example, group announcement, dialogue announcement, step-up announcement, etc.) may be changed.

In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 7 made up of a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display device) is provided as the effect display device (effect display means), and the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 displays in a variable effect. Effect pattern 8, background image, fan effect image AE (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) displayed in the battle fan effect, cut-in effect image displayed in the cut-in effect (ally cut-in effect image MC1, MC2, enemy Various production patterns and production images such as cut-in production images TC1 and TC2) are displayed, but the production display device is not limited to the image display device 7 consisting of a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display device). . For example, various displays such as a dot matrix display, an LED display, an organic EL display, etc. can be used as the effect display device. It is also possible to perform similar battle-inciting effects, cut-in effects, and the like.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the control processing of digesting the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, the control processing of the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion, but not limited to this, the first special figure It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold to the second special figure hold, the control process of so-called special figure 1 priority digestion. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested in order. Control processing, that is, so-called order-of-ball (memory order) digestion control processing may be used. Further, the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation may be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a type 1 pachinko machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on the type of the jackpot pattern. is not limited to For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a variable probability operation opening, and the probability variation function is performed based on whether the game ball passes through the specific area (V passing) during the jackpot game. It is possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 pachinko game machine (so-called "V certain machine") that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a small hit, and the game ball that enters the big winning opening during the small winning game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko game machine of 1 type and 2 types in which a jackpot game is executed by passing through a specific area (V passage).

Here, the corresponding relationship between the above-described embodiment and the main configuration of the invention described in the column of Means for Solving the Problems will be shown. First, the processing of S4504 to S4506 (see FIG. 42) and the processing of S4605 (see FIG. 43) are performed by the production control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90), which corresponds to one aspect of the "pattern selection means". Effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) that transmits the variation start command set by the processing of S4507 (see FIG. 42) and image display of effect display such as variation effect and battle fan effect based on the change start command The image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) performed by the device 7 corresponds to one aspect of the "effect executing means".

Panel images (ally panel image MP, enemy panel image TP) and cut-in effect images (ally cut-in effect images MC1, MC2, enemy cut-in effect images TC1, TC2) correspond to one mode of "predetermined display". , the battle fan effect and the cut-in effect correspond to one aspect of the "predetermined display effect", and the fan effect pattern defined in the fan effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 44) and the fan effect variation pattern determination table (FIG. 49). ) corresponds to one aspect of the "predetermined display effect pattern".

In addition, the battle reach production (first battle reach production, second battle reach production) corresponds to one aspect of "production after predetermined display production", and the 16R sixth jackpot and RUB (see FIGS. 6 and 8) It corresponds to one aspect of the "first specific result", the 16R 11th big hit and the 2R big hit (see FIGS. 6 and 8) correspond to one aspect of the "second specific result", and the first battle reach production and allies The preemptive pattern battle reach effect corresponds to one aspect of the "first variation mode", and the second battle reach effect and the enemy preemptive pattern battle reach effect correspond to one mode of the "second variation mode".

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Inventions that can be derived based on the embodiments (examples) disclosed in the present specification are disclosed below.

A1. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
the plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the predetermined display displayed in the display area when the predetermined display effect is executed has a different proportion of the display area;
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

A1. The gaming machine includes a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns that occupy different proportions of the display area of the predetermined display displayed in the display area as the effect pattern of the predetermined display effect (predetermined display effect pattern). A predetermined display effect is executed based on a pattern selected from the display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when executing the predetermined display effect, the proportion of the display area occupied by the predetermined display displayed in the display area is the same as the previously executed predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display). effect), or may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

A2. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area differs when the predetermined display effect is executed,
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

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

A3. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed has a different proportion of the display screen, and
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

A3. The game machine includes a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which a predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen occupies a different proportion of the display screen as the effect pattern of the predetermined display effect (predetermined display effect pattern). A predetermined display effect is executed based on a pattern selected from the predetermined display effect patterns. Therefore, depending on the predetermined display effect pattern selected when executing the predetermined display effect, the proportion of the display screen occupied by the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen may differ from the previously executed predetermined display effect (previous predetermined display effect). display effect), or may be smaller or larger than the previous predetermined display effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

A4. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen differs when the predetermined display effect is executed,
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

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

In the gaming machines A3 and A4 above, the predetermined effect image may be any effect image that can be displayed on the display screen of the image display means and is related to the variable display of the identification information. type of display effect) is not particularly limited. For example, an image (symbol image) showing a production pattern that is displayed in a variable manner according to the variable display of the special pattern, a background image that is displayed as a background on the display screen, a character image that shows a predetermined character, and a pending image that shows a special pattern pending , an image simulating an input means (such as an effect button) used for input by a player, various notice images such as group notice and cut-in notice, etc., can be used as predetermined effect images.

A5. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area when the predetermined display effect is executed has a different proportion of the display area. cage,
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

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

A6. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area when the predetermined display effect is executed has a different display size,
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

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

A7. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which the display screen is occupied by each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed. and
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

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

A8. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
pattern selection means for selecting a production pattern from a plurality of predetermined production patterns;
production execution means for executing production based on the production pattern selected by the pattern selection means;
with
The effect includes at least a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
The plurality of effect patterns include at least a plurality of predetermined display effect patterns in which each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen when the predetermined display effect is executed has a different display size,
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting a predetermined display effect pattern from among the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

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

In the game machines of A7 and A8 above, the predetermined effect image may be a effect image that can be displayed on the display screen of the image display means and is related to the variable display of the identification information. type of display effect) is not particularly limited. For example, an image (symbol image) showing a production pattern that is displayed in a variable manner according to the variable display of the special pattern, a background image that is displayed as a background on the display screen, a character image that shows a predetermined character, and a pending image that shows a special pattern pending , an image simulating an input means (such as an effect button) used for input by a player, various notice images such as group notice and cut-in notice, etc., can be used as predetermined effect images.

A9. A1. or A8. In any one gaming machine of
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired based on detection of a game ball,
The determination is made based on the obtained information,
The gaming machine, wherein the pattern selection means is capable of selecting the predetermined display effect pattern based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

A9. In the gaming machine of (1), the acquired information that triggers the determination can be stored in the acquired information storage means, and the predetermined display effect pattern can be selected based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. . When a predetermined display effect is executed based on the predetermined display effect pattern selected in this manner, the execution mode of the predetermined display effect (the ratio of the display area of the predetermined display, the display size of the predetermined display, the display screen of the predetermined effect image, etc.) ratio, display size of a predetermined effect image, etc.), suggesting information on the result of determination corresponding to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, information on variable display of identification information based on the result of the determination, etc. becomes possible. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

B1. A1. or A9. In any one gaming machine of
The pattern selection means is capable of selecting the predetermined display effect pattern for each variable display when the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed a plurality of times,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect for each variable display based on the predetermined display effect pattern for each variable display selected by the pattern selecting means.

B1. In this gaming machine, a predetermined display effect pattern can be selected for each of a plurality of continuous variable displays of the identification information, and when the predetermined display effect pattern is thus selected, the selected predetermined display effect pattern is displayed. A predetermined display effect based on the display is executed for each of a plurality of continuous variable displays. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a plurality of consecutive display of the identification information.

B2. B1. In the gaming machine of
The pattern selection means may select at least one predetermined display effect pattern from among the predetermined display effect patterns for each of the variable displays, and may select a pattern different from other predetermined display effect patterns. .

B2. In the amusement machine, when executing the predetermined display effect for each of a plurality of continuous variable displays of the identification information, the effect pattern of the predetermined display effect related to at least one variable display is the predetermined display effect related to the other variable display. It may be different from the production pattern of . Therefore, when a predetermined display effect is performed for each of a plurality of continuous variable displays of the identification information, the execution mode of the predetermined display effect (ratio of the display area of the predetermined display, display of the predetermined display, etc.) through the plurality of variable displays size, ratio of the predetermined effect image to the display screen, display size of the predetermined effect image, etc.) can be changed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect over a plurality of successive variable displays of the identification information.

B3. In the gaming machine of A1 above,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a predetermined cut-in effect image in the display area as the predetermined display effect,
A plurality of cut-in effect patterns having different ratios of the cut-in effect image displayed in the display area to the display area when the cut-in effect is executed are provided as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. Amusement machine.

B4. A2. In the gaming machine of
The effect executing means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a predetermined cut-in effect image in the display area as the predetermined display effect,
A gaming machine comprising, as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the display size of the cut-in effect image displayed in the display area differs when the cut-in effect is executed. .

B5. A3. In the gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a predetermined cut-in effect image on the display screen as the predetermined display effect,
A plurality of cut-in effect patterns having different proportions of the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen when the cut-in effect is executed are provided as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. Amusement machine.

B6. A4. In the gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a predetermined cut-in effect image on the display screen as the predetermined display effect,
A game machine comprising, as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, a plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which the display size of the cut-in effect image displayed on the display screen when the cut-in effect is executed is different. .

B3. or B6. In this gaming machine, a cut-in effect can be executed as a predetermined display effect. A plurality of cut-in effect patterns differing in size, ratio of the cut-in effect image to the display screen, etc.). Therefore, when a cut-in effect pattern is selected, a cut-in effect is executed based on the selected cut-in effect pattern. Alternatively, the ratio of the display screen or the display size of the cut-in effect image may be the same as the previous cut-in effect (previous cut-in effect), or it may be smaller than the previous cut-in effect. It may grow or grow. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the cut-in effect.

B7. A5. In the gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a plurality of cut-in effect images in the display area as the predetermined display effect,
a plurality of cut-in effect patterns, as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, in which each of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed in the display area at the time of execution of the cut-in effect occupies a different proportion of the display area; A gaming machine characterized in that

B8. A6. In the gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a plurality of cut-in effect images in the display area as the predetermined display effect,
A plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which each of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed in the display area when the cut-in effect is executed has a different display size as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. Amusement machine.

B9. A7. In the gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a plurality of cut-in effect images on the display screen as the predetermined display effect,
a plurality of cut-in effect patterns, as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns, in which each of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed on the display screen at the time of execution of the cut-in effect occupies a different proportion of the display screen; A gaming machine characterized in that

C1. A8 above. In the gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing a cut-in effect of displaying a plurality of cut-in effect images on the display screen as the predetermined display effect,
A plurality of cut-in effect patterns in which each of the plurality of cut-in effect images displayed on the display screen when the cut-in effect is executed has a different display size as the plurality of predetermined display effect patterns. Amusement machine.

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

C2. A1. or C1. In any one gaming machine of
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a pattern that is highly likely to be selected when the determination result related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers execution of the predetermined display effect is the specific result, and and a pattern that is highly likely to be selected when the determination result related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is not the specific result.

C2. In the game machine (1), the type of the predetermined display effect pattern that is likely to be selected is made different between when the result of determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the specific result and when it is not. becomes possible. As a result, for example, the ratio of the predetermined display to the display area, the display size of the predetermined display, the ratio of the predetermined effect image to the display screen, the display size of the predetermined effect image, the ratio of the cut-in effect image to the display screen, the cut-in Depending on the display size of the effect image or the like, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the determination result is a specific result, that is, the possibility that a special game will be executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

C3. A1. or C1. In any one gaming machine of
Having at least a first identification result and a second identification result as the identification result,
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a pattern that is highly likely to be selected when the determination result related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first specific result. and a pattern that is highly likely to be selected when the determination result related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the second specified result. Amusement machine.

C3. In the gaming machine, a predetermined display effect pattern that is likely to be selected depending on whether the determination result related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first specified result or the second specified result. can be made different. As a result, for example, the ratio of the predetermined display to the display area, the display size of the predetermined display, the ratio of the predetermined effect image to the display screen, the display size of the predetermined effect image, the ratio of the cut-in effect image to the display screen, the cut-in Depending on the display size of the effect image, etc., it is possible to suggest the possibility that the determination result is the first specified result or the second specified result. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

C4. A1. or C1. In any one gaming machine of
The identification information has at least a first variation mode and a second variation mode as the variation mode of the identification information,
The plurality of predetermined display effect patterns include a predetermined display effect pattern that is highly likely to be selected when the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first variation mode, and the predetermined display effect pattern. and a predetermined display effect pattern that is highly likely to be selected when the variation mode of the identification information that triggers execution of the display effect is the second variation mode.

C4. In the game machine, the type of the predetermined display performance pattern that is likely to be selected is made different between when the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display performance is the first variation mode and when it is the second variation mode. becomes possible. As a result, for example, the ratio of the predetermined display to the display area, the display size of the predetermined display, the ratio of the predetermined effect image to the display screen, the display size of the predetermined effect image, the ratio of the cut-in effect image to the display screen, the cut-in Depending on the display size of the effect image, etc., it is possible to suggest the possibility that the variation mode of the identification information is the first variation mode or the second variation mode. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

C5. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
Provided with a production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, a predetermined display effect of displaying at least a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
A gaming machine, wherein in the predetermined display effect, a ratio of the predetermined display displayed in the display area to the display area can be changed.

C5. In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of identification information in a predetermined display area. In the predetermined display effect, the ratio of the display area occupied by the predetermined display displayed in the display area can change, for example, by becoming smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. . This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

C6. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
Provided with a production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, a predetermined display effect of displaying at least a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
A gaming machine, wherein in the predetermined display effect, a ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area to the display area can be changed.

C6. In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to variable display of identification information in a predetermined display area. In the predetermined display effect, the ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area to the display area may change, for example, by becoming smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. It has become. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

C7. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect;
with
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, at least a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
A game machine, wherein in the predetermined display effect, a ratio of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen to the display screen can be changed.

C7. In the gaming machine (1), it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. In the predetermined display effect, the proportion of the display screen occupied by the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen can change, for example, by becoming smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. there is This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

C8. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect;
with
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, at least a predetermined display effect of displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
A game machine, wherein in the predetermined display effect, a ratio of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen to the display screen can be changed.

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

C9. C5. or C8. In any one gaming machine of
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired based on detection of a game ball,
The determination is made based on the obtained information,
The gaming machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

C9. In the gaming machine of (1), the acquired information that triggers the determination can be stored in the acquired information storage means, and a predetermined display effect can be executed based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. As a result, the ratio of the display area occupied by the predetermined display when the predetermined display effect is executed and the ratio of the display screen occupied by the predetermined effect image determine the result of determination corresponding to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. It is possible to suggest information, information related to variable display of identification information based on the result of the determination, and the like. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

D1. C5. or C9. In any one gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing the predetermined display effect over a plurality of consecutive display of the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the ratio can be changed for each variable display of the identification information.

D1. In this game machine, a predetermined display effect can be executed across a plurality of continuous variable displays of identification information, and the ratio of the display area of the predetermined display and the display screen of the predetermined effect image can be changed for each variable display. The proportion of these is subject to change. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a plurality of consecutive display of the identification information.

D2. C5. or D1. In any one gaming machine of
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined cut-in effect as the effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the ratio can change when the cut-in effect is performed in the predetermined display effect.

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

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

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

D4. C5. or D2. In any one gaming machine of
Having at least a first identification result and a second identification result as the identification result,
the ratio can be changed based on whether the result of the determination relating to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect is the first specific display or the second specific result; Characteristic game machine.

D4. In the gaming machine, the possibility that the determination result is the first specified result or the second specified result depends on the ratio of the display area occupied by the predetermined display and the ratio of the display screen occupied by the predetermined effect image when the predetermined display effect is executed. It becomes possible to suggest the possibility that it is the result. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

D5. C5. or D2. In any one gaming machine of
The identification information has at least a first variation mode and a second variation mode as the variation mode of the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the ratio can be changed based on whether the variation mode of the identification information that triggers execution of the predetermined display effect is the first variation mode or the second variation mode.

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

D6. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
Provided with a production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, a predetermined display effect of displaying at least a predetermined display related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
A game machine, wherein in the predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area can be changed.

D6. In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined display related to the variable display of identification information in a predetermined display area. Further, in the predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area can change, such as being smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

D7. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
Provided with a production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, a predetermined display effect of displaying at least a plurality of predetermined displays related to the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined display area,
A game machine, wherein in the predetermined display effect, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area can be changed.

D7. In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined displays related to variable display of identification information in a predetermined display area. In the predetermined display effect, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed in the display area can change, for example, by becoming smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. there is This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

D8. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect;
with
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, at least a predetermined display effect of displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
In the predetermined display effect, a display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen can be changed.

Above D8. In the gaming machine (1), it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a predetermined effect image related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. In the predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen can change, such as being smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

D9. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
image display means having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect;
with
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the effect, at least a predetermined display effect of displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen,
In the predetermined display effect, a display size of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen can be changed.

D9. In the gaming machine, it is possible to execute a predetermined display effect for displaying a plurality of predetermined effect images related to the variable display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display means. In the predetermined display effect, the display size of each of the plurality of predetermined effect images displayed on the display screen can change, for example, by becoming smaller or larger than when the predetermined display effect is started. ing. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

E1. D6. or D9. In any one gaming machine of
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired based on detection of a game ball,
The determination is made based on the obtained information,
The gaming machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

E1. In the gaming machine of (1), the acquired information that triggers the determination can be stored in the acquired information storage means, and a predetermined display effect can be executed based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means. As a result, depending on the display size of the predetermined display and the display size of the predetermined effect image when the predetermined display effect is executed, information about the result of determination corresponding to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means and the result of the determination are displayed. It is possible to suggest information, etc. related to variable display of identification information based on As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined display effect.

E2. D6. or E1. In any one gaming machine of
The effect execution means is capable of executing the predetermined display effect over a plurality of consecutive display of the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the display size can be changed for each variable display of the identification information.

E3. D6. or E2. In any one gaming machine of
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined cut-in effect as the effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the display size can change when the cut-in effect is performed in the predetermined display effect.

E3. In the gaming machine, when a predetermined cut-in effect is performed in a predetermined display effect, the display size of the predetermined display displayed in the display area and the display size of the predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen change. It is something to be gained. Therefore, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility that the display size will change due to the cut-in effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest not only to the predetermined display effect but also to the cut-in effect.

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

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

E5. D6. or E3. In any one gaming machine of
The identification results include at least a first identification result and a second identification result,
The display size can be changed based on which of the first specified display and the second specified result is the result of the determination related to the variable display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect. A game machine characterized by

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

E6. D6. or E3. In any one gaming machine of
The identification information has at least a first variation mode and a second variation mode as the variation mode of the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the display size can be changed based on which of the first variation mode and the second variation mode is the variation mode of the identification information that triggers the execution of the predetermined display effect. .

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

E7. C5. or E6. In any one gaming machine of
The gaming machine, wherein the effect executing means can execute the effect after the predetermined display effect in a mode according to the result of the predetermined display effect.

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

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that can execute a special game that can give a player a predetermined profit when the result of the determination is a specific result,
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a predetermined display effect of displaying a first effect image and a second effect image in a predetermined display area as the effect,
In the predetermined display effect, while displaying the first effect image and the second effect image in the display area, after changing the ratio of the first effect image and the second effect image to the display area, displaying one of the first effect image and the second effect image over the entire display area;
After displaying one of the first effect image and the second effect image over the entire display area in the predetermined display effect, executing a effect in accordance with the effect image displayed over the entire display area,
The predetermined display effect includes a first predetermined display effect of displaying the first effect image over the entire display area, and a second predetermined display effect of displaying the second effect image over the entire display area. can be,
The specified results include a first specified result and a second specified result that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specified result,
When the predetermined display effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the first specified result, the first predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the second predetermined display effect. high quality,
When the predetermined display effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the result of the determination being the second specified result, the second predetermined display effect can be executed rather than the first predetermined display effect. high quality,
As an effect pattern for executing the first predetermined display effect, after the ratio of the first effect image in the display area becomes smaller than the ratio of the second effect image in the display area, the The first effect image has a pattern displayed over the entire display area.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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