JP7158696B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a center role (central role) including a liquid crystal display device etc. is provided approximately in the center of the game area. In a game state where advantageous games for players such as jackpot games and variable probability games are performed, a game ball is fired (so-called "right hit") toward the game area on the right side of the center role. Gaming machines are known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to perform an instruction notification to prompt the player to hit to the right when executing a jackpot game or a variable probability game (see Patent Document 1 , for example).

JP 2008-12185 A

2. Description of the Related Art In recent gaming machines, there is a tendency for more flashy presentations to be performed during games in order to improve the enjoyment of the games. For this reason, there is a risk that the right-handed instruction notification that is performed during the game will be mixed in with the presentation, making it difficult for the player to recognize .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a shooting instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize .

In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention employs the following configurations.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game is played by shooting a game ball toward the game area, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information executed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole provided in the game area is the specific display result. Then, a gaming machine that enables execution of a special game advantageous to the player,
a game state control means capable of controlling the game state;
an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area to shoot the game ball toward,
The game state includes at least a normal game state, a special game state in which the special game is executed, and a high frequency state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting port is higher than in the normal game state. can be,
In the normal game state, game balls are shot toward a first area of the game areas, and in the special game state and the high frequency state, game balls are shot toward a second area of the game areas, It is supposed to play games,
As an instruction notification instructing to shoot a game ball toward the second area,
a first instruction notification executed when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the normal game state becomes a specific display result and the game state shifts to the special game state;
and a second instruction notification executed during the high frequency state and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the high frequency state becomes the specific display result and the game state shifts to the special game state. death,
During the high-frequency state, the mode of the second instruction notification can change at a predetermined time based on execution of a specific ready-to-win effect indicating whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. cage,
When the mode of the second instruction notification changes at the predetermined time during the high frequency state, the mode of the second instruction notification after the change is the predetermined time during the special game state that has shifted from the high frequency state. can change to
This is the gist of it .

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to execute a shooting instruction notification that is easy for the player to recognize .

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 jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 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 start 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 the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a right-handed instruction image display process. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display screen during the round effect in the special game state, (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display screen during the variable display of the effect symbols in the high base state, and (c). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when transitioning from a high base state to a low base state; (a) is a table showing the types of effect symbols (symbol types), and (b) is a ready-to-win effect pattern determination table. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for ready-to-reach effects for reach A and ready-to-reach B, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing ready-to-reach effects for SP reach A. FIG. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing a ready-to-win effect for SP reach-B and SP reach-C, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for performing a ready-to-reach effect for SP reach-D. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation display from the appearance of an advanced design to temporary stop of a middle production design (final stop design). (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for giving a comment notice according to the second embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for giving a notice when a reach is established according to the second embodiment. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for giving a title notice according to the second embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for giving a dialogue notice according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flow chart of the advance notice effect setting process of Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the advance notice effect setting process of Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the advance notice effect setting process of Example 2. FIG. (a) is a first comment notice pattern determination table, (b) is a first comment display pattern determination table, (c) is a second comment notice pattern determination table, and (d) is a second comment display. It is a pattern determination table. (a) is a reach display pattern determination table, (b) is a title display pattern determination table, and (c) is a dialog display pattern determination table. 14 is a flow chart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during high base state) of Example 3. FIG. 14 is a flow chart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during a jackpot game) of Example 4. FIG.

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 addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment performs variable display of special symbols based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and stop-displays the jackpot symbols when the variable display of the special symbols ends. This is a so-called "Type 1 type" pachinko game machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, prize balls) can be awarded to the player.

Further, in the following description, simply the front side (front) means the front side (the side where the player is positioned during a game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and simply the rear side (rear) means the game machine. It is the rear side (rear side) when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, simply the upper side (above), the lower side (downward), the left side (left side), and the right side (right side) refer to the respective directions of up, down, left, and right when the game machine is viewed from the front. , for example, refer to upper, lower, left, and right sides in FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 of this 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. Further, 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 referred to simply as a "production button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights depending on the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. 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. Moreover, the production button may be one that performs a production operation such as protruding upward or frontward or vibrating (movable production operation means).

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) capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation.

An image display device 7 (effect display device) made up of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3 . On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (also referred to as "effect display section" or "image display section"), there are mainly effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (simply referred to as "effect There is provided a performance symbol display area 7b (also referred to as a “performance symbol display portion”) in which a symbol 8” is displayed. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variably displayed 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. As a mode of the variable display, for example, a mode (scrolling mode) in which the performance symbols are scrolled (moving display) vertically, horizontally, diagonally, etc. on the display screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b), or a performance symbol display area. In 7b, there is a mode (switching mode) in which the production pattern is switched and displayed by rotation, replacement, or the like. Note that the switching mode refers to a mode in which the contents (for example, numbers, characters, etc.) of the design (identification information) are switched without movement display (scrolling, etc.) of the performance design (identification information).

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. 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 be the entirety of one pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). . In addition, the production design display area 7b (production design display section) can be provided over substantially the entire area of the display screen 7a (production display section). It is also possible to configure such that the position, size, etc. of the display area 7b are changed.

The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (identification information) of this embodiment are production patterns (character production patterns) in which characters having motifs such as people and animals are numbered. Specifically, as shown in the upper column of FIG. 45(a), nine characters "A" to "I" are present in the characters constituting the production pattern 8, and the character A is "1". , ``2'' for character B, ``3'' for character C, and so on. , production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this way, the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R of this embodiment are configured to include numbers (number information) from "1" to "9", respectively. are displayed in order. In principle, the variable display of the production pattern 8 of this embodiment is performed in the vertical direction (in this example, from top to bottom) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). ) (vertical scroll mode), and when it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the scroll display is repeated until the end of fluctuation (stop display). In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the vertical scroll mode (scroll display), it is possible to variably display the performance symbols 8 by the switching mode described above, and during the variable display of the performance symbols 8, The variable display mode (for example, vertical scroll mode) can be changed to another mode (for example, switching mode). The variable display of the production pattern 8 according to the switching mode is performed by switching and displaying each production pattern in the order of "1"→"2" . When it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the switching display is repeated until the fluctuation ends (stop display). The mode change of the variable display of the production pattern 8 will be described later.

Further, in this embodiment, each of the numbers "1" to "9" forming the effect pattern 8 includes color information, so that the effect pattern 8 can be classified by color. Specifically, the odd number patterns "3" and "7" are red patterns (hereinafter also referred to as "red patterns"), and the other odd number patterns "1", "5", " 9” is a green pattern (hereinafter also referred to as a “green pattern”), and even-numbered patterns “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue patterns (hereinafter also referred to as a “blue pattern”). ).

Depending on the combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right performance symbols that are stopped (determined display) in the performance symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as the “first special symbol display unit” described later) ) and the result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit") The result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed, In other words, the result of the special symbol suitability determination (simply referred to as “suitability determination”) is displayed (derived display) so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stop-displayed is, in principle, "left→right→middle". That is, the first stop symbol in the stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the second stop symbol in the stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the third (last) stop symbol in the stop order is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol is also called "first stop symbol", the second stop symbol is also called "second stop symbol", and the third stop symbol is called "second stop symbol". This is also referred to as "third stop symbol" or "final stop symbol".

Then, for example, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit number such as "222" or "777" (specific mode , specific display result), the effect pattern 8 can be stopped and displayed. Also, if the result of the special design propriety judgment is out, at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" will be produced with different patterns (non-specific mode, non-specific display result) It is possible to stop and display the pattern 8 . As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols 8 . 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 pattern 8 displayed in the pattern display area 7b is seen and grasped.

Further, in this embodiment, among the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the middle production patterns 8C (second stop patterns) are "1" to "9" patterns (characters "A" to "I" patterns). In addition to this, there is provided a development pattern (see FIG. 45(a)) that suggests the execution (occurrence) of a development performance, which will be described later. This development pattern is not normally displayed, and appears on the display screen 7a as one of the medium production patterns 8C at the timing when the medium production pattern 8C is temporarily stopped under the condition that the production pattern 8 is displayed in a variable manner. There is a case to do so. In this embodiment, when the development symbols are temporarily stopped, development effects are performed on the display screen. This point will be described later. In addition, since the development pattern does not indicate the result of the judgment of whether the special pattern is appropriate, it does not include at least number information (number pattern), and in this embodiment, it is shown in the lower column of FIG. 45(a). As you can see, it is mainly composed of the characters of "chance".

Here, in the present embodiment, in the state (normal display state) in which the developing pattern is not displayed as the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern), as shown in FIG. In contrast, the medium effect pattern 8C is displayed on the back side (rear side). This is to give a sense of depth to the arrangement of the performance symbols that are displayed in a variable display or static display. On the other hand, in the state (special display state) in which the development pattern is displayed as the middle production pattern 8C, as shown in FIG. is displayed on the front side (front side). This is to strongly impress (appeal) to the player the existence of the developed symbols and the stop display (temporary stop). For this reason, the production pattern shown in the upper column of FIG. The effect pattern is also called "normal image type effect image". On the other hand, the development pattern shown in the lower column of FIG. 45(a) is also called "special pattern type effect pattern", and the special pattern type is also called "special image type". This is also referred to as a “special image type effect image”.

In this embodiment, the development pattern is provided in the middle production pattern 8C, but the development pattern may be provided in the left production pattern 8L or the right production pattern 8R, or all three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. You may provide a development pattern about. Further, the design, characters, etc. of the development pattern are not limited to those shown in FIG. 45(a), and any design etc. can be used as long as the player can be notified of the execution (occurrence) of the development effect.

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a small effect symbol display area 7c separately from the effect symbol display area 7b for displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. The small effect symbol display area 7c is provided on the upper left of the display screen 7a and has a smaller area size than the effect symbol display area 7b. In the small effect symbol display area 7c, small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R (also referred to simply as "small effect symbol 18"), which are a kind of effect images, are displayed. The small performance pattern 18 is composed only of the characters and numbers ``1'' to ``9'' among the characters and numbers that make up the performance pattern 8, and the pattern size (display size) is smaller than that of the performance pattern 8. It has become.

The small effect symbol 18 is also variably displayed 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 variable display of the small effect symbols 18 is performed in the order of “1” → “2” … “8” → “9” (ascending order) in the small effect symbol display area 7c provided at the upper left of the screen. ) to scroll vertically (from top to bottom in this example) (vertical scroll mode), and when it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scrolling display ends ( stop display). On the other hand, with respect to the stop display of the small effect symbols 18, unlike the effect pattern 8, the order of stopping is not determined, and the three small effect symbols 18L, 18C, 18R are supposed to be stopped and displayed substantially at the same time. It's becoming That is, the small effect symbols 18L, 18C, and 18R start variable display all at once with the start of the variable display of the special symbols, and end the variable display all at once with the end of the variable display of the special symbols (confirmed display). (confirmed display). This is because, in principle, the small effect pattern 18 indicates whether or not the special pattern is being variably displayed, and whether the result of the variative display is a big hit or a miss, and whether or not the reach, which will be described later, is established, This is because it does not provide an effect to arouse the player's expectations, such as whether or not the final stop symbol will be stopped to give a big win.

It should be noted that the stop display mode (appearance) of the small effect pattern 18 is the same as the stop display mode (combination of numbers) of the effect pattern 8. In the case of stop display (confirmed display), the small production pattern 18 is also stopped (confirmed display) at the same "637", and the production pattern 8 is stopped (confirmed display) at "373" (out of reach). ), the small performance symbol 18 is also stopped (determined display) at the same "373", and when the performance symbol 8 is stopped (determined display) at the double (big hit) of "777", The small effect pattern 18 is also stopped and displayed (determined display) at the same "777". Further, the small effect symbol 18 (small effect symbol display area 7c) may be hidden in the middle depending on the situation of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 being executed.

Here, among the results of the special symbol propriety determination, the big hit is also called "specific result", and the loss is also called "non-specific result". In addition, among the stop display modes (symbol combination) of the effect pattern 8 and the small effect pattern 18, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit (in this embodiment, doubles) is referred to as "big hit." Mode", "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the stop display mode (separate eyes in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out is "loss mode", "non Also referred to as "specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, any one of the first special design, the second special design, the production design, and the small production design is simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Of these, the production pattern may be referred to as "identification information" by referring to all of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. ” is also sometimes said. Similarly, with regard to the small production patterns, all of the three small production patterns 18L, 18C, and 18R may be referred to as "identification information," and each of the three small production patterns 18L, 18C, and 18R may be referred to as "identification information." Also called "identification information". Further, the small effect pattern 18 is also called "fourth pattern". In addition, the normal pattern is "normal pattern" or "normal identification information", the special pattern is "special pattern", the first special pattern is "special pattern 1" or "first special pattern", the second The special pattern is also called "special pattern 2" or "second special pattern". In addition, the image display device 7 that displays the production design 8, the first special design display 41a that displays the first special design, and the second special design display 41b that displays the second special design are referred to as "identification information. Also called display means.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game production (production pattern game production) using the above-mentioned production patterns (production pattern 8, small production pattern 18), it is executed along with the big hit game. Other game effects such as a jackpot game effect (special game effect) and a demo effect for waiting for customers are displayed. In the performance pattern game performance, the jackpot game performance, and the demonstration performance, in addition to performance symbols such as characters and numbers, performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and notice images are also displayed. Incidentally, the production pattern game production is also referred to as "fluctuation production".

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 (see FIG. 3). 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. Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect suspension corresponding to the currently fluctuating special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension A variable suspension display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect suspension (first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3). Note that the effect suspension displayed in the suspension display area on the display screen 7a is also a kind of effect image.

In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed hitting display area 70c (left-handed hitting instruction image display section) for displaying a left-handed hitting instruction image 70 described later and a right-handed hitting instruction (described later) are displayed depending on the game state. A right-hand hitting display area 71c (right-hand hitting instruction image display portion) for displaying an image 71 is provided (see FIG. 44). The left-hand shot instruction image 70 and the right-hand shot instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as "fire instruction images".

Near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b) is provided. The center decoration 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molding, and is attached to the surface (front) of the game board 2 as a frame-like part (board part) with an opening in the center. . The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10. As shown in FIG.

A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided in the lower portion of the center decoration 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided in the left portion of the center decoration 10. It is The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) from the warp entrance and discharges them from the warp exit, thereby moving the game balls to the stage. Guide to 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. In addition, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, etc., which is capable of lighting, blinking, etc. according to the game state, and is a decoration member in the shape of letters, figures, etc. 13 are placed.

Behind the center decorative body 10, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) is provided which can move along with the game performance. The movable decorative member 14 is normally hidden in a frame that constitutes the center decorative body 10, and is in a state where the whole cannot be visually recognized. Accordingly, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player's expectation for the big win is heightened.

Here, the image display device 7 capable of performing display effects by displaying various effect images according to the game situation is also referred to as "display effect means", and is movable by operating in accordance with the game effects. The movable decorative member 14 capable of effecting is also called "movable effect means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be called "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 capable of performing sound production by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also referred to as "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the game situation. The board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13, which can perform light production by emitting light, are also called "light production means". In addition to these board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in decorative members such as LEDs, similar to the decorative member 13. In the case of lighting, blinking, etc., in response, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, the "display effect means", the "movable effect means", the "sound effect means" and the "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

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 starting hole 20, a variable winning device 22 is provided, which includes a variable second starting hole 21 (also referred to as a "variable starting hole") that changes the ease with which a game ball enters. . 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.

In addition, the variable display of special symbols and the variable display of performance symbols that are performed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol suitability determination is "big hit" are also called "jackpot variation" or "specific variation", special symbol suitability determination The variable display of the special symbols and the variable display of the effect symbols that are performed based on the fact that the result of is "out" is also called "outside variation" or "non-specific variation".

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 big winning device 31 having a big winning hole 30 (also referred to as a "variable ball entry hole") is provided. The big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the big prize opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the large winning port 30 (large winning device 31) is opened and closed by the opening and closing member 32, and the state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and the state (closed state) in which the game ball can enter open state). Incidentally, the big winning opening 30 or the big winning device 31 is also called an "attacker".

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided in the right area of 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 . The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the big winning hole 30, and the general winning hole 27 are ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. , 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", the number of prize balls in the big win hole 30 is "15", and the general prize hole 27 The number of prize balls is set to "10".

In this way, the game area 3 where a plurality of ball entrances (the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the general winning opening 27 and the gate 28) etc. are arranged is opened from the center in the horizontal direction. It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A and a right game area (second area) 3B. 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 left general winning opening 27 are provided so that the game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter, The second starting opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 can enter. 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 winning judgment based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 results in a big hit and the game state changes to a special game state, etc., in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, and the big winning port are hit to the right. We will aim to enter the 30th.

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 (eg, a high base state, discussed below) or left-handed (eg, a low base state, discussed below). 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. If the stop design is a predetermined big hit design (specific special design, specific identification information), that is, the mode of stop display of the special design (display result of variable display of special design) is a specific mode (specific display result ), a jackpot game (special game) is performed to open the jackpot 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big winning game will be described later.

The stop display (fixed display) of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) elapses. Then, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol (outgoing mode, non-specific mode), and if the special symbol reservation is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the storage order The oldest (earliest) special symbol reservation is digested, and the next special symbol variable display is started. In addition, if the stopped special symbol is a missing symbol and the special symbol reservation is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stopped display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time elapses. be done. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, when the stop display time elapses, the process shifts to the opening period of the jackpot game, which will be described later, and the first round of the jackpot game is started after the opening period. . Incidentally, the stop display time of the special symbols is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

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, three types of big hits, namely, "16R first big win", "6R second big win" and "6R third big win" are provided as a result of the first special symbol win/fail judgment (see FIG. 8). , The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display form (specific form, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. 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). Also, when it is out, 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, two types of big hits, "16R fourth big win" and "16R fifth big win" are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display device. The LED 41b can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is the 16R fourth jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are lit and the rest are turned off (16R fourth jackpot pattern), In the case of 5 big wins, the three LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 5th big win 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 stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol and the type of big win (type of number of rounds, number of big wins, etc.) are 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.

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 (4 in this embodiment) being the upper limit. there is

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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode thereof. 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 normal 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 (also referred to as an “image control unit”).

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 the image control board, etc., in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are stored, and the sub control board storage case, in which the sub control board 90 is stored, is provided in the storage case for the image control board, etc. are superimposed. A payout control board case for housing the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a "game control microcomputer") 81 that controls 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 sensors capable of detecting game balls, a first starting hole sensor 20a, a second starting hole sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a big winning hole sensor 30a and a general winning hole sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also called "detection sensors" or "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 big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 30 . 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 .

Also, as the solenoids, the second starting opening solenoid 24 and the big winning opening solenoid 33 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 big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the big winning device 31 .

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 put 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 (also referred to as "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 execution means for causing a corresponding device or member for effect (effect means) to execute various effects such as effect, sound effect, and lamp effect (light effect). It also functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a dialogue notice, a title notice, a pending change notice, a step-up notice, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 90 (sub-control section) and the image control board 100 (image control section) control various effects images related to display effects (variation display of effects symbols, etc.) performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). It also functions as display control means for performing display control of the .

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, based on the command received from the main control board 80, to the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 (also referred to as "image control microcomputer"), Display control of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure suspension display 103a and the effect 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, and executes display control 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. The stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result (the result of the 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 a performance image other than a performance design or performance suspension on substantially the entire display screen 7a (performance display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to operate the performance design display area 7b (performance design display) of the display screen 7a. part), the effect pattern 8, the first effect suspension 9a, the second effect suspension 9b, etc., and some or all of the various effect images displayed on the display screen 7a are made invisible. Such an indicator is provided because there may be Instead of or in addition to the one-chip microcomputer 101 for image control of the image control board 100, a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided.

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 . Sound 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 sound 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.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the 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 .

Also, 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 behind the center decorative body 10 . 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 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 (determining means) relating to the winning/losing 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 determined as a big hit in the special symbol right/wrong determination, a "special game" is executed to open the big winning opening 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (big hit type) stopped and displayed. A special game executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game". A jackpot game (special game) is a game that is advantageous for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering a game ball into the jackpot 30, and the game state in which the jackpot game is performed is defined as " It is also called "special game state".

There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" A total of 5 types are provided. Among these jackpots, "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot" are jackpots related to the first special symbol, and "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot". is a big hit related to the second special symbol. In the special symbol display section 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stop-displayed.

Specifically, the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" all have the number of rounds of "16" and the number of openings of the big prize opening 30 in one round of "16". Once", the opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round is "25 seconds". In addition, the "6R 2nd jackpot" and the "6R 3rd jackpot" both have the number of rounds of "6", the number of openings of the big prize opening 30 in one round of "1", and the big prize in one round. The opening time of the mouth 30 is "25 seconds". However, when the game balls of a predetermined number (hereinafter also referred to as "specified number") enter the big winning hole 30 before the opening time elapses after the big winning hole 30 is opened. , Even if the opening time has not elapsed, the big prize winning opening 30 is closed when a specified number of balls are entered. In this embodiment, the prescribed number is "10".

In addition, the round that constitutes the jackpot game is simply referred to as "R", and is also referred to as "round game". In addition, the 6R second and 6R third big wins are collectively referred to as "6R big wins", and the 16R first, 16R fourth and fifth 16R big wins are collectively referred to as "16R big wins". Furthermore, the jackpot game related to the 6R jackpot (6R jackpot game) is also referred to as "first special game", and the jackpot game associated with the 16R jackpot (16R jackpot game) is also referred to as "second special game".

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, when the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big win, and the type of the big win is any of the above-mentioned 16R first big win, 6R second big win and 16R fourth big win, the game state after the big win game ends. It is referred to as "high probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big win, and the type of the big win is either the 6R third big win or the 16R fifth big win, the game state after the big win game ends will be changed as will be described later. "Low probability state, time saving state and high base state". From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot and 16R 4th jackpot can be regarded as "probable variable jackpot", 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are "non-probable variable jackpot" ("normal jackpot" or It is also called a “time-saving jackpot”.).

The distribution probability to each jackpot in the case of a big hit in the judgment of the first special pattern (special figure 1) is 5% for the 16R first jackpot, 50% for the 6R second jackpot, and 50% for the 6R third jackpot. 45%. 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 55% for the 4th big hit in 16R and 45% for the 5th big hit in 16R. It's becoming That is, when a big hit is determined based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 right or wrong determination), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is 100%. Compared to the case of a big hit due to the success/failure determination (special figure 1 success/failure determination) based on the ball entering the 1 start port 20, the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R big hit is high. 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 later-described opening extension function (during the occurrence of the high base state) when the frequency of ball entry into the second starting hole 21 increases. In addition, the configuration in which it is more advantageous for the player to get a big hit in the special figure 2 success/failure determination than to get a big hit in the special figure 1 success/failure determination is due to the difference in the number of rounds of the big hit game as in this embodiment. , For example, those due to the difference in the distribution probability of the probability variable jackpot (probability variation ratio) and the differences in the number of times of time saving.

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, the determination of whether or not the hit is a big win is made based on a ``random number for judging the success of a special symbol (also referred to as ``information for judging success of a special symbol''), and the type of the jackpot in the case of a big hit. 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 judging whether or not the special symbol 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 control of the operation and non-operation of the probability variation function is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) is a probability setting means that can set the winning probability (jackpot probability) of the special symbol success/failure to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) It works.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is called "time saving state" or "shortened variable state", and the state that is not operating is "non-time saving state ” or “normal fluctuation 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. In addition, the control of the operation and non-operation of the variable time reduction function is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as shortened variation state setting means capable of setting a shortened variation state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

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, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls (holding balls) on hand.

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 called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the game after the jackpot game (after the special game) when any one of the 16R first jackpot, the 6R second jackpot and the 16R fourth jackpot is achieved The state is 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 so-called "probability variable gaming state" for the player. Hereinafter, the high probability high base state is also simply referred to as "variable probability gaming state".

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game (after the special game) when either the 6R third jackpot or the 16R fifth jackpot is won becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbols, and the time saving of the special symbols. state and high base state (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 performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. This low-probability-high base state becomes a so-called "time-saving game state" for the player. Hereinafter, the low certainty high base state is also simply referred to as "time saving game state".

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, three game states can be set as the game state: "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 low probability base state or a high probability height 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. (Possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the second starting hole than in the first starting hole). For this reason, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol propriety determination, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second start port 21. - 特許庁This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting left. 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 making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by hitting 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. (Possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the first start opening than in the second start opening). 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.

In addition, in this embodiment, the LED display mode of the shooting direction indicator 47 is used for the shooting instruction notification for instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B in the game area 3 to shoot the game ball. Not only that, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) also displays the shooting instruction images (the left-handed instruction image 70 and the right-handed instruction image 71). In general, it can be said that the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier for the player to visually recognize and grasp (understand) the display contents than the shooting direction indicator 47 is. Therefore, in general, the player sees the shooting instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and decides which of "left hitting" and "right hitting" should be performed. It is grasped whether the current game state is a ``left-handed game state'' in which a left-handed game is played or a ``right-handed game state'' in which a right-handed game is played.

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, when the game state is in the special game state (jackpot game state) or high base state (high probability high base state, low probability low base state), "right hitting" is performed Therefore, the "right-handed game state" refers to a special game state or a high base state. This "right-handed game state" is also referred to as "predetermined game state", "special game state" is also referred to as "first predetermined game state", and "high base state" is referred to as "second predetermined game state". ” is also called.

[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. Incidentally, counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, 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 type of big hit, the variation pattern, the entry of the game ball into various entrances (starting entrance, big winning entrance, etc.), the round Various information related to game progress and the like is included. 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, big winning sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 , see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. Also, when the big winning hole sensor 30a detects a game ball, the large winning hole entering ball command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Furthermore, a detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in 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 stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label -TRND-H, see FIG. 7 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls among the general pattern reserved storage units 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 special figure 2 reservation ball number out of the second special figure reservation storage unit.

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 figure pending, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure 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 is a pre-judgment (S1303, S1304) performed prior to the success/failure determination (S1202) in the special figure 2 success/failure determination process (S1202) described below. This corresponds to the so-called "reserved lookahead").

In addition, the prior determination of whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, if it is a high probability state, it is a jackpot determination table for a high probability state, if it is a 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. Further, as another prior determination mode, for example, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (high probability state for) 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 right or wrong) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to From this 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 will be executed.

Next, in S318, the game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination by S317, specifically, the information indicating whether the special symbol success/failure determination random number value matches the big hit determination value (hit/failure information) and , 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. 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 sent as it is, but the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information, etc.) obtained based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be sent.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, it is information related to the big hit, which is the type of the big hit, and which is the variation pattern. etc., can be identified by the sub-controller 90 . 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 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 process related to the prior determination after S321. Here, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if the current game 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, as will be described later, digestion of special figure 2 reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of special figure 1 reservation (variation display of the first special symbol) ( 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 the effect such as notice, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. , Using the priority of special 2 pending digestion, intentionally eliminate special 2 pending (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and hit the big hit according to special 1 with the result of pre-judgment shown Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big win in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the pre-judgment of special figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this processing (at the time of starting ball processing).

The processing of S321 to S323 is to perform the processing similar to that of S316 to S318 described above 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 obtained 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 start ball 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, 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, the result of the normal pattern right or wrong determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal pattern) or not (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the normal pattern to stop display ( 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 in S1008), the normal pattern per end process to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the normal pattern per end flag 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 process related to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and each stage has "special figure operation status" 1 "," 2”, “3”, and “4” are assigned. 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 both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol confirmed Processing (S1106) is performed, and when "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S1101, S1103, 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 win/loss determination 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 win/loss determination 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 the high probability state (YES in S1302), the winning judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for the high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (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 it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is a "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (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 two LEDs, a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, 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, it becomes a display mode like "6▲16△". 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, it becomes a display mode like "6Δ16▴".

[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). Here, 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). Here, 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 ). Here, 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. Furthermore, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is also set to be longer than that of the second pending number deviation table (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). Here, 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). Here, one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected.

Also, in S1410, when 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). Here, one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected.

It should be noted that the variation pattern selected in the case of time saving and out of time, compared to the variation pattern selected in the case of non-time saving state and out of time, is likely to select a variation pattern with a short variation time It 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 is one lower side (for example, if the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003", the address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (if stored up to the upper limit number) RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the second special figure reservation is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this processing 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) of 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, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit in 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 the special symbol is right or wrong 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, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected at S1203 or S1208 (see FIG. 9) (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 passed (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.

Here, when the probability variation flag is turned OFF at S1906, the state change command indicating that the gaming state shifts (changes) from the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) to the low probability low base state (normal game state) (Game state change information) is included in the variation start command for starting the variation display of the next special symbol and set in the output buffer of the RAM. However, in the present embodiment, the value (set value) to be set to the probability variable counter in the processing of S2203 described later with the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot is set to "10,000", so the value of the probability variable counter is unlikely to be "0" with the stop of fluctuation (end of fluctuation) of the special symbol. It is also possible to set the state change command in the output buffer of the RAM (transmit to the sub-control board) as a separate command from the change start command.

In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbols executed during the time saving state is counted. Decrease the value of the time-saving counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time-saving flag (S1910) , the process proceeds to 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.

Here, when the time saving flag is turned OFF at S1910, the state change command indicating that the game state shifts (changes) from the low probability high base state (time saving game state) to the low probability low base state (normal game state) (Game state change information) is included in the variation start command for starting the variation display of the next special symbol and set in the output buffer of the RAM. In this embodiment, with the end of the jackpot game related to the non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot), the value (set value) to be set in the time reduction counter in the processing of S2207 described later is set to "100", so the non-probability variable jackpot ( After the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, when the variable display of the special symbols is performed 100 times without the occurrence of the next jackpot, the value of the time saving counter becomes "0". In addition, even when the game state shifts from the time-saving game state to the normal state, as described above, the state change command is set in the output buffer of the RAM as a command different from the variation start command (sent to the sub control board). is also possible.

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, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not the 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), the confirmed jackpot type is the 6R jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to "6" (S2004), and S2009. to process.

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

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, the opening commands are the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first big win, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second big win, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third big win, and the 16R fourth big win. There are provided a total of five types of corresponding fourth opening commands and fifth opening commands corresponding to the 16R fifth big win. 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 called. 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. In addition, in the above special symbol determination process (S1106), the game control microcomputer 81 for executing the process (S2002 to S2012) for making the game state a special game state (state for executing a big hit game) "game state control It functions as a "means".

[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 big-hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processing of the big-winning device 31 (opening processing of the big-winning opening 30) in the big-hit game has ended (the big-hit 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. Also, if the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

When it is determined that it is time to start the round in S2106 (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying 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 addition, in S2108, mainly, the process of enabling the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a, and the opening/closing member for opening the large winning opening 30 based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. 32 is opened, and one round game is started.

Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the big winning hole sensor 30a, "validation" means that when the detection of the game ball by the big winning hole sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the big winning hole 30. It means to treat (process) as a normal incoming ball. On the other hand, "disable (invalidate)" means that when a game ball is detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal ball entering the big winning hole 30 (big winning hole error). means (to process). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the big winning opening sensor 30a is valid, in principle, from the start of the round game to the end of the round game until a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) elapses. This period is set as an effective period of game ball detection by the big winning opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the effective period of game ball detection by the big winning hole sensor 30a functions as "effective period setting means". When the game ball is detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a during the non-effective period (ineffective period), the detection becomes invalid, indicating that an abnormal ball entering the big winning hole 30 (large winning hole error) has occurred. A command indicating (large winning hole error command) is transmitted from the main control section 80 to the sub-control section 90 . In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs processing related to the execution of error notification for notifying the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal ball entry into the big winning hole 30 (big winning hole error).

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. .

In 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 processing of S2108 is still open (during the round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (round playing) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (round playing). If determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed has been 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") of game balls enter the big winning hole in the round game being executed. If one of the conditions is met first, the round end condition is met based on the condition that was met first. In addition, during the jackpot game (during the round game), as long as there is no error or trouble that makes it impossible to shoot the game ball, and the game ball is shot smoothly, the round ends when the condition (2) is met. It is normal for the condition to hold.

In S2113, if it is determined that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process is finished, and if it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command for the corresponding round is issued. It is set (S2114), and the closing process of the big winning opening is performed (S2115). In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying the round to end is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201.

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 elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). 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 big hit 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). The ending period is a period set after all the opening operations of the big winning opening 30 in the big hit game are completed and before the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) can be executed. ” is also called. During the ending period (end period), the big winning opening 30 is 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, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, the aforementioned S2120 (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not passed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the 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). Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessary product processing (S1107) functions as "special game executing means" and "round 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, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, and 16R 4th jackpot are three types of probability variable jackpots. determine whether or not 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 propriety determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) to be 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 judgment of whether a special figure is possible 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 the 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, the time saving counter is similarly set to "10,000", so while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extended state) is also set. It can be said that That is, when the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot ends, the game state becomes the "high probability high base state". 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 jackpot and the 16R 5th jackpot are two types of non-probable variable jackpots (normal jackpots). The game state becomes "low certainty 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. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state control means" or "game state setting means".

[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. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the pending ball number command determines that the special figure pending ball number has increased or decreased based on the received pending ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed accordingly. The display contents of the effect pending display area (first effect pending display area 9c, second effect pending display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is increased by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls "4" It is additionally displayed in the first effect pending display area 9c. Also, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure reservation is digested), the left end of the first effect reservation display area 9c (special figure 1 reservation The location corresponding to the number of balls “1”, see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and along with this, the first effect suspension The first effect pending 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left.

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 this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power interruption monitoring processing (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data relating to 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. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on after recovering from a power failure such as a power failure (recovering from a power failure), the effect control by the effect 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 notice effect that determines the previous notice 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. It should be noted that when updating the random number, the random number may be incremented by 2 instead of being 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 the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (hereinafter also referred to as "sub-output buffer") are sent to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the Of the lamp control boards 107, the command is transmitted to the corresponding control board to which the command is to be sent. Each control board (each control unit) that has received 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 A production (variation production, a special game production related to a 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 member 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 "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 the 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 that 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 symbols, 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 (S4405). Here, the big hit game related command means that the game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes a special game state, and when the big hit game (round game) in the special game state is executed, the main control A command transmitted from the board 80 . Specifically, the opening command (see S2010) transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (special game state), the round start command (see S2107) transmitted at the start of the round, the big winning opening 30 in the round Large winning mouth entry command sent based on the entry of the ball, Round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), Ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (special game state) (see S2119 ), 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) , performs a jackpot game-related effect process relating to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command (S4406).

In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, the opening effect command specifying the opening effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and the round start command If so, a round start effect command that specifies the effect (round start corresponding effect) corresponding to the start of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a big winning entrance ball command, the A ball entry performance command designating a ball entry performance corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the big winning hole 30 specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. In addition, if the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, a round end effect command specifying an effect (round end corresponding effect) corresponding to the end of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer. If it is an ending command, an ending effect command designating an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer.

When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub-output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006) in this way, the image control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game (special game state) or according to the progress of the round. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an effect (jackpot game effect) related to the big win game such as an opening effect and a round effect is executed.

Here, in this embodiment, when the game state is in the low-probability base state (normal game state), that is, when it is in the "left-handed game state", the result of the special symbol success/failure determination becomes a big hit (so-called “first hit”), when the sub-control board 90 receives an opening command related to the big hit (first hit), a corresponding opening effect command is sent to the image control board 100 . In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect including a right-handed instruction notification instructing the player to hit the game ball to the right in order to enter the game ball into the big winning hole 30 ("first hit (also referred to as "opening effect") is executed. In the first hit opening effect (not shown) of the present embodiment, right hitting instruction notification (also referred to as "right hitting instruction notification for first hit") at the start of the jackpot game related to the first hit is executed. The right-hand hitting instruction notification for the first hit of the present embodiment is to display a moving image depicting a game ball entering the big winning hole 30 located in the lower part of the right game area 3B at substantially the center of the display screen 7a. It shall be done by As a result, the player who has been playing the game (symbol variation game) by hitting left in the low base state can hit right in the special game state (jackpot game) (the game ball is directed toward the right game area 3B). ) can be actively encouraged.

Further, when the sub-control board 90 receives a round start command (1R start command) of the first round at the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit, the corresponding 1R start effect command is sent to the image control board. 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the round effect display including the display of the number of rounds is started (executed), and a right hitting instruction is given as a right hitting instruction notification during the jackpot game (during the special game state). Display of the image 71 is started (executed) (see FIG. 44(a)). The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed even in the high-probability-high base state and the low-probability-high base state (that is, the right-handed game state) after the jackpot game related to the first hit is completed (Fig. 44 (b) )). Processing for starting display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction image display processing) will be described later. Note that the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 is also referred to as "predetermined instruction information".

In addition, a big hit occurs in a high-probability base state or a low-probability base state (that is, a right-handed game state) after the jackpot game related to the first hit is completed (so-called “continuous chan”), and the big hit (continuous When the sub-control board 90 receives an opening command related to Chan), a corresponding consecutive chan opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 . In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect (also referred to as a "continuous opening effect") having different contents from the above-described first winning opening effect is executed. In the continuous opening effect (not shown), a right-hand hitting instruction notification for the first hit like the above-described opening effect for the first hit, that is, the display of a moving image depicting how the game ball enters the big winning hole 30 is displayed. It is not executed, and the right hitting instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44(b)) displayed during the game in the high base state continues to be displayed. This is because the high base state is a "right-handed game state", and there is no need to change the shooting direction of the game ball when executing a jackpot game related to consecutive chances.

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

[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. Then, the information specifying the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. As a result, the symbol information and the like specifying the jackpot type are included (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, symbol information, etc. can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Also, if the received variation start command includes the aforementioned "state change command", information (game state change information) indicating that the game state has transitioned (changed) to the low base state is included. becomes. Here, as described above, the state change command changes the game state from the high base state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) to the low base state (low probability low base state in this example). ), and the timing when the next variable display following the variable display of special symbols that triggers the end of the high base state (for example, the 100th variable display in the time saving game state) is started, the main control It is transmitted from the unit 80 . Therefore, as a result of the analysis of the fluctuation start command by S4502, depending on whether or not the game state change information is included in the fluctuation start command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol to be started this time (variation display of the effect symbol) is in the high base state It is possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting from to the low base state. As a result, if it corresponds to the first variable display after shifting to the low base state, in S4507 described later, the command for designating the display of the left-handed instruction image (left-handed instruction image display command) is changed to the variable effect start command. A left-handed instruction flag (not shown) is turned ON so that it is included in the sub-output buffer and set in the sub-output buffer.

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 specify the current rendering mode.

Here, the production mode mainly refers to the aspect of production in the image display device 7, and if the production mode is different, some or all of the production aspects of the game production such as the advance notice production and the ready-to-win production are different. It is said that Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is produced such that the display mode of the effect pattern 8 (for example, pattern design, number design, etc.) is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It is supposed to be different depending on the mode. In addition, the production pattern game production and the jackpot game production can be executed in a manner according to the production mode, and when a plurality of game productions (notice production, reach production, round production, etc.) are provided, the production mode It is possible to execute different game effects depending on.

In this embodiment, production mode A and production mode B are production modes that can be executed when the game state is a low probability low base state, and production mode C is executable when the game state is a low probability high base state. production mode, the production mode D is a production mode that can be executed when the game state is a high probability high base state, and the production mode E is a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state. It is a production mode that can be executed even in Therefore, if the production mode is any of "A to D", the player confirms the production mode to determine whether the current game state is a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state (probability variable game state ). On the other hand, if the production mode is "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 (impossible) to grasp (determine) whether the In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a "probability non-notification mode".

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, the variable display time of the effect symbol 8 and the effect display mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) corresponding to this time are set. Thus, in the performance pattern game performance (variable performance), it is determined whether to execute the ready-to-win performance, to execute the character performance using a specific character, or not to execute the ready-to-win performance or the character performance. 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, 8R are all the same (double). In the case where modes (big win mode, specific mode) are provided, two of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with symbols constituting the big win mode, and the remaining one is variable display. It means an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect pattern is stopped and displayed in a pattern that completes the jackpot mode in the continuing state (ready-to-win state).

Here, the ready-to-win effect is also referred to as “specific effect”. In addition, the production pattern game production (variation production) that executes the reach production is also called “reach fluctuation” or “reach fluctuation production”, and the production pattern game production (variation production) that executes the character production is called “character fluctuation or "character fluctuation production", and the production pattern game production (variation production) that does not execute reach production or character production is also called "normal fluctuation" or "normal fluctuation production".

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. Here, the types of stop display include temporary stop display and fixed stop display (fixed display). Temporary stop display means, for example, that the variable display (for example, scroll display) of the production design is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), and the production design is displayed at a predetermined stop position (for example, the production design display area 7b) on the display screen. This means that numbers, characters, etc. are displayed in a slightly moving state to the extent that they can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also referred to as "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop display means, for example, that the variable display (for example, scroll display) of the production pattern is finished, and the production pattern is at a predetermined stop position (for example, the production pattern display area 7b) on the display screen, and the number or It means that the character or the like is completely stopped and displayed in a recognizable state. Due to the fixed stop display of the performance symbols, the display result of the variable display of the performance symbols (the result of the variable performance) is definitely displayed (derived display). Therefore, the temporary stop display of the performance symbols can be performed once or multiple times until the final stop display. Note that the temporary stop display is also simply referred to as "temporary stop", and the fixed stop display (fixed display) is also simply referred to as "fixed stop".

The stop effect symbols to be determined (selected) in S4505 are the effect symbol 8 temporarily stopped symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "temporary stop symbol") and a fixed stop symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "fixed stop symbol"). . Specifically, the effect pattern 8 that is stopped (fixed stop) as a result of the effect pattern game effect (variable effect), that is, the fixed stop pattern is out if the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out and the reach is out. , ``787'', etc., one of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is a loose pattern (reach failure, failure mode) different from the other performance symbols. , etc., at least one of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is a loose pattern (completely missed pattern, missing mode) different from the other performance symbols. On the other hand, if the result of special symbol suitability determination is a big hit and the 16R 1st or 16R 4th big win, it will be doubled (big win mode) of ``777'', and in the case of other big hits, other than ``777''. It is considered to be a Zoro (jackpot mode).

In addition, the effect pattern 8 that is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variable display before reaching the final stop, that is, the temporary stop pattern is basically the above-mentioned double eyes (jackpot mode) other than the above-mentioned double eyes (out of reach, However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the development pattern is provided as one of the medium effect patterns 8C (final stop pattern) (see FIG. 45(a)). , The temporary stop symbol of the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) may be a developed symbol. However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed to variably display the effect pattern 8 again after stopping the effect pattern 8 at the double roll, the temporarily stopped pattern is the double roll (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a relatively low-advantage jackpot (for example, a normal jackpot with a lower advantage than the variable-probability jackpot). Furthermore, since the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (just before) the fixed stop after the end of the variable display, the production pattern 8 temporarily stopped just before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop pattern. The temporary stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 shown in the present embodiment (appearance, pattern combination) is only an example, and it is possible to appropriately set what to stop display as the stop production pattern (temporary stop pattern, fixed stop pattern). is.

In addition, in S4505, in addition to the stop effect pattern of the effect pattern 8, a small effect pattern 18 (also referred to as "small stop effect pattern") to be fixed and displayed is determined and set. As described above, in this embodiment, the stop display mode of the small effect symbols 18 is the same as the stop display mode of the effect symbols 8 . Therefore, in S4505, the stop small effect pattern (symbol combination of the small effect pattern 18) in the same mode (symbol combination) as the stop effect pattern (symbol combination of the effect pattern 8) is determined. It should be noted that the stop display of the small effect symbol 18 is only a fixed stop, and a temporary stop is not performed. Therefore, the temporary stop symbol of the small effect symbol 18 is not determined (set).

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, super reach C, super reach D, etc. are set, and in S4505, it is determined based on the variable effect pattern determination table which effect is to be performed or not to be performed. When the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect (ready-to-win variation) is executed, any ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table. When the super ready-to-win performance (SP reach A to D) is executed as the performance pattern game performance, the possibility of winning a big hit is increased as compared with the case of executing the normal ready-to-win performance (reach A, B). is set to 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 normal reach effect. Incidentally, the super reach effect is also referred to as "special specific effect" or "special effect display".

In this embodiment, among the ready-to-win effects, normal reach effects (reach A, B) are set (executed) when a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) is received. Super reach effects (SP reach A to D) are set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command that specifies a variation pattern with a variation time of 450000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) is received. It can be done. In this embodiment, there are six types of ready-to-reach effects, namely, reach A, reach B, SP reach A, SP reach B, SP reach C and SP reach D, but more reach effects are provided. Alternatively, it is possible to reduce (reduce) the types (number) of ready-to-win effects as compared with the present embodiment.

Here, the variable display of the production pattern 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display, the fluctuation speed of all the production patterns becomes high and substantially constant, and after that, at the timing when a predetermined time has passed, the first stop pattern (in this example, The variation speed of the left effect symbol 8L) is lowered and the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). Next, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (the middle effect symbol 8C in this example). , and the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). After that, when the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixed and stopped, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and one variable display ends. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variable display, normal variation, ready-to-win effects, and the like are performed.

Specifically, for example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol according to the number of reserved balls and the game state is not operating (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the fluctuation display is started, the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) stops (temporary stop) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has passed from the start of the fluctuation, followed by the right production pattern 8R. (Second stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped). At this time, if the left and right performance patterns 8L and 8R stop at the same number pattern and reach is established, the reach performance develops, and if reach is not established (that is, normal fluctuation), the right production pattern 8R Following the stop (temporary stop) of the (second stop symbol), the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped). In this embodiment, in the normal variation, the time taken from the start of the variation of the production pattern 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop pattern (in this example, the middle production pattern 8C) is 11 seconds. In addition, in normal fluctuation when the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function is operating, the time it takes from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) is normal (variation When the time reduction function is not activated), along with this, the time it takes for the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) and the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) to stop (temporary stop) Shorten. In addition, in the reach fluctuation, after the reach is established, the time it takes for the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) to finish the variable display and the production pattern 8 is fixed and stopped is the reach type such as the above-mentioned normal reach or SP reach. SP reach is longer than normal reach. The time from establishment of such a ready-to-win state to fixed stop depends on the total variation time of the effect pattern 8, that is, the variation time specified by the variation pattern of the special symbols (see FIG. 9).

Next, in S4506, the process (notice effect setting process) related to the setting of the notice 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 performance 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 Appropriate judgment result related to display), variation pattern information of special symbols also specified by the analysis result of the variation start command (variation pattern and stop design related to this special figure variation display), variation production pattern set in S4505, Furthermore, depending on the current effect mode (background) and the like, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type (notice type) and mode of the notice effect to be executed, whether or not the notice effect is executed, etc. will differ. 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.

Next, in S4507, the variation production start command for starting the production pattern game production (variation production, advance notice production, etc.) is set in the sub output buffer based on the fluctuation production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506. (S4507), and ends the variable effect start processing. 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 effect image data corresponding to the variable effect pattern set in (image data related to variable display and stop display of effect pattern 8, image data related to variable display and stop display of small effect pattern 18, reach effect related image data, etc.), the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, etc. are read from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, a variable effect, a notice effect, etc., based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG. In addition, a variable display (blinking display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

Also, in S4507, it is determined whether or not the left-handed instruction flag is ON, and if it is ON, the left-handed instruction image display command is included in the variation effect start command and set in the sub-output buffer. Here, as a result of analyzing the fluctuation start command in S4502 described above, the left-handed instruction flag is set when the game state change information is included in the fluctuation start command, that is, when the game state is a high base state (right-handed game State) to the low base state (left-handed game state) (change), it is a flag that is turned ON. When the left-handed instruction image display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the variation effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 changes the image data for the variable effect and the image data for the notice effect. In addition, the left-handed instruction notification image data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect, the notice effect, the left-handed instruction notification, etc. based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. do. Also, along with the execution (start) of the left-handed instruction notification, the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44(b)) displayed in the high base state until then is erased from the display screen 7a.

It should be noted that the left-handed instruction flag turned ON based on the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above is to set the left-handed instruction image display command (variation start command) to the sub output buffer, or set the left-handed instruction image When the display command (variation start command) is transmitted to the image control board 100, it is turned off. Along with this, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off a right-handed display flag, which will be described later.

Here, as shown in FIG. 44(c), the left-handed instruction notification performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of the present embodiment is displayed in the left-handed display area 70c provided on the display screen 7a. This is done by displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 that instructs to shoot a game ball toward the area 3A. The left-handed instruction image 70 consists of a left-handed character image 70a representing characters of "please return to left-handed" and three left-handed arrow images 70b positioned above the left-handed character image 70a. In this embodiment, this left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a (left-handed display area) when the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state and the first effect symbol 8 starts to change. 70c). As a result, the player who has been playing the game (symbol variation game) by hitting to the right in the high base state is instructed to hit to the left (return to the left) with the transition to the low base state. It is actively encouraged. Note that the left-handed instruction image 70 is erased after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after being displayed on the display screen 7a (left-handed instruction display area 70c) (left-handed instruction notification ends).

[Right shot instruction image display processing]
Next, the right hit instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game related process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the right-handed instruction image display processing (S4600), first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4601). The right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c) of the image display device 7. , OFF indicates that the image is not displayed, and ON indicates that the image is being displayed. If it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4601), that is, if the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed. This processing ends without performing

On the other hand, when it is determined that the right-handed display flag is OFF at S4601 (YES at S4601), it is determined whether or not the big hit game-related command received at S4405 is a 1R start command (S4602). Since the jackpot game-related processing (S4406) is executed triggered by the reception of the jackpot game-related command (YES in S4405) as described above, in S4602, the jackpot game-related command that triggered the execution of the processing of S4406 is It is determined whether or not it is a 1R start command. As a result, if it is not a 1R start command (NO in S4602), this process ends without performing the processes after S4603.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be a 1R start command in S4602 (YES in S4602), the right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub output buffer (S4603), the right-handed display flag is turned on (S4604), Finish this process. The right-handed instruction image display start command set in S4603 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the processing of S4406 based on the reception of the 1R start command. be done. As a result, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 44(a), the round effect display is performed on substantially the entire screen, and the current round number is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided at the upper left of the screen. A round number image 72 (here, "1R") indicating . Here, as shown in FIGS. 44(a) and 44(b), the right-handed instruction image 71 of this embodiment includes a right-handed character image 71a representing the characters "right-handed" and a right-handed character image 71a. and one right arrow image 71b positioned at . The display size of the right-handed instruction image 71 is smaller than that of the moving image display of the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit and the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

In addition, the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is displayed with the start of the first round of the jackpot game by the above-described processing of S4602 and S4603. The display continues until the display flag is turned OFF. As described above, the right-handed display flag is the variable display of the special symbols of the number of times that the high base state ends while the variable display of the special symbols is performed in the high base state (for example, the variable display in the time saving game state 100 times of variable display) is performed, the game state becomes a low base state (low probability low base state), and it is turned OFF at the timing when the first variable display of special symbols is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in the present embodiment is a special game in which the high base state is a predetermined number of times after the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit. It is performed in the right hitting display area 71c on the display screen 7a until it ends based on the execution of the variable display of the symbols. In this embodiment, the game state after the big hit game becomes a probability variable game state if the big hit is a probability variable big hit, and if it is a non-probability variable big hit (normal big hit), it becomes a time-saving game state, so after all, after the big hit game is always in the high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the high-based state ends without the occurrence of a big win in the high-based state. is carried out continuously.

Specifically, when the display of the right hitting instruction image 71 is started in the right hitting display area 71c with the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit (see FIG. 44(a)), this The display of the right hitting instruction image 71 is continued even in the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) after the big win game (see FIG. 44(b)). After that, for example, when a big win (that is, "continuous chance") is achieved in a high base state, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continuing from the first round related to the first win is a fanfare performance of the jackpot game related to the continuous chance. , is continued while the round effect and ending effect are executed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and is continued even in the subsequent high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state). Also, if the end condition of the high base state is satisfied without the occurrence of a big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is a time saving game state (low probability high base state) and special in the time saving game state When the symbol variation display is performed 100 times (see S1909 and S1910 in FIG. 31), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 ends with the start of the next variational display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased). ), the display of the left-handed instruction image 70 (left-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is performed in the left-handed display area 70c (see FIG. 44(c)).

[Reach production]
Next, the ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment that is executed when the variable effect pattern set in S4505 described above is a pattern (ready-to-win effect pattern) relating to the ready-to-win change will be described. In this embodiment, as a result of analyzing the fluctuation start command in S4502 described above, the fluctuation pattern specification command included in the fluctuation start command is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more (P1 to P6, P8 to P10, P12 to P17 , P19 to P21), the ready-to-win effect is executed by the variable display of the special symbol. In this case, in the aforementioned S4504, the ready-to-win production pattern determination table shown in FIG. be. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the random number for determining the variable effect takes a value within the range of "0-99".

In this embodiment, as described above, there are six types of reach effects, namely reach A, reach B, SP reach A, SP reach B, SP reach C and SP reach D. Corresponding to this, in the ready-to-win production pattern determination table of the present embodiment shown in FIG. Based on the pattern and the variable effect determination random number acquired in S4501 described above, the reach effect pattern is set to "reach A", "reach B", "SP reach A", "SP reach B", "SP reach C" and "SP reach D" can be determined. Specifically, the special symbol variation patterns “P1, P12”, “P2, P13”, “P3, P14”, “P4, P8, P15, P19”, “P5, P9, P16, P20”, “P6 , P10, P17, P21” (see FIG. 9), the random number for determining the variable effect (0-99) is assigned to one of the six types of ready-to-win effects described above. . Incidentally, in the ready-to-win effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45(b), "-" indicates that no random number value is assigned, and this portion is not subject to selection (not selected).

Here, the contents of six types of ready-to-win effects according to the present embodiment will be described. In addition, the production contents (production mode) of each ready-to-win production correspond to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern), It includes what corresponds to the case of being out (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol is out of the variation pattern).

First, reach A and reach B are both normal reach effects corresponding to a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms (see FIG. 9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46(a), three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start to fluctuate on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and scroll display is performed. Until the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) and the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same pattern and reach is established, reach A and reach B are in the same manner. (a1, a2). Then, in the reach A, after the reach is established, the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) scrolls continuously until the end of the fluctuation, and after the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops due to the end of the scroll display. , The production pattern 8 is confirmed and stopped with double eyes (big hit mode) or loose eyes (missing mode) (a2→a3). In addition, "a3" in the figure shows a state in which the effect pattern 8 is confirmed and stopped in a double roll (jackpot mode).

On the other hand, in the reach B, after the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) is scrolled for a while after the reach is established, the variable display mode of the middle effect pattern 8C changes from the scroll mode (vertical scroll mode in this example). It changes to the switching mode, and the medium effect pattern 8C performs switching display (a2→a2'). Then, after the medium performance pattern 8C (final stop pattern) is stopped by the end of the switching display, the performance pattern 8 is determined and stopped in double (big hit mode) or loose (losing mode) (a2'→a3). In addition, the variable display (switching display) according to the switching mode of the present embodiment switches numbers (and characters) in ascending order by rotating the production pattern in the horizontal direction (from right to left in this example) to switch the front and back of the pattern. (horizontal switching mode). In addition, when the ready-to-win effect related to the ready-to-reach A and the ready-to-reach B is executed, the small effect pattern 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a from the start to the end of the variable effect, and the special pattern (and the effect pattern 8). Fluctuation display and stop display are performed synchronously.

Next, SP reach A is a super reach effect corresponding to a variation pattern with a variation time of 45000 ms (see FIG. 9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46(b), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, while the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display is performed, at a predetermined timing After the left performance symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right performance symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same symbol and reach is established (b1, b2), three performance symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are erased from the display screen 7a, and the display of the effect moving image (movie) for SP reach A is started (b3). After that, the display of the effect animation ends in a mode (for example, success in the case of a big hit, failure in the case of failure) according to the result of the special symbol propriety determination (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol), and along with this Then, the production pattern 8 is confirmed and stopped with double eyes (big win mode) or loose eyes (missing mode) (b3→b4). In addition, "b4" in the drawing shows a state in which the effect pattern 8 is determined and stopped in a double roll (jackpot mode). Also, when the ready-to-win production related to the SP reach A is executed, a small production pattern 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a from the start to the end of the variable production, and is synchronized with the special pattern (and the production pattern 8). Fluctuating display and stop display are performed.

Also, SP reach B is a super reach effect corresponding to a variation pattern with a variation time of 45000 ms (see FIG. 9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47(a), three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start to fluctuate on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and scroll display is performed. After the left performance symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right performance symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same symbol and the ready-to-win state is established (c1, c2), the ready-to-win state is reached 3. The three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are moved to the lower right of the display screen 7a and displayed in a reduced size, and the variable display mode of the medium production pattern 8C changes from the scrolling mode to the switching mode, and the medium production pattern 8C is displayed. Switching display is performed (c2→c3).

Then, with the start of the reduced display of the production pattern 8 and the switching display of the middle production pattern 8C, the display of the production animation for the SP reach B is started on the display screen 7a (c3). After that, as the display of the effect moving image ends in a manner corresponding to the result of the special symbol propriety determination, the effect symbol 8 displayed in a reduced size at the lower right of the display screen 7a is displayed at the original display position (screen approx. center), the display is enlarged to the original size, and the result is determined and stopped (c3→c4) with a double (big hit mode) or loose (loose mode). In addition, "c4" in the figure shows a state in which the effect pattern 8 is determined and stopped in a double roll (jackpot mode). Also, when the ready-to-win effect related to the SP reach B is executed, the effect pattern 8 is displayed in a reduced size at the lower right of the display screen 7a, and when the effect moving image is displayed, the small effect pattern 18 is hidden ( (see "c3" in Fig. 47(a)), otherwise, the small effect pattern 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the variable display and stop display are performed in synchronization with the special pattern (and the effect pattern 8). will be The reason why the small effect pattern 18 is not displayed is that the effect pattern 8 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a at that time, in order to avoid overlapping display of the effect pattern with a small display size. is.

Also, SP reach C is a super reach effect corresponding to a variation pattern with a variation time of 75000 ms (see FIG. 9). The reach effect related to SP reach C is performed in the same flow (c1 to c4) as the reach effect related to SP reach B described above shown in FIG. They are basically the same, except that (duration time) and the content of the animation displayed after establishment of ready-to-win are different.

In addition, the effect videos displayed in SP reach A to C can be provided with effect videos with content unique to each SP reach, or provided with effect videos with content common to each SP reach. From these production animations, it is possible to select the production animation suitable for the variation pattern (result of special symbol propriety determination, variation time, etc.) and execute the SP ready-to-win production.

Next, SP reach D is a super reach effect corresponding to a variation pattern with a variation time of 75000 ms (see FIG. 9). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47(b), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, while the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display is performed, at a predetermined timing After the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) and the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) stop (temporarily stop) with the same pattern and the reach is established (d1, d2), the middle production pattern 8C (final (Stop symbol) is scrolled for a while, and after that, at the timing when the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C slows down (timing of transition to temporary stop operation), the development symbol (see FIG. 45(a)) appears on the display screen 7a. Then, the development pattern is stopped (temporarily stopped) as a medium effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) (d3). Subsequently, while the middle effect pattern 8C among the three temporarily stopped effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R resumes the variable display, these effect patterns 8 are moved to the lower right of the display screen 7a and displayed in a reduced size. Along with this, the display of the effect moving image (movie) for the development effect (that is, the development effect) is started (d3→d4). At this time, the aspect of the variable display of the middle production pattern 8C is the switching aspect ( switch display). Incidentally, the development production is a production that is positioned to have a higher degree of reliability (expectation) for a big hit than the SP ready-to-win production.

Then, the display of the effect animation for the development effect (also referred to as "special effect display") is a mode according to the result of the special symbol propriety determination (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol) (for example, in the case of a big hit, success or failure In the case of , the process ends with failure), the effect pattern 8 displayed in a reduced size at the bottom right of the display screen 7a moves to the original display position (approximately in the center of the screen) and is displayed enlarged to the original size. The game is fixed and stopped with double eyes (jackpot mode) or loose eyes (missing mode) (d4→d5). In addition, "d5" in the figure shows a state in which the effect pattern 8 is confirmed and stopped in doubles (jackpot mode). Also, when the ready-to-win effect related to the SP reach-D is executed, similarly to the case of the SP reach-to-reach B and C described above, the effect pattern 8 is displayed in a reduced size at the lower right of the display screen 7a, and the effect animation is displayed. Sometimes, the small effect pattern 18 is hidden (see "d4" in FIG. 47(b)), but at other times, the small effect pattern 18 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the special pattern (and the effect pattern) In synchronization with 8), variable display and stop display are performed.

Here, the content of the effect display (also referred to as "predetermined effect display") from the appearance of the advanced symbol after the establishment of ready-to-win to the temporary stop of the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) will be described. In the present embodiment, the mode in which the developed pattern appears after the ready-to-win is established is provided as one mode of the out of reach A pattern (out-of-reach reach A) in addition to the above-described SP reach D. Among them, when executing the ready-to-win effect related to the SP ready-to-win D, as shown in "2-1" to "2-3" in FIG. While the scroll display is scrolled from top to bottom, the scroll speed (fluctuation speed) slows down, and the symbol (here, " 6" symbol) passes the stop position, an advanced symbol appears as a subsequent stop performance symbol (see "2-1" and "2-2" in FIG. 48). After that, the developed symbols are scrolled to the stop position and temporarily stopped at the stop position (see "2-3" in FIG. 48). On the other hand, when executing the reach effect related to the out reach A, after the reach is established, it is performed in the same way as the SP reach D until the appearance of the development pattern (see "2-1" and "2-2" in FIG. 48 ). Then, the development symbol is scrolled downward on the display screen 7a and passes the stop position, followed by a symbol (here, "8") exceeding the ready-to-win symbol (here, "7"). symbol) is temporarily stopped at the stop position as the final stop symbol (see "2-3'" in FIG. 48). After that, the production pattern 8 is determined and stopped in a loose pattern (off state).

In this way, by providing a mode (so-called "fake pattern") in which the development pattern appears not only in the SP reach D but also in the out reach A, even if the development pattern appears, the execution of the development production is not always confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to incite the player as to whether or not the development pattern will be stopped and the development performance will be performed.

It should be noted that the determination (selection) of whether or not to make the advanced symbols appear in the lost reach A can be made separately by a random number lottery for determining the details of the effect content. Further, it is also possible to provide the false pattern in which the development pattern appears as one aspect of not only the lost reach A, but also the lost reach B and the lost SP reach A to C. Furthermore, for reach A, B and SP reach A to D, various production patterns with different details of production content are provided based on the flow of production shown in FIGS. After determining (selecting) the basic ready-to-win effect patterns of reach A to D, it is also possible to determine (select) the details of the effect contents by random number lottery.

Any one of reach A, B and SP reach A to D as described above can be selected using the reach effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45(b). In this ready-to-win effect pattern determination table, the random number for determining the variable effect (0 to 99) is set for each ready-to-win effect in consideration of the length of the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the result of the judgment (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol). It is assigned, and thereby, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the ready-to-win effect pattern, the reliability of the big hit, etc. are determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45(b), reach A and reach B have a special symbol variation pattern of either "P3, P14" (big hit) or "P6, P10, P17, P21" (loss). It can be selected (executed) in the following cases, and is not selected in other fluctuation patterns. Then, in the case of the big hit variation pattern "P3, P14", reach B has a higher selectivity than reach A (reach A: 40%, reach B: 60%), and the off variation pattern "P6 , P10, P17, P21", reach A has a higher selectivity than reach B (reach A: 60%, reach B: 40%). That is, regarding reach A and reach B, reach B is more likely to be selected than reach A in the case of a big hit, and reach A is more likely to be selected than reach B in the case of a loss.

Also, as shown in FIG. 45(b), SP reach A and SP reach B have a special symbol variation pattern of either "P2, P13" (big hit) or "P5, P9, P16, P20" (loss). It can be selected (executed) when the pattern is Then, in the case of the jackpot variation pattern "P2, P13", the SP reach B has a higher selectivity than the SP reach A (SP reach A: 35%, SP reach B: 65%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P5, P9, P16, P20", the SP reach A has a higher selectivity than the SP reach B (SP reach A: 65%, SP reach B: 35%). In other words, regarding SP reach A and SP reach B, SP reach B is more likely to be selected than SP reach A in the case of a big hit, and SP reach A is more likely to be selected than SP reach B in the case of a loss. there is

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 45(b), SP reach C and SP reach D have a special symbol variation pattern of either "P1, P12" (big hit) or "P4, P8, P15, P19" (loss). It can be selected (executed) in the following cases, and is not selected in other fluctuation patterns. And, in the case of the big hit variation pattern "P1, P12", the SP reach D has a higher selectivity than the SP reach C (SP reach C: 30%, SP reach D: 70%), and it is out In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P4, P8, P15, P19", the SP reach C has a higher selectivity than the SP reach D (SP reach C: 70%, SP reach D: 30%). In other words, regarding SP reach C and SP reach D, SP reach D is more likely to be selected than SP reach C in the case of a big hit, and SP reach C is more likely to be selected than SP reach D in the case of a loss. there is

With such a reach performance pattern determination table, in the pachinko game machine 1, with respect to reach A and reach B, which are normal reach performances, reach B has a higher hit reliability (expectation) than reach A. As for SP reach A and SP reach B, which are super reach productions, SP reach B has a higher hit reliability (expectation) than SP reach A, and SP reach C and SP reach C As for the SP reach D, the SP reach D has a reach performance with a higher jackpot reliability (expectation) than the SP reach C. In addition, as the contents of the reach production, SP reach D is set to be the production content with the highest degree of expectation, and hereinafter, SP reach C, SP reach B, SP reach A, reach B, and reach A It is set so that the degree of expectation decreases in order.

[Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, under the control of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control section) and the image control board 100 (image control section), the fluctuation from the main control board 80 (main control section) Triggered by the reception of the start command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 variably displays the performance symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R). The variable display of the performance symbols 8 is, in principle, performed in a scroll mode (scroll display), but three performance symbols 8L, Of the 8C and 8R, the variable display mode of the middle effect pattern 8C may change from the scroll mode to the switching mode (see FIGS. 46(a), 47(a), (b), etc.). reference). As a result, it is possible to diversify the mode of the variable display of the production pattern 8 and improve the game interest.

In particular, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment has a "scrolling mode" for scrolling the performance symbols and a "switching mode" for switching and displaying the performance symbols as modes of variable display of the performance symbols 8. In the scrolling mode, the production pattern is scrolled vertically (from top to bottom in this example) (vertical scrolling mode), and in the switching mode, the production pattern is rotated horizontally (right to left in this example) and displayed (switched display). It is a thing (horizontal switching mode). That is, the direction (variation direction) of the variable display of the production pattern 8 is changed from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction crossing the vertical direction. As a result, it is possible to show the change in the form of the variable display by the difference in the method (kind, method) of the variable display and the difference in the direction of the variable display (variation direction), making it easier for the player to understand. .

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the reach effects of a plurality of types (six types in this example), the reach effects with relatively high jackpot reliability (expectation) (for example, reach A and reach B Reach B, SP reach A ~ D) in SP reach B, C, D) is to execute the change of the variable display of the production pattern 8 (in this example, the middle production pattern 8C), special pattern propriety judgment When the result of 2 is a big hit, there is a higher possibility that the mode of variable display of the production pattern 8 will change compared to the case of loss. Therefore, after the variable display of the effect symbols 8 is started, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the big win game (big win) depending on the presence or absence of change in the mode of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the variable display of the production pattern 8, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to change the mode of variable display of the performance symbols 8 as the ready-to-win performance (specific performance) is executed. Specifically, reach B (normal reach production) and SP reach B ~ D (super reach production) when the fluctuation display of production pattern 8 based on the reach production pattern, after the reach is established, middle production that is the final stop design In a situation where the pattern 8C is variably displayed (scrolled) in a scrolling mode, the variably displaying mode changes from the scrolling mode to the switching mode. For this reason, before and after establishment of ready-to-win (that is, before and after execution of ready-to-win effect), the aspect of variable display of the effect pattern 8 can be changed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the form of the variable display as well as the ready-to-win effect.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when changing the variable display mode of the production pattern 8 (in this example, the middle production pattern 8C), the display size of the production pattern 8 is made smaller than before the change. are displayed in the corner of the display screen 7a (lower right of the screen in this example). Therefore, from the player's point of view, by paying attention to the variable display of the effect pattern 8 whose display size (visible size) has become smaller, the change in the variable display mode, that is, the changed mode, can be recognized. becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to further attract the player's interest in the change in the variable display of the production pattern 8 .

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with at least a performance symbol display area 7b and a small performance symbol display area 7c. 8 is displayed, and a small effect pattern 18 (fourth pattern) having a smaller display size than the effect pattern 8 is displayed in the small effect pattern display area 7c. Then, of the production pattern 8 and the small production pattern 18, the variable display mode of the production pattern 8 can be changed. As a result, the mode of variable display of the performance symbols 8 having a relatively large display size can be changed, and the change in the mode of variable display of the performance symbols 8 can attract the player's interest.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing a variable effect based on a predetermined ready-to-win effect pattern (in this example, the SP reach-to-reach D and the out-of-reach reach to A), after the ready-to-win is established, the usual variable display is displayed on the display screen 7a. It is possible to execute an effect display (predetermined effect display) in which development patterns (predetermined images of special image types) that are not displayed in the (variable effect) appear (see FIG. 48). In the effect display (predetermined effect display), the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a in a state in which the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R are temporarily stopped with the same pattern (number) (reach state), and the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R are displayed. A development pattern is displayed as a middle production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) positioned between the production pattern 8R. Then, the development pattern (predetermined image) is displayed so as to be positioned on the front side (front side) of the screen with respect to the left production pattern 8L and the right production pattern 8R (other images) positioned on the left and right. (See “d3” in FIG. 47(b), “2-3” in FIG. 48, etc.). In other words, the development symbol (predetermined image) is displayed so that the front and back positional relationship with the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R (other images) are different. In this way, after establishing a ready-to-win state, the development pattern is made to appear before the middle production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) temporarily stops, and the development pattern is displayed on the front side (front side) of the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R. By doing so, the effect display (predetermined effect display) indicating whether or not the developed symbols are to be stopped (temporarily stopped) attracts the player's interest and makes it possible to improve the amusement.

In particular, the development pattern is displayed (appears) as the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) when the other normal pattern type effect patterns (see the upper column of FIG. 45(a)) are displayed. It is time (in this example, during the ready-to-win effect), and at this time, the middle effect symbol 8C of the normal symbol type (predetermined image of the normal image type) is behind the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R (both normal symbol types) ( On the other hand, the development pattern (predetermined image of the special image type), which is the middle production pattern 8C of the special pattern type, is displayed on the front side (front side) of the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R. It is a thing. In this way, depending on the type of pattern (type of predetermined image) displayed as the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern), the development pattern (predetermined image) and the other effect patterns (other images) before and after A difference occurs in the positional relationship. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the effect display (predetermined effect display) as to whether or not the developed symbols are to be stopped (temporarily stopped).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 8, the effect pattern (variable effect pattern) related to the variable effect is determined as a result of the special symbol propriety determination, that is, the special The selection is made based on the variation pattern of the design, and when the reach performance is executed as the variation performance, the reach performance pattern is selected based on the special design variation pattern (S4505). . Further, accompanying this, the stop effect pattern (predetermined image) of the effect pattern 8 corresponding to the variable effect pattern is also selected (S4505). Then, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit (specific result), the above-mentioned development pattern (predetermined image of the special image type) is displayed (appears) reach production pattern (for example, the above-mentioned reach B or SP reach B, D) has a higher selection rate than the reach production pattern (for example, the above-mentioned reach A and SP reach A) in which the development pattern is not displayed (does not appear) (see FIG. 45 (b)) .

That is, when the variable display of the production pattern 8 is executed, the stop production pattern of the production pattern 8 is selected. (predetermined image of special image type) and a development pattern (predetermined image of special image type) that is more likely to be selected when the result of the special symbol judgment is a big hit compared to the production pattern of the normal symbol type. there is When a development pattern (predetermined image of a special image type) is displayed as the middle production pattern 8C, the development pattern is displayed on the front side (front side) of the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R (other images). , When a normal pattern type effect pattern (a predetermined image of a normal image type) is displayed as the medium effect pattern 8C, the normal pattern type effect pattern is located behind the left and right pattern patterns 8L, 8R (other images) rear side). For this reason, when the effect display (predetermined effect display) of whether or not the development pattern is stopped (temporarily stopped) is performed during the ready-to-win effect, the normal pattern type effect pattern is used as the middle effect pattern 8C, and the left and right effect patterns 8L and 8R. (Another image) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the back side (rear side), and the development pattern as the middle production pattern 8C is on the front side (front side) of the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R (other images). The expectation of a big hit is higher in the latter than in the former when it is temporarily stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by the front and rear positional relationship between the medium production pattern 8C and the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R, and the medium production pattern 8C indicates whether or not the development pattern is to be stopped (temporarily stopped). It is possible to attract the interest of the player to the.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the development pattern is temporarily stopped after the establishment of ready-to-win, the display of the development animation for the development performance (special performance display) is executed subsequently. (see "d3" and "d4" in FIG. 47). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the development of the effect after the development pattern is temporarily stopped after the ready-to-win situation is established.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a right-handed game state (predetermined game state) in which a game ball is shot (right-handed) toward the right game region 3B (predetermined region) of the game regions 3 is played. ), it has at least a special game state (first predetermined game state) and a high base state (second predetermined game state). In addition, the right-handed instruction notification (predetermined instruction notification) that instructs to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 3B is changed to a special game state (jackpot game) and a high base state (probability variable game state, time-saving game state). and can be executed in a similar manner. As a result, for the player, although the game state differs between the special game state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner. Even if there is, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first round of the jackpot game starts, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). It is intended to start (execute) an instruction notification. Then, the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big win game ends (until the ending effect ends in this example), and the big win is performed. Even after the game state shifts to a high-base state (high-probability-high base state or low-probability-high base state) after the game, it continues to be executed. That is, the right-handed instruction notification in the form (predetermined form) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the jackpot game (first round) to the high base state. It has become. As a result, for the player, even if the game state shifts from the special game state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the right-handed instruction notification is performed. becomes easily recognizable. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special game state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. become a thing.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a big win (ream chan) occurs in the high base state, and when the big win game related to the big win (ream chan) is executed, a right-handed instruction notification that has been performed during the high base state is issued. (Display of the right hitting instruction image 71 in the right hitting display area 71c) is continuously executed even in the jackpot game related to the consecutive wins. In other words, the right-handed instruction notification in the form (predetermined form) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the jackpot game. As a result, for the player, even if the game state shifts from the high base state to the special game state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the right-handed instruction notification is performed. becomes easily recognizable. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. become a thing.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an opening effect in the case of a big hit (first hit) in the low-probability/low-base state, the first-hit opening effect including the right-hand hitting instruction notification for the first hit is performed. It's becoming The right-hand hit instruction notification for the first hit is to display a moving image depicting a game ball entering the big winning hole 30 located in the lower part of the right game area 3B in the approximate center of the display screen 7a. This mode is conspicuous compared to the right-handed instruction notification in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the hitting display area 71c. Therefore, it is possible to positively urge the player who has progressed the game by hitting left in the low base state to hit right when starting the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the opening production (continuous chan opening production) when a big hit (continuous chan) occurs in the high base state, a right-handed instruction notification for the first hit like the opening production of the first hit (right hitting at approximately the center of the screen) Instead, the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) that has been performed during the high base state is performed as it is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by avoiding the repeated execution of the exaggerated instruction to hit the right hand by repeating consecutive shots. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state is continuously executed in the same manner (same image, same display position) from the special game state (during the jackpot game) before shifting to the high base state. Therefore, it can be said that the player is fully aware of hitting to the right at the time when consecutive wins occur. For this reason, it is effective in consideration of the player's psychology to directly perform the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state without performing the right-handed instructional notification similar to the first-hit opening performance in the consecutive-chan opening effect. It can be said that it is an instruction notification.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, with the start of the jackpot game related to the first hit as a trigger, the high base state after that is based on the execution of the variable display of the special symbol of a predetermined number of times from the start of the first round. The right-hand hitting instruction image 71 continues to be displayed in the right-hand hitting display area 71c until the end of the game. That is, consistently from the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit to the end of the consecutive chance period, the right-handed instruction image is displayed in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example) compared to the screen size. The display is made small, and the instruction to hit to the right is notified in an unobtrusive manner. This is a game state in which the player hits to the right while avoiding hindrance to the jackpot game effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and the effect pattern game effect during the high base state. It is possible to sufficiently recognize (impress) that.

In the first embodiment described above, among the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the mode of variable display of the medium production pattern 8C is changed from the scroll mode to the switching mode after the ready-to-win state is established. The variable display mode of all the three performance patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is changed from the scroll mode to the switching mode before the establishment of ready-to-win and before the stop of the first stop pattern, or the three performance patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. Among them, the variable display mode related to the two production patterns, the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) and the middle production pattern 8C (final stop pattern), is changed before reaching the establishment of the reach and after the first stop pattern stops (second There is no particular limitation on the number or timing of the performance symbols that change the variable display mode, such as changing from the scroll mode to the switching mode before the stop symbols are stopped. In addition, the number of times the variable display mode is changed from the start to the end of the variation of the production pattern is not limited to one time. For example, after changing from the vertical scroll mode to the horizontal switching mode, the horizontal switching mode is changed to the vertical scroll mode. change (return), change from a vertical scrolling mode to a horizontal switching mode, and then change to another mode (for example, a horizontal scrolling mode, a vertical switching mode by rotating in the vertical direction, etc.), etc. Multiple changes are also possible.

In addition, in the first embodiment described above, the variable display mode of the production pattern 8 includes a vertical scrolling mode in which the production pattern is scrolled vertically (in this example, from top to bottom), and a vertical scrolling mode in which the production pattern is scrolled in a horizontal direction (in this example, Although a horizontal switching mode in which rotating display (switching display) is performed from right to left is provided, the variable display mode is not limited to this. For example, a horizontal scrolling mode in which the production pattern is scrolled in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left on the display screen), a vertical switching mode in which the production pattern is displayed by rotating it in the vertical direction (switching display), or a production pattern is displayed on the display screen. It is possible to adopt various variable display modes such as a rotation mode in which numbers are switched in ascending or descending order for each rotation by horizontally (parallel) rotating (clockwise or counterclockwise). Furthermore, in the first embodiment described above, the variable display mode of the production pattern 8 is, in principle, the vertical scroll mode. good too. In addition, although the vertical direction and the horizontal direction have been exemplified as the changing directions of the scroll display and switching display, the changing directions are not limited to these. For example, switching display in a diagonal direction that intersects the vertical direction for vertical scrolling display, switching display vertically or horizontally that intersects the diagonal direction for scrolling display in a diagonal direction, etc. Various directions of variation are possible.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, in the ready-to-win production related to reach B and SP reach B to D, after establishment of ready-to-win, the variable display mode of the production pattern 8 (medium production pattern 8C) is switched from the vertical scrolling mode to the horizontal switching mode. (See FIG. 46(a), FIG. 47(a), (b), etc.), for example, in the case of reach B, the vertical scroll mode is changed to the horizontal scroll mode, and the SP reach B , In the case of C, the vertical scrolling mode is changed to the vertical switching mode, and in the case of SP reach D, the vertical scrolling mode is changed to the horizontal switching mode. It is also possible to change the You may In this way, it is possible to associate the type of ready-to-win effect to be executed and the change in the form of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, whereby the ready-to-win effect and the change in the form of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 can be associated. It is possible to attract the player's interest to the relationship between

In addition, in the first embodiment described above, among the plurality of types of ready-to-win effects (six types in this example), in both the normal ready-to-win effect and the super ready-to-win effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern 8 (medium effect pattern 8C) changes. However, it is also possible to change the mode of the variable display in the super ready-to-win effect without changing the mode of the variable display in the normal ready-to-win effect. In this way, when the super ready-to-win effect (special specific effect) is executed, the aspect of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 can be changed, and the variable display of the effect pattern 8 is executed together with the super ready-to-win effect. It is possible to attract the player's interest to the change of mode.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, among the production pattern 8 and the small production pattern 18 (fourth pattern) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the variable display mode of the production pattern 8 is changed. However, the mode of variable display may also be changed for the small effect pattern 18 as well. In this case, for example, the variable display mode of the small effect pattern 18 is changed in synchronization with the change in the variable display mode of the production pattern 8, or the variable display mode of the small performance pattern 18 is changed at a timing different from that of the production pattern 8. can be changed. Further, it is also possible to change the mode of variable display of the small performance symbols 18 without changing the mode of the variable display of the performance symbols 8 . In addition, the mode of variable display of the small effect pattern 18 can also adopt various modes such as vertical scroll mode, horizontal switching mode, vertical switching mode, etc. is possible.

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 2 of the present invention will be described. This example (Example 2) shows one embodiment of the configuration for executing the advance notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Example 1 described above. In the following, the points different from the first embodiment (configuration, effects, etc.) will be mainly described, and the detailed description of the points common to the first embodiment (configuration, effects, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, after the production pattern 8 (production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R) starts the variable display, the fluctuation speed of all the production patterns becomes high and substantially constant, and then the first stop pattern (left in this example) Until the fluctuation speed of the production pattern 8L) decreases and the operation of stopping (temporary stop) is started (hereinafter also referred to as "first period"), and when reach is established (hereinafter also referred to as "second period"). And, immediately before the display of the effect moving image related to the SP reach effect is started (that is, immediately before the start of the SP reach effect) until the end of the display of the effect moving image (hereinafter also referred to as “third period”). At three timings, it is possible to execute a notice effect (the change notice) that makes suggestions regarding the change display (suggestion of the change pattern, the result of special symbol determination, etc.). Of these first to third periods, the advance notice effect executed in the first period is also called "first notice", and the advance notice effect executed in the second period is also called "second notice". The advance notice effect executed in three periods is also referred to as "third advance notice".

In this embodiment, the first notice is "comment notice" shown in FIG. 49(a), the second notice is "reach establishment notice" shown in FIG. 49(b), and the third notice is shown in FIG. 50(a). The "title notice" and the "word notice" shown in FIG. 50(b) can be executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, respectively.

First, as shown in FIG. 49(a), the comment notice is shown in FIG. An image (hereinafter also referred to as a "comment image") relating to a comment issued by one of the characters (for example, character A, character B, etc.) is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. In this embodiment, as indicated by "s1" in FIG. 49(a), a pattern in which only a comment image KG1 (forecast image) of one person (for example, character A) is displayed, and a pattern indicated by "s2" in FIG. , following the display of the comment image KG1 of the first person (for example, the character A) (at the timing when about 3 seconds have passed after the comment image KG1 was displayed), the comment image KG1 of the second person (for example, the character B) is displayed below it. Two types of patterns are provided, one being a pattern in which a comment image KG2 (announcement image) is displayed. Among them, the display of the comment image KG1 of the first person is also called "first comment notice", and the display of the comment image KG2 of the second person is also called "second comment notice". When only the first comment notice is given, the comment image KG1 is erased from the screen after a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after its display. Further, when the first comment notice and the second comment notice are performed, after the comment image KG1 is displayed first, the comment image KG2 is displayed (additionally displayed) while the comment image KG2 is being displayed. Both of the comment images KG1 and KG2 are erased from the screen after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after being displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 49(b), the advance notice at the time of establishment of the ready-to-win is, after the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) and the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern). At the timing (r1) when the same pattern is stopped (temporarily stopped) and the ready-to-win state is established, the ready-to-reach notification image RG (preview image) including the characters "ready-to-win state!" (r2, r2') is displayed in the display area of the middle production pattern 8C (covering the middle production pattern 8C). That is, the ready-to-win notification image RG is displayed between the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R that constitute the ready-to-win state. This ready-to-reach notification image RG is erased from the screen after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after its display.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 50(a), the title notice will be displayed ( A title image TG (announcement image) indicating a title (title of the SP reach effect) corresponding to the content of the effect moving image for which the reproduction is started is displayed over most of the display screen 7a (t2). This title image TG is erased from the screen after a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after its display. In this embodiment, of the SP reach A to D described in the above-described embodiment 1, the title announcement is executed in a variable effect based on the reach effect pattern related to the SP reach A to C. . In FIG. 50(a), "t1" replaces "b1" in FIG. 46(b) and "c2" in FIG. 47(a), and "t3" is in FIG. It replaces "b3" and "c3" in FIG. 47(a). In addition, "t3" in FIG. 50(a) shows the case of SP reach B or C in which the effect pattern 8 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the screen when displaying the effect animation, but in the case of SP reach A 46(b), the small effect pattern 18 is variably displayed at the upper left of the screen.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 50(b), the dialogue notice is a dialogue showing the content of a predetermined human character (not shown) appearing during the display (during playback) of the effect animation for SP reach. An image SG (announcement image) is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a (x1, x1'). The display contents of the dialogue image SG are switched (changed) in accordance with the progress of the display of the effect moving image (based on the effect moving image pattern), and at a predetermined timing determined in the effect moving image, The display is terminated. In the present embodiment, of the SP reach A to D described in the above-described embodiment 1, during the display of the effect animations related to the SP reach B and the SP reach C, the line notice is executed.

[Notice effect setting process]
Next, the notice effect setting process (S4506) related to the setting of the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of each notice effect of the aforementioned "comment notice", "notice when reach is established", "title notice" and "word notice". , based on FIGS. 51 to 53. FIG. The advance notice effect setting process (S4506) of this embodiment is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91, and corresponds to the process of S4506 in the variable effect start process (S4402) described in the first embodiment. be.

As shown in FIG. 51, in the notice effect setting process (S4506), first, the first comment notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 54(a) is set (S5001). This table is referred to for determining whether or not to execute the first comment notice, and the content of the first comment notice (first comment notice pattern) when it is executed. In addition, the table includes the variation pattern of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and the first comment announcement determination random number which is a kind of the announcement effect determination random number acquired in S4501 described above. (random value from 0 to 99), the first comment notice pattern is set to "comment A to D" with different comment contents (types) or "none" that does not execute the first comment notice. It is a data structure that can be determined either.

Specifically, the special symbol variation patterns "P1, P12 (big hit)", "P2, P13 (big hit)", "P3, P14 (big hit)", "P4, P8, P15, P19 (off)", " P5, P9, P16, P20 (missing)", "P6, P10, P17, P21 (missing)", "P7, P18 (missing)", "P11, P22 (missing)" (see FIG. 9) Regarding, the first comment notice decision random number (0 to 99) is assigned to each of "None" and "Comments A to D" in consideration of the result of the special symbol propriety judgment (jackpot or loss). ing. As a result, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the first comment notice pattern, the reliability of the big hit, and the like are determined. A detailed explanation of the contents of each comment in "Comments A to D" is omitted, but the contents of the comments can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the characters that appear in the production, the gameplay, etc. be.

As shown in FIG. 54(a), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is "P11, P22" (outlier), all the first comment notice determination random numbers of "0 to 99" are "none". , and the first comment notice is not selected (executed). In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of "None" is set to be lower than when it is a loss variation pattern, and the first comment notice is likely to be executed. It's becoming Furthermore, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of "comment D" is high, and the selection rate of "comment C", "comment B", and "comment A" is low in this order. It is set so that On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is an off variation pattern, contrary to the case of the big hit, the selection rate of "comment A" is high, and hereinafter, "comment B", "comment C", "comment D" ” is set so that the selection rate decreases in the order of Therefore, the reliability of the big win of the first comment notice is highest for "comment D", and lower in the order of "comment C", "comment B", and "comment A".

After setting such a first comment notice pattern determination table (S5001), referring to the table, the first comment notice pattern is determined based on the current special pattern fluctuation pattern and the first comment notice decision random number value. Select (S5002). As a result, if the first comment notice is not to be executed (NO in S5003), that is, if the selection result in S5002 is "none", the processing of S5004 to S5014 (processing related to the setting of the comment notice pattern) should be performed. Instead, the process proceeds to S5015 shown in FIG. In other words, when the first comment notice (display of the comment image KG1 of the first person) is not executed, the second comment notice (display of the comment image KG2 of the second person) that can be executed subsequently is inevitably not executed. It will happen.

On the other hand, if the first comment notice is to be executed (YES in S5003), that is, if the selection result in S5002 is any of "comments A to D", the first comment display shown in FIG. A pattern determination table is set (S5004). This table is used to determine the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG1 (see FIG. 49(a)) displayed when the first comment notice is executed (hereinafter also referred to as "the display color of the comment image KG1"). is a table that refers to In addition, the table is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the first comment notice, and the first comment color determination random number that is a kind of the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 described above. a data structure capable of determining the display color (first comment display pattern) of the image KG1 to be one of "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3"; It's becoming

Specifically, for each of the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern, the first comment color determination random number value (0 to 99) is set to "normal color", They are assigned to "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3", respectively. As a result, the reliability of the big win regarding the display color of the comment image KG1 in the first comment notice is determined. In this embodiment, the normal color is "white", the special color 1 is "red", the special color 2 is "gold", and the special color 3 is "rainbow" (same below). In this embodiment, the first comment display pattern is the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG1. ) or the background of comments.

As shown in FIG. 54(b), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the first comment notice is the jackpot variation pattern, the selection rate of "special color 2" is high. , "special color 1", and "normal color" are set so that the selection rate decreases in this order. On the other hand, in the case of an outlier variation pattern, contrary to the case of a big hit, the selection rate of "normal color" is high, and the selection rate of "special color 1" and "special color 2" decreases in that order. is set to Also, regarding the "special color 3", when the variation pattern of the special symbols is the big hit variation pattern, the selection rate is low (1% in this example), but the "special color 3" is set so that it can be selected. It is set so that "special color 3" is not selected in the case of an outlier variation pattern. For this reason, the jackpot reliability for the display color of the comment image KG1 is 100% (jackpot confirmed) for “special color 3 (rainbow color)”, and “special color 2 (gold)” is the highest among patterns other than the jackpot confirmed pattern. It is high, and then "special color 1 (red)" and "normal color (white)" are lowered in that order.

After setting such a first comment display pattern determination table (S5004), referring to the table, based on the current special symbol variation pattern (big hit or lose) and the first comment color determination random number value, the first comment display pattern determination table is set. Select one comment display pattern (S5005). Next, in S5006, based on the first comment notice pattern selected in S5002 and the first comment display pattern selected in S5005, the mode (comment type, color) of the first comment notice to be executed this time is set. (S5006).

After executing the processes (S5001 to S5006) related to the first comment notice, the processes of S5007 to S5014, which are the processes related to the second comment notice, are performed. Of the processes of S5007 to S5014, the processes other than S5010 and S5013 are the same as the processes of S5001 to S5006 relating to the first comment notice, except for the table used and the random number for determining the notice effect.

That is, in S5007, the second comment notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10(c) is set, and in S5008, the set second comment notice pattern determination table is referred to, and the current special symbol variation pattern, Based on the second comment notice determination random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a type of notice effect determination random number, whether or not the second comment notice is executed and the content of the second comment notice (second comment Decide the warning pattern). The second comment notice is executed based on one of "comments E to H" as shown in FIG. 10(c). It is the same as the decision table (see FIG. 10(a)). In addition, although a detailed explanation of the contents of each comment in "Comments E to H" will be omitted, the contents of the comments can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of characters appearing in the production, gameplay, etc. be.

If the second comment notice is to be executed (YES in S5009), the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG2 (see "s2" in FIG. 49(a)) displayed when the second comment notice is executed ( hereinafter also referred to as "the display color of the comment image KG2") is selected (determined). is selected (S5010). In other words, it is determined whether or not the comment display color of the first comment notice set in S5006 is the "normal color" (S5010). As a result, if it is determined that it is not the normal color (NO in S5010), that is, if the display color of the comment image KG1 is "special color 1" or more, the same display color as that of the comment image KG1 is It is selected as the display color (second comment display pattern) of the comment image KG2 (S5013). Therefore, if the display color of the comment image KG1 related to the first comment notice is "special color 1", the display color of the comment image KG2 related to the second comment notice made after the first comment notice is also "special color 1". If the display color of the comment image KG1 is "special color 2", then the display color of the comment image KG2 is also "special color 2", and if the display color of the comment image KG1 is "special color 3", then the comment The display color of the image KG2 is also "special color 3".

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5010 that the display color of the comment image KG1 related to the first comment notice is the normal color (YES in S5010), the second comment display pattern determination table shown in FIG. set (S5011), and referring to the table, the display color (second comment display pattern) of the comment image KG2 is selected (S5012). The display color of the comment image KG2 (the second comment display pattern) is similar to the display color of the comment image KG1 (the first comment display pattern) in the same manner as "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", " The second comment display pattern determination table has the same data structure as the first comment display pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B). That is, based on the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the second comment notice and the second comment color determination random number (random value of 0 to 99), which is a type of random number for determining the notice effect, the comment image KG2 is displayed. A display color (second comment display pattern) is selected (S5012). Therefore, when the display color of the comment image KG1 is "normal color", the display color of the comment image KG2 is any one of "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3". .

Next, in S5014, based on the second comment notice pattern selected in S5008 and the second comment display pattern selected in S5012 or S5013, the form of the second comment notice to be executed this time (comment type, color). (S5014). If it is determined in S5009 that the second comment notice is not to be executed (NO in S5009), that is, if the selection result in S5008 is "none", the processing in S5010 to S5014 is not performed, and the to the processing of S5015 shown in . Up to this point, the processing related to the comment notice is performed, and thereafter, the processing related to the notice when the reach is established (S5015 to S5020) is performed.

In S5015, it is determined whether or not the variable production pattern of this time, that is, the variable production pattern set in the processing of 4505 described above is a reach production pattern (S5015), and if it is not a reach production pattern (NO in S5015), Finish processing. On the other hand, if the current variable production pattern is a reach production pattern (YES in S5015), regarding the comment notice (first comment notice or second comment notice) in the variable production, comment at S5005, S5012 or S5013 described above. It is determined whether or not "special color 3" is selected as the display pattern (S5016). As a result, if "special color 3" is not selected (NO in S5016), that is, if any one of "normal color", "special color 1" and "special color 2" is selected, or if a comment If the notice is not executed (the comment notice is not set), the reach display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 55(a) is set (S5017).

The ready-to-reach display pattern determination table determines the character color of "reach!" (b) "r2", "r2'" reference) is a table referred to in order to determine the reach display pattern. In addition, the table shows the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the notice when the reach is established, and the reach display determination random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a type of random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 described above. The reach display pattern is a data structure that can be determined to be any one of "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3" based on. Specifically, for each of the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern, the reach display determination random number value (0 to 99) is set to "normal", "special 1 ”, “Special 2”, and “Special 3”. As a result, the reliability of the character color and the display position of the ready-to-win notification image RG in the advance notice when the ready-to-win is established is determined.

Here, "Normal" means that the character color of "Reach!" This display pattern is on the far side (rear side) with respect to 8L and 8R. "Special 1" is a display pattern in which the character color of "reach!" Furthermore, "Special 2" has a gold character color of "Reach!" This display pattern is on the near side (front side) with respect to the patterns 8L and 8R. In addition, "Special 3" is a display pattern in which the character color of "Reach!"

As shown in FIG. 55(a), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the advance notice at the time of reach establishment is a big hit variation pattern (hit reach), the selection rate of "special 2" is set so that the selectivity decreases in the order of "special 1" and "normal". On the other hand, in the case of an outlier variation pattern (outlier reach), contrary to the case of a big hit, the selection rate of "normal" is high, and the selection rate is low in the order of "special 1" and "special 2". It is set so that Also, regarding the "special 3", when the variation pattern of the special symbols is the big hit variation pattern (hit reach), the selection rate is low (1% in this example), but the "special 3" is set so that it can be selected. It is set so that "special 3" is not selected when it is an outlier fluctuation pattern (outlier reach). Therefore, regarding the character color and display position of the reach notification image RG, the "special 3 (rainbow color: front side)" is 100% (jackpot confirmed), and the pattern other than the jackpot confirmed pattern is "special 2 ( Gold: front side)” is the highest, followed by “Special 1 (red: back side)” and “Normal (white: back side)” in descending order.

When such a reach display pattern determination table is set (S5017), the table is referred to, and a reach display pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern (jackpot or loss) of the special symbol of this time and the reach display determination random number value. (S5018). On the other hand, in S5016 described above, if it is determined that "special color 3" has been selected as the comment display pattern (YES in S5016), the display color (rainbow color) of the comment image based on the comment display pattern and the same character color "Special 3" is selected as the current reach display pattern (S5019). In other words, if the display color of the comment image in the comment notice (1st comment notice only or 1st comment notice + 2nd comment notice) is "Rainbow Color" (big hit confirmed), reach established after the comment notice The character color of the ready-to-win notification image RG in the hour notice is also "rainbow" (big hit confirmed).

Next, in S5020, based on the reach display pattern selected in the aforementioned S5018 or S5019, the display mode (character color, display position) of the notice when the reach is established to be executed this time is set (S5020). Up to this point, the processing related to the advance notice when the ready-to-win state is established is performed, and thereafter, the processing related to the advance notice of the title of the SP ready-to-win effect (S5021 to S5026) is performed.

In S5021, it is determined whether or not the variable effect pattern of this time, that is, the variable effect pattern set in the process of 4505 described above is a reach effect pattern related to any of SP reach A to C (S5021). If not (NO in S5021), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the variable effect pattern of this time is a reach effect pattern related to any of SP reach A to C (YES in S5021), the reach display at S5018 or S5019 described above regarding the notice when the reach is established in the variable effect It is determined whether or not "special 3" is selected as the pattern (S5022). As a result, if "Special 3" is not selected (NO in S5022), that is, if any of "Normal", "Special 1" and "Special 2" is selected, The title display pattern determination table shown is set (S5023).

The title display pattern determination table defines the character color of the title (character color of the title image TG) included in the title image TG (see "t2" in FIG. 50(b)) displayed when the title announcement is executed. It is a table referred to for determining a pattern. In addition, the table shows the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the title notice, and the title display determination random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a kind of the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 described above. Based on this, the data structure is such that the title display pattern can be determined to be any one of "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3". Specifically, for each of the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern, the title display determination random number value (0 to 99) is set to "normal color", "special Color 1”, “special color 2”, and “special color 3” are assigned respectively. Thereby, the reliability of the jackpot regarding the character color of the title image TG in the title announcement is determined.

As shown in FIG. 55(b), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the title notice is the big hit variation pattern (hit SP reach A to C), "special color 2" is set so that the selectivity is high, and the selectivity decreases in the order of "special color 1" and "normal color". On the other hand, in the case of the outlier variation pattern (outlier SP reach A to C), contrary to the case of the big hit, the selection rate of "normal color" is high, and hereinafter, "special color 1", "special color 2" It is set so that the selectivity decreases in the order of . Also, regarding "special color 3", if the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern (hit SP reach A to C), although the selection rate is low (1% in this example), "special color 3" It is set so that it can be selected, and it is set so that "special color 3" is not selected in the case of an off fluctuation pattern (off SP reach A to C). For this reason, the jackpot reliability of the character color of the title image TG is 100% (jackpot confirmed) for “special color 3 (rainbow color)”, and “special color 2 (golden)” is the highest among patterns other than the jackpot confirmed patterns. It is high, and then "special color 1 (red)" and "normal (white)" are lowered in this order.

After setting such a title display pattern determination table (S5023), refer to the table and select a title display pattern based on the current special pattern variation pattern (big hit or lose) and the title display determination random number value. (S5024). On the other hand, in S5022 described above, if it is determined that "Special 3" has been selected as the reach display pattern (YES in S5022), the same character color (rainbow color) as the character color (rainbow color) of the reach notification image RG based on the reach display pattern "Special color 3" is selected as the current title display pattern (S5025). In other words, if the character color of the reach notification image RG in the notice when the reach is established is "rainbow" (the jackpot is confirmed), the character color of the title image TG in the title notice performed after the notice when the reach is established is also "rainbow". ” (Jack is confirmed).

Next, in S5026 shown in FIG. 53, the display mode (character color) of the title announcement to be executed this time is set based on the title display pattern selected in S5024 or S5025 (S5026). Up to this point, the process relating to the title notice is performed, and thereafter, as the final process relating to the notice effect, the process relating to the dialogue notice (S5027 to S5032) is performed.

In S5027, it is determined whether or not the variable effect pattern of this time, that is, the variable effect pattern set in the process of 4505 described above is a reach effect pattern related to SP reach B or C (S5027), otherwise ( NO in S5027), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the current variable effect pattern is a reach effect pattern related to SP reach B or C (YES in S5027), regarding the title notice in the variable effect, at S5024 or S5025 described above, the title display pattern "special color 3” is selected (S5028). As a result, if "special color 3" is not selected (NO in S5028), that is, if any one of "normal color", "special color 1" and "special color 2" is selected, The dialogue display pattern determination table shown in (c) is set (S5029).

The dialogue display pattern determination table defines the display color (character color of dialogue) and the display position (see "x1" and "x1'" in FIG. 50(b)) of the dialogue image SG to be displayed when the dialogue announcement is executed. It is a table referred to in order to determine a dialogue display pattern. In addition, the table shows the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the notice when the reach is established, and the dialogue display decision random number (random value from 0 to 99), which is a type of random number for deciding the notice effect obtained in S4501 described above. The data structure is such that the dialogue display pattern can be determined to be any one of "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3". Specifically, for each of the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern, the dialogue display determination random number value (0 to 99) is set to "normal", "special 1 ”, “Special 2”, and “Special 3”. As a result, the reliability of the big win is determined for the display color and display position of the dialogue image SG in the dialogue announcement.

Here, "normal" means that the display color (character color) of the serif image SG is white, and as shown in "x1" in FIG. ) is covered (hidden) by the left effect pattern 8L of the effect pattern 8 displayed in reduced form on the lower right of the display screen 7a, the display position of the serif image SG is changed with respect to the effect pattern 8 (left effect pattern 8L). This is a display pattern for the far side (rear side). It should be noted that the portion (range) covered by the left effect pattern 8L in the dialog image SG (word) is a range that does not interfere with the player's understanding (recognition) of the dialog.

"Special 1" has the display color (character color) of the serif image SG in red, and as shown in "x1'" in FIG. The display position of the serif image SG is changed to the production pattern 8 (the left production pattern 8L) so that the right end) is not covered (hidden) by the left production pattern 8L of the production pattern 8 displayed in reduced form on the lower right of the display screen 7a. This is a display pattern that is on the front side (front side) with respect to . Furthermore, "Special 2" is a display pattern in which the display color (character color) of the serif image SG is gold and the display position of the serif image SG (serif) is on the near side (front side) as in "Special 1". be. In "Special 3", the display color (character color) of the dialogue image SG is rainbow, and the display position of the dialogue image SG (serif) is set to the near side (forward side) like "Special 2" and "Special 3". ) is a display pattern.

As shown in FIG. 55(c), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the dialogue notice is the big hit variation pattern (hit SP reach B, C), "special 2" It is set so that the selectivity is high, and the selectivity decreases in the order of "special 1" and "normal". On the other hand, in the case of the outlier fluctuation pattern (outlier SP reach B, C), contrary to the case of the big hit, the selection rate of "normal" is high. It is set so that the selectivity is low. Also, regarding "special 3", when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern (hit SP reach B, C), although the selection rate is low (1% in this example), "special 3" is selected. It is set so that "special 3" is not selected in the case of an outlier fluctuation pattern (outlier SP reach B, C). For this reason, the jackpot reliability for the display color and display position of the serif image SG is 100% (jackpot confirmation) for "special 3 (rainbow color: front side)", and for patterns other than the jackpot confirmation pattern, "special 2 (golden : front side)" is the highest, followed by "special 1 (red: front side)" and "normal (white: back side)".

After setting such a dialogue display pattern determination table (S5029), referring to the table, a dialogue display pattern is selected based on the special symbol variation pattern (big hit or lose) and the dialogue display determination random number value ( S5030). On the other hand, if it is determined in S5028 that "special color 3" has been selected as the title display pattern (YES in S5028), the character color is the same as the display color (rainbow color) of the title image TG based on that title display pattern. "Special 3" is selected as the dialogue display pattern this time (S5031). That is, when the character color of the title image TG in the title notice is "rainbow" (big hit confirmed), the display color of the dialog image SG in the dialog notice performed after the title notice is also "rainbow" (big hit confirmed). becomes.

Next, in S5032, based on the dialogue display pattern selected in S5030 or S5031, the display mode (character color) of the dialogue announcement to be executed this time is set (S5032), and the process ends. The command (fluctuation start command) that specifies the notice effect pattern (comment notice, reach establishment notice, title notice, dialogue notice) set by the above notice effect setting process is set in the sub output buffer by S4507 described above, and the image When it is transmitted to the control board 100, the notice effect based on the command (part or all of the comment notice, the reach establishment notice, the title notice and the dialogue notice) is displayed on the image display device as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50. 7 is executed on the display screen 7a.

Here, in the "comment notice", the comment image KG1 is also referred to as the "first image", the first comment notice is also referred to as the "first effect", and the comment image KG2 is also referred to as the "second image". Well, the second comment notice is also called "second effect". Also, the comment image KG1 when only the first comment notice is executed or the comment images KG1 and KG2 when the first comment notice and the second comment notice are executed are also referred to as "first images", and only the first comment notice is used. The first comment notice when executed or the first comment notice and second comment notice when executing the first comment notice and the second comment notice are also referred to as "first effect". Further, the "normal color" among "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3" in the comment display pattern (see FIGS. 54(b) and (d)). is also referred to as "low expectation mode", "special color 1", "special color 2" and "special color 3" are also referred to as "high expectation mode", and "special color 3" is referred to as "fixed mode" ” is also called.

In addition, in the "notice when ready-to-win is established", the ready-to-win notification image RG is also referred to as "predetermined image", the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R are also referred to as "other images", and the ready-to-win notification image RG (predetermined image) is referred to as "predetermined image". The notice effect display related to the notice at the time of establishment of the ready-to-win state to be displayed is also referred to as "predetermined effect display". Further, when the comment image KG1 or the comment images KG1 and KG2 in the aforementioned comment notice is set as the "first image" and the first comment notice or the first and second comment notices are set as the "first effect", the reach notification image RG This is also referred to as a "second image", and the advance notice when reach is established is also referred to as a "second effect". Further, among "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3" in the reach display pattern (see FIG. 55(a)), "normal" and "special 1" are referred to as "normal image "Special 2" and "Special 3" are also referred to as "special image seeds". Furthermore, "Normal" is also referred to as "Low expectations mode", "Special 1", "Special 2" and "Special 3" are also referred to as "High expectations mode", and "Special 3" is also referred to as "High expectations mode". It is also called a "determined mode".

In addition, in the "title notice", the comment image KG1 or the comment images KG1 and KG2 in the aforementioned comment notice is set as the "first image", and the first comment notice or the first and second comment notices are set as the "first effect". Alternatively, if the ready-to-win notification image RG in the above-mentioned ready-to-reach establishment notice is the “first image” and the ready-to-win establishment notice is the “first effect”, the title image TG is the “second It is also called "image", and the title notice is also called "second effect". Furthermore, among the "normal color", "special color 1", "special color 2", and "special color 3" in the title display pattern (see FIG. 55(b)), the "normal color" "Special color 1", "Special color 2" and "Special color 3" are also referred to as "high expectation mode", and "Special color 3" is also referred to as "definite mode".

In addition, in the "serif notice", the dialog image SG is also referred to as a "predetermined image", and the effect pattern 8 (left effect image 8L) is also referred to as a "other image", and the dialog image SG (predetermined image) is displayed. The advance notice effect display related to the advance notice of the dialogue is also referred to as "predetermined effect display". Further, when the comment image KG1 or the comment images KG1 and KG2 in the aforementioned comment notice is set as the "first image", and the first comment notice or the first and second comment notices are set as the "first effect", the aforementioned reach is established. When the ready-to-reach notification image RG in the time notice is referred to as the "first image" and the notice when the ready-to-win is established is referred to as the "first effect", or the title image TG in the above-mentioned title notice is referred to as the "first image" , and the title notice is referred to as the "first effect", the dialogue image SG is also referred to as the "second image", and the dialogue notice is also referred to as the "second effect". In addition, among "normal", "special 1", "special 2", and "special 3" in the serif display pattern (see FIG. 55(c)), "normal" is also called "normal image type". "Special 1", "Special 2" and "Special 3" are also referred to as "special image types". Furthermore, "Normal" is also referred to as "Low expectations mode", "Special 1", "Special 2" and "Special 3" are also referred to as "High expectations mode", and "Special 3" is also referred to as "High expectations mode". It is also called a "determined mode".

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In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 2) described above, the effect display (predetermined effect display) related to the advance notice when the ready-to-win is established that displays the ready-to-win notification image RG, and the dialogue notice to display the dialogue image SG Such effect display (predetermined effect display) is executed, and the ready-to-reach notification image RG and the dialogue image SG are displayed in a front-rear positional relationship with the effect pattern 8 in the same manner as the display of the development pattern in the first embodiment described above. It is displayed differently, and it is possible to suggest the reliability (expectation) of the big hit depending on the front and back positional relationship.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing the notice when the ready-to-win is established or the notice of the dialogue, the display pattern of the notice image (predetermined image) such as the reach notification image RG and the dialogue image SG displayed in the notice is changed to a special symbol. Selection is made based on the result of the success/failure determination, that is, the variation pattern of the special symbols (big hit or miss) (S5016-S5019, S5028-S5031). Then, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit (specific result), the pattern (predetermined image of the special image type) in which the notice image is displayed on the front side of the effect symbol 8 (other image) Compared to the pattern displayed on the back side (predetermined image of the normal image type), the selection rate is higher. , the selection rate is higher than that of the pattern (predetermined image of the special image type) displayed on the near side (see FIGS. 55(a) and (c)).

Therefore, also in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, the front-back positional relationship of the images to be displayed, that is, the front-back positional relationship between the ready-to-win notification image RG and the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R in the advance notice when the ready-to-win is established. Also, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit by the positional relationship between the speech image SG in the speech notice and the production pattern 8 (left production pattern 8L). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the display position of the notice image in the notice effect (prediction when ready-to-win is established, notice of dialogue), thereby increasing interest in the notice effect.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the advance notice effect of displaying a predetermined advance notice image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the comment advance notice displaying the comment images KG1 and KG2 and the ready-to-win notification image RG are displayed. It is possible to chronologically execute a notice when reach is established, a title notice that displays the title image TG, and a dialogue notice that displays the dialogue image SG in chronological order from the start to the end of the variable display of the production pattern 8. , there are a plurality of display modes for each of the display modes of the images (preview images) that can be displayed in each preview. Then, the display mode of the preview image to be displayed can be set to be the same between the previous notice (first effect) and the later notice (second effect) of the execution timing (execution order) of the respective notices. It is possible.

Specifically, for example, in the comment notice, when the first comment notice (first effect) is performed and then the second comment notice (second effect) is performed, the comment image KG1 is displayed in the previous first comment notice. If the color (display pattern) is other than "white" (either red, gold, or rainbow), the display color (display pattern) of the comment image KG2 in the later second comment notice is changed to that of the previous comment image KG1. (see FIGS. 51, 54, etc.). Also, for example, when a title notice (first effect) is followed by a dialogue notice (second effect), if the display color (display pattern) of the title image TG in the previous title notice is "rainbow color" , the display color (display pattern) of the dialog image SG in the later dialog preview can be set to the same “rainbow color” as the display color of the previous title image TG (FIGS. 53 and 55(b)). ), see (c)).

Therefore, the display mode of the preview image (first image) displayed in the earlier preview (first effect) and the display mode of the preview image (second image) displayed in the later preview (second effect) are different. are displayed in the same manner, it is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the display manner common to the earlier notice and the later notice. As a result, the player's interest is attracted to the previous notice (first effect) and the later notice (second effect) that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the performance pattern 8, and the game interest is enhanced. can be improved.

In particular, in the present embodiment, in the comment notice, the display color of the comment image KG1 (first image) displayed in the previous first comment notice (first effect) is a color (red, gold) that is more expected than white. and rainbow color, that is, in the high expectation mode), the display color of the comment image KG2 (second image) displayed in the later second comment notice (second effect) is also the same as the comment image KG1. It becomes the same high expectation mode. Also, for example, the display color of the notice image (first image) displayed in the previous notice (first effect) is a big hit in different types of notices, such as comment notice and title notice, title notice and dialogue notice, etc. In the case of the confirmed "rainbow color" (confirmed mode), the display color of the notice image (second image) displayed in the later notice (second effect) is also the "rainbow color" (confirmed mode) of the big hit confirmation. Become.

In this way, the display mode of the preview image (first image) displayed in the preceding preview (first effect) and the display mode of the preview image (second image) displayed in the subsequent preview (second effect) However, both the high expectation mode that suggests that the reliability (expectation) of the big hit is higher than usual, and the confirmed mode that suggests that the jackpot is confirmed, so that the high expectation common to the previous notice and the later notice It is possible to give an impression to the player by emphasizing the degree mode and the determination mode. As a result, the player's interest is attracted to the previous notice (first effect) and the later notice (second effect) that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the performance pattern 8, thereby making the game interesting. can be improved. Further, when the preview image is displayed in the high-expectation mode or the confirmed mode in the previous notice, by displaying the preview image in the same display mode in the later notice, for example, the player can Even if there is a risk of overlooking the notice in the high expectation mode or the confirmed mode due to missing the notice or not clearly remembering the display mode of the notice image in the previous notice, It is possible to make up for the oversight by executing a later notice based on the expectation level mode or the definite mode.

Furthermore, in the comment notice, if the display color of the comment image KG1 (first image) displayed in the previous first comment notice (first effect) is in the high-expectation mode (either red, gold, or rainbow) , The display color of the comment image KG2 (second image) displayed later in the second comment notice (second effect) is also the same high-expectation mode (red, gold, or rainbow) as the comment image KG1. Therefore, for example, although the comment image KG1 was displayed in gold in the previous notice of the first comment, the comment image KG2 is displayed in red or white, which is less reliable than gold, in the second notice of the comment. That is, the so-called "downgrade" does not occur. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being lowered. In addition, even if different types of notices other than comment notices are made before and after the reach establishment notice and title notice, title notice and dialogue notice, etc., the display of the comment image in the above-mentioned first comment notice and second comment notice As with the aspect relationship, it is also possible to prevent the occurrence of so-called "downgrade".

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing the first comment notice (first effect) and the following second comment notice (second effect) in the comment notice, The execution period, that is, the display period of the comment image KG1, and the execution period of the subsequent second comment notice, that is, the display period of the comment image KG2 overlap (see "s2" in FIG. 49). For this reason, the display of the comment image KG1 (first image) in the earlier first comment notice (first effect) and the display of the comment image KG2 (second image) in the later second comment notice (second effect) can be executed in parallel. Thus, the display mode of the comment image KG1 (first image) in the earlier first comment notice (first effect) and the display mode of the comment image KG2 (second image) in the later second comment notice (second effect). It is possible to make the player more impressed by emphasizing the mode.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first stop symbol (in this example, the left effect symbol 8L) is stopped (temporarily stopped) during the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. The variable display in the first period until entering, the second period when the reach is established, and the third period from before the display of the effect animation related to the SP reach effect to the end of the display of the effect animation. It is possible to execute a notice effect that makes suggestions regarding (suggestion of fluctuation pattern, result of special symbol determination, etc.). Of these three periods (timings), in the first period before the reach effect (specific effect) is executed, the comment notice (first comment notice, second comment notice) can be executed, and when the reach effect starts In the second stage (during execution), the advance notice when the ready-to-win state is established can be executed, and in the third period after the start of the ready-to-win effect (in execution), the title notice and the dialogue notice can be executed. As a result, it is possible to increase interest in the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the production pattern 8, that is, before or during the execution of the ready-to-win production.

In addition, in the second embodiment described above, four types of notice effects, "comment notice", "notice when reach is established", "title notice", and "word notice" were described, but the type of notice effect (notice type) It is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt other notice types such as "step-up notice" and "holding change notice", for example. In addition, in the above-described second embodiment, the four types of notice effects are performed as a so-called "variation notice" that is a notice regarding the variable display being executed. It is also possible to carry out as a "holding prefetch effect". By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the display mode of the preview image over a plurality of times of variable display.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the display mode of the preview image (first image) displayed in the earlier preview (first effect) and the preview image (second image) displayed in the later preview (second effect) are described. Although the description has been made assuming that the display mode can be the same as the display mode of the image), the display mode of the effect image related to the preceding effect and the It is also possible to configure such that the display mode of the effect image related to the subsequent effect can be the same display mode. For example, an effect of displaying a predetermined background image on the image display device (display screen), a effect of displaying a predetermined character image, or a predetermined item image, etc. A plurality of types are provided, and the timing of execution of each performance is configured to be back and forth. Among these effects, the display mode of the effect image related to the effect to be executed first (for example, the display mode of the background image) and the display mode of the effect image related to the effect to be executed later (for example, the previous background display) The display mode of the item image displayed inside) may be the same. This also makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the display mode of each effect image in a plurality of effects executed at different timings.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, regarding the first comment notice and the second comment notice, as shown in FIG. , the shape and size of the comment image may be changed for each comment notice. In this case, the comment image of the comment notice (second comment notice) to be executed later is more conspicuous to the player than the comment image of the comment notice (first comment notice) to be executed first (also referred to as "highlighting mode"). ). Specifically, for example, the size of the comment image of the comment notice (second comment notice) to be executed later is increased (highlighting display mode), or the font or frame line of the comment shown in the comment image is thickened. (highlighted mode). Alternatively, the comment image of the comment notice (first comment notice) to be executed first may be composed of a still image, and the comment image of the comment notice (second comment notice) to be executed later may be composed of a moving image (highlighted display mode). good. This makes it possible to make the notice to be given later more conspicuous, so that it is possible to increase the certainty of compensating for the overlooking of the notice due to the high expectation mode or the fixed mode as described above. In addition, regarding such differences in image shape and size (size), still images, videos, etc., not only comment notices, but also notices when reach is established and title notices, title notices and dialogue notices, etc. It is also possible to adopt it between different types of advance notices before and after.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, in the comment notice, when the first comment notice (first effect) and the following second comment notice (second effect) are executed, the execution period of the first comment notice is (the display period of the comment image KG1) and the execution period of the subsequent second comment notice (the display period of the comment image KG2) overlap. was supposed to be erased from the screen. In other words, regarding the start timing of the first comment notice and the second comment notice, the first comment notice is earlier than the second comment notice, and the first comment notice and the second comment notice are the same regarding the end time. On the other hand, it is also possible to set the start time (execution time) of the first and second comment notices to be the same (simultaneous occurrence), or to make the end times of the first and second comment notices different. It is possible. In other words, with respect to the execution times of a plurality of overlapping productions, it is possible to make the start times different or the same, and to make the end times different or the same, and the execution patterns of the comment notices with different execution times. It is also possible to provide more than one. This makes it possible to diversify the presentation.

In addition, in the above-described second embodiment, one type of "special color 3" or "rainbow color" related to "special 3" was provided as a big hit confirmation pattern (confirmation mode) among the display patterns of each notice. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of jackpot determination patterns. For example, it is possible to provide a confirmed jackpot color (for example, red and white) other than rainbow colors, or to provide a confirmed jackpot pattern with elements other than color such as shape and size. In this case, for example, the display color of the comment image is set to "rainbow color" in the comment notice, and the display color of the notice image is set to "red and white" in the subsequent notice when the match is completed, the title notice, or the dialogue notice. It is possible to change the display color and size of to "rainbow + gigantic". By doing so, it is also possible to attract the player's interest in the display mode of each preview image in a plurality of previews executed at different timings.

In addition, in the second embodiment described above, one display is performed for each of the second comment notice that is performed after the first comment notice in the comment notice, the reach establishment notice, the title notice, and the dialogue notice that are made after the comment notice. Although the patterns are executed, a plurality of display patterns may be executed step by step in one type of advance notice effect. For example, in the title notice, a display mode (execution mode) is provided in which one title of the SP reach effect is displayed in multiple times, and the display mode is "1st time: red, 2nd time: gold, 3rd time: Rainbow" pattern, "1st: gold red, 2nd: rainbow, 3rd: rainbow" pattern, "1st: red, 2nd: gold, 3rd: gold, 4th: rainbow, 5 A pattern (chance-up pattern) that raises expectations as the round advances, such as a pattern of "round: rainbow color", may be provided. Alternatively, in the dialogue announcement during the SP ready-to-win production, when the dialogue image is displayed multiple times as a predetermined character utters the dialogue multiple times by the end of the SP ready-to-win production, the chance-up pattern as described above is performed. may be provided. By doing this, the display mode of the image can be changed step by step in the process of one notice effect, and among them, the mode with higher expectation (high expectation mode) is repeated multiple times. , it becomes possible to impress the player by further emphasizing the high expectation mode.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the comment images KG1 and KG2, the reach notification image RG, and the title image TG are used for each of the "comment notice", "reach establishment notice", "title notice", and "word notice". , and dialogue image SG are automatically displayed (based on the effect pattern) at the arrival of a predetermined display timing. The preview image may be configured to be displayable based on. Specifically, for example, among the second comment display patterns (see FIG. 54(d)) that are determined when executing the second comment notice in the comment notice, the high expectation aspect "special color 1 (red)" , “special color 2 (gold)” and “special color 3 (rainbow color)”, an effect (operation promotion effect) is performed to prompt the player to operate the effect button 63 when the comment image KG2 is displayed. It is assumed that the comment image KG2 is displayed based on the fact that the effect button detection switch (see FIG. 5) has detected that the effect button 63 has been operated after the effect. In this way, the player operates the effect button 63 (input from the input means) for the second comment notice (display of the comment image KG2) in the high-expectation mode that can be executed subsequent to the previous first comment notice. is a trigger, it is possible to increase interest in executing comment notices (first comment notice and second comment notice). In addition, by prompting the player to operate the effect button 63 and making a later notice (here, the second comment notice) triggered by the operation, the notice by the high expectation mode and the confirmation mode as described above It is possible to further increase the certainty of compensating for the oversight of.

In addition, as for the "first comment notice", "reach establishment notice", "title notice", and "line notice", as well as the second comment notice mentioned above, for example, a notice image with a high expectation mode display pattern can be configured to be displayed based on the operation of the effect button 63 . This also makes it possible to increase the interest in executing each notice, and also to compensate for the above-mentioned oversight of the notice. Furthermore, not only the high expectation aspect but also the low expectation aspect (normal color) may be configured so that the preview image can be displayed based on the operation of the effect button 63 .

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 3 of the present invention will be described. In the present example (Example 3), a configuration is added to the above-described Examples 1 and 2 in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the high base state. In the following, the points different from Embodiments 1 and 2 (configuration, effects, etc.) will be mainly described, and descriptions of points common to Embodiment 1 (configurations, effects, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image changing process (S4700) shown in FIG. This right hitting instruction image change processing (S4700) is, when it is determined at S4401 of the received command analysis processing (S4302) shown in FIG. This process is executed in addition to (S4402).

As shown in FIG. 56, in the right-handed instruction image change processing (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is ON (S4701). (NO in S4701), this process ends without performing the processes after S4702. This is because when the hitting-to-right display flag is OFF, the player is in a low base state (low-probability-low base state) in which the hitting-to-right instruction image 71 is not displayed. On the other hand, if the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not the value (count value) of the variation counter is a predetermined value (M) (S4702).

Here, the variation counter is a counter (variation number counting means) that counts the number of times of variation display of special symbols executed in the high base state after the big win game (number of variations) on the sub-control side, and is the present embodiment. Now, each time a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (YES in S4403 of FIG. 41), 1 is added to the fluctuation counter. The count value of this variation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big win occurs or the high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) without the occurrence of a big win. The variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. FIG.

In addition, the predetermined value (M), which is the determination value of the variation counter, is a value corresponding to the number of variations smaller than the number of variations of the special symbol, which is the termination condition of the high base state. It is possible to set a value of the number of times less than 100, which is the end condition, as the predetermined value (M). In this embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is "50" (M=50). The predetermined value (M) can be arbitrarily set, and may be a predetermined fixed value or a variable value that is set randomly each time a big win occurs.

If it is determined in S4702 that the value of the variation counter is not the predetermined value ("50" in this example) (NO in S4702), this process ends without performing the processes after S4703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the variation counter is a predetermined value ("50" in this example) (YES in S4702), the right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub output buffer (S4703), and the right-handed display is changed. The flag is turned ON (S4704), and this processing ends.

The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4703 is sent along with the variation presentation start command set in the sub output buffer at S4507 (see FIG. 42) of the variation presentation start processing (S4402) based on the reception of the variation start command. It is sent to the image control board 100 by processing (S4006). As a result, the right-handed character image 71a is erased from the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44(b)) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the right arrow image is displayed. Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state becomes the high base state and the special symbols are variably displayed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is erased with the start of the next (51st) variative display. After that, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right hitting instruction image 71 in the right hitting display area 71c. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times without the occurrence of a big hit (running win) in the high base state, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification is changed to "right-handed character image and right arrow image." 'combination' to 'right arrow image only'.

The right-handed display change flag turned on in S4704 is a flag indicating that the right-handed character image 71a has been erased in the high base state (that the right-handed instruction notification mode has changed). By referring to this right-handed display change flag when performing various effects, it is possible to reflect the result of the reference (whether or not the right-handed character image 71a is displayed) in the performance. For example, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a, in the area where the right-handed character image 71a was displayed, a notice effect image related to the change notice or the reserved prefetch notice is displayed, or a special pattern (effect pattern 8 ), it is possible to increase the variation of the effect display, such as displaying the number of times display indicating the number of times of variable display. It should be noted that the right-handed display change flag turned ON in S4704 is turned OFF when the high base state ends without the occurrence of a big hit (consecutive wins).

[Effect of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 3) described above, from the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit, the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) The display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is displayed and continues to be displayed even in the subsequent high-base state (mode of right-handed instruction notification) can change at a predetermined time during the high-base state. Specifically, when the number of variations of the special symbols in the high base state reaches a predetermined number, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is deleted, and only the right arrow image 71b is made right-handed. It is displayed in the display area 71c. As a result, according to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (performance symbol) in the high base state after shifting from the special game state to the high base state, the mode of right-handed instruction notification can be changed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the notification of the instruction to hit to the right.

In particular, in this embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state displays a right-handed instruction image 71 that is small compared to the screen size in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example). It has become. By configuring such a display form of the right-handed instruction image 71 (a form of right-handed instruction notification) to be changeable, it is possible to add interest such as making the player notice a slight change on the display screen during the high base state. It becomes possible.

It should be noted that the change (change) in the form of the right-handed instruction notification is not limited to the deletion of the right-handed character image 71a shown in this embodiment. For example, deletion of the right arrow image 71b, change in display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-handed character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, change in color, change in pattern, change in display position (display location). , a change in the typeface of the right-handed character image 71a, a change in the shape of the right-handed arrow image 71b, etc. good. In this case, for example, image data of a plurality of types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character images, right-arrow images) with different sizes, colors, shapes, etc. are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100, and It is possible to employ a configuration in which image data to be displayed is read out, and a right-handed hitting instruction is notified by the read image data in the right-handed hitting display area 71c.

In addition, regarding the timing of changing the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (mode of right-handed instruction notification) in the high base state (time to change), it is limited to the configuration determined by the number of fluctuations of the special symbol shown in the present embodiment. not to be For example, the change timing can be determined based on various conditions, such as determining the change time based on the elapsed time after transitioning to the high base state, or determining the change time based on the number of times the effect such as a specific reach effect or advance notice effect is executed. It is possible to determine

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 3 of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (Embodiment 4), a configuration is added to the above-described Embodiment 3 (Embodiments 1 to 3) in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the jackpot game. In the following, the points different from Examples 1 to 3 (configuration, effects, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to Examples 1 and 2 (configurations, effects, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image changing process (S4800) shown in FIG. This right hitting instruction image change process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game related process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 57, in the right-handed instruction image change processing (S4800) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display change flag is ON (S4801), and is not ON (OFF). If so (NO in S4801), this process ends without performing the processes after S4802. In the present embodiment, as described in the above-described second embodiment, when the mode of the right-handed instruction notification (the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handed instruction after the change is changed. The mode of notification can be changed again at a predetermined time during the big win game related to the big win (continuous chance) in the same high base state. Therefore, in S4801, the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in S4704 is referred to, and if the right-handed display change flag is not ON (is OFF), the right-handed instruction notification mode (right-handed instruction Since the display mode of the image 71) has not been changed during the high base state, this processing ends without performing the processing after S4802.

On the other hand, if the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received at S4405 is a 2R start command (S4802), and if it is not a 2R start command (NO in S4802), this processing ends without performing the processing after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), the right-handed character image display command is set in the sub output buffer (S4803), the right-handed display change flag is turned OFF (S4804), and this processing finish.

The right-handed character image display command set in S4803 is displayed by the command transmission processing (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the processing of S4406 based on the reception of the 2R start command (see FIG. 41). It is sent to the control board 100 . As a result, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the second round effect display is performed, and the right-handed character image 71a is added above the right-handed arrow image 71b being displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after the right-handed character image 71a is erased with this as a trigger, a big hit is achieved in the high base state. In the case of (continuous chan), the right hitting character image 71a is again displayed in the right hitting display area 71c with the start of the second round of the jackpot game. In other words, the form of the right-handed instruction notification that is "only the right-handed arrow image" is changed (restored) to the original "combination of the right-handed character image and the right-handed arrow image".

[Effect of Example 4]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 4) described above, the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification in which the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state is erased to leave only the right arrow image 71a is It can change at a predetermined time during the special game state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c, and then, in the high base state, a big hit (ream chan). In this case, with the start of the second round of the jackpot game related to this, the previously deleted right-handed character image 71a is replaced with the original right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b. It is displayed in the position. As a result, according to the progress of the round game in the special game state after shifting from the high base state to the special game state, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be changed (returned), so that the game can be played. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the notification of the instruction to hit to the right.

In particular, in this embodiment, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed small in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example) during the high base state, It is possible to display the right-handed character image 71a at the original position during the special game state. As a result, it is possible to add the interest of making the player aware of a further change (return in this example) in the form of the right-handed instruction notification that changed once during the high base state.

It should be noted that the change (change) in the form of the right-handed instruction notification in the special game state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a again shown in this embodiment. For example, a change in display size (enlargement or reduction), a change in color, a change in display position (display location), a change in design, etc., of the right arrow image 71b that continues to be displayed even after the right-handed character image 71a is erased. may be In addition, regardless of the change in the manner of right-handed instruction notification in the previous high-based state, the manner of right-handed instruction notification continuously executed from the high-based state is changed at a predetermined time during the special game state. It may be configured to (change).

Furthermore, the timing of changing the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the special game state (timing of change) is limited to the start timing of the second round of the big hit game shown in the present embodiment (2R start command reception opportunity). not a thing For example, the start timing of the predetermined round after the 1st round or the 3rd round, the end timing of the predetermined round during execution of the round game (round end command reception timing), the opening production start timing (opening command reception timing), the opening production During the execution of the opening production end timing (1R start command reception opportunity), ending production start timing (ending command reception opportunity), during the execution of the ending production, ending production end timing, etc. From the start to the end of the special game state can be defined as the change time. Moreover, it is also possible to determine the change timing based on the elapsed time after shifting to the special game state.

As described above, Examples 1 to 4 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, the distribution mode (assignment) of random numbers in each table shown in FIG. 45(b), FIG. 54, and FIG. , the reliability of the big hit, the game playability, etc., can be taken into consideration, and each random number can be distributed.

In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of the right-handed character image 71a representing the characters "right-handed" and one right arrow image 71b located above it. The form of the hitting instruction image 71 is not limited to this, and it is also possible to configure only a right-handed character image or only a right-arrow image. In this case, the change (change) of the display mode in the above-described Embodiments 3 and 4 is not the deletion of the partial image that constitutes the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode of the image itself being displayed (size, color, shape, display position, etc.) may be changed (changed). In the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is the upper right of the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c), but the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited to this. , a predetermined position on the display screen 7a. However, in order to avoid obstructing the production pattern game production and the big hit game production (round production, etc.), it is desirable to display it on the outer periphery side (screen peripheral side) of the display screen 7a. Furthermore, when a plurality of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect and the big win game effect are performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is assumed to consist of the left-handed character image 70a representing the characters "please return to left-handed" and the three left-handed arrow images 70b located above it. However, the aspect of the left-handed instruction image 70 is not limited to this, and various aspects can be adopted similarly to the right-handed instruction image 71 described above. It should be noted that the display of the left-handed instruction image 70 (left-handed instruction notification) means that the high base state (right-handed gaming state) ends and shifts to the low base state (left-handed gaming state), that is, the shooting of the game ball. Since it is necessary to positively indicate to the player to change (return) from "right-handed" to "left-handed" in an easy-to-understand manner, compared to the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification), It is desirable to make the display size larger or the display position closer to the center of the screen so that the player can easily recognize it (in a conspicuous manner).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is changed from the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (at the time of execution of the jackpot game). ), and even if a jackpot game related to consecutive chan is performed during that time, it will continue, including during the execution of each effect of the fanfare effect, the round effect and the ending effect. It was supposed to be executed by On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continuing from the first round of the jackpot game related to the first win is changed to the time when the fanfare effect and the ending effect in the jackpot game related to the subsequent consecutive wins are performed, that is, the game state. is interrupted (temporarily erased) at the time of transition to the special game state or at the time of transition to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect and ending effect are completed, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is returned to the same display position. It may be restarted with . Even if the display of the right-hand hitting instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted in this way, the possibility that the right-hand hitting instruction notification during the continuous game period will be difficult for the player to recognize is extremely low (no possibility). It is possible to obtain the same effect as the embodiment described above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine provided with one big winning device (big winning opening) that operates in a big win game (special game state), but the present invention is applied to this. The invention is not limited, and the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko game machine having a plurality of (for example, two) large winning devices (large winning openings).

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is read, and the read acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is determined. (Pre-judgment) was supposed to be performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see Figs. 11, 13, etc.), but the method of pre-judgment is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, the area (acquired information storage means) that stores the acquired information that is subject to preliminary determination (that is, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball) is stored in the main control unit and sub-control It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the obtained information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information used for the preliminary determination (acquired information stored in another storage area).

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the second special figure reservation is preferentially digested over the first special figure reservation, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, 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. It may be a control process, that is, a control process of digestion in order of ball entry (in order of memory). 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 that can enter the ball when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a small hit, and the game ball entering the big winning opening during the small winning game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a one- and two-type pachinko machine in which a jackpot game is executed when a specific area is passed (V pass), and a jackpot game is executed based on the V pass.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation function is deactivated/activated to set the jackpot probability to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). is not limited to this, for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as medium probability (third probability) higher than low probability (first probability) and lower than high probability (second probability) good too. Furthermore, first low probability and first high probability (first probability condition), second low probability and second high probability (second probability condition), third low probability and third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , a plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selected) when the gaming machine is powered on, for example. good too.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference invention 1)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines are widely known in which a special game advantageous to a player can be executed when the result of determination made based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result. Most gaming machines of this type are equipped with display means for variably displaying identification information triggered by the execution of determination, and are configured to display information regarding the result of determination through the variable display of the identification information. (See, for example, JP-A-2008-370).

In a gaming machine equipped with the above-described conventional display means, a player proceeds with the game while paying attention to the variable display of the identification information on the display means until the execution of the special game. There is a problem that the aspect of the is scarce in variation. The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to diversify the modes of variable display of identification information and improve the enjoyment of games.

The game machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player when the result of determination performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result,
identification information display means capable of displaying identification information;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information triggered by the execution of the determination,
The display control means is
The identification information is variably displayed in a predetermined manner,
It is characterized in that it is possible to change the mode of the variable display of the identification information from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.

In such a game machine, the display control means variably displays the identification information in a predetermined manner, and the variably displayed manner of the identification information is changed from the start to the end of the variably displayed identification information. It is possible to change to Therefore, after starting the variable display of the identification information, the mode of the variable display of the identification information can be changed. As a result, it is possible to diversify the modes of variable display of the identification information and improve the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
The display control means is characterized in that, when the result of the determination is the specific result, there is a higher possibility of changing the aspect of the variable display than when the result of the determination is not the specific result. be.

In such a game machine, when the result of determination that triggers the execution (start) of variable display of identification information is a specific result, it is possible to change the mode of variable display of identification information compared to the case where it is not a specific result. It has a high quality. Therefore, after the start of the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game (that the result of the determination is the specific result) depending on whether or not there is a change in the mode of the variable display. . As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the form of the variable display of the identification information, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above,
As the mode of the variable display, at least a scroll mode in which the identification information is scrolled and a switching mode in which the identification information is switched and displayed,
The display control means can variably display the identification information in the switching mode after variably displaying the identification information in the scrolling mode.

Such a game machine has at least a scroll mode in which the identification information is scrolled and a switching mode in which the identification information is switched and displayed as modes of variable display of the identification information. The display control means can variably display the identification information in the switching mode after variably displaying the identification information in the scrolling mode. That is, when changing the form of the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to change from the scroll display to the switching display. As a result, it is possible to indicate the change in the mode of the variable display by the difference in the method (kind) of the variable display, making it easier for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above,
The variably displaying mode includes at least a first mode in which identification information is variably displayed in a first direction and a second mode in which identification information is variably displayed in a second direction that intersects with the first direction,
The display control means can variably display the identification information in the second mode after variably displaying the identification information in the first mode.

In such a game machine, as modes of variably displaying the identification information, there are at least a first mode in which the identification information is variably displayed in a first direction and a second mode in which the identification information is variably displayed in a second direction intersecting the first direction. It has two modes. The display control means can variably display the identification information in the second mode after variably displaying the identification information in the first mode. That is, when changing the form of the variable display of the identification information, the direction of the variable display of the identification information (variation direction) can be changed from the first direction to the second direction intersecting the first direction. ing. As a result, it is possible to indicate the change in the mode of the variable display by the difference in the direction of the variable display (variation direction), making it easier for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-4 described above,
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
When the result of the determination is a specific result, the display control means is capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner and then stopping the display in a specific manner,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect related to whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode,
Further, the display control means is capable of changing the mode of the variable display according to execution of the specific effect.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. Further, when the result of the determination that triggers the execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result, it is possible to stop and display the identification information in a specific mode after the variable display of the identification information. The effect executing means can execute a specific effect related to whether or not the identification information is displayed in a specific mode, and the display control means can change the display of the identification information according to the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to change the mode. For this reason, before and after execution of the specific effect, the form of variable display of the identification information can change. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the aspect of the variable display as well as the specific effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 described above,
Having a plurality of types of specific effects as the specific effects,
The display control means is capable of changing the mode of the variable display according to the type of the specific effect to be executed, when changing the mode of the variable display in accordance with the execution of the specific effect. It is something to do.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of specific effects are provided as the specific effects, and when the display control means changes the form of the variable display of the identification information in accordance with the execution of the specific effects, It is possible to change the mode of variable display according to the type of specific effect to be used. Therefore, it is possible to associate the type of specific effect to be executed with the change in the form of the variable display of the identification information. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the relationship between the specific effect and the change in the form of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 or Reference Invention 1-6 described above,
As the specific effect, having a plurality of types of specific effects including a special specific effect,
The display control means is characterized in that it is possible to change the mode of the variable display according to execution of at least the special specific effect among the plurality of types of specific effects.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of specific effects including a special specific effect are provided as the specific effect, and the display control means changes the mode of display of the identification information to change at least according to the execution of the special specific effect. It is possible to change. Therefore, when the special specific effect is executed, the form of the variable display of the identification information can change. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only to the special specific effect to be executed but also to the change in the form of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-7 described above,
The display control means is characterized in that, when changing the form of the variable display, the display size of the identification information is made smaller than before the change.

In such a game machine, when changing the form of variable display of identification information, the display size of the identification information is made smaller than before the change. Therefore, from the player's point of view, by paying attention to the variable display of the identification information whose display size (visible size) has become smaller, the change in the variable display mode, that is, the changed mode can be recognized. becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to further attract the player's interest in the change in the form of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-9 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-8 described above,
The identification information display means is capable of displaying, as the identification information, at least a production pattern and a small production pattern having a display size smaller than the production pattern,
The display control means is capable of variably displaying the performance symbols and the small performance symbols, and at least among the performance symbols and the small performance symbols, changing the mode of variably displaying at least the performance symbols. It is characterized by being possible.

In such a gaming machine, the identification information display means can display, as identification information, at least performance symbols and small performance symbols having a smaller display size than the performance symbols. In addition, the display control means is capable of variably displaying the performance symbols and the small performance symbols, and of these performance symbols and the small performance symbols, it is possible to change the mode of variably displaying at least the performance symbols. It's becoming As a result, at least the mode of variable display of the performance symbols having a relatively large display size can be changed, and the change in the mode of variable display of the performance symbols can attract the player's interest.

According to Reference Invention 1 described above, it is possible to diversify the mode of the variable display of the identification information and improve the amusement of the game.

(Reference Invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is widely known in which identification information is variably displayed based on the result of a predetermined determination, and a special game advantageous to the player can be executed when the result of the determination is a specific result. In this type of game machine, the entertainment of the game is improved by performing effects such as reach and notice accompanying the variable display of the identification information (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-95470).

However, although the effects executed on conventional gaming machines differ depending on the machine type (for example, motifs, characters that appear, etc.), the production methods (for example, the development of effects, patterns, etc.) do not change much. , there was a problem that it tends to be uniform. This reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to realize an effect capable of attracting the interest of the player and to improve the interest in the game. .

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that enables execution of a special game advantageous to a player when the result of the determination is a specific result,
an image display unit capable of displaying an image;
and an effect executing means capable of executing an effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
The effect executing means is capable of executing at least a predetermined effect display for displaying a predetermined image on the image display unit as the effect,
When an image other than the predetermined image is displayed on the image display unit when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image can be displayed so as to have a different front-to-rear positional relationship with the other image. It is characterized by

In such a gaming machine, the effect execution means can execute at least a predetermined effect display of displaying a predetermined image on the image display unit as an effect associated with the variable display of the identification information. When an image other than the predetermined image is displayed on the image display section, the predetermined image can be displayed in a different front-back positional relationship with the other image. Therefore, when the predetermined effect display is executed and the predetermined image and another image are displayed on the image display section, there will be a difference in the front-back positional relationship between the two images. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display and improve the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
Having a plurality of types of predetermined images as the predetermined image,
The effect executing means is capable of displaying any one of the plurality of types of predetermined images when executing the predetermined effect display, and depending on the type of the predetermined image to be displayed, a position in front of or behind the other image is displayed. It is characterized by different relationships.

In such a game machine, a plurality of types of predetermined images are provided as predetermined images in the predetermined effect display. It is possible to display on When other images are displayed together with the predetermined image, the front-rear positional relationship between the predetermined image and the other images is changed according to the type of the predetermined image. Therefore, when a predetermined image and another image are displayed on the image display portion by executing the predetermined effect display, the front-back positional relationship between the two images may differ depending on the type of the displayed predetermined image. becomes. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 described above,
selecting means for selecting a predetermined image to be displayed when executing the predetermined effect display from among the plurality of types of predetermined images;
The selection means can select a predetermined image based on the result of the determination,
The plurality of types of predetermined images include at least a predetermined image of a normal image type and a predetermined image of a special image type that is more likely to be selected when the result of the determination is a specific result compared to the normal image type. , contains
The effect execution means is capable of displaying a predetermined image selected by the selection means when executing the predetermined effect display,
When the predetermined image of the normal image type is selected by the selecting means and the other image is displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image of the normal image type is displayed behind the other image. ,
When the predetermined image of the special image type is selected by the selection means and the other image is displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed, the predetermined image of the special image type is displayed in front of the other image. It is characterized by

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to select a predetermined image to be displayed when executing the predetermined effect display from among a plurality of types of predetermined images based on the result of determination. , at least a predetermined image of the normal image type and a predetermined image of the special image type, which is more likely to be selected when the determination result is the specific result than the normal image type. The effect execution means is capable of displaying the predetermined image selected by the selection means when executing the predetermined effect display, and the selection means selects the predetermined image of the normal image type and performs the predetermined effect display. When another image is displayed at the time of execution, the predetermined image of the normal image type is displayed on the rear side (back side) of the other image, and the predetermined image of the special image type is selected by the selection means to display the predetermined effect. When another image is displayed at the time of execution of , the predetermined image of the special image type is displayed in front of the other image. Therefore, when the predetermined effect display is executed, when the predetermined image and the other image are displayed on the image display section, the predetermined image is displayed on the rear side (deeper side) than the other image, and the predetermined image is displayed on the rear side. When the image is displayed on the front side (nearer side) than the other images, the latter is higher than the former in terms of the expectation that the determination result is the specific result (execution of the special game). As a result, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation based on the front-back positional relationship between the predetermined image and the other image, so that it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the predetermined effect display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 or Reference Invention 2-3 described above,
The effect executing means may execute a predetermined special effect display after executing the predetermined effect display.

In such a gaming machine, the effect executing means may execute a predetermined special effect display after executing the predetermined effect display. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the development of the effect after the predetermined effect display is performed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-4 described above,
The identification information is composed of a production pattern that can be displayed on the image display unit,
The predetermined image is a preview image that suggests a result of the determination,
The other image is the production pattern.

In such a game machine, the predetermined image displayed when the predetermined effect display is executed is a preview image that suggests the result of the determination, and other images that can be displayed separately from the predetermined image contain the identification information. It is a directing pattern to compose. Therefore, when a performance pattern (another image) is displayed together with the forewarning image (predetermined image) when executing the predetermined performance display, it is possible to cause a difference in the front-to-back positional relationship between the forewarning image and the performance design. . This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-4 described above,
The identification information is composed of a plurality of production patterns that can be displayed on the image display unit,
The plurality of performance symbols can be variably displayed and can be stopped in a predetermined stop order after being variably displayed,
the predetermined image is a final stop symbol that is the last in the stop order among the plurality of production symbols;
The other image is a symbol other than the final stop symbol.

In such a gaming machine, the identification information is composed of a plurality of performance symbols, and the plurality of performance symbols can be displayed in a variable manner. It is possible to stop display with . Then, the predetermined image displayed when executing the predetermined effect display is the final stop symbol that is the last in the stop order among the plurality of effect symbols, and another image that can be displayed separately from the predetermined image is the final stop symbol. It is a pattern other than the pattern. Therefore, by executing the predetermined effect display, it is possible to create a difference in the front-rear positional relationship between the final stop symbol (predetermined image) and the symbols (other images) other than the final stop symbol. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the predetermined effect display.

According to the reference invention 2 described above, it is possible to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

(Reference invention 3)
In addition, the game machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the same problem as the problem related to Reference Invention 2 described above is:
A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the result of a predetermined determination, and that enables execution of a special game advantageous to a player when the result of the determination is a specific result,
an image display unit capable of displaying an image;
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information,
The effect execution means is capable of executing at least a first effect of displaying a first image on the image display section and a second effect of displaying a second image on the image display section,
The display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image each have a plurality of display modes,
When the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, a second image is displayed when the second effect is executed. The display mode can be the same display mode as the display mode of the first image displayed when the first effect is executed.

In such a gaming machine, the effect executing means has at least a first effect of displaying the first image on the image display section and a second effect of displaying the second image on the image display section as effects associated with the variable display of the identification information. 2 effects can be executed, and a plurality of types of display modes exist for each of the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image. Then, when the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end, the display mode of the second image displayed when the second effect is executed is changed. , the same display mode as that of the first image displayed when the first effect is executed. Therefore, the display mode of the first image displayed in the preceding first effect and the display mode of the second image displayed in the subsequent second effect are similar to each other. It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the display mode common to the second effect. As a result, the interest of the player is attracted to the first and second effects that can be executed from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end thereof, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above,
The plurality of types of display modes include a high expectation mode suggesting that the execution of the special game is highly expected,
A case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, and the first effect is displayed when the first effect is executed. When the display mode of the image is the high expectation mode, the display mode of the second image displayed when the second effect is executed is the high expectation mode.

In such a gaming machine, the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image (plural types of display modes) include a high expectation mode suggesting that the execution of the special game is highly expected. A first image to be displayed when the first effect is executed, in a case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later, from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information. is the high expectation mode, the display mode of the second image displayed when the second effect is executed is the high expectation mode. For this reason, the display mode of the first image displayed in the preceding first effect and the display mode of the second image displayed in the subsequent second effect both become the high expectation mode, so that the first effect It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the high expectation mode common to the second performance. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the first effect and the second effect that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2 described above,
The plurality of types of display modes include a confirmation mode that suggests execution confirmation of the special game,
A case where the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, and the first effect is displayed when the first effect is executed. When the display mode of the image is the confirmed mode, the display mode of the second image displayed when executing the second effect is set to the confirmed mode.

In such a gaming machine, the display mode of the first image and the display mode of the second image (plural kinds of display modes) include a confirmation mode that suggests execution confirmation of the special game, and the identification information fluctuates. A first effect is executed first and a second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the display, and the display mode of the first image displayed when the first effect is executed is the fixed mode. In some cases, the display mode of the second image to be displayed when the second effect is executed is set as the confirmed mode. For this reason, the display mode of the first image displayed in the preceding first effect and the display mode of the second image displayed in the subsequent second effect are both fixed modes, so that the first effect and the second effect are both determined. It is possible to impress the player by emphasizing the fixed mode common to the two performances. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the first effect and the second effect that can be executed from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-3 described above,
When the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information, the execution period of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. It is characterized by the fact that the period may overlap.

In such a gaming machine, when the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed after the variable display of the identification information from the start to the end, the execution period of the previous first effect, The execution period of the subsequent second effect may overlap. Therefore, the display of the first image in the previous first effect and the display of the second image in the subsequent second effect can be executed in parallel. As a result, the display mode of the first image related to the previous first effect and the display mode of the second image related to the subsequent second effect can be further emphasized to impress the player.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-4 described above,
Equipped with an input means that allows input by a player,
When the first effect is executed first and the second effect is executed later, the first effect and the second effect are executed from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end of the variable display of the identification information. Among the effects, at least the second effect can be executed based on the input from the input means.

Such a gaming machine is provided with input means for inputting by the player, and the effect executing means performs the first effect first until the variable display of the identification information starts and ends. When executing and executing the second effect later, it is possible to execute at least the second effect out of the first effect and the second effect based on the input from the input means. Therefore, at least the second effect can be executed triggered by the player's input from the input means. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to make an input from the input means, thereby increasing interest in the execution of the first effect and the second effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-5 described above,
when the determination result is a specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information;
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect related to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end thereof,
The first effect and the second effect are effects that can be executed before execution of the specific effect.

In such a gaming machine, when the determination result is the specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information. The effect executing means can execute the specific effect related to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end thereof. The effect and the second effect are effects that can be executed before execution of the specific effect. Therefore, after the start of the variable display of the identification information and before the execution of the specific effect, the display of the first image by the first effect and the display of the second image by the second effect can be executed later. Become. This makes it possible to enhance the interest before execution of the specific effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-5 described above,
when the determination result is a specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information;
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect related to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end thereof,
The first effect and the second effect are effects executable during execution of the specific effect.

In such a gaming machine, when the determination result is the specific result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information. The effect executing means can execute the specific effect related to whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end thereof. The effect and the second effect are effects that can be executed during execution of the specific effect. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed after the start of the variable display of the identification information, the display of the first image by the first effect and the second image by the second effect are performed during the execution of the specific effect. and can be executed. This makes it possible to increase interest during execution of the specific effect.

According to the reference invention 3 described above, it is possible to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

(Reference Invention 4)
Conventionally, a center role (central role) including a liquid crystal display device etc. is provided approximately in the center of the game area. In a game state where advantageous games for players such as jackpot games and variable probability games are performed, a game ball is fired (so-called "right hit") toward the game area on the right side of the center role. Gaming machines are known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to perform an instruction notification to prompt the player to hit to the right when executing a jackpot game or a variable probability game (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-12185).

2. Description of the Related Art In recent gaming machines, there is a tendency for more flashy presentations to be performed during games in order to improve the enjoyment of the games. For this reason, there is a risk that the right-handed instruction notification that is performed during the game will be mixed in with the presentation, making it difficult for the player to recognize. The present reference invention 4 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a game machine capable of executing a shooting instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize.

The game machine of Reference Invention 4-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area,
a game state control means capable of controlling the game state;
an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area to shoot the game ball toward,
The game state includes at least a predetermined game state in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a predetermined area of the game areas,
The predetermined game state includes at least a first predetermined game state and a second predetermined game state,
The instruction notification includes a predetermined instruction notification that instructs to shoot a game ball toward the predetermined area,
The instruction notification executing means can execute the predetermined instruction notification in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state.

In such a gaming machine, there are at least a first predetermined game state and a second predetermined game state as predetermined game states in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a predetermined area of the game areas. ing. Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification instructing to shoot a game ball toward a predetermined area of the game area in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. It's becoming As a result, for the player, although the game state differs between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner. In any game state of the 2 predetermined game states, it becomes easy to recognize the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 described above,
The game state control means is capable of controlling the game state from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined manner in the first predetermined game state, and also after the game state shifts from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state. It is characterized by executing the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined game state.

In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined game state, and when the game state shifts from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state, after the shift Also in the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined game state before transition is executed. As a result, for the player, even if the game state transitions from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the predetermined instruction is executed. It becomes easy to recognize information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 described above,
The instruction notification execution means is capable of changing the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the game state has shifted from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state at a predetermined time during the second predetermined game state. It is characterized by something.

In such a gaming machine, even after the game state has shifted from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification in the case where the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined game state is changed to the second predetermined game state. 2 It is possible to change at a predetermined time during the predetermined game state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state, so that it is possible to draw the player's attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 4-1 to 4-3 described above,
The game state control means is capable of controlling the game state from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined manner in the second predetermined game state, and also after the game state shifts from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state. It is characterized by executing the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined game state.

In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined manner in the second predetermined game state, and when the game state shifts from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state, after the shift Also in the first predetermined game state of , the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined game state before transition is executed. As a result, for the player, even if the game state transitions from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the predetermined instruction is executed. It becomes easy to recognize information.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 described above,
The instruction notification executing means is capable of changing the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the game state has shifted from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state at a predetermined time during the first predetermined game state. It is characterized by something.

In such a gaming machine, even after the game state has shifted from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification mode in the case where the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the second predetermined game state is changed to the second predetermined game state. 1 It is possible to change at a predetermined time during the predetermined game state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state, so that it is possible to draw the player's attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 4-1 to 4-5 described above,
The instruction notification executing means is capable of executing the predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image for instructing the game ball to be shot toward the predetermined area on the predetermined display means,
The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state.

In such a game machine, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image on predetermined display means. The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. Thus, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image is the same for the player, so that the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification) can be easily recognized by the player. become a thing.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 described above,
The instruction notification executing means is capable of displaying the same predetermined instruction image on the same display portion of the display means in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. be.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display section of the display means in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. As a result, for the player, although the game state differs between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image and its display position are the same. ) is easy to recognize.

According to the reference invention 4 described above, it is possible to execute a shooting instruction notification that is easy for the player to recognize.

1 pachinko game machine 2 game board 3 game area 4 rail member 5 board surface lamp 6 ball return prevention piece 7 image display device 7a display screen (effect display section, image display section) 7b effect pattern display area (Production pattern display part), 7c small production pattern display area (small production pattern display part), 8 production pattern, 9a first production suspension, 9b second production suspension, 9c first production suspension display area (first production suspension display part), 9d second effect reserved display area (second effect reserved display part), 18 small effect pattern (fourth pattern), 20 first start opening, 21 second start opening, 28 gate, 30 big winning opening, 31 Big winning device, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display section), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display section), 70 left-handed instruction image, 70a left-handed character image, 70b left Arrow image 70c Left-handed display area (left-handed instruction image display section) 71 Right-handed instruction image 71a Right-handed character image 71b Right arrow image 71c Right-handed display area (right-handed instruction image display section) 80 Main Control board (main control section) 81 Game control microcomputer 90 Sub control board (sub control section) 91 Performance control microcomputer 100 Image control board (image control section) 101 Image control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A game is played by shooting a game ball toward the game area, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information executed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole provided in the game area is the specific display result. Then, a gaming machine that enables execution of a special game advantageous to the player,
a game state control means capable of controlling the game state;
an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area to shoot the game ball toward,
The game state includes at least a normal game state, a special game state in which the special game is executed, and a high frequency state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting port is higher than in the normal game state. can be,
In the normal game state, game balls are shot toward a first area of the game areas, and in the special game state and the high frequency state, game balls are shot toward a second area of the game areas, It is supposed to play games,
As an instruction notification instructing to shoot a game ball toward the second area,
a first instruction notification executed when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the normal game state becomes a specific display result and the game state shifts to the special game state;
and a second instruction notification executed during the high frequency state and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the high frequency state becomes the specific display result and the game state shifts to the special game state. death,
During the high-frequency state, the mode of the second instruction notification can change at a predetermined time based on execution of a specific ready-to-win effect indicating whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. cage,
When the mode of the second instruction notification changes at the predetermined time during the high frequency state, the mode of the second instruction notification after the change is the predetermined time during the special game state that has shifted from the high frequency state. can change to
A gaming machine characterized by:

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