JP7195564B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is common to execute an effect along with a game, and there are various types and aspects of the effect. In this type of game machine, there is known one that is configured so that a player can set various settings related to effects such as the volume of sound effects, the brightness of illumination for effects, the brightness of a display screen for displaying effects images, and the like. ing. A gaming machine having such a configuration has the advantage that an effect is executed with settings according to the preference of the player (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2005-279019 A

However, there is a risk that simply enabling the above-described settings related to the effects will rather lead to a decrease in the effects of the effects.

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 that allows a player, etc., to make settings related to effects, while at the same time suppressing the deterioration of the effects of the effects. to do.

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 machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect along with a game;
input means operable by the player;
setting means capable of performing settings related to production based on the input by the input means;
identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information;
special game executing means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the derived display of the specific display result as the display result of the variable display;
The production executing means is
a case of executing a first movable effect for operating a predetermined movable effect means at a first period before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed during the variable display;
executing a second movable effect of operating a predetermined movable effect means at a second time period after the first time period before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed during the variable display; there is
The specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display when the second movable effect is executed rather than when the first movable effect is executed without the second movable effect being executed. more likely to appear
The second movable effect can be executed with a predetermined execution probability during the second timing during the variable display based on the specific variation pattern from which the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. can be,
As the production, a specific production type production and a production other than the specific production type are provided,
As the settings related to the effects, settings related to effects other than the specific effect type and settings related to effects of the specific effect type can be made with different setting contents ,
The effect execution means is capable of executing effects other than the specific effect type and effects of the specific effect type based on the setting contents of the setting means,
wherein the second movable effect out of the first movable effect and the second movable effect is included in the effect of the specific effect type;
As a setting related to the performance of the specific performance type, the execution mode of the second movable performance when the second movable performance is executed at the second timing during the variable display based on the specific variation pattern is set to the second The gist is that the movable effect can be set to a mode in which the movable effect is executed with the execution probability or a mode in which the execution probability is higher than the execution probability.

According to the above-described present invention, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the performance effect while allowing the player or the like to set the performance.

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 starting ball entry. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a right-handed instruction image display process. It is a flow chart of comment notice setting processing. (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 an explanatory diagram showing a non-operating state (standby position) of the first movable decorative member and the second movable decorative member, and (b) is a movable accessory announcement pattern determination table. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the state (operating state of the first movable decorative member) when the first movable accessory notice is executed, and (b) is the state when the second movable accessory notice is executed ( Fig. 11 is an explanatory view showing an operating state of the second movable decorative member). (a) is a ready-to-win effect pattern determination table A for the low base state, and (b) is a ready-to-win effect pattern determination table B for the high base state. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for reach AC (normal reach effect), and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for SP reach A to C (super reach effect). (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a comment notice, (b1) is a comment notice pattern determination table, (b2) is a comment display pattern determination table A for low base state, and (b3). is a comment display pattern determination table B for the high base state. FIG. 11 is a flow chart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during high base state) of Example 2. FIG. 14 is a flow chart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during a jackpot game) of Example 3. FIG. 14 is a flow chart of effect setting processing of Example 4. FIG. 14 is a flow chart of effect adjustment processing of Example 4. FIG. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the effect setting screen of the fourth embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a specific effect setting screen of another example,

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 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 the present embodiment (embodiment 1) includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50. The board 2 is detachably attached to the game machine frame 50. - 特許庁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. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates (when a player plays a game), the front frame 51 is in a closed state. Since a window portion (visual window) is provided to allow the player to visually recognize from the outside, the player can see the game board surface through the window portion (visual window).

The game board 2 and the front frame 51 are provided with various parts (game parts, game machine components) that can be seen and touched by the player when playing the game. Specifically, the front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotational angle) of the player, and stores the game balls and stores the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 that can be supplied 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. In this embodiment, a first effect button 63a is provided on the central front side of the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61, and a second effect button 63b is provided on the front lower left side of the front frame 51. These are used properly according to the situation. 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. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded, 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 . A display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a production pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "production pattern display section") in which production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as a "production pattern 8") are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in a variable manner 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 variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling up and down, left and right, oblique directions, and the like. 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 positions of the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not need to be provided separately, and the display areas for the left, middle, and right performance patterns may each be the entire pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). .

The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (identification information) of this embodiment are composed of numerical patterns (identification information type, pattern type) from "1" to "9" respectively, and these numerical patterns are displayed in order. It is a thing. Specifically, the variable display of the production pattern 8 scrolls the production pattern in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). This is done by displaying (also called "vertical scroll"), and when reaching "9", it returns to "1" and scroll display is repeated until the end of fluctuation (stop display). In this embodiment, each of the symbols "1" to "9" contains color information, so that each symbol can be classified according to 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", and "9". ” is a green pattern (hereinafter also referred to as “green pattern”). Also, the even number symbols "2", "4", "6" and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "blue symbols").

Displayed on a first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit"), which will be described later, by a combination (stop display mode) of left, middle, and right performance symbols that are stop-displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol The result of the success/failure determination (simply referred to as “success/failure determination”) is displayed 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".

Further, any one of the first special design, the second special design, and the effect design is simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". 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.

For example, if the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit number such as "222" or "777" (specific mode, specific It is possible to stop and display the production pattern in the display result). 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 design. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol suitability determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b, but rather the effect The performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b are seen and grasped.

Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combination) of the production pattern 8, the stop display mode (double in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit is referred to as "jackpot mode", " "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out (in this embodiment, the broken eyes) is the "loss mode" or the "non-specific mode". ” or “non-specific display result”. In addition, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect pattern 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the stop display mode of the effect pattern 8 is sometimes referred to as the "result display mode".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game production using the above-mentioned production patterns (production pattern game production), the jackpot game production (special game production) and the , other game effects such as 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 numbers, performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and character 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).

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-handed hitting display area 71c (right-handed hitting instruction image display portion) for displaying an image 71 is provided (see FIG. 45). 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.

Also, a first movable decorative member 13 that can move along with the game performance is provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 so as to be visible to the player at all times. The first movable decorative member 13 of the present embodiment is mainly composed of one circular movable body (movable member) having irregularities formed on the outer periphery, and normally (when not in operation), the center decorative body 10 is located at a standby position on the upper left side (upper left) of the image display device 7 so as not to cover the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the conditions for executing the movable effect (also referred to as "first movable effect") for operating the first movable decorative member 13 are satisfied, the first movable decorative member 13 starts to operate, and moves from the standby position to a predetermined position. Move towards the operating position.

In this embodiment, when the first movable effect is executed, the first movable decorative member 13 moves obliquely downward to the right and stops at a position (operating position) covering the central upper portion of the display screen 7a. there is When the first movable decorative member 13 moves from the standby position to the operating position, the first movable decorative member 13 is positioned on the near side of the display screen 7a, and is positioned on the front side of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 47(a). Part (in this example, a part of the area where the middle effect pattern 8C is displayed) is covered. In addition, the first movable decorative member 13 (movable body) is provided with an illumination made up of a plurality of LEDs, and the illumination emits light when the first movable effect is executed. Further, the first movable decorative member 13 rotates in the clockwise direction parallel to the display screen 7a in a state of being moved to the operating position (on the front side of the display screen 7a) (Fig. 47(a)). ). In this embodiment, it is possible to perform such a first movable effect as a notice effect during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 or as a part of the ready-to-win effect. As a result, the player's sense of anticipation for the big win is heightened by the execution of the first movable effect. It should be noted that the first movable decorative member 13 returns to its original standby position upon completion of the first movable effect.

Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 3 , a second movable decorative member 14 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the center decorative body 10 so as to be movable along with the game performance. The second movable decorative member 14 is normally (when not in operation) hidden by a frame that constitutes the center decorative body 10, and is in a state in which the whole cannot be visually recognized. The second movable decorative member 14 of this embodiment is mainly composed of three plate-like movable bodies (movable members) 14a, 14b, and 14c. , normally (when not in operation), it is located on the outer peripheral side so as not to cover the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIG. 46(a)). Specifically, the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is provided in the space formed between the game board 2 and the image display device 7 arranged behind it (rear side). 46(a), the movable body 14a is placed above the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the movable body 14b and a movable body 14c are positioned (waiting) at the lower left of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In FIG. 46(a), the movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c in the standby position (invisible) are indicated by dotted lines.

On the other hand, when the conditions for executing the movable effect (also referred to as "second movable effect") for operating the second movable decorative member 14 are satisfied, the second movable decorative member 14 starts to operate, and the three movable bodies 14a are formed. , 14b and 14c move from the standby position toward the predetermined operating position. In this embodiment, by executing the second movable effect, the movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c move all at once toward the center of the display screen 7a, and all move to a position ( operating position). When the movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c move from the standby position to the operating position, as shown in FIG. integrated) to cover the majority (substantially the entire area) of the display screen 7a. In addition, the surface (front side) of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is subjected to modeling processing representing one motif (shape, pattern, etc. In this example, a predetermined character). The movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c appear on the front side of the display screen 7a, move to the operating position, and come close to each other, thereby completing the motif (Fig. 47(b)). ). In this embodiment, such a second movable effect can be performed as an advance notice effect during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 or as part of the ready-to-win effect. As a result, the player's expectations for the big win are heightened by the execution of the second movable effect. Incidentally, when the second movable effect ends, the second movable decorative members 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) move (return) all at once to the original standby positions.

Here, the effect pending display areas 9c, 9d capable of displaying the effect pending 9a, 9b corresponding to the special figure pending are also referred to as "effect pending display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing display effects by displaying is also referred to as "display effect means". In addition, the first movable decorative member 13 capable of performing the first movable effect by operating along with the game effect is also referred to as "first movable accessory" or "first movable effect means". The second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) capable of performing the second movable effect by operating along with the movement is also referred to as "second movable accessory" or "second movable effect means". . In addition, the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 may be collectively referred to as a "movable accessory" or a "movable decorative member", and the first movable effect means and the second movable effect means may be collectively referred to as the movable decorative member. ) is also called "movable production 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". Further, the speaker 67 capable of performing sound production by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also called "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the game situation. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (electrical decoration member) capable of performing 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". In addition, these "effect pending display means", "display effect means", "first movable effect means", "second movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are collectively referred to as "effect means". say.

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

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

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 start hole 20, the second start hole 21, the big winning hole 30, the general winning hole 27 and the gate 28) are arranged is positioned at the center in the left-right direction ( It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center decorative body 10 and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. 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, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time and then stopped, 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 special symbols are stopped and displayed 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 result of the normal symbol right/wrong determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is notified by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). do. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is played to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

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

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

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

Here, board surface lamp 5, image display device 7, center decorative body 10, movable decorative members 13, 14 (movable accessories), fixed prize winning device 19 (first starting port 20), variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21), the gate 28, the big winning device 31 (big winning opening 30), etc., are also called "board parts" or "board side parts". In addition, the frame side (front frame 51 and body frame 52) such as firing handle 60, effect button 63, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, various control boards (including board case) and payout device (payout motor) described later Various game parts provided in the frame are also called "frame parts" or "frame side parts". In addition, when the image display device 7 is provided (attached) to the body frame 2, the image display device 7 can be considered as a frame component (frame-side component).

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

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

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

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88 . Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as 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 paid out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the firing handle 60 of the firing device 112 , the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60 and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60 . Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 . In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously shot by the shooting device 112 by driving the shooting motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

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

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

An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90 . The sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the sound control board 106 (sound control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) display according to the game situation. It functions as an effect 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). In addition, various advance notice effects (suggestion effects) suggesting information about the variable display of identification information (special patterns and effect patterns) are executed by means of corresponding effect devices and members (effect means) as advance notice effect execution means. also works.

Here, the notice effect is, for example, the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be a big hit (reliability, expectation), whether or not the ready-to-win effect is executed (feasibility), and the display result of the variable display and the display result. It refers to a production (suggestive production) that suggests in advance information related to the process leading up to the derivation display of . The notice effect is roughly divided into the notice effect related to the suspension based on the preliminary determination result of the suspension of the special pattern, and the notice effect related to the variable display (variation effect) being executed. The latter is also referred to as "the relevant change notice". In this embodiment, it is possible to execute both of these advance notice effects.

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

The effect display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8. Stop display in a display mode showing the display result (result of special symbol propriety determination). Moreover, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a and the production 2nd suspension display 103b are similarly made up of two LEDs. And, by lighting/extinguishing or combination of colors of the two LEDs, the production first special figure suspension display 103a is displayed by the number of reservations displayed in the first production suspension display area 9c and the first special figure suspension display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reservations as the number of reservations made. In addition, the second special figure pending display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same pending number as the pending number displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d and the second special figure pending display 43b. controlled. This is done by displaying character designs on substantially the entirety of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display section), or by operating a movable decorative member to partially or substantially display the effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display section) of the display screen 7a. By covering the entire area, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the production pattern 8, the first production suspension 9a, the second production suspension 9b, etc., may become invisible. , such an indicator is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . 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 .

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the first movable decorative member 13 and the second 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. Let As described above, the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 are both movable so-called gimmicks provided around the center decorative body 10 . When executing the first movable effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the first operation pattern data (also referred to as "first drive data") for operating the first movable decorative member 13 in a predetermined operation mode as a sub-control. The data stored in the ROM of the board 90 are determined, and the motion of the first movable decorative member 13 is controlled based on the determined first motion pattern data. In addition, when executing the second movable effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 provides second motion pattern data ("second drive data”) is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the motion of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is controlled based on the determined second motion pattern data. do. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to control lighting of the lamp and control the operation of the movable decorative member. 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.

Here, the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 are operated by a drive mechanism (not shown) including an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. Therefore, the aforementioned first operation pattern data (first drive data) and second operation pattern data (second drive data) can also be said to be drive patterns for driving these electrical drive sources. In addition, the drive mechanism (not shown) for operating the first movable decorative member 13 can be called "first movable effect means", and similarly, the drive mechanism (not shown) for operating the second movable decorative member ) can be called "second movable effect means". The movement of the first movable decorative member 13 includes not only movement between the standby position and the operating position, but also rotation at the operating position and light emitting operation of a plurality of LEDs (electric decorations). Therefore, the first motion pattern data (first drive data) includes pattern data related to the movement of the first movable decorative member 13 as well as the rotation motion and the light emission motion.

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 (detection 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 " 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 stopped and displayed.

Specifically, the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" all have "16" rounds and " Once", the opening time of the big prize 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 time", 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 has passed 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 specified 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 one of the above-described 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 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", and 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are "non-probability 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.

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 passage 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 right or wrong 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 high-probability state jackpot determination table 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)). That is, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability of the result of the variation display of the special symbols becoming a big hit (a stopped pattern becomes a big win pattern) becomes 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 the 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. Determination of normal design) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)).

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present 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 occurs 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".

Here, the low base state (low probability low base state) is also called "first game state", and the high base state (low probability high base state, high probability high base state) is "second game state" Also called In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three game states can be set as the game state, namely, "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-high base state or a high-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting hole 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting hole 21 than into the first starting hole 20. (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 the low base state (for example, low probability low base state), the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by striking to the left. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting 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This makes it possible to obtain a large number of start-up 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, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "y z z" (for example, □: lights off, ■: lights on), so that the game ball is directed toward the left game area 3A. It can be notified that it should be fired. In addition, in the high base state, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned on, such as "y z" (for example, □: lights off, ▪: lights on), so that the game ball is directed toward the right game area 3B. It can be notified that it should be fired.

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), perform "right hitting" 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)) , and the acquired random value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls out of the normal pattern reserved storage unit 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 starting hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and when the game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 pending balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figures 2 Add 1 to the number of held balls (S307).

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

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S309). When the game ball has not entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, but when 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 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related 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 prior determination (S1303, S1304) performed prior to the success judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 success judgment process (S1202) described later (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 suspension 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. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table that can determine variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (for high probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big win, the type of the big win, and whether or not a game effect with a high degree of reliability of the big win is to be executed.

Next, in S318, 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 matches the jackpot 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 transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, 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 .

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 and S403, YES in S405), normal design confirmation Processing (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

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

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit determination value is " 0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit Based on the judgment value "0", "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, 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 processing (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processing 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 , 4”. 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" (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), 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 the standby screen setting process, a customer waiting start command for instructing the display start (customer waiting start) of the standby screen (demonstration screen) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. When the customer waiting start command is output (sent) to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201), the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) starts displaying the standby screen (demonstration screen). (demonstration start condition) is determined, and if it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the image control board 100 (image control microcomputer 101) is instructed to display a standby screen. As a result, a standby screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG. In addition, as a demonstration start condition, for example, the number of special 1 reserved balls and the number of special 2 reserved balls are both "0", and the variable display of special 1 and special 2 is not performed. It is mentioned that it lasts for time.

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 memory of the random number counter value 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 jackpot is achieved, the lamp for 6R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot 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). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

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

Also, in S1401, when it is determined that it is in the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). In S1408, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the time saving state jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the time saving state and jackpot of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, the fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P12-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, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P15-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). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19-P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and out of time is more likely to select a short variation pattern than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-saving state and out of time. there is This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by making it possible to select more variation patterns with a short variation time in the time saving state.

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

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

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (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, in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for judging whether or not the special symbol is stored is read out and processed.

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

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

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

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, 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 elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), 1 is subtracted from the variable probability counter (S1904), and whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0" is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the variable probability counter is "0", the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S1906), 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 to 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 (type) is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big winning, so the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big winning confirmed this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each jackpot game, the 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. At S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of the jackpot determined this time (the jackpot to start). Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub-control that receives the opening command The unit 90 executes processing for executing a predetermined game effect based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. It should be noted that the opening period is a period set before the start of the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game and after the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is disabled. ” is also said. Also, the effect executed in this "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 that executes 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 game ball is detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a, 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 opening sensor 30a functions as "effective period setting means". When the game ball is detected by the large winning hole sensor 30a during the invalid period (ineffective period), the detection becomes invalid, and an abnormal ball entry into the large winning hole 30 (large winning hole error) occurs. 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 a process related to the execution of error notification for informing the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal entry of a ball 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" if the first round is ended, and "2R end command" if the second round is ended. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201.

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, if it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the later-described game state setting process (S2124) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 21). 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 The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2207), and the process is finished. 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".

[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 reservation balls when the number of special reservation balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special reservation balls accompanying 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 variation 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 production control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control section 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 44. 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 effect that determines the previous effect, and the random number for determining the effect pattern that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers, etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Note that when updating the random number, the random number may be incremented by 2 instead of incremented by 1. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 .

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

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

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, based on detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed (S4201). ). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for illuminating the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and drive data for driving the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member. and drive data output processing (S4203) for outputting . Lamp data and drive data are created by 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Finally, 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, lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the board surface lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and drive data (data for controlling the operation of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14) are produced. Or, other processing such as updating the random number for effect determination is 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) is executed in the special game state, 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 Big 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 1R start effect command corresponding to this 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. 45(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. 45 (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-high 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 content from the opening effect described above is executed. In the continuous opening effect (not shown), a right-hand hitting instruction notification for the first hit like the above-described first hit opening effect, that is, the display of a moving image depicting the state of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 is displayed. It is not executed, and the right hitting instruction image 71 (see FIG. 45(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.

The effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and different effect modes will cause part or all of the effect modes of the game effects such as the advance notice effect and the ready-to-win effect to differ. 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 game state) or a high probability high base state (variable probability game state) ) is difficult (impossible). In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a "probability non-notification mode".

Here, the production mode A and the production mode B corresponding to the low probability low base state are also called "first production mode", and the production mode C corresponding to the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state correspond. The production mode D is also called "second production mode", and the production mode E corresponding to both the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state is also called "third production 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, 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 performance pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (variation mode of the effect symbol, etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) ( (not shown) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those fluctuation production pattern determination tables.

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

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. The performance symbol 8 stopped and displayed as a result of the performance symbol game performance is out of the result of the special symbol propriety determination, and in the case of reach presence or failure, three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" are displayed. One of the production patterns is different from the other production patterns, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is the other. It is said to be a barakeme with different production patterns. On the other hand, if the result of special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and if the 16R 1st or 16R 4th big win, it will be a double number of ``777'', and if it is a other big hit, it will be a number pattern other than ``777''. It is considered to be Zoro eyes. Incidentally, the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 described above is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what to stop display as the stop production pattern when a big win is achieved.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a variation mode (variation pattern) of the performance pattern 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4505, it is determined whether or not to perform any of these effects based on the variable effect pattern determination table. Then, when the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, any ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super ready-to-win effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed as the effect pattern game effect, compared with the case of executing the normal reach to play (any of reach A to C), It is set so that the possibility of hitting the jackpot is high. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit (reliability for a big win) than the normal ready-to-win effect. Incidentally, the super reach effect is also referred to as "special specific effect" or "special effect display". In addition, in this embodiment, six types of reach A, reach B, reach C, SP reach A, SP reach B and SP reach C are provided as reach effects, but more reach effects than this embodiment are provided. Alternatively, it is possible to reduce (decrease) the types (number) of ready-to-win effects from those in this embodiment.

Of the ready-to-win effects of the present embodiment, the normal reach effects (reach A to C) are set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command designating a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) is received. Super reach effects (SP reach A to C) are set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern with a variation time of 450000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) is received. It is something to be gained.

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, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined and stopped, so that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, thereby completing one variable display. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variable display, a normal variable effect, a ready-to-win effect, 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).

Here, in the present embodiment, in the normal fluctuation when the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function is not operating (that is, the low base state), the third stop design from the start of the fluctuation of the production design 8 (in this example, the medium production design 8C) is 11 seconds until it stops (temporarily stops). On the other hand, in the normal variation when the special symbol variation time reduction function is operating (that is, high base state), the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) from the start of the variation display. It takes less time than usual (when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated), and along with this, the right production design 8R (second stop design) and the middle production design 8C (third stop design) stop (temporary It takes less time to stop. 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 effect pattern is set based on the result.

In addition, the storage contents of the production reservation information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production reservation 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 The result of the judgment related to the display), the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (the fluctuation pattern and the stop pattern related to the special figure fluctuation display of this time), the notice effect pattern set in S4506 That is, the type (notice type) and mode of the foretelling effect to be executed, the presence/absence of the foretelling effect, etc. are different. Also, when executing a notice effect, out of a plurality of notice effects, one notice effect (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, 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 performance image data corresponding to the variable performance pattern set in (image data indicating the start of variation of the performance pattern 8, during variation, stop of variation, etc.), and the notice performance pattern specified based on the variable performance start command That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image display device 7 displays the variable effect, the notice effect, etc. based on the read image data. Execute on the screen 7a. 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. 45(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. 45(c), the left-handed instruction notification performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of this 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 right in the high base state, is instructed to hit left (return to hitting left) with the transition to the low base state. It is actively encouraged. It should be noted that the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed on the display screen 7a (left-handed display area 70c) and is erased after a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (the left-handed instruction notification ends).

[Right shot instruction image display processing]
Next, the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game-related effect 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). Jackpot game-related effect processing (S4406) is executed with the receipt of the jackpot game-related command as described above (YES in S4405), so in S4602, the jackpot game-related command that triggered the execution of the processing of S4406 is the 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. 45(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. 45(a) and 45(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 hit 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. 45(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. 45(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. 45(c)).

[Reach production]
Next, the ready-to-win effect of this embodiment 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 designates a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more (see FIG. 9). In this case, the ready-to-win effect is executed with the variable display of the special symbol. In response to this, when receiving a variation start command including information (command) specifying a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more, the effect control microcomputer 91, in the above-mentioned S4504, the effect pattern of the reach variation effect ( A table for determining the ready-to-win effect pattern) is set, and in the following S4505, the ready-to-win effect pattern is determined with reference to the set table and set. When a variable effect start command including the ready-to-win effect pattern (variable effect pattern) thus set is transmitted to the image control board 100, the ready-to-win effect based on the ready-to-win effect pattern is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. be done.

In this embodiment, as a variable effect pattern determination table related to the reach variable effect, a reach effect pattern determination table A (hereinafter also referred to as "reach table A") for low base state (for short working hours state) shown in FIG. 48(a) And, a reach performance pattern determination table B (hereinafter also referred to as “reach table B”) for the high base state (for the time saving state) shown in FIG. 48(b) is provided. Of these tables, if the variation pattern specification command included in the received variation start command is a variation pattern (any of P1 to P6, P8 to P10) with a variation time of 30000 ms or more in the low base state (non-time saving state) In the "reach table A" shown in FIG. 48 (a) is set, and when the fluctuation pattern (any of P12 to P17, P19 to P21) with a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more in the high base state (time saving state) , the "reach table B" shown in FIG. 48(a) is set.

Then, the production control microcomputer 91 determines the reach production pattern using the reach table A when executing the reach fluctuation production in the low probability and low base state (S4505), and the reach in the low probability and high base state. In the case of executing the variable performance and in the case of executing the ready-to-reach variable performance in the high probability/high base state, the reach table B is used to determine the ready-to-reach performance pattern (S4505). In other words, when the production mode when the variable display of the production pattern 8 is performed is "production mode A" or "production mode B" (in the first production mode), when the reach fluctuation production is executed, Determine the reach production pattern using the reach table A (S4505), when executing the reach variation production when it is "production mode C" or "production mode D" (in the second production mode), and "production When the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in mode E" (in the third effect mode), the ready-to-win effect pattern is determined using the ready-to-win table B (S4505).

In this embodiment, as described above, a total of 6 types of reach effects including 3 types of normal reach effects (reach A to C) and 3 types of super reach effects (SP reach A to C) are provided. there is Corresponding to this, each table shown in FIGS. 48(a) and (b) includes a variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, Based on the variable effect determination random number obtained in S4501 described above, the reach effect patterns are set to "reach A", "reach B", "reach C", "SP reach A", "SP reach B" and " SP Reach C” has a data structure that can be determined. The variable effect determination random number of this embodiment takes a value in the range of "0 to 99".

Specifically, the reach table A for the low base state includes special symbol variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4, P8", "P5, P9" and "P6, P10" ( (see FIG. 9), the random number value for determining the variable effect (0 to 99) is assigned to one of the aforementioned six kinds of ready-to-win effects. In addition, the reach table B for the high base state includes special symbol variation patterns "P12", "P13", "P14", "P15, P19", "P16, P20" and "P17, P21" (see FIG. 9). ), the random number (0 to 99) for determining the variable effect is assigned to one of the six types of ready-to-win effects described above. In the tables shown in FIGS. 48(a) and 48(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 the production contents (production mode) of each reach production of reach A to C and SP reach A to C, the result of the special design propriety determination is a big hit (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the special design is a big hit fluctuation pattern) It includes what corresponds to the case and what corresponds to the case of being out (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is out of the fluctuation pattern). In addition, low base state and high base state such as "reach A" in low base state and "reach A" in high base state, "SP reach C" in low base state and "SP reach C" in high base state Regardless of the game state, the basic flow (framework) of each effect is the same, and the characters that appear in SP Reach and the story of the development effect are the same. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect image data used in executing the ready-to-win effect is common (similar) in the low base state and the high base state. However, it is possible to change details such as a part of the background and a part of the character appearing during the reach depending on the game state, while keeping the basics of the reach effect the same. In this case, even if the ready-to-win effect is of the same type, the image data for effect used in executing the ready-to-win effect can be different depending on the game state.

Reaches A to C are all normal reach effects corresponding to variation patterns with a variation time of 30000 ms (big wins: "P3", "P14", misses: "P6", "P10", "P17", "P21"). Specifically, while the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start to fluctuate and scroll display (vertical scrolling) is performed, the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) and the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) are displayed at a predetermined timing. If the stop symbol) stops (temporarily stop) with the same symbol, reach is established. Until the establishment of the ready-to-win state, each ready-to-win effect of A to C has the same variation mode. It should be noted that each reach performance of SP reach A to C, which will be described later, has the same variation mode until reach is established.

Then, as shown in FIG. 49(a), in ready-to-win A, after establishment of ready-to-win, the medium effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) continues vertical scrolling until the end of fluctuation (see a1), and the scrolling display is performed. After the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) is stopped by the end, the effect pattern 8 is determined and stopped in a double pattern (big hit mode) or a loose pattern (losing mode). In addition, in the reach B, after the reach is established, the variable display mode of the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) changes from the vertical scroll mode to the vertical rotation switching mode, and the middle effect pattern 8C switches to the vertical rotation mode. conduct. After that, after the medium effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops due to the end of the switching display of the vertical rotation, the effect pattern 8 is confirmed and stopped in doubles (jackpot mode) or looses (losing mode). Furthermore, in the reach C, after the reach is established, the variable display mode of the middle effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) changes from the vertical scroll mode to the horizontal rotation switching mode, and the middle effect pattern 8C switches to the horizontal rotation mode. conduct. After that, after the medium effect pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops due to the end of the switching display of the horizontal rotation, the effect pattern 8 is confirmed and stopped in doubles (jackpot mode) or looses (losing mode).

Next, SP reach A and SP reach B are super reach productions corresponding to fluctuation patterns with a fluctuation time of 45000 ms or more, fluctuation time 45000 ms (big hit: "P2" "P13", off: "P5" "P9" "P16", "P20") and those corresponding to a variable time of 75000 ms (big hits: "P1", "P12", misses: "P4", "P8", "P15", "P19"). SP reach A corresponds to a variable time of 45000 ms and a variable time of 75000 ms, and the characters that appear during the SP reach production and the story (development) of the production are basically the same. . That is, as shown in FIG. 49(b), after the left performance symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right performance symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol and ready-to-win is established. (b1), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the ready-to-reach state are moved to the upper right of the display screen 7a and displayed in reduced size, and the display of the effect animation for SP reach A is started on the display screen 7a. (b2). And, in the SP reach A corresponding to the fluctuation time 45000ms, in accordance with the timing when 45000ms has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, after the medium production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops, the production pattern 8 is double eyes (jackpot mode) or Deterministic stop with loose stitches (disappearance mode). At this time, the effect display by the effect animation for SP reach A is completed in a manner corresponding to the big hit or the loss.

On the other hand, in the SP reach A corresponding to the fluctuation time of 75000ms, at the timing when 45000ms has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the medium production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops (temporary stop) at the pattern that constitutes the mode, and then the medium production The variable display of the pattern 8C is resumed, and the development effect (display of effect animation) for SP reach A is further performed. In other words, once it looks like it is out of place, it proceeds to development production. After that, after the medium performance pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops at the timing when 75000 ms has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the performance pattern 8 is determined and stopped in doubles (big win mode) or looses (losing mode). At this time, the effect display by the development effect for the SP reach A is completed in a manner corresponding to the big hit or the loss. In addition, regarding the resuming of the variable display after the temporary stop of the middle effect pattern 8C, not only the middle effect pattern 8C but also the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R may be restarted to be displayed. In other words, the variable display may be resumed for all of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

Also, for SP reach B, one corresponding to a variable time of 45000ms and one corresponding to a variable time of 75000ms, the characters that appear during the SP reach production and the story (development) of the production are basically the same. It's becoming That is, as shown in FIG. 49(b), after the left performance symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right performance symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol and ready-to-win is established. (b1), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the ready-to-win state are moved to the upper right of the display screen 7a and displayed in reduced size, and the display of the effect animation for SP reach B is started on the display screen 7a. (b3). And, in the SP reach B corresponding to the fluctuation time 45000ms, in accordance with the timing when 45000ms has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, after the medium production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops, the production pattern 8 is double eyes (jackpot mode) or Deterministic stop with loose stitches (outside mode). At this time, the effect display by the effect animation for SP reach B is completed in a manner corresponding to the big hit or the loss.

On the other hand, in the SP reach B corresponding to the fluctuation time of 75000ms, after stopping at the pattern that constitutes the mode once the middle production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) is removed at the timing when 45000ms has passed from the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation of the middle production pattern 8C The display is resumed, and the development effect (display of effect moving image) for SP reach B is further performed. In other words, once it looks like it is out of place, it proceeds to development production. After that, after the medium performance pattern 8C (final stop pattern) stops at the timing when 75000 ms has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the performance pattern 8 is determined and stopped in doubles (big win mode) or looses (losing mode). At this time, the effect display by the development effect for the SP reach B is completed in a manner corresponding to the big hit or the loss. In addition, regarding the restart of the variable display after the temporary stop of the middle effect pattern 8C in the SP reach B, the variable display is restarted for all the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in the same manner as in the case of the SP reach A described above. may be

Finally, SP reach C is a super reach effect corresponding to a variation pattern with a variation time of 75000 ms (big wins: "P1", "P12", misses: "P4", "P8", "P15", "P19"). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49(b), the left performance symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right performance symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol to establish a reach. After that (b1), the three performance patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in the ready-to-reach state move to the upper right of the display screen 7a and are displayed in a reduced size, and the display of the performance animation for the SP reach C is displayed on the display screen 7a. is started (b4). Then, in accordance with the timing when 75000 ms has elapsed from the start of the variation, after the middle production pattern 8C (final stop pattern) is stopped, the production pattern 8 is determined and stopped in doubles (big win mode) or looses (losing mode). At this time, the effect display by the effect animation for SP reach C is completed in a manner corresponding to the big hit or the loss.

Any one of reach A to C and SP reach A to D as described above can be selected using the reach effect pattern determination table (reach table A or B) shown in FIG. 48 (a) or (b). is possible. In the ready-to-win production pattern determination table, considering the length of the fluctuation time of the special symbols and the result of judgment (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbols), the random number for determining the variable production (0 to 99) is assigned to each ready-to-win production. As a result, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the reach effect pattern, the reliability of the big hit, etc. are determined.

Here, in the reach table A for the low base state and the reach table B for the high base state, the reach that can be selected for the fluctuation pattern (variation time 45000 ms, 30000 ms) other than the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time 75000 ms The distribution of the random numbers for determining the variable production is the same for the production patterns. That is, as shown in FIGS. 48(a) and 48(b), among the reach table A and the reach table B, the fluctuation patterns of the special symbols are "P3 (big hit)", "P6, P10 (missing)", and "P14." (jackpot)” and “P17, P21 (loss)”, the selection rate of the reach effect patterns (reach A to C) that can be selected in the case of a jackpot is reach A “25%”, Reach B is "35%", reach C is "40%", and in case of deviation, reach A is "40%", reach B is "35%", reach C is "25%". In other words, when the game state is a low base state (production mode A or B) and when it is a high base state (any of production modes C, D, E), a fluctuation production based on a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30000 ms The selection rate (appearance rate) of each reach effect pattern of reach A to C when is executed is the same, and the relationship of the selection rate (appearance rate) is "reach A < reach B <Reach C', and in the case of being out, "Reach C<Reach B<Reach A".

In addition, it can be selected when the variation pattern of the special symbol is any of "P2 (big hit)", "P5, P9 (loss)", "P13 (big hit)", and "P15, P19 (loss)". The selection rate of the reach production patterns (SP reach A, B) is, in the case of a big hit, SP reach A "40%" and SP reach B "60%", and in the case of loss, SP reach A "60%" ”, SP reach B “40%”. That is, when the game state is a low base state (production mode A or B) and when it is a high base state (any of production modes C, D, and E), a fluctuation production based on a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45000 ms The selection rate (appearance rate) of each reach effect pattern of SP reach A and B when is executed is the same, and the relationship between the selection rates is "SP reach A < SP reach B" in the case of a big hit. , "SP reach B<SP reach A" in the case of deviation.

On the other hand, the ready-to-reach table A and the ready-to-reach table B differ in the distribution of the variable effect determination random numbers for the ready-to-reach effect pattern that can be selected for the variation pattern of the variation time of 75000 ms. That is, as shown in FIG. 48(a), among the reach table A, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is either "P1 (jackpot)" or "P4, P8 (loss)", it can be selected. The selection rate of reach production patterns (SP reach A to C) is, in the case of a big hit, SP reach A "15%", SP reach B "40%", SP reach C "45%", and out of In this case, the reach A is "50%", the SP reach B is "35%", and the SP reach C is "15%".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48(b), it can be selected when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol in the reach table B is either "P12 (big hit)" or "P15, P19 (loss)". The selection rate of reach production patterns (SP reach A to C) is, in the case of a big hit, SP reach A "14%", SP reach B "39%", SP reach C "47%", In the case of deviation, the reach A is "53%", the SP reach B is "37%", and the SP reach C is "10%".

That is, when the game state is a low base state (production mode A or B) and when it is a high base state (any of the production modes C, D, E), the fluctuation production based on the fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 75000 ms Although the selection rate (appearance rate) of each reach effect pattern of "SP reach A to C" when is executed is slightly different, the relationship of the selection rate is the same in each game state. Reach A<SP reach B<SP reach C", and in the case of being out, "SP reach C<SP reach B<SP reach A".

With such a reach effect pattern determination table, in the pachinko game machine 1, reach B has a higher hit reliability (expectation) than reach A with respect to reach A to C which are normal reach effects. The reach C has a higher hit reliability than the reach B. In addition, for SP reach A to C, which are super reach effects, SP reach B has a higher hit reliability reach effect than SP reach A, and SP reach C is a hit more than SP reach B. It has a highly reliable reach performance. The relationship of the jackpot reliability related to each such ready-to-win production is the same regardless of the game state (production mode).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, regarding the SP reach C, which has the highest jackpot reliability among the SP reach types, the selection rate in the deviation fluctuations (P15, P19) in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) (appearance rate) is lower than the selection rate (appearance rate) in the deviation fluctuation (P4, P8) in the low base state (production modes A, B), on the other hand, in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) The selection rate (appearance rate) in the big hit variation (P12) is higher than the selection rate (appearance rate) in the losing variation (P1) in the low base state (production modes A, B) (See FIGS. 48(a) and (b)). Therefore, when the super reach effect related to SP reach C is executed in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) than when executed in the low base state (production modes A, B) , the reliability of the jackpot is higher. That is, the super ready-to-win effect related to the SP reach C is an effect with different degrees of reliability for big hits, although the content of the effect is the same, depending on the game state when the effect is executed. Here, the super reach production related to the SP reach C that can be executed in the low base state (production modes A, B) is also called "first production", and in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) The super ready-to-win effect related to the SP reach C that can be executed is also called a “second effect”.

[Notice production]
Next, the advance notice effect of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute various notice effects, such as the pending prefetch notice based on the result of prior determination, and the change notice relating to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect). there is In the following, of the notice effects that can be executed in this embodiment, the "movable role notice" and the "comment notice", which are the change notices, will be described.

Here, in this embodiment, after the production pattern 8 (production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R) starts the variable display, the variable display speed of all the patterns becomes high and substantially constant, and then decelerates to the first stop. A period (hereinafter also referred to as "first period") until the symbol (left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is stopped and displayed (temporary stop), and a predetermined reach effect after the establishment of the reach A period until the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R temporarily stop (temporary stop display) (hereinafter also referred to as "second period"), and after the temporary stop, the variable display is resumed and then fixed stop (fixed stop display ) (hereinafter also referred to as a “third period”), and at each timing, it is possible to execute the notice effect (the change notice) regarding the change display. Of the 1st to 3rd periods, the notice effect executed in the 1st period is also called "first period notice" or "variable early notice", and the notice effect executed in the 2nd period It is also called "second period notice" or "fluctuation mid-stage notice", and the notice effect executed in the third period is also called "third period notice" or "variation end notice".

The advance notice of the movable accessory causes the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable accessory) and the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) to operate (FIGS. 46(a) and 47). (a), (b)). That is, the movable accessory announcement is an announcement effect composed of the first movable effect and the second movable effect. Depending on the execution mode (movable role announcement pattern), the movable role announcement of the present embodiment is executed in the above-described first period (first period announcement) or in the above-described second period. There is a case where it is executed in the above-described third period (third period notice). The player sees the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable role) and the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable role) that operate according to the advance notice of the movable role, and sees the reliability of the big hit and the It becomes possible to guess (anticipate) the performance pattern and the like.

The execution pattern of the movable role announcement (movable role announcement pattern), including whether or not to execute the announcement, is determined (set) in the aforementioned S4506 (see FIG. 42). That is, the performance control microcomputer 91 is based on the movable role announcement pattern determination table shown in FIG. , determines (sets) the execution pattern of the movable accessory announcement, including whether or not to execute it (S4506). The random number for determination of movable advance notice in this embodiment takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". When the execution pattern of the movable role announcement is set in S4506, the movable role announcement based on the execution pattern (notice production pattern) is displayed while the performance pattern 8 for which the movable role announcement is set is displayed in a variable manner. is executed. By executing the movable role announcement, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, which is displaying the production pattern 8 in a variable manner, is covered with the first movable decorative member 13 or the second movable decorative member 14 (FIG. 47). (a), (b)).

As shown in FIG. 46(b), the movable accessory announcement pattern determination table (hereinafter also referred to as "movable accessory announcement table") of this embodiment is specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above. Based on the variation pattern (any of P1 to P22) related to the variable display of the special symbol this time and the random number for determining the movable role announcement acquired in S4501, the movable role announcement pattern is set to "movable role announcement A to C”, or “none”, which means that the movable accessory announcement is not executed, is a data structure.

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) , the random number (0-99) for determining the movable announcement is assigned to each of "none" and "movable accessory announcement A to C" in consideration of the result of special symbol suitability judgment (big hit or miss). It has become. As a result, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the movable accessory announcement pattern, the reliability of the big hit, and the like are determined.

Here, among the three types of movable role announcement patterns A to C, the movable role announcement A is the first movable decorative member 13 (the first movable ), and is executed as a first period notice (variation early notice). In addition, the movable accessory announcement B operates the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable accessory) in the above-described first period (the beginning of the fluctuation), and performs the action before reaching reach (based on the elapse of a predetermined time). ), the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) is operated in the above-mentioned third period (fluctuation final stage), and the first period notice (variation early stage notice) and the third period notice ( It is due to the combination with the fluctuation final notice). Furthermore, the movable accessory notice C is for operating the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) during the second period (mid-variation), and is executed as the second period notice (mid-variation notice). It is what is done.

In the movable accessory notice table of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is "P11, P22" (missing), all the random numbers for determining the movable notice of "0 to 99" are assigned to "none". , and the movable accessory notice is not selected (executed). This is because the outlier variation patterns P11 and P22 correspond to the variation time for shortened variation (short variation time), and it is difficult to ensure a sufficient execution time for the movable accessory announcement. In addition, if the special symbol variation pattern is an outlier variation pattern other than "P11, P22", the random number for determining the movable announcement of "0 to 99" is assigned to "none" and "movable accessory announcement A". , and is not assigned to "movable accessory announcement B" and "movable accessory announcement C". Therefore, "movable role announcement B" and "movable role announcement C" are not selected (executed) in the deviation variation. Further, for any of the deviation fluctuation patterns other than "P11, P22", the selection rate of "none" is set to be higher than the selection rate of "movable accessory announcement A".

On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is "P3, P14" (big hit), the random number for determining the movable announcement of "0 to 99" is all patterns except "movable accessory announcement B" ( (including "none"), and the movable accessory announcement B is not selected (executed). This is because the jackpot variation patterns P3 and P14 have a shorter variation time than the other jackpot variation patterns, and the variation time ( This is because the performance time) is insufficient. That is, if the "first period notice by the first movable effect" and the "third period notice by the second movable effect" are performed during a change in which the change time is not so long, the effect during the change becomes complicated. This is because there is a risk that the performance effect will not be obtained. In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern, it is set so that the selection rate of "none" is lower than when it is a loss variation pattern. "Movable Accessory Notice B" and "Movable Accessory Notice C" which are not (executed) can be selected, and both are set so that the selection rate is higher than "Movable Accessory Notice A". It is easier to execute the movable accessory notice.

According to such a movable role notice table, the reliability of the "movable role notice B, C" is higher than that of the "movable role notice A". Since neither of the object notices B and C" is selected in the case of loss, it becomes a movable accessory notice suggesting a big hit. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) operates as a movable accessory announcement during the variable display of the production pattern 8, and the second movable decorative member 14 is configured. As shown in FIG. 47(b), the three movable bodies 14a to 14c are united on the front side of the display screen 7a to complete one motif (character in this example), thereby confirming the big win. can be recognized.

Next, the comment notice is included in the first period notice (variable early notice) executable in the first period described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50(a), a character having a predetermined person as a motif (for example, a person character A, a person An image (hereinafter also referred to as "comment image KG") relating to the comment issued by the character B, etc.) is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. The comment image KG is erased from the screen after a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after being displayed, thereby ending the comment notice. The player can see the content of the comment indicated by the comment image KG (that is, the content of the previous notice of the comment), and can guess (predict) the reliability of the big win, the performance pattern, etc. related to the change.

The effect control microcomputer 91 determines (sets) the execution pattern of the comment notice including whether or not to execute the comment notice by performing the comment notice setting process (S5000) shown in FIG. 44 in the aforementioned S4506. The comment notice setting process (S5000) is a process performed as a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506).

As shown in FIG. 44, in the comment notice setting process (S5000), first, the comment notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50(b1) is set (S5001). This table is a table for determining whether or not to execute a comment notice and the content of the comment notice (comment notice pattern) when it is executed. Common table data that can be used in any of the presentation modes (C, D, E). In addition, the table is a special symbol variation pattern specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and a comment announcement determination random number that is a type of random number for determining the announcement effect acquired in S4501 described above. Based on the data structure, the comment notice pattern can be determined to be one of "comments A to D" with different contents (types) of comments, or "none" that does not execute the comment notice. It's becoming The random number for determining the comment advance notice in this embodiment takes a value within the range of "0 to 99".

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 random number for comment notice determination (0 to 99) is assigned to each of "None" and "Comments A to D" in consideration of the result of the special symbol suitability judgment (jackpot or loss). there is Thereby, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the 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. 50(b1), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is "P11, P22" (outlier), all the random numbers for determining the comment notice of "0 to 99" are "none". , and the comment notice is not selected (executed). This is because, as in the case of the previous notice of the movable accessory, the deviation fluctuation patterns P11 and P22 correspond to the fluctuation time for shortened fluctuation (short fluctuation time). 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, making it easier to execute the comment notice. . 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 a deviation variation pattern, the selection rate of "comment A" is high, and the selection rate is low in the order of "comment B", "comment C", and "comment D". It is set so that Therefore, the comment prediction jackpot reliability is highest for "comment D" and lower in the order of "comment C", "comment B", and "comment A".

After such a comment notice pattern determination table is set (S5001), the table is referred to, and a comment notice pattern is selected based on the current special pattern variation pattern and the comment notice determination random number (S5002). . As a result, if the comment notice is not executed (NO in S5003), that is, if the selection result in S5002 is "none", without performing the processing of S5004 to S5006 (processing related to setting the comment notice pattern), Finish this processing.

On the other hand, if the comment notice is to be executed (YES in S5003), that is, if the selection result in S5002 is one of "comments A to D", the current game state (production mode) is the low base state ( If production mode A, B), the comment display pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 50(b2) is set, and if it is a high base state (production mode C, D, E), it is shown in FIG. The comment display pattern determination table B is set (S5004). This table is referenced to determine the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG (see FIG. 50(a)) displayed when the comment notice is executed (hereinafter also referred to as "the display color of the comment image KG"). is a table. The comment display pattern determination table determines the comment image KG based on the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the comment notice and the comment color determination random number that is a kind of the notice effect decision random number acquired in S4501 described above. The data structure is such that the display color (comment display pattern) of is determined to be any one of "normal color", "special color 1", and "special color 2". The comment color determination random number of this embodiment takes a value in the range of "0 to 99".

Specifically, in the comment display pattern determination tables A and B, the comment color determination random number value (0 to 99) is considered for each of the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern, and the result of the special symbol success/failure determination (big hit or loss) is considered. Then, they are assigned to "normal color", "special color 1", and "special color 2". As a result, the reliability of the big win regarding the display color of the comment image KG in the comment notice is determined. In this embodiment, the normal color is "white", the special color 1 is "red", and the special color 2 is "gold" (same below). Further, in this embodiment, in the comment display pattern determination table B, no comment color determination random value is assigned to the "special color 2" corresponding to the deviation variation pattern. In this embodiment, the comment display pattern is the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG. It is also possible to use it as a display color or as a display color for the background portion of the comment.

As shown in FIG. 50(b2), in the comment display pattern determination table A, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of "special color 2" is high, and hereinafter, "special color 1" is selected. , "Normal color" is set so that the selection rate decreases in this order. On the other hand, in the case of an outlier variation pattern, the selectivity of "normal color" is high, and the selectivity of "special color 1" and "special color 2" is set to decrease in this order. For this reason, when the comment notice is executed in the low base state (production modes A and B), the reliability of the big hit according to the display color of the comment image KG is the highest for "special color 2 (gold)". Special color 1 (red)” and “Normal color (white)” are lower in order.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50(b3), in the comment display pattern determination table B, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of "special color 2" is high. 1” and “Normal color” are set so that the selection rate decreases in that order. On the other hand, in the case of the deviation fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of "normal color" is set to be higher than the selection rate of "special color 1", and "special color 2" is not selected (selection rate 0%). Furthermore, in the comment display pattern determination table B, compared to the comment display pattern determination table A, in the case of the big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of "special color 2" is lower (2% in this example). , “Special color 1” and “Normal color” have high selection rates.

For this reason, when the comment notice is executed in the high base state, the reliability of the jackpot by the display color of the comment image KG is 100% (jackpot confirmed) for "special color 2 (gold)", and other than the jackpot confirmed pattern , "special color 1 (red)" is higher than "normal color (white)". In addition, both "special color 1 (red)" and "normal color (white)" in the high base state are compared to "special color 1 (red)" and "normal color (white)" in the low base state. Greater reliability.

After such a comment display pattern determination table is set (S5004), the table is referred to, and the comment display pattern is determined based on the current special symbol variation pattern (big hit or lose) and the comment color determination random number value. Select (S5005). Next, in S5006, based on the comment announcement pattern selected in S5002 and the comment display pattern selected in S5005, the mode of the comment announcement to be executed this time (comment type, color) is set (S5006). When the variable effect start command including the effect pattern of the comment notice thus set is transmitted to the image control board 100, the comment notice based on the notice effect pattern is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.例文帳に追加

Of the comment notices of this embodiment executed in this manner, the comment notice in which the display color of the comment image KG is gold (special color 2) is the game state at the time of execution of the low base state (production modes A, B). ), there is a possibility of losing, but the reliability of the jackpot is the highest, whereas if it is a high base state (production modes C, D, E), there is a possibility of losing. It is positioned as a big hit that has no sex. As described above, the "golden comment notice" of the present embodiment has the same display mode (the same gold color in this example) regardless of the game state, but the content suggested by the game state (high reliability) Whether it is a degree or a big hit) is different. Here, the "golden comment notice" that can be executed in the low base state (production modes A, B) is also called "first production", and is executed in the high base state (production modes C, D, E). The "golden comment notice" that can be given is also called a "second effect".

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In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the game state is controlled to the low base state (production modes A, B), and when it is controlled to the high base state (production modes C, D, E) , "SP reach C super reach effect" and "golden comment notice" including similar effect contents can be executed during variable display of special symbols (during variable display of effect symbol 8). It's becoming Among them, "SP reach C super reach production" (first production) in the low base state (production modes A, B) and "SP reach C super reach production" in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) Effect” (second effect) have similar effect contents, but the latter is a reach effect with a higher reliability of big win than the former. In addition, "golden comment notice" (first production) in the low base state (production modes A, B) and "golden comment notice" (second production) in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) Although the display modes (contents of presentation) are similar to each other, the former suggests that the reliability is relatively high rather than the confirmation of the big win, and the latter suggests the confirmation of the big win.

In this way, it is possible to execute the SP reach effect and the advance notice effect including similar effect contents in the low base state (production modes A and B) and the high base state (production modes C, D and E). By making the suggested content different depending on the game state when the effect is executed, it is possible to change the function (role) of the effect depending on the game state and the effect mode. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the effects executed in each game state or each effect mode, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

In particular, in the present embodiment, a highly reliable (expectation) production (SP reach C , golden comment notice), it is possible to proceed with the game under more advantageous conditions for the player. Expectations are rising for As a result, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the performance, which is originally highly reliable (expectation).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, around the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 surrounded by the center decoration 10, there are a first movable decorative member 13 (first movable effect means) and a second movable decorative member. 14 (second movable effect means) is provided (see FIG. 46(a)), and the movable accessory announcement for operating these movable decorative members (movable accessory) is displayed during the variable display of special symbols (effect pattern 8 is displayed). When the first movable decorative member 13 is operated by the movable accessory notice, the first movable decorative member 13 moves to the front side of the display screen 7a and part of the screen (in this example, the middle effect symbol 8C) (part of the area where is displayed) is covered (see FIG. 47(a)). In addition, when the second movable decorative member 14 is moved by the movable accessory notice, the three movable bodies 14a to 14c constituting the second movable decorative member 14 move to the front side of the display screen 7a and mutually move. They are brought close to each other (unified) and cover substantially the entire display screen 7a (see FIG. 47(b)).

When the first movable decorative member 13 operates and appears on the front side of the screen, it can be either a big win or a loss, but the reliability of the big win is relatively low. On the other hand, when the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) operates and appears on the front side of the screen, a big hit is guaranteed. In other words, it is possible to suggest the reliability of the big win depending on the size of the range of the display screen 7a covered by the movable decorative member when the movable accessory announcement (movable effect) is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the movable accessory announcement (movable presentation) and attract the player's interest in the type of movable decorative member that moves.

In particular, in this embodiment, the second movable decoration made up of three movable bodies is used rather than the movable accessory announcement in which the first movable decoration member 13 made up of one movable body operates to cover a part of the display screen 7a. The movable accessory announcement in which the members 14 operate and are united to cover substantially the entire display screen 7a has a higher jackpot reliability (100% in this example). The relationship between the reliability of the big win when the first movable decorative member 13 operates and the reliability of the big win when the second movable decorative member 14 operates is that the movable decorative member appears in front of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it can be said that it is proportional to the magnitude of the impact given to the player. This makes it easy for the player to understand the suggestion of the reliability of the big win by the movable accessory announcement (movable effect).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an execution mode of the movable role announcement that can be executed during the variable display of the production pattern 8 (during the variable period), (1) the first A mode in which the movable decorative member 13 operates (movable accessory notice A by the first movable effect); 3 period) in which the second movable decorative member 14 operates (movable role announcement B by the first movable effect and the second movable effect); (see FIG. 46(b)) in which the is operated (movable accessory notice C by the second movable effect), and the movable accessory notice is executed in one of these modes. It is possible. Therefore, when the movable accessory announcement (movable performance) is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the at least three modes will be executed. In addition, in this embodiment, when the second movable decorative member 14 operates in advance notice of the movable accessory, the big win is confirmed. Since there is still a possibility that the will move (movable role notice B), it is possible to increase the sustainability of the player's interest in the movable role notice, and the production effect of the movable role notice can be sufficiently obtained. becomes.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the motion pattern (first motion pattern) of the first movable decorative member 13 includes movement (slide movement) between the standby position and the motion position, rotation at the motion position and It is a pattern for emitting light from a plurality of LEDs (electric decorations), and the operation pattern (second operation pattern) of the second movable decorative member 14 consists of three movable bodies 14a to 14c between the standby position and the operation position. It is a pattern that moves all at once (slide movement), and each pattern is completely different. For this reason, both the movable role announcement (first movable effect) to operate the first movable decorative member 13 and the movable role announcement (second movable effect) to operate the second movable decorative member 14 are both movable roles. Even if it is a movable accessory announcement (movable performance) in which an object moves, it is possible to give a completely different impression to the player. In particular, in this embodiment, the surface of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is subjected to modeling processing representing one motif (character in this example), and the movable bodies 14a to 14c move all at once to the operating position. 47(b)). Compared to the movable performance by one movable decorative member 13, it gives a greater impact to the player. In this way, the movement of the first movable decorative member 13 and the movement of the second movable decorative member 14 are separately controlled (managed) in accordance with their respective movement patterns, whereby the movement using the movable decorative member can be achieved. This increases the degree of freedom in designing the performance, and makes it easier to diversify the operation patterns of the movable decorative members. As a result, it is possible to easily enhance the presentation effect of the movable accessory announcement (movable presentation).

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 and a game is played As, at least, a special game state (first predetermined game state) and a high base state (second predetermined game state) are provided. 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 given. (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 effect (continuous chan opening effect) when a big hit (continuous chan) occurs in the high base state, a right-handed instruction notification for the first hit like the first hit opening effect (right hitting at 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) 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. From this fact, 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. It is displayed in a small size, and the notification of the instruction to hit to the right is performed 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 addition, in the first embodiment described above, the effect (in the first embodiment, SP Reach C, golden comment notice), the big hit is when it is executed in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) than when it is executed in the low base state (production modes A, B). However, on the contrary, the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability ) may be increased. In general, a game played by a game machine such as a pachinko game machine is generally in a normal game state ( For example, the game period in the low probability low base state) is longer. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the normal game state.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the second movable decorative member 14 is composed of the three movable bodies 14a to 14c, and the movement of the second movable decorative member 14 causes the movable accessory announcement (second movable effect) to be executed. , three movable bodies 14a to 14c were moved all at once. On the other hand, instead of moving the three movable bodies 14a to 14c all at once, the individual movable bodies are moved in a predetermined order, or two of the three are moved at the same time and the remaining one is moved separately. Alternatively, it may be configured to have an operation pattern different from that of the first embodiment, such as moving all at once only when moving (returning) from the operating position to the standby position. In addition, the number of movable bodies (movable members) constituting the second movable decorative member 14 does not have to be three, and may be two or four or more, or may be constituted by one movable body. It is also possible to Furthermore, although the first movable decorative member 13 is composed of one movable body in the first embodiment described above, it can be composed of a plurality of movable bodies.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the three movable bodies 14a to 14c that constitute the second movable decorative member 14 appear in front of the display screen 7a, and are in a state of being close to each other (combined) at the operating position. , one motif (shape, pattern, etc.) drawn on the surface of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is completed. In other words, the individual movable bodies that constitute the second movable decorative member 14 are merely part of the motif, and one movable body alone does not represent something (meaningful). On the other hand, with regard to the plurality of movable bodies that constitute the movable decorative member, each movable body may independently represent a specific shape, pattern, figure, character, or the like. In this way, it is possible not only to move (operate) all of the plurality of movable bodies, but also to move (operate) some of all the movable bodies, such as one movable body or two movable bodies. It is possible to establish a performance. As a result, it is possible to further diversify the operation patterns of the movable decorative members (movable presentation patterns), and it is possible to further enhance the presentation effect.

Furthermore, when the movable decorative member is composed of a plurality of movable bodies, it is possible to vary the size of each movable body (the size of the range that can cover the display screen). In this case, the size (size) of the range covering the display screen can be varied according to the number and size of the movable bodies that have moved to the near side of the display screen. Specifically, for example, the movable decorative member is composed of three movable bodies A, B, and C, and the size relationship between the movable bodies is set to "movable body A<movable body B<movable body C." In this case, when the three movable bodies A, B, and C all move to the front side of the display screen, the range of the display screen covered by the movable decorative member is maximized, and only the movable body A moves to the front side of the display screen. When this is done, the range of the display screen covered by the movable decorative member is minimized. Within such a minimum and maximum range, the size of the range covering the display screen is determined by combining the number and size of the movable bodies that move to the front side of the display screen among the three movable bodies A, B, and C. It is possible to determine the thickness in various ways. By associating this with the reliability of the big hit and setting various operation patterns of the movable body, the reliability of the big hit can be further diversified by the movable performance in which the movable decorative member (movable body) moves to the front side of the display screen. It is possible to suggest As a result, it is possible to further diversify the effect pattern of the movable effect, and it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the movable decorative member is provided around the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the display screen 7a is covered by the movement of the movable decorative member. The target (game component) covered by the movable decorative member is not limited to that of the first embodiment. For example, the movable decorative member can be moved between the standby position and the operating position within the range of the front surface of the center decorative body 10 (center accessory) surrounding the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). A predetermined portion of the center decoration body 10 exposed when the movable decorative member is in the standby position is covered by the movement of the movable decorative member to the operating position, and the movement amount (movement amount) of the movable decorative member is determined. , so that the covered range can be changed in size. Alternatively, a movable decorative member is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 51 (above the viewing window) so that the movable decorative member can move between a predetermined standby position and an operating position on the front side of the front frame 51 . Predetermined portions of the front frame 51 and the viewing window that are exposed when the movable decorative member is in the standby position are covered by the movement of the movable decorative member to the operating position, and the amount of movement (movement) of the movable decorative member is amount), the covered range can be changed in size. In these configurations as well, by determining various operation patterns of the movable decorative members in order to suggest the reliability of the big hit depending on the size of the range covered by the movable decorative members, the movable decorative members provided on the center decoration and the front frame It is possible to give notice of the movable accessory.

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 2 of the present invention will be described. This embodiment (embodiment 2) is obtained by adding a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed in the high base state to the above-described first embodiment. In the following, the points different from the first embodiment (configuration, effects, etc.) will be mainly described, and descriptions of the points common to the first embodiment (configuration, 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. 51, 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 and 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. 45(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 symbols 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 occurrence of a big hit (consecutive wins).

[Effect of Example 2]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 2) described above, from the start of the first round of the jackpot game related to the first hit, the right hitting 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 adopt 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 3), a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the jackpot game is added to the above-described Embodiment 2. FIG. In the following, the points different from Embodiments 1 and 2 (configuration, effects, etc.) will be mainly described, and descriptions of points common to Embodiments 1 and 2 (configuration, effects, etc.) will be omitted.

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

As shown in FIG. 52, in the right-handed instruction image change processing (S4800) of the present 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 in S4405 described above 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 the 2R start command (YES at S4802), set the right-handed character image display command in the sub output buffer (S4803), turn off the right-handed display change flag (S4804), and perform 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 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 3) 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-handed 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.

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 4 of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (Embodiment 4), a configuration is added to the above-described Embodiment 1 to enable setting of effects based on input from the outside. In the following, the points different from the first embodiment (configuration, effects, etc.) will be mainly described, and descriptions of the points common to the first embodiment (configuration, effects, etc.) will be omitted. The present embodiment (fourth embodiment) can also be applied to the second and third embodiments described above.

In this embodiment, the variable display of the identification information (identification information variable game) and the jackpot game (special game) are not performed, and the special figure reservation is not stored (the number of special figure reservation balls is zero ) does not start the variable display of new identification information, that is, when the game is in a standby state (waiting for a customer, during a demo effect), the player himself/herself sets the effect by operating the effect button 63 or the like. It is possible.

Here, the setting related to the effect is the effect sound output from the speaker 67 accompanying the effect such as the effect symbol game effect and the big win game effect, the luminance (brightness) of the display screen 7a (liquid crystal screen) of the image display device 7 , brightness of the illumination such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, the type of characters to be displayed in the effect display, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, the effect mode, etc., and the setting of the effect environment. In this embodiment, it is possible to set "sound effect volume", "luminance (brightness) of display screen 7a", and "presence/absence of notice effect" as settings related to effects. In other words, in this embodiment, the effect environment that the player can set is "volume of sound effect", "luminance (brightness) of display screen 7a", and "presence/absence of advance notice effect".

Further, in this embodiment, the first effect button 63a and the cross key (not shown) are used as input means for inputting settings related to effects (setting of effect environments). Like the first effect button 63a, the cross key is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 61, and is configured as push-type input means capable of inputting in four directions, up, down, left, and right. In addition to the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d (see FIG. 5), the sub-control board 90 includes a cross key detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the cross key has been operated. is connected. The cross key detection switch is capable of distinguishing and detecting input in each of the up, down, left, and right directions. Therefore, when the player performs an input operation on the cross key either up, down, left, or right, the corresponding signal from the cross key detection switch (up detection signal, down detection signal, left detection signal or right detection signal) is generated. It is input to the sub-control board 90 .

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is configured to execute effect setting processing (S6000) shown in FIG. The effect setting process (S6000) is performed in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) shown in FIG. The effect setting process (S6000) of this embodiment will be described below.

[Production setting process]
As shown in FIG. 53, in the effect setting process (S6000), first, it is determined whether or not the effect setting flag is OFF (S6001). If so, the process proceeds to S6006, which will be described later, and if it is OFF (YES in S6001), the process proceeds to S6002, and it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S6002). Here, the effect setting flag means that the effect setting screen 160 (see FIG. 55(a)) for setting the effect (setting the effect environment) is being displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). That is, it is a flag indicating that the effect environment is being set, and is turned ON in S6004, which will be described later. Therefore, if the effect setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), the effect setting screen 160 is not displayed and it is not during the setting period of the effect environment. In this case, the process of S6002 is performed. On the other hand, if the effect setting flag is OFF (NO in S6001), the effect setting screen 160 is displayed and it means that the effect environment setting period is in progress. Therefore, the processing after S6006, which will be described later, is performed.

The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, that is, a standby screen (demonstration screen) is being displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). ON/OFF setting is performed by the control microcomputer 91 . Specifically, the sub-control board 90 receives a customer waiting start command from the main control board 80, turns ON when a predetermined demonstration start condition is satisfied, and sub-controls the special symbol fluctuation start command from the main control board 80 When the board 90 receives it, it turns off. The demo start condition is established when, for example, a predetermined period of time (for example, about 2 to 3 minutes) elapses after receiving a customer waiting start command without the fluctuation display of the special symbol being performed (in a fluctuation stop state). do.

If it is determined in S6002 that the customer waiting flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S6002), this processing ends without performing the processing after S6003, and if it is determined that it is ON (YES in S6002) , Whether or not the first effect button 63a has been operated, that is, it is determined whether or not the detection signal (ON signal) from the first effect button detection switch 63c is input (S6003). As a result, if it is determined that the first production button 63a has not been operated (NO in S6003), the process ends without performing the processing after S6004, and if it is determined that it has been operated (YES in S6003), The effect setting flag is turned ON (S6004), and display processing of the effect setting screen 160 is performed (S6005). In S6005, a setting screen display command for instructing display of the effect setting screen 160 is set in the sub output buffer. When the setting screen display command set in S6005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 stores the image data for the effect setting screen 160 in the ROM of the image control board 100. , and the effect setting screen 160 based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

Here, the effect setting screen 160 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 55(a). As described above, in this embodiment, the player can set three effects environments: "sound effect volume", "luminance (brightness) of display screen 7a", and "presence/absence of advance notice effect". Therefore, the effect setting screen 160 displays items and setting contents corresponding to the settable effect environment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55(a), three items of "volume", "brightness" and "notice" are displayed vertically on the effect setting screen 160. , each setting is displayed. Among the three items, "volume" and "brightness" are set up and down around the standard setting (initial setting predetermined in this pachinko game machine 1) It can be set to a total of 5 levels, 2 levels each for light and dark (if available). In this embodiment, the reference settings (reference setting values) for "volume" and "brightness" are each set to "level 3". In other words, "volume" and "brightness" can be set from "level 1" to "level 5", respectively. Further, in the "notice", it is possible to set whether or not to stop (cancel) the execution of the pending prefetch announcement and the change announcement that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In this embodiment, the standard setting of "notice" is set to "yes" (execution is not stopped). In addition, when the "notice" is set to "none", the pending prefetch announcement and the change announcement that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not executed. A player who desires a simple game in which no advance notice effect is performed can set "no notice" for such a simple game.

Returning to FIG. 53, after the effect setting screen 160 has been displayed in S6005, it is then determined whether or not an item selection input has been made by operating the cross key (S6006). Item selection input is performed by pressing "up" or "down" of the cross key. In S6006, it is determined whether or not an up detection signal or a down detection signal from the cross key detection switch has been input. As a result, if it is determined that an item selection input has not been performed (NO in S6006), the process proceeds to S6008 without performing the processing of S6007, and if it is determined that an item selection input has been performed (YES in S6006) A process of moving the cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 shown in FIG. (S6007).

In S6007, an upward movement command for instructing upward movement of the cursor 161 or a downward movement command for instructing downward movement is set in the sub-output buffer. When the movement command (upward movement command or downward movement command) set in S6007 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect setting screen 160. The cursor 161 in the current display position is moved upward or downward by one step.

Here, the cursor 161 is displayed at the position pointing to the "volume" item as shown in FIG. Each time, the cursor 161 moves in the order of "brightness", "advance", and "end". It is meant to be returned. On the other hand, when the upward movement command is received, the cursor 161 moves in a manner opposite to that when the downward movement command is received. By operating the cross key while confirming the cursor 161 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this way, the player can select the item of the effect environment to be set.

Next, in S6008, it is determined whether or not a setting change input has been made by operating the cross key (S6008). A setting change input is performed by pressing the cross key "left" or "right". In S6008, it is determined whether or not a left detection signal or right detection signal is input from the cross key detection switch. As a result, if it is determined that a setting change input has not been made (NO in S6008), the processing proceeds to S6010 without performing the processing of S6009, and if it is determined that a setting change input has been made (YES in S6006) , of the cursors 162 to 164 on the effect setting screen 160 shown in FIG. A process of moving leftward according to the left detection signal or rightward according to the right detection signal is performed (S6009).

In S6009, a left movement command for instructing left movement or a right movement command for instructing right movement of the cursor to be moved among the cursors 162 to 164 is set in the sub-output buffer. When the movement command (left movement command or right movement command) set in S6009 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect setting screen 160. Among the cursors 162 to 164 that are present, the cursor to be moved is moved leftward or rightward by one step (“−1 level” or “+1 level”) with reference to the current display position. For example, as shown in FIG. 55(a), when the cursor 161 is displayed at the position pointing to the item "volume", the cursor to be moved is the cursor 162, so the cursor 162 is moved to the current display position. to the left or right by one step (“-1 level” or “+1 level”).

Here, the cursors 162 and 163 are displayed at a position pointing to "level 3" as shown in FIG. When the object is set (that is, when setting the volume), the display position of the cursor 162 moves in order of "level 4" and "level 5" each time a right movement command is received, and thereafter, "level 5”, the cursor 162 does not move even if a right movement command is received. On the other hand, when the left movement command is received, the cursor 162 moves in the opposite direction to when the right movement command is received. ”, the cursor 162 does not move even if the left movement command is received. This also applies to the moving display of the cursor 163 . The player can set "volume" or "brightness" by operating the cross key while checking the cursor 162 or cursor 163 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this way. becomes.

In addition, the cursor 164 is displayed at a position indicating "Yes" at the beginning of the display of the effect setting screen 160, and from this state, for example, when a left movement command is received, the cursor 164 moves to "No". After that, the cursor 164 does not move even if a left movement command is received at the position of "none". On the other hand, when the right movement command is received while the cursor 164 is displayed at the position indicating "no", the cursor 164 moves to "yes", and thereafter the right movement command is received at the "yes" position. However, the cursor 164 does not move. By operating the cross key while confirming the cursor 164 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this manner, the player can set the "notice".

Next, in S6010, it is determined whether or not an instruction to end the effect setting has been input (S6010). The end instruction input is performed by pressing the first effect button 63a while the cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 is displayed at the "end" position. , and it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first effect button detection switch 63c. As a result, if it is determined that an end instruction has not been input (NO in S6010), this processing ends without performing the processing of S6011 to S6013, and if it is determined that an end instruction has been input (YES in S6010) ), and the settings are saved (S6011).

In the setting saving process (S6011), setting values indicating the production environment specified based on the setting contents of each item being displayed on the production setting screen 160 (volume and brightness are any of "1" to "5", The advance notice "0 (no)" or "1 (yes)") is stored (saved) as the latest production environment in a predetermined storage unit (production environment setting storage unit) provided in RAM or the like, and the production environment Make settings (update). In accordance with the stored (saved) setting contents of the production environment (updated production environment), production control related to subsequent display production and sound production can be executed. As a result, the effect environment set by the player through the effect setting screen 160 (volume of sound effects, brightness of the display screen 7a, presence/absence of advance notice effect) is reflected in subsequent effects (games).

Next, after turning OFF the effect setting flag in S6012, standby screen display processing is performed in S6013. In S6013, a setting screen erasure command instructing erasure of the effect setting screen 160 and a standby screen display command instructing display of a standby screen (demonstration screen) are set in the sub output buffer. When the setting screen erase command and the standby screen display command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 erases the effect setting screen 160 from the display screen 7a and displays the standby screen. image data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a standby screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the read image data. The effect control microcomputer 91 that executes such effect setting processing (S6000) functions as a "setting means" capable of setting effects.

Through the effect setting process (S6000) described above, the player can set "volume", "brightness" and "notice" through the effect setting screen 160, that is, "volume of sound effect", "brightness of display screen 7a" and " It is possible to arbitrarily set the three production environments of “presence or absence of advance notice production”. Then, when the production environment is updated (changed) with respect to the standard setting by setting the production environment by the production setting process (S6000), the production control microcomputer 91 updates (changes) the production environment setting contents after the update. It is possible to execute the production control based on. However, in this embodiment, a specific type of effect (also referred to as a “specified type of effect”) is not executed based on the setting contents of the effect environment after the update, but is executed based on the standard setting. is possible. That is, effects other than the specific effect type can be executed based on the updated effect environment set by the effect setting process (S6000) (the effect environment set by the player through the effect setting screen 160). there is

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the "golden (special color 2) comment notice" of the comment notices described in the first embodiment is executed in a high base state, that is, the "big hit confirmation pattern comment notice , a comment image KG (gold) is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 50 ( Along with a), a special sound effect suggesting the confirmation of the big win (announcement sound of confirmation of the big win) is output from the speaker 67. And, regarding the golden comment notice (jackpot confirmation pattern) in the high base state, the effect setting processing is performed. (S6000) It is possible to execute based on the standard setting without executing based on the updated production environment. S6000) can be executed based on the settings of the rendering environment after the update.

Here, the production environment that can be set through the production setting screen 160 includes three types of "sound effect volume", "brightness of the display screen 7a", and "presence/absence of advance notice effect". If "notice" on the effect setting screen 160 is set to "none", the comment notice is not executed in the first place. Also, as described above, in this embodiment, when the golden comment notice (jackpot confirmation pattern) is executed in the high base state, the jackpot confirmation notification sound is also output. For this reason, in this embodiment, executing the golden comment notice in the high base state based on the standard setting means executing with the "sound effect volume" of the three production environments mentioned above as the standard setting. do.

In this way, the production environment to be reflected in the "golden comment notice in the high base state" (specific production type production) and the other game production (production other than the specific production type) is changed (switched) production control. As, the production control microcomputer 91 is configured to execute the production adjustment process (S6200) shown in FIG. The effect adjustment processing (S6200) of this embodiment will be described below. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the setting of the production environment after updating by the production setting process (S6000) is reflected depending on whether or not the advance notice production executed in the high base state is the "golden comment notice". , the effect adjustment process (S6200) of this embodiment is performed as a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506) in the variable effect start process (S4402) shown in FIG.

[Production adjustment processing]
As shown in FIG. 54, in the production adjustment process (S6200), first, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (S6201). This determination can be made, for example, based on the mode status referred to in S4503 (see FIG. 42). That is, according to the mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode, but in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the production modes A and B to the low base state (low probability low base state) , and the production modes C to E are executable in the high base state (low probability high base state, high probability high base state), so the current production mode is "production mode C to E”, the current game state is the high base state. However, the determination of the game state is not limited to this, for example, the current game state is specified based on the variation pattern designation command included in the variation start command transmitted from the main control board 80 at the start of the current variation effect. is also possible.

If it is determined in S6201 that the current gaming state is not in the high base state (NO in S6201), this processing ends without performing the processing after S6202, and if it is determined that it is in the high base state (YES in S6201) , It is determined whether or not a comment notice is set as the notice effect to be executed along with the current fluctuation effect (S6202). As described in the first embodiment, in the advance notice effect setting process at S4506, the advance notice setting process for comments (S5000) shown in FIG. 44 is executed as a subroutine. Therefore, in S6202, by determining whether or not the comment notice execution pattern is set by the comment notice setting process (S5000), it is determined whether or not the comment notice is set, that is, whether or not the comment notice is set in this variable effect. is performed. As is clear from this, the effect adjustment process (S6200), which is a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506), is performed after the comment notice setting process (S5000), which is also a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506). It is the process that takes place.

If it is determined in S6202 that the comment notice is not set (will not be performed) (NO in S6202), this processing ends without performing the processing after S6203, and the comment notice is set (will be performed). (YES in S6202), it is determined whether or not the comment display pattern of the comment notice is "special color 2 (gold)" (S6203). As described in the first embodiment, in the comment notice setting process (S5000), the display color is selected as the display pattern of the comment image KG (see FIG. 50(a)) displayed when the comment notice is executed. , is set as an execution pattern of comment notice (comment notice mode) (S5004 to S5006, see FIG. 50(b3)). Therefore, in S6203, the comment notice execution pattern set in the comment notice setting process (S5000) is referred to, and the comment display pattern (the display color of the comment image KG) related to the comment notice to be executed this time is changed to the special color 2 ( gold). As described above, if the "notice" on the effect setting screen 160 is set to "none" to stop (cancel) the execution of the notice effect, the comment notice is not executed in the first place. In S6202, it is determined that the comment notice is not set (not performed).

If it is determined in S6203 that the comment display pattern is not "special color 2 (gold)" (NO in S6203), this process ends without performing the processes after S6204, and the comment display pattern is "special color 2 (gold)". If so (YES in S6203), it is determined whether or not the "volume" setting in the currently set production environment is the standard setting (S6204). This determination is based on the setting contents of the production environment stored (saved) in the above-mentioned production setting processing (S6000), if the production environment setting storage processing (S6011) is performed, the judgment of S6204 is performed. It is possible to do

If it is determined in S6204 that the "volume" setting is the standard setting (YES in S6204), this processing ends without performing the processing of S6205, and if it is determined that it is not the standard setting (NO in S6204), that A reference setting value is set for making the production environment (here, “volume”) that is not the reference setting the reference setting when executing the “golden comment notice” this time (S6205). The standard setting value set in S6205 is applied (used) only to the "golden comment notice in high base state" executed this time, and "volume" is the standard setting (level 3). It is a thing.

After the effect adjustment processing (S6200), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the reference set value set in S6205 as the effect environment in accordance with the execution timing of the golden comment notice in the high base state. In accordance with the end of the comment notice, processing is performed to restore the setting of the production environment to the state before setting the reference setting value in S6205. As a result, for example, when the player sets the "volume" to "level 2" or "level 1" lower than the standard setting (level 3) on the effect setting screen 160, in principle, the effect set by the player Various productions are executed based on the setting contents (set values) of the environment, but only for the golden comment notice in the high base state (the notice production suggesting the confirmation of the big hit), the "volume" setting set by the player. Regardless of the value (here "level 2" or "level 1"), it will be executed based on the baseline setting (level 3).

[Effect of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 4) described above, the settings related to effects (settings of the effect environment) are made based on the operation (input) of the first effect button 63 and the cross key (not shown). Among various game effects such as variable effects and advance notice effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, at least "golden comment notice in high base state" (specific effect type effect ) can be executed based on the setting contents (set values) of the effect environment set by the operation. As a result, the player or the like can arbitrarily set (customize) the production environment at least for the effects other than the "golden comment notice in high base state".

On the other hand, for the "golden comment notice in the high base state" (the effect of the specific effect type), the setting contents of the effect environment ("volume" in this example) set by operating the first effect button 63 or the cross key Regardless, it is possible to execute based on the standard setting. Therefore, when the golden comment notice is executed in the high base state, even if the player or the like sets the performance environment in advance, the setting will not be reflected in the execution of the gold comment notice. no. Therefore, for example, when a player or the like sets the production environment, even if the sound volume is set to deviate from the standard setting, the golden comment notice in the high base state will be set to the default production environment suitable for the production. (that is, standard setting).

In particular, in this embodiment, when executing a golden comment notice in the high base state, a special sound effect (jackpot confirmation notification sound) suggesting the confirmation of the big win is output. , is generally designed to output at a volume that can give an impact to the player. Nevertheless, for example, if the player or the like sets the production environment and sets the volume to be lower than the standard setting, the production effect of the golden comment notice (big hit confirmation notification sound) in the high base state is not sufficiently obtained. On the contrary, if the setting exceeds the standard setting, the volume of the jackpot confirmation sound, which is originally supposed to have an impact on the player, will be further increased, so the golden comment in the high base state There is a risk that the advance notice (big hit determination notification sound) will rather make the player feel annoyed. In this regard, in this embodiment, the golden comment notice in the high base state is executed in the default production environment (reference setting) suitable for the production, so it is possible to eliminate such concerns. becomes.

In the above-described fourth embodiment, the target for which the setting of the production environment based on the input from the outside is not reflected is the "golden comment notice in the high base state", that is, the notice production (specific production type production, second suggestive production), but the target is not limited to this. For example, for announcement effects that do not guarantee a big win but have a relatively high degree of reliability, they can be executed based on the standard setting regardless of the setting contents of the production environment based on external input. The environment settings may not be reflected. In addition to the comment notice, if there is a mode (jackpot decision mode) suggesting a big win decision in other notice effects such as a movable accessory notice, the big win decision mode can be the same as in the present embodiment. It is possible. Furthermore, not only the advance notice effect but also variable effects such as ready-to-win effects, for example, can be provided that do not reflect the setting of the effect environment based on the input from the outside (specific effect type effect). For example, for SP reach C, which has a relatively high jackpot reliability, as exemplified in the above-described first embodiment, it is possible to execute based on the standard setting regardless of the setting contents of the production environment based on the input from the outside. The setting of the rendering environment based on the input of may not be reflected. In this way, it is possible to avoid a drop in the effect of the ready-to-win effect, which is more reliable than other ready-to-win effects.

Further, in the fourth embodiment described above, out of the "sound effect volume", "brightness of the display screen 7a", and "presence/absence of advance notice effect", the "sound effect volume" is the effect environment setting based on the input from the outside. Regardless, it was set as a standard setting when executing the notice effect (in this example, "golden comment notice in high base state") that suggests the confirmation of the big hit, but other than the volume, that is, the brightness, It can be used as a standard setting. In this way, when executing the notice effect (second suggestive effect) suggesting that the big win is confirmed, the luminance (brightness) of the display screen is always executed based on the default effect environment (reference setting). For example, even if a player or the like sets the brightness to be darker than the standard, it is possible to emphasize the advance notice effect suggesting the determination of the big win, thereby suppressing the deterioration of the effect of the effect. On the contrary, when the brightness is set brighter than the standard, the content of the notice effect suggesting the confirmation of the big win is originally set to be flashy, so the flashiness is too conspicuous and bothers the player. It is possible to make it not feel ugly.

Further, in the above-described Embodiment 4, when "notice" is set to "none" on the effect setting screen 160, the execution of all the notice effects that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped (cancelled). However, as in the present embodiment, the setting may not be reflected for a specific advance notice effect. In this way, for example, among the notice effects installed with the intention of making the player experience it, the notice effects with particularly strong intentions are always (forcibly) executed when the execution conditions are satisfied. It becomes possible to

Further, in the above-described fourth embodiment, the objects (items) of the setting (setting of the effect environment) related to the effect that can be performed through the effect setting screen 160 are the "volume of the sound effect", the "brightness of the display screen 7a", and the Although it was set as "presence or absence of notice effect", it is possible to include other than this. For example, the brightness of illumination such as board lamps and frame lamps; Any object (item) can be used as long as it is related to the execution of various installed effects.

In addition, in the above-described Embodiment 4, the setting of the production environment based on the input from the outside was not reflected in the production of the specific production type (in this example, "golden comment notice in high base state"). However, it is of course possible to reflect the settings for the effects of all types of effects. Furthermore, it is also possible to set the effect environment separately for the effect of the specific effect type. For example, in the above-described fourth embodiment, the setting of the effect environment applied when executing the golden comment notice in the high base state accompanied by the output of the notification sound for confirming the big hit can be changed to the specific effect setting screen 170 shown in FIG. 55(b). Another example can be shown that can be done through

Specifically, the effect environment that can be set by the player through the specific effect setting screen 170 is defined as "volume of the notification sound for confirming the big hit" and "brightness of the display screen 7a", and the setting items and setting contents corresponding to this are the specific effect settings. It is assumed that it is displayed on the screen 170 . That is, as shown in FIG. 55(b), the two items "volume" and "brightness" are displayed vertically on the effect setting screen 160, and the respective setting contents are displayed on the right side of each item. Is displayed. "Volume" and "Brightness" can each be set to three levels of "Moderate", "Normal", and "Flashy". Among these, "Normal" corresponds to "Level 3" (standard setting), "Moderate" corresponds to "Level 2", which is one step lower than the standard setting, and "Flashy" corresponds to "Level 2", which is two steps lower than the standard setting. Equivalent to level 5.

The control related to the setting of the effect environment through the specific effect setting screen 170 can be executed in the same manner as the above-described effect setting process (S6000). That is, by moving the cursor 171 displayed on the specific effect setting screen 170 up and down by operating the cross key, it is possible to select an item to be set. By moving the displayed cursor 172 or cursor 173 to the left or right by operating the cross key, it is possible to set "volume" or "brightness".

In the setting of the effect environment by the specific effect setting screen 170 according to such another example, regarding the golden comment notice (effect of the specific effect type) in the high base state, other effects (effects other than the specific effect type) The settable range is narrow compared to the setting of the production environment. That is, in the setting through the effect setting screen 160, it is possible to set five levels from "level 1" (first setting level) to "level 5" (second setting level), whereas the specific effect setting screen In the setting through 170, "Moderate" (third setting level) corresponding to level 2 higher than level 1, "Normal" corresponding to level 3, and "Flashy" (fourth setting level) corresponding to level 5 Three levels of settings are possible. Therefore, when executing the specific type of effect in this case, it is possible to prevent the effect from being excessively suppressed and to ensure a certain level of effect. In addition, it is possible to make the execution mode of the performance of the specific performance type more conspicuous according to the taste of the player.

It should be noted that whether to set the effect environment related to the "effect other than the specified effect type" through the effect setting screen 160 or to set the effect environment related to the "specific effect type effect" through the specific effect setting screen 170. For the selection of, for example, based on the operation of the first effect button 63a in the standby state (while the standby screen is displayed), the display of the display screen 7a is switched from the standby screen to the menu screen, and selection can be made through the menu screen. It is possible.

In addition, in addition to the above-mentioned golden comment notice in the high base state, for example, the above-mentioned first embodiment can be set as targets for setting the effect environment related to the "specific effect type effect" through the specific effect setting screen 170. It is also possible to target the movable accessory announcement (movable accessory announcements B and C shown in FIG. 46(b)) in which the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) moves. In this case, for example, the action of the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) can be set to three stages of "modest", "normal", and "flashy". "Normal" indicates that movable accessory notice B or movable accessory notice C can be executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above, and "modest" indicates that execution of movable accessory notice B is stopped (cancelled). In the case of “showy”, the appearance frequency (selection rate) of the movable accessory announcement B is higher than that of the movable accessory announcement C. Stopping the execution of the movable accessory notice B and increasing the appearance frequency of the movable accessory notice B can be achieved, for example, by changing the distribution of random numbers for determining the movable accessory notice in the movable accessory notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46(b). (Rewrite). In this case, in the "modest" mode, the execution of the movable accessory announcement in which the two movable decorative members (movable accessories) of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 operate is stopped. The movable effect becomes simple (simple). On the other hand, in the "showy" mode, since the execution frequency of the advance notice of the movable accessory in which the two movable decorative members (movable accessories) of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 move is increased, the movable performance is accordingly increased. becomes more prominent.

Moreover, it is also possible to employ an effect (also referred to as “RTC effect”) by the function of a real-time clock (RTC) as the effect of the specific effect type. The RTC effect is generally executed every time a predetermined time elapses (for example, every hour) after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When a plurality of game machines with such specifications are installed in a game hall, the RTC effects are started on the plurality of game machines at approximately the same time. It will be magnificent compared to the usual variable performance etc. that is performed independently in . On the other hand, the RTC effect is performed for a predetermined period in order to enhance the effect of the RTC effect, but not a few players find the effect annoying. In order to cope with such a player, it is possible to set the effect environment related to the "effect of the specific effect type" through the specific effect setting screen 170 for the RTC effect.

In general, the RTC effect is automatically (forced) regardless of the game situation when the time to start the effect based on the real time clock (RTC) arrives, unless a jackpot game is being played at that time. is initiated (generated) at Therefore, the RTC effect is executed even in a gaming machine with no player attached, which may lead to discomfort or surprise to other players. Therefore, in a game machine equipped with an RTC effect, for example, a non-contact sensor for detecting the presence of a player is provided on the board surface of the game board, game parts such as a start port on the board surface, front frame, etc. A signal from the sensor is input to the sub-control board 90 . Then, when the production start time based on the real-time clock (RTC) arrives, if the signal from the sensor is a signal indicating the presence of the player (for example, ON), the above-described "reference setting ' (level 3). On the other hand, if the signal indicates the absence of the player (for example, OFF), it is based on the setting of level 1 or level 2 of the fourth embodiment described above. Configure to run RTC rendition. In other words, a function for automatically adjusting the performance environment when the RTC performance is executed is provided depending on whether or not the player is present when the RTC performance start condition is established. By doing so, it is possible to eliminate the concern that other players will be offended or startled.

As described above, Embodiments 1 to 4 have been described as embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these, and the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. It is not limited to , but can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and it is possible 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 right-handed instruction image 71 consists 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 2 and 3 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 hindrance to the performance symbol game performance and the jackpot game performance (round performance, 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 composed 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. The display of the left-handed instruction image 70 (left-handed instruction notification) indicates that the high-base state (right-handed gaming state) ends and transitions to the low-based state (left-handed gaming state), that is, the game ball is shot. 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 that the display size is increased, the display position is shifted toward the center of the screen, or the like so that the player can easily recognize (conspicuous).

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 having one big winning device (big winning port) 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 to be subject to preliminary determination (that is, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball) is stored in the main control unit and the 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). Alternatively, instead of pre-determining the acquisition information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, it may be pre-determined for the acquisition information acquired based on the starting ball. That is, it may be determined in advance before storing the acquisition information in the special figure reservation storage unit. In this case, there is no need to provide an area for storing the acquisition information to be subject to preliminary judgment separately from the special figure reservation storage unit, and it is also necessary to read the acquisition information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit for preliminary judgment No.

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 game 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 suitability determination is a small hit, and the game ball that enters the big winning opening during the small winning game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a 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.

[others]
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, there has been widely known a gaming machine in which identification information is variably displayed, and a special game advantageous to the player can be executed when the display result of the variably displayed result is a specific display 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, in conventional gaming machines, although the contents of the production (for example, motifs, characters that appear, etc.) differ depending on the model, the production method (for example, the development and pattern of the production) does not change much, so the production depends on the player. The problem was that it was easy to get bored. The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to realize an effect capable of attracting the interest of the player and to improve the amusement of the game. It is in.

The game machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine capable of variable display of identification information,
a game state control means capable of controlling a game state when the identification information is variably displayed;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first production and the second production include similar production contents,
The effect execution means can execute the first effect when the game state is controlled to the first game state, and the second effect when the game state is controlled to the second game state. 2 effects can be executed.

Such a gaming machine has at least a first game state and a second game state as game states when the variable display of the identification information is performed. It has at least a first effect and a second effect, and the first effect and the second effect include similar effect contents. When the game state is controlled to the first game state, the first effect can be executed, and when the game state is controlled to the second game state, the second effect is executed. It is possible to Therefore, it is possible to make the performance including the same performance contents executable in the first game state and the second game state, and to make the function of the performance different depending on the game state. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the effects executed in each game state, thereby improving the game interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
The second game state is characterized by being a high frequency state in which the execution frequency of the variable display of the identification information is higher than that in the first game state.

In such a gaming machine, the second game state is a high frequency state in which the frequency of execution of variable display of identification information is higher than that in the first game state. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect including similar effect contents in the first game state and the second game state (high frequency state), and the function of the effect is made different depending on whether it is in the high frequency state or not. becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the effects executed in each game state, thereby improving the game interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is
A gaming machine capable of variable display of identification information,
Effect mode control means capable of controlling the effect mode when the variable display of the identification information is performed;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
The production modes include at least a first production mode and a second production mode,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first production and the second production include similar production contents,
The effect executing means is capable of executing the first effect when the effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode, and the effect executing means is capable of executing the first effect when the effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode. 2 effects can be executed.

Such a gaming machine has at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode as effect modes when the variable display of the identification information is performed. It has at least a first effect and a second effect, and the first effect and the second effect include similar effect contents. When the performance mode is controlled to the first performance mode, the first performance can be executed, and when the performance mode is controlled to the second performance mode, the second performance is executed. It is possible to For this reason, it is possible to make the function of the effect different depending on the effect mode while making it possible to execute the effect including the same effect contents in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the effects executed in each effect mode, thereby improving the game interest.

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,
A special game advantageous to the player can be executed based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information becoming the specific display result,
When the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, the ratio of the production execution means executing the first production and the ratio of executing the second production are different. is.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. The execution ratio (executability) of the first effect and the execution ratio (executability) of the second effect when the display result is the specific display result are different. Therefore, even if an effect (first effect or second effect) including similar effect contents is executed, the degree of expectation of effect (execution of special game) depends on the game state or effect mode at that time. degree of expectation for This makes it possible to increase the player's interest in the performance.

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,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect and the second effect as effects suggesting information regarding variable display of the identification information,
The first effect and the second effect are characterized in that the content of suggested information is different.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5, it is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect as effects suggesting information regarding the variable display of the identification information. , the content of the suggested information is different. Therefore, for the player, even if an effect (first effect or second effect) including similar effect contents is executed, the content of suggestion differs depending on the game state or effect mode at that time. This makes it possible to increase the player's interest in the performance.

According to Reference Invention 1 described above, it is possible to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(Reference Invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is widely known in which a variable display of identification information is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a special game advantageous to the player can be executed based on the display result of the variable display becoming a specific display result. It is Some game machines of this type are provided with an effect (also referred to as “movable effect”) for moving a movable object (movable accessory) for effect. The movable body for effect is often provided around the display screen for effect display located substantially in the center of the game area. (See, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2005-34316).

However, many game machines have already adopted the movable effect in which the movable body (movable accessory) appears in front of the display screen, and it is becoming difficult to obtain the effect of the movable effect. I had a problem. The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to enhance the presentation effect of the movable presentation, thereby improving the enjoyment of 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 establishment of a predetermined condition, and is capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player based on the display result of the variable display becoming a specific display result,
a game part visible to a player;
and a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a movable effect by operating a predetermined movable effect means to position the game component on the front side,
By executing the movable effect, the larger the range of the game part covered by the movable effect means located on the near side of the game part, the more likely the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result. It is characterized by high

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. In addition, it is possible to execute a movable effect in which a predetermined movable effect means is operated to position the movable effect means in front of the game parts visible to the player. When the movable effect is executed, the movable effect means is positioned on the near side of the game parts. At this time, the larger the range of the game parts covered by the movable effect means, the more the display result of the variable display of the identification information is specified. There is a high possibility that it will be displayed. For this reason, depending on the size of the range of the game parts covered by the movable effect means with the execution of the movable effect, the display result of the variable display of the identification information suggests the degree of expectation that the display result will be the specific display result (the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game). It becomes possible to As a result, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the movable presentation, attract the player's interest in the movable presentation, and eventually 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,
The movable effect includes at least a first movable effect of operating a first movable effect means to position the game part on the front side and a second movable effect means of operating the game part to position it on the front side. There is a second movable effect,
By executing the first movable effect, compared to the range of the game part covered by the first movable effect means located on the front side of the game component, the front side of the game component by executing the second movable effect The range of the game parts covered by the second movable effect means located on the side is larger.

In such a game machine, the movable effects include at least a first movable effect in which the first movable effect means is operated to position the game part on the front side, and a second movable effect means is operated to position the game part on the front side. It is equipped with a second movable effect that is positioned at. By executing the first movable effect, the range of the game parts covered by the first movable effect means when the first movable effect means is positioned on the front side of the game component is compared with the range of the game parts covered by the first movable effect means. The range of the game parts covered by the second movable presentation means when the movable presentation means is located on the near side of the game parts is larger (broader). Therefore, the second movable effect can be a movable effect with a higher degree of expectation than the first movable effect. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand the degree of expectation suggested by the movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 described above,
The effect executing means executes at least the first movable effect and the second movable effect when executing the movable effect from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. The movable effect is executed in a mode of not executing, a mode of executing the second movable effect after executing the first movable effect, or a mode of executing the second movable effect without executing the first movable effect. It is characterized by being able to

In such a game machine, when the movable effect is executed from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed, at least the first movable effect is executed and the second movable effect is not executed. It is possible to execute the movable effect in a mode, a mode in which the second movable effect is executed after the first movable effect is executed, or a mode in which the second movable effect is executed without executing the first movable effect. . Therefore, when executing the movable effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the at least three modes is to be executed. This makes it possible to increase the player's interest in the movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 or Reference Invention 2-3 described above,
In the first movable effect, the first movable effect means can operate based on a predetermined first operation pattern,
In the second movable effect, the second movable effect means can operate based on a predetermined second action pattern.

In such a game machine, in the first movable effect, the first movable effect means can operate based on a predetermined first action pattern, and in the second movable effect, the second movable effect means can move. It is possible to operate based on a predetermined second operation pattern. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the motion pattern of the first movable effect means in the first movable effect and the motion pattern of the second movable effect means in the second movable effect increases, and the diversification of the motion patterns becomes easy. As a result, it is possible to easily enhance the effect of the first movable effect and the second movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-2 to 2-4 described above,
The second movable effect means is configured to include a plurality of movable members,
When the second movable effect is not executed, the plurality of movable members are separated from each other at predetermined standby positions,
When the second movable effect is executed, each of the plurality of movable members moves to the front side of the game component and becomes close to the game component.

In such a game machine, the second movable effect means includes a plurality of movable members, and when the second movable effect is not executed, the plurality of movable members are positioned at predetermined standby positions. When the second movable effect is executed, the plurality of movable members are configured to move to the front side of the game parts and enter a state of being close to each other. Therefore, in the operation of the second movable effect means in the second movable effect, each of the plurality of movable members moves from the standby position to the front side (operating position) of the game component and comes close to the front side. It is realized by Then, the game parts are covered by the plurality of movable members (second movable effect means) which are brought close to each other. As a result, it is possible to make the second movable effect an impactful effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-5 described above,
Equipped with an image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image,
The image display device is arranged with its display screen facing forward,
The game component is the image display device.

In such a game machine, an image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image is arranged with its display screen facing forward, and this image display device is covered by the movable effect means when the movable effect is executed. It is a target (that is, game parts) to be played. Therefore, depending on the size of the range of the image display device (display screen) covered by the movable effect means with the execution of the movable effect, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game. As a result, it becomes easy to attract the interest of the player who is playing the game while paying attention to the image display device (display screen).

According to the reference invention 2 described above, it is possible to improve the entertainment effect of the game by enhancing the presentation effect of the movable presentation.

(Reference invention 3)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is common to execute an effect along with a game, and there are various types and aspects of the effect. In this type of game machine, there is known one that is configured so that a player can set various settings related to effects such as the volume of sound effects, the brightness of illumination for effects, the brightness of a display screen for displaying effects images, and the like. ing. A game machine having such a configuration has the advantage that effects can be executed with settings according to the preferences of the player (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2005-279019).

However, there is a risk that simply enabling the above-described settings related to the effects will rather lead to a decrease in the effects of the effects. The present reference invention 3 has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to enable the setting of the performance by the player, etc., and to suppress the deterioration of the performance effect. To provide a game machine.

The game machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect along with a game;
a setting means capable of performing settings related to production based on input from the outside,
The production includes multiple types of production including production of a specific production type,
The effect execution means is capable of executing at least the effect other than the specified effect type, out of the effect of the specified effect type and the effect other than the specified effect type, based on the contents set by the setting means. It is.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect along with a game, and a setting means capable of setting the effect on the basis of an input from the outside. has a plurality of types of effects including effects of a specific type of effect, and the effect execution means selects at least effects other than the specific type of effect from among effects of the specific type of effect and effects other than the specific effect type, according to the settings set by the setting means. It can be executed based on Therefore, at least for the effects other than the specific effect types, it is possible for the player or the like to set the effects with the setting means. As a result, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the performance effect while allowing the player or the like to set the performance.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above,
The effect execution means can execute the effect of the specific effect type based on predetermined setting contents regardless of the setting contents of the setting means.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a specific type of effect based on predetermined setting contents regardless of the setting contents of the setting means. For this reason, even if a player or the like makes settings related to effects using the setting means, it is possible to prevent the settings from being reflected in the effects of the specific effect type. As a result, it is possible to secure the effect of at least the specific effect type effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2 described above,
A specific setting means capable of making settings related to the specific type of effect based on an input from the outside,
The effect executing means can execute the effect of the specific effect type based on the setting contents of the specific setting means.

Such a gaming machine is provided with a specific setting means capable of setting a specific effect type effect based on an external input, and the effect executing means sets the effect of the specific effect type to the specific setting means. It is possible to execute based on the setting contents by. Therefore, the player or the like can set the effects of the specific type of effect by the specific setting means, and can set the effects of the other types of effects by the setting means. As a result, the setting by the player or the like is reflected in the performance of the specific performance type and the performance of the non-specific performance type, thereby suppressing the deterioration of the performance effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 described above,
The setting by the setting means can be performed within a range from a first setting level to a second setting level higher than the first setting level,
The setting by the specific setting means can be performed within a range from a third set level higher than the first set level and lower than the second set level to a fourth set level higher than the third set level. It is characterized by

In such a game machine, setting by the setting means can be performed within a range from the first setting level to the second setting level, and the setting by the specific setting means can be set to a level higher than the first setting level. It is possible to perform within the range from the third set level lower than the second set level to the fourth set level. Therefore, the effect of the specific effect type can be set within a range with at least a higher lower limit than the effects other than the specific effect type. As a result, it is possible to secure the effect of at least the specific effect type effect.

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,
identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information becoming a specific display result,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting a possibility that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result,
The suggesting effects include at least a first suggesting effect and a second suggesting effect suggesting that the specific display result is more likely than the first suggesting effect,
The first suggested effect is included in effects other than the specific effect type,
The second suggestive effect is included in the effect of the specific effect type.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5, the identification information display means for performing variable display of the identification information, and a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. executable special game execution means, and the effect execution means is capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result. . Further, the suggestive effects include at least a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect that suggests that the specific display result is more likely than the first suggestive effect, and the first suggestive effect is the specific effect. The second suggestive effect is included in the effect of the specific effect type. Therefore, it is possible to include a suggestive effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display will result in a specific display result (the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game) in the setting of the effect performed by the player or the like. As a result, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the production effect related to the suggestive production.

According to the reference invention 3 described above, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the performance effect while allowing the player or the like to set the performance.

(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. This reference invention 4 has been made in view of such a situation, 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. ) can be easily recognized.

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 8 production pattern 9a first production suspension 9b second production Suspension 9c First effect suspension display area (first effect suspension display portion) 9d Second effect suspension display area (second effect suspension display portion) 13 First movable decorative member 14 Second movable decorative member 14a, 14b, 14c movable body, 20 first starting port, 21 second starting port, 28 gate, 30 big winning port, 31 big winning device, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b second Special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 70 left-handed instruction image, 70a left-handed character image, 70b left-arrow image, 70c left-handed display area (left-handed instruction image display unit), 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 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 160 effect setting screen, 170 specific effect setting screen.

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect along with a game;
input means operable by the player;
setting means capable of performing settings related to production based on the input by the input means;
identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information;
special game executing means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the derived display of the specific display result as the display result of the variable display;
The production executing means is
a case of executing a first movable effect for operating a predetermined movable effect means at a first period before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed during the variable display;
executing a second movable effect of operating a predetermined movable effect means at a second time period after the first time period before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed during the variable display; there is
The specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display when the second movable effect is executed rather than when the first movable effect is executed without the second movable effect being executed. more likely to appear
The second movable effect can be executed with a predetermined execution probability during the second timing during the variable display based on the specific variation pattern from which the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. can be,
As the production, a specific production type production and a production other than the specific production type are provided,
As the settings related to the effects, settings related to effects other than the specific effect type and settings related to effects of the specific effect type can be made with different setting contents ,
The effect execution means is capable of executing effects other than the specific effect type and effects of the specific effect type based on the setting contents of the setting means,
wherein the second movable effect out of the first movable effect and the second movable effect is included in the effect of the specific effect type;
As a setting related to the performance of the specific performance type, the execution mode of the second movable performance when the second movable performance is executed at the second timing during the variable display based on the specific variation pattern is set to the second A game machine characterized in that it can be set to a mode in which the movable effect is executed with the execution probability or a mode in which the movable effect is executed with an execution probability higher than the execution probability.

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