JP7245540B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, predetermined information (an image such as an icon, for example) is displayed in association with a variable game that is on hold so that the variable game that is on hold can be identified. (For example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the predetermined information can be displayed in a plurality of display modes, thereby heightening expectations for the pending variable game and improving the interest of the player.

JP 2004-290528 A

However, the conventional game machines merely give a sense of anticipation according to the display mode of the predetermined information, and are expected to further improve interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of suspending a variable game when a suspending condition is satisfied, displaying variation information indicating the pending variable game, and executing and executing the suspended variable game when a start condition is satisfied. a special lottery means for performing a special lottery upon establishment of the start condition, and a content determination for determining the contents of the variable game based on the result of the special lottery game control means for controlling the game execution means to execute the variation game based on the result of determination by the content determination means; prior determination means for determining in advance the content of the pending variation game; and a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, and the game state includes a normal state and a shift based on the result of the special lottery becoming a specific result. There are at least a first advantageous state that can be used and a second advantageous state that can be shifted based on a trigger different from the first advantageous state, the effect executed by the effect executing means includes a specific effect, and the In the specific effect, specific information is displayed based on the determination result of the content determining means, and the display mode of the specific information indicates a specific expectation that the variable game will be executed with specific contents, and the variable information is , display is possible based on the determination result of the prior determination means, and when the variation information indicates the pending variation game, the display mode of the variation information is based on the determination result of the prior determination means The specific expectation level of the variable game indicated by the variable information is indicated by the display mode of the variable information, the specific content includes content including a ready-to-win effect, and the variable game is The specific information is displayed for at least a part of the period from the start to the start of the ready-to-win effect, and the specific expectation level is obtained by combining the specific information and the variation information indicating the current variation game. A specific state can be generated in which the player can identify the game, and the effect including the display of the variable information indicating the pending variable game is performed in both the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. , the first advantageous state is a state that is more advantageous than the second advantageous state, the specific state does not occur in the normal state, does not occur in the second advantageous state, and the first advantageous state The gist is what can happen in the state.

With respect to the gaming machine, it is possible to shift to the second advantageous state based on the result of the special lottery becoming a predetermined result different from the specific result, and the specific result is , and the predetermined result may be a result of determining a predetermined symbol that is a win and is different from a specific winning symbol.
With respect to the gaming machine, the second advantageous state includes a specific second advantageous state that can be shifted to based on the result of the special lottery becoming the predetermined result, and the number of executions of the variable game. There is a special second advantageous state that can be transitioned to based on reaching a specified number of times, and in the specific second advantageous state, the specific information is not displayed together with the variation information, and the specific state is not generated. In the special second advantageous state, the specific information should not be displayed together with the variation information, and the specific state should not occur .

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of interest can be suppressed.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the transition aspect of a game state and production mode. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a layout regarding information display; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a layout regarding information display; A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern. The schematic diagram which shows an example of an expectation rank. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of how an expectation rank regarding a game icon is determined; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a determination mode of whether or not to display a corresponding character icon; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a rank pattern; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of how an expectation rank for a corresponding character icon is determined; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an auxiliary pattern; (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of a variation pattern. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a specific execution mode of a variation pattern.

(First embodiment)
The pachinko game machine of the first embodiment will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of gaming machines, includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island facility, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect). For example, the predetermined sound is sound effects, lines, music (BGM), and the like. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitter (not shown). The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD operated when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a performance button BT which is an example of means that can be operated by a player.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. A substantially circular game area YBa is defined on the front surface of the game board YB when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed substantially in the center of the game area YBa. At the upper left of the game area YBa, an inflow port YBc is formed through which game balls shot by operating the shooting handle HD flow into the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section capable of displaying an image. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display area R in the image display section can be visually recognized through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The effect display device EH can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). For example, the predetermined images are images such as production designs, characters, landscapes, characters, numbers, and symbols. In the following description, when these characters and the like are simply referred to as "display", it means that these characters and the like are displayed as images. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices capable of executing effects, respectively, and form a effect device group ES made up of a plurality of effect devices. The production device group ES constitutes an example of production executing means for executing production. The effect display device EH constitutes an example of display means capable of displaying a predetermined image.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB has a first special symbol display device 19a. The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the special symbols are stopped and displayed. The game board YB has a second special symbol display device 19b. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the special symbols are stopped and displayed. A special design is a design for notifying the result of an internal lottery (special lottery). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game will be collectively referred to as "special games". The special symbols include at least a big win symbol as a big win display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special pattern win lottery, the big win patterns are stop-displayed in a special game, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is awarded.

The game board YB has a first reservation display device 19c. The first suspension display device 19c specifies the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the start condition is not met (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension number). Show possible information. The game board YB has a second reservation display device 19d. The second suspension display device 19d specifies the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the second suspension number) because the suspension condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. Show possible information. As an example, the upper limits of the first reservation number and the second reservation number are both four.

The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 19e. The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery). The normal pattern includes at least a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. In the pachinko game machine 10, when winning a winning lottery of normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are stop-displayed in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game is finished. The game board YB is provided with a normal hold display device 19f. The normal suspension display device 19f provides information capable of specifying the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the start condition has not yet been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal suspension number). display. As an example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four. In addition, the game board YB may include a right-handed display device for displaying information instructing right-handed players, which will be described later, and a round display device for notifying the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The game area YBa is formed with a plurality of winning openings (ball openings) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁The first starting hole 12 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when satisfying the payout condition of the prize ball and the starting condition of the first special game. The first starting port 12 is located below the performance display device EH and is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB includes a first starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first starting hole 12 (see FIG. 6).

The second starting hole 13 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when satisfying the payout condition of the prize ball and the starting condition of the second special game. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12 . The second starting port 13 is provided with an opening/closing piece 13a having a door shape as an example, and when a normal winning game is not provided, the game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter. is closed to The second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered when a normal winning game is given. The game board YB has a normal solenoid SL1 as means for operating the opening/closing piece 13a of the second starting port 13 (see FIG. 6). The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 13 (see FIG. 6). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory". In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is an example of a specific starting port that is at least one of the plurality of starting ports. Further, the opening/closing piece 13a constitutes an example of opening/closing means for opening/closing the second starting port 13. As shown in FIG.

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when satisfying the payout condition of the prize ball. The big winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the performance display device EH. The big winning opening 14 is provided with an opening/closing piece, for example, in the form of a door, and is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a big winning game is not provided. The big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered when a big winning game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a special solenoid SL2 as means for operating the opening/closing piece of the big winning opening 14 (see FIG. 6). The game board YB is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball entering the big winning hole 14 (see FIG. 6).

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is located in the right area of the game area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a which is always open so that game balls can be entered. The gate opening 17a has a gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls that enter and pass through (see FIG. 6). The gate 17 is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered when establishing the conditions for starting the normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 17, the prize ball payout condition is not established. At the bottom of the game area YBa, there is an out hole 18 for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first start hole 12, the second start hole 13, and the big winning hole 14 from the game area YBa. formed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the player adjusts the shooting intensity of the game ball by operating the shooting handle HD, the left area located to the left of the display window YBb, and the right area located to the right of the display window YBb. Hit the game ball separately. For example, when a game ball is shot with a stronger launch intensity (hereinafter referred to as right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the right area, and the second start opening 13, the big winning opening 14, or There is a possibility that the ball will enter the gate 17. Right hitting is performed by adjusting the shooting intensity to the maximum intensity or a slightly weaker intensity than the maximum intensity, because it is necessary to shoot the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched with the launch intensity adjusted to be weaker (hereinafter referred to as left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left region, and may enter the first start hole 12. There is Since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, left-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the intensity to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball passage is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start hole 12 when hit to the right. The game part may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the first starting hole 12 when hitting to the right, or making it more difficult for the ball to enter the first starting hole 12 than when hitting to the left. may be arranged as follows.

The left area is an area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa into left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The right area is an area located on the right side of the center line CL when the game board YB is viewed from the front. A game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD is guided to an inlet YBc located on the upper left side of the game area YBa and flows into the game area YBa. Therefore, the left area is also an area close to the inlet YBc, and the right area is also an area away from the inlet YBc. A game ball flowing down and guided in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device EH located in the center of the game area YBa in a front view, and goes to the out port 18 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. A game ball flowed down and guided in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device EH located in the center of the game area YBa in a front view, and heads for the out port 18 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of states (hereinafter referred to as "probability states") in which the probability of winning a big win in a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as "big win probability") may differ from each other. The plurality of probability states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. The high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state, and is extremely advantageous to the player. In the following description, the high-probability state is abbreviated as a high-probability state, and the low-probability state is abbreviated as a low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability change state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of states (hereinafter referred to as ball-entering rate states) in which the ball-entering rate to the second start port 13 can differ from each other. The plurality of ball-entering rate states include a low ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering rate to the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. The high ball entry rate state has a high probability that the game ball enters the second start hole 13, and the game ball enters the second start hole 13 easily. easy state). The high ball-entering rate state can also be said to be a state in which the ball-entering into the second starting port 13, which is a normal electric accessory, is supported. In the following description, the high ball-entering rate state will be referred to as the electric support state, and the low ball-entering rate state will be referred to as the non-electrical support state. The electric support state can also be grasped as a state in which the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls) is higher than that in the non-electric support state.

The electric support state can be realized by performing one arbitrarily selected control among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game (for example, the average variation time) as compared to the non-electric support state. The first control can be realized by making at least a part of the variation patterns that define the variation time of the normal game different between the non-electrical support state and the electrical support state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-electrical support state.

The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time (for example, average total open time) of the second starting port 13 in one normal per game longer than in the non-electric support state. Open time extension control is a control to increase the number of opening times of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game than in the non-electric support state, and one opening time of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game is at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the non-electric support state. The third control can be realized by differentiating at least a part of the opening pattern that defines the opening mode of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game in the non-electric support state and the electric support state. . As an example, the opening pattern defines the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened, the opening time, and the opening timing (closing timing).

The electric support state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) as compared to the non-electric support state. The fourth control can be realized by making at least a part of the variation patterns that define the variation time of the special game different between the non-electrical support state and the electrical support state. Details of the variation pattern will be described later. When performing variable time shortening control of special symbols, the electric support state becomes the variable time shortened state of special symbols (time saving state), and the non-electric support state becomes the non-variable time shortening state of special symbols (non-time saving state). .

In one example of the present embodiment, the electric support state is realized by executing some of the four controls described above. Specifically, the normal winning probability and normal game variation time are the same in the non-electrical support state and the electric support state. The total open time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game is longer in the electric sapo state than in the non-electric sapo state, or tends to be longer. In other words, when the game ball is fired with the same firing intensity (right shot in this embodiment), the expected value of the number of game balls entering the second start port 13 during one normal winning game is non-electrical. It is higher in the electric support state than in the support state. In other words, the opening pattern of the second starting port 13 is more advantageous in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state. Also, the fluctuation time of the special game is shorter in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state, or tends to be shorter. In other words, the expected value of the fluctuation time of the special game is shorter in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state.

Further, the electrical support state of the present embodiment includes a first electrical support state and a second electrical support state. In one example of this embodiment, the normal hit probability is the same in the first electric support state and the second electric support state. The normal hit probability may be different between the first electric support state and the second electric support state. The normal hit probability may be higher or lower in the second electrical support state than in the first electrical support state.

In one example of the present embodiment, the normal game variation pattern is the same in the first electric support state and the second electric support state. That is, the fluctuation time of the normal game (for example, the average fluctuation time) is the same between the first electric support state and the second electric support state. Not limited to this, the first electrical support state and the second electrical support state may differ from each other in part or all in the variation pattern. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal game (for example, the average fluctuation time) may be longer in the second electric support state than in the first electric support state, or may easily become longer. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal game (for example, the average fluctuation time) may be shorter in the second electric support state than in the first electric support state, or may be easily shortened.

In one example of the present embodiment, the first electric support state and the second electric support state have the same opening pattern of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game. That is, the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game is the same in the first electric support state and the second electric support state. Not limited to this, the first electrical support state and the second electrical support state may be partially or entirely different from each other in the open pattern. For example, the total open time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game may be longer in the second electric support state than in the first electric support state, and may easily become longer. For example, the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game may be shorter in the second electric support state than in the first electric support state, and may be easily shortened.

In one example of this embodiment, the variation pattern of the special game is the same between the first electric support state and the second electric support state. That is, the variable time of the special game (for example, the average variable time) is the same between the first electric support state and the second electric support state. Not limited to this, the first electrical support state and the second electrical support state may differ from each other in part or all in the variation pattern. For example, the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) may be longer in the second electrical support state than in the first electrical support state, or may easily become longer. For example, the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) may be shorter in the second electrical support state than in the first electrical support state, or may tend to be shorter.

The game state includes a game state that is a low probability state and a non-electric support state (hereinafter referred to as a normal state), and a game state that is a high probability state and a first power support state (hereinafter referred to as a special advantageous state). , A game state that is a low probability state and a first electric support state (hereinafter referred to as a normal advantageous state), and a game state that is a low probability state and a second electric support state (hereinafter referred to as a special advantageous state). be. In the following description, the special advantageous state, normal advantageous state, and special advantageous state may be collectively referred to as "advantageous state". The normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state are examples of the first advantageous state, and the special advantageous state is an example of the second advantageous state. The game state of the pachinko game machine 10 may include a game state (so-called latent probability variable state) that is a high probability state and a non-electric support state.

Next, the types of jackpots and jackpot games will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is provided according to the type of jackpot. The type of jackpot is defined by the type of jackpot pattern (special pattern). The jackpot patterns of the special patterns are classified into a special pattern ZA that defines the jackpot A, a special pattern ZB that defines the jackpot B, and a special pattern ZC that defines the jackpot C. The special symbols ZA to ZC each include one type or multiple types of special symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded according to the type of special symbols.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that allows recognition of the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the jackpot 14 is performed up to a predetermined number of times as an upper limit. In one example of this embodiment, the upper limit number of round games is 10 times for the special pattern ZA (jackpot A), and 5 times for the special pattern ZB (jackpot B) and special pattern ZC (jackpot C).

One round game ends when a number condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a time condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as a round effect) is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that allows recognition of the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, an example of a game state transition mode will be described.
In the following description, being controlled to a certain game state may be indicated as "moving to the game state", and being controlled to a certain game state may be indicated as "staying in the game state". In addition, the game state during the jackpot game is a normal state (low probability state and non-electric support state). In other words, when a jackpot game is awarded while staying in any advantageous state, the advantageous state ends and the state shifts to the normal state.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a jackpot game based on the jackpots A and B is awarded while staying in the normal state, the game shifts to a special advantageous state (first electric support state) after the jackpot game ends. When a jackpot game based on the jackpot C is awarded while staying in the normal state, the game shifts to a normal advantageous state (second electric support state) after the jackpot game ends. In the present embodiment, winning a jackpot (any of jackpots A to C) is an example of conditions for shifting to the first electric support state.

Mainly during the stay in the normal state, when the number of times of execution of the special game internally counted (hereinafter referred to as the number of times the special symbol is activated) reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as the ceiling number), the next It shifts from a special game to a special advantageous state (second electric support state). The number of times the special symbols are activated is added when the first special game or the second special game is executed in the low-probability state, regardless of whether it is in the electric support state or not. The number of operations is reset to 0 when a jackpot game is awarded. As an example, the ceiling number of times is 900 times. Reaching the ceiling number of internal operation times is an example of a transition condition to the second power support state. In this way, the special advantageous state can be transitioned to based on the number of executions of the variable game reaching the prescribed number.

When a big win game based on the big wins A and B is given while staying in a special advantageous state, the state shifts to a special advantageous state even after the big win game is finished. When a big win game based on the big win C is awarded while staying in a special advantageous state, the state shifts to a normal advantageous state after the big win game is finished. When a big win game based on the big wins A and B is given while staying in the normal advantageous state, the state shifts to a special advantageous state after the big win game is finished. When a big win game based on the big win C is awarded while staying in the normal advantageous state, the state shifts to the normal advantageous state even after the end of the big win game. When the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as the first electric support number of times) without a big hit while staying in the normal advantageous state, the next special game is shifted to the normal state. As an example, the number of times of the first electrical support is 100 times.

When a big win game based on the big wins A and B is given while staying in a special advantageous state, the state shifts to a special advantageous state after the big win game is finished. When a big win game based on a big win C is given while staying in a special advantageous state, the state is shifted to a normal advantageous state even after the end of the big win game. When the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as the second electric support number of times) without a big hit while staying in the special advantageous state, the next special game shifts to the normal state. As an example, the number of times of the second electrical support is 950 times. In addition, it is preferable that the number of times of the second electric support is 2.5 times or more and 3 times or less of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability.

As described above, the game state after the end of the jackpot game differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). In one example of the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game based on the special pattern ZA (jackpot A) or the special pattern ZB (jackpot B), the game state is in a special advantageous state until the next jackpot game is given. controlled. After the end of the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZC (jackpot C), the game state is until the special game of the first electric support number ends or until the special game of the first electric support number ends. Until the next jackpot game is awarded, the control is normally in an advantageous state. Then, when the variable game of the ceiling number of times is completed in the low probability state, the gaming state is until the special game of the second electric support number of times ends or until the special game of the second electric support number of times ends. It is controlled in a special advantageous state until the next big hit game is awarded.

The effect in the pachinko game machine 10 will be described.
First, the production mode will be explained. In one example of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of production modes that define mutually different execution modes as execution modes of various effects. In the pachinko game machine 10, one of a plurality of presentation modes is set, and various presentations are executed in an execution mode corresponding to the presentation mode being set. In the following description, it may be indicated that a certain production mode is set as "transition to production mode", and that a certain production mode is set as "stay in production mode".

The plurality of production modes include a normal mode MA set when in a normal state, a special advantageous mode MB set when in a special advantageous state, and a normal advantageous mode set when in a normal advantageous state. There are MC and a special advantage mode MD that is set when in a special advantage state. As an example, each of the modes MA to MD is of one type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a plurality of types of one or a plurality of effect modes that can be arbitrarily selected from among the modes MA to MD. In this embodiment, when the game state shifts, it shifts to the production mode corresponding to the game state of the shift destination. That is, the game state transition condition and the production mode transition condition are the same.

A screen layout when displaying various information (images) in the image display area R of the effect display device EH will be described. Modes MA to MD differ in at least part of the screen layout. In one example of this embodiment, there is a layout [A] for normal mode MA, a layout [B] for advantageous modes MB and MC, and a layout [C] for special advantageous mode MD.

First, layout [A] for normal mode MA will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the image display area R, a game display area RG is set as an area for displaying a symbol variation game using effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect game). A plurality of symbol rows can be displayed in the game display area RG. Each of the symbol rows includes a plurality of performance symbols, and is also called a reel. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect.

Here, the production game will be explained. In the production game, after the production patterns are variably displayed in each of the plurality of pattern rows, the production patterns are stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of pattern rows, finally combining the production patterns (hereinafter referred to as a pattern combination). ) is stopped. As an example of the present embodiment, the effect game is played by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. For example, in the production game, when the big win symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, the big win symbol combination is stopped and displayed. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a combination (so-called symbol matching) in which all symbol rows have the same effect symbol, such as [777]. In the effect game, when the winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, the winning combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. As an example, the lost symbol combination is a combination such as [787] and [468], in which all the symbol rows do not have the same performance symbols. A special game and an effect game executed in association with the special game are an example of a variable game.

The production game may include a ready-to-win production. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win state and to finally stop and display a predetermined symbol combination. Hereinafter, a state in which a reach is formed may be referred to as a reach state. Reach is a state (so-called Tenpai) just before a big hit symbol combination is formed. For example, as for the reach, such as [7 ↓ 7], the effect pattern is variably displayed in a specific pattern row (for example, a middle pattern row), and a plurality of pattern rows different from the specific pattern row (Hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win formation row, for example, left and right symbol rows), the same effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. The reach production includes normal reach production (hereinafter referred to as N reach production) and super reach, which has a high expectation of hitting the jackpot in this production game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot expectation) compared to the N reach production. There is a production (hereinafter referred to as SP reach production).

Returning to the description of layout [A] for normal mode MA.
In the image display area R, below the game display area RG, reserved display areas H1 to H4 are displayed from left to right as areas for displaying a game icon I, which is an example of variation information indicating the first special game on hold. are arranged in this order. In the pending display area H1, a game icon I indicating the first (first) pending first special game (first pending number=1) is displayed. A game icon I indicating the second reserved first special game (first reserved number=2) is displayed in the reserved display area H2. A game icon I indicating the third reserved first special game (first reserved number=3) is displayed in the reserved display area H3. A game icon I indicating the fourth (last) reserved first special game (first reserved number=4) is displayed in the reserved display area H4. That is, the pending display areas H1 to H4 correspond to the first special games with the first pending numbers=1 to 4, respectively.

In the image display area R, in the lower right corner of the game display area RG (the lower right corner of the image display area R), there is set a self-character display area S1 for displaying a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as character for short). there is A self-character icon K1 selected by the player's selection operation is displayed in the self-character display area S1. A predetermined character string may be displayed in the image display area R as an example of information that can specify the presentation mode during stay. As an example, the predetermined character string is a "normal mode" character string. In the image display area R, in addition to the display of the game icon I in the reservation display areas H1 to H4, as an example of information that can identify the first reservation number and information that can identify the second reservation number, each predetermined A number (eg, Arabic numerals 0-4, etc.) may be displayed.

Layout [B] for advantageous modes MB and MC will be described.
Layout [B] differs from layout [A] in that instead of displaying the game icon I of the first special game, a game icon i, which is an example of variation information indicating the pending second special game, is displayed. Other configurations are the same. A game display area RG is set in the image display area R, as in the layout [A] for the normal mode MA. In the layout [B], instead of the reserved display areas H1 to H4 in the layout [A], reserved display areas h1 to h4 are set as areas for displaying the game icon i indicating the second special game on hold. . In the pending display area h1, a game icon i indicating the second special game (second pending number=1) that is held first (first) is displayed. The reserved display area h2 displays a game icon i indicating the second special game that is second reserved (number of second reservations=2). A game icon i indicating the third reserved second special game (number of second reservations=3) is displayed in the reserved display area h3. A game icon i indicating the fourth (last) reserved second special game (second reserved number=4) is displayed in the reserved display area h4. That is, the pending display areas h1 to h4 correspond to the second special games with the second pending numbers=1 to 4, respectively.

A predetermined character string may be displayed in the image display area R as an example of information that can specify the presentation mode during stay. As an example, the predetermined character string is a character string of "special advantage mode" in a special advantageous state, and a character string of "normal advantageous mode" in a normal advantageous state. In the image display area R, in addition to the display of the game icon I in the reservation display areas H1 to H4, as an example of information that can identify the first reservation number and information that can identify the second reservation number, each predetermined A number (eg, Arabic numerals 0-4, etc.) may be displayed.

Layout [C] for special advantageous mode MD will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the image display area R, a game display area RG is set as in the layout [A]. In layout [C], similarly to layout [B], reserved display areas h1 to h4 are set as areas for displaying the game icon i indicating the second special game on hold. In the image display area R, to the left (lower left corner) of the reserved display area h1 is an execution display area h0 as an area for displaying a game icon D, which is an example of variation information indicating the second special game being executed. is set. The execution display area h0 corresponds to the second special game with the second pending number=0. For example, when the second special game is newly suspended and the number of second suspensions becomes 4, and the game icon i is displayed in the suspension display area h4, the game icon i is the previously suspended second special game. is started, the display area is displayed so as to move in the order of h4→h3→h2→h1. When the execution condition is met and executed (digested), the game icon i displayed in the reserved display area h1 moves from the reserved display area h1 to the execution display area h0 and is displayed as the game icon D.

In this manner, the effect display device EH has suspension display areas h1 to h4 as a plurality of suspension areas for displaying game icons i indicating pending variable games. In addition, when the variable game whose suspension time is the earliest among the pending variable games is started, the effect display device EH moves and displays the game icon i indicating the earliest variable game. There is an execution display area h0 as an execution area that is displayed as a game icon D indicating a variable game.

In the image display area R, a player character display area S1 is set in the lower right (lower right corner) of the game display area RG. A self-character icon K1 is displayed in the self-character display area S1. A predetermined character string may be displayed in the image display area R as an example of information that can specify the presentation mode during stay. As an example, the predetermined character string is a character string of "special advantage mode". In the image display area R, in addition to the display of the game icon i in the reservation display areas h1 to h4, as an example of information that can identify the first reservation number and information that can identify the second reservation number, a predetermined number (eg, Arabic numerals 0-4, etc.) may be displayed.

In the image display area R, an enemy character display area S2 is set in the upper left (upper left corner) of the game display area RG. In the enemy character display area S2, an enemy character icon K2 is displayed that indicates an enemy character that forms a pair with the player's character selected by the player's selection operation and becomes an opponent. The enemy character icon K2 is determined internally, unlike the self-character icon K1 displayed according to the self-character selectable by the player.

In the image display area R, to the right of the enemy character display area S2 and above the game display area RG, there is a corresponding character display area as an area for displaying a corresponding character icon K3 representing a character corresponding to the enemy character. A1 to A4 are arranged in this order from left to right. The number of corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is the same as the upper limit number of the second reserved number. Although the details will be described later, the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed as information that can specify the degree of expectation for a big win in the second special game.

In the image display area R, a specific corresponding character display area A0 is set to the right of the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 and to the upper right (upper right corner) of the game display area RG. Although details will be described later, any one of the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area S3. In one example of this embodiment, the game icons i and D, the own character icon K1, the enemy character icon K2, and the corresponding character icon K3 are all images designed by combining a square frame and a character. That is, these icons are composed of a plurality of elements, and at least some of the elements are the same. These icons have the same configuration or can be said to be similar to each other.

Next, the advance notice effect will be described.
The effect device group ES can execute one or a plurality of advance notice effects during execution of the variable game. The advance notice effect is a effect that makes it possible to recognize the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed. As an example, the advance notice effect may include displaying a character or character string on the effect display device EH, outputting a specific sound (exclusive sound as an example) from the speaker SP, or emitting a specific light emission pattern (exclusive light emission pattern as an example). is executed in such a manner that the decoration lamp LA is caused to emit light.

The notice effect that can be executed in the special advantage mode MD includes a character change suggesting effect suggesting that the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 may be changed. The character change suggesting effect is executed each time the variable game is started. In the character change suggesting effect, all the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 are temporarily hidden, and the corresponding character icons K3 that are the same as or different from before being hidden are displayed. executed. The display state in which the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed is the first display mode in which the player can easily recognize the type of the corresponding character icon K3, and the display state in which the corresponding character icon K3 is hidden is the first display mode. The second display mode makes it difficult for the player to recognize the type of the corresponding character icon K3 compared to the mode. Although the details will be described later, there are times when the number and types of the corresponding character icons K3 are changed through the character change suggesting effect, and times when they are maintained without being changed. different expectations.

The notice effect that can be executed in the special advantage mode MD includes a character combination effect at the start of a specific ready-to-win effect (competitive ready-to-win, which will be described later). In the character combination effect, one corresponding character icon K3 out of the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 with the start of the reach effect. is. In the character combination effect, among the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, the corresponding character that makes it possible to recognize the degree of expectation for a big hit by combining with the game icon D associated with the current variable game. This is an effect for notifying the icon K3.

The advance notice effect that can be executed in the special advantageous mode MD includes an auxiliary effect that is executed after the character combination effect is executed with the start of a specific ready-to-win effect (competition ready-to-win, which will be described later). In the auxiliary effect, predetermined auxiliary information Hg is displayed on the effect display device EH in association with each of the game icon D in the execution display area h0 and the corresponding character icon K3 in the specific corresponding character display area A0. This is an effect that makes it possible to specify the degree of expectation for a big hit by a combination of Hg. As an example, the auxiliary information Hg is a character string.

Next, the look-ahead effect will be described.
The effect device group ES can execute one or more look-ahead effects during execution of the variable game. The look-ahead effect is an effect in which a preliminary determination (read-ahead) is made on the contents of variation for the pending variable game, and whether or not to allow execution is determined based on the result of the preliminary determination. The look-ahead effect is performed during the execution period of one or more times of the variable game executed before the final variable game when the variable game for which the preliminary determination is made is the final variable game. It is a production that can be executed in at least a part of the period. In the following description, the final variable game that is the target of the preliminary determination may be referred to as the "target game". The target game is a variable game that is subject to preliminary determination that is the basis for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a effect that allows recognition of the degree of expectation for a big hit in the target game among the pending variable games.

A demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demonstration effect) will be described.
The effect device group ES can execute a demonstration effect during the period in which it is in the standby state. The standby state is a state in which no variable game is being executed, no pending variable game exists, and no jackpot game is being executed (so-called customer waiting state). In one example of the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed as a character selection effect. In the character selection effect, as an example of multiple types of characters (hereinafter referred to as characters to be selected) that the player can select, [mouse] → [cat] → [dog] → [chicken] → [mouse]... , the characters are repeatedly displayed while being switched every predetermined time (for example, two seconds). In the character selection effect, the effect display device EH displays demonstration information (a character string as an example) notifying that the operation of the effect button BT is valid and that the character selection effect is being executed. In the character selection effect, when the player operates the effect button BT, the character displayed on the effect display device EH at the time of the operation is internally determined as the player's character.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that various control commands (control signals) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 . The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 50 . The sub-board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control commands input from the main board 40 .

The main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 , a main RWM 43 and a random number generation circuit 44 . The main CPU 41 executes processing related to the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, tables, and the like. The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time (the presentation time of the presentation game) from the start of the special game until the end. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation content of the special game (the effect content of the effect game).

Variation patterns include a variation pattern for big wins and a variation pattern for losses. The effect game based on the variation pattern of the big win has variable contents such that the pattern combination of the big win is finally stop-displayed through the ready-to-win effect. The effect game based on the variation pattern of losing has variable contents in which the winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the ready-to-win effect or without the ready-to-win effect. The main RWM 43 stores various information rewritten according to the processing result of the main CPU 41 . For example, the information stored by the main RWM 43 includes flags, counters, and timers. A random number generation circuit 44 generates a hardware random number. The main board 40 may be configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 41 .

The main board 40 is connected to each of the sensors SE1-SE4. The main CPU 41 is capable of inputting detection signals output by sensors SE1 to SE4 detecting game balls. The main substrate 40 is connected to each of the display devices 19a-19f. The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of each of the display devices 19a to 19f. The main board 40 is connected with each solenoid SL1, SL2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening modes of the second starting port 13 and the big winning port 14 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub board 50 includes a sub CPU 51 , a sub ROM 52 and a sub RWM 53 . The sub CPU 51 performs processing related to effects by executing a sub control program. The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, and sound effect data used for sound effect. The sub-RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. - 特許庁For example, information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub CPU 51 . The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 can control the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 can control the output contents of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. In this way, the sub CPU 51 constitutes an example of effect control means for controlling the effect device group ES, which is an example of effect execution means. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub CPU 51 can input an operation signal that is output when the production button BT is operated.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process as one of the timer interrupt processes performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting hole 12, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reservation number and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first pending number. The main CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the first reserved number after addition. That is, the reservation condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the main RWM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol or the like, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By having the main RWM 43 store the random number information used for the first special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied.

The main CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of specifying the contents of the variation of the newly suspended variation game based on the random number value obtained from the random number generation circuit 44 . Perform prefetch processing. The look-ahead command is information that can specify whether or not the variable game will be a big hit. A prefetch command is information that can identify a variation pattern. In the look-ahead process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the winning random number obtained from the random number generating circuit 44 is a value that will win a big win in a big win lottery, which will be described later, so that the newly suspended variable game can be played. Determines whether or not it will be a big hit. The main CPU 41 determines which variation pattern the value of the variation pattern random number obtained from the random number generation circuit 44 is a value for winning in each variation process described later, thereby determining the variation of the newly suspended variation game. Identify patterns. The main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command that can specify the content of the fluctuation, and outputs it to the sub-board 50 . Therefore, the secondary board 50 (secondary CPU 51) can specify the variable contents of the variable game (first special game) whose execution is suspended based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 12 by inputting the look-ahead command. is. The prefetch command can also specify the first pending number at that time.

When the main RWM 43 stores the random number information for the first special game, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 12, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting hole 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the second reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reservation number and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second pending number after addition. The main CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the second reserved number after addition. In other words, the second special game holding condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2 when the second holding number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires a random number generated within the main substrate 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43 . The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By having the main RWM 43 store the random number information used for the second special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the condition for starting the second special game is satisfied. The main CPU 41 performs prefetch processing based on the value of the random number obtained from the random number generation circuit 44 , and outputs to the sub board 50 a prefetch command capable of specifying the variation content of the newly suspended variable game. Therefore, the secondary board 50 (secondary CPU 51) can specify the variable content of the variable game (second special game) whose execution is suspended based on the ball entering the second starting port 13 by inputting the look-ahead command. is. The prefetch command can also specify the second pending number at that time. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RWM 43, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 13, and when the second reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 End the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 41 executes a special symbol start process as one of the timer interrupt processes. The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. When the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the second pending number is greater than zero. When the second reservation number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reservation number is greater than zero. When the first reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the first reservation number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The main CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c so as to display information capable of specifying the first pending number after the subtraction. The main CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a first reserved number command capable of specifying the first reserved number after the subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big win lottery (big win determination) as a special symbol winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a big win. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not there is a high probability state).

When winning a jackpot, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 41 performs a first pattern lottery using a pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot pattern of the special symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 performs a second symbol lottery using a symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the winning symbols of the special symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. In addition, when there is only one type of missing symbol, the configuration may be such that the missing symbol is determined without performing the second symbol lottery. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns with reach or without reach. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second reservation number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first reservation number" is changed to the "second reservation". Since the processes are read as "number" respectively, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main CPU 41 performs the subtraction of the second reserved number, the big win lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the big win lottery, and then ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a second reserved number command capable of specifying the second reserved number after the subtraction.

The main CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 50 in the jackpot variation process and the losing variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as "variation end command") capable of specifying the end of the variable game after the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

When executing the second special game, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main CPU 41 outputs a variation end command to the sub-board 50 after the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed.

As described above, the main CPU 41 executes the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, whereby the pachinko gaming machine 10 suspends the variable game when the suspending condition is met, and suspends the variable game when the starting condition is met. to run. The main CPU 41 constitutes an example of special lottery means for performing a special lottery when the start condition is met. In this embodiment, the jackpot lottery, the first symbol lottery, and the second symbol lottery are examples of the special lottery. The main CPU 41 constitutes an example of content determination means for determining a variation pattern, which is an example of the content of a variation game, based on the result of the special lottery. The main CPU 41 constitutes an example of game control means for controlling the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b, which are examples of game execution means, based on the determination result of the main CPU 41 (content determination means) to execute a variable game.

A specific example of the variation pattern will now be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the plurality of variation patterns include variation patterns MP1 to MP5. The plurality of variation patterns may include variation patterns different from the variation patterns MP1 to MP5.

The variation pattern MP1 is a deviation variation pattern. The variation pattern MP1 specifies the content of variation that is normally out of line. In the "normal failure", after the start of the production game, the production patterns are stopped according to a predetermined order of the patterns (decorative drawings) of each row on the production display device EH (as an example, the left pattern row → right pattern row → middle pattern row). Is displayed.

The variation patterns MP2 to MP5 each include a variation pattern for a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss. The variation pattern MP2 specifies the variation content of the N-reach effect. The variation patterns MP3 to MP5 specify the variation contents of the SR reach effect via the N reach effect. Specifically, the variation pattern MP3 specifies the content of variation for executing the first SP ready-to-win effect (character ready-to-win effect) performed by displaying characters other than a specific character after the execution of the N reach effect. The variation pattern MP4 specifies the content of variation for executing the second SP ready-to-win effect (battle ready-to-win effect) performed by displaying the appearance of the characters fighting each other after the execution of the N ready-to-win effect. In the battle ready-to-win effect, a battle between the character indicated by the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0 and the character indicated by the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 is shown. Display and done. The variation pattern MP5 specifies the content of variation for executing the 3rd SP ready-to-win effect (specific character ready-to-win effect) performed by displaying a specific character after the execution of the N reach effect.

In one example of the present embodiment, in the order of the variation pattern MP2 < MP3 < MP4 < MP5, the percentage determined by the big hit variation process and the percentage determined by the loss variation process occupy in the total ratio, in the big hit variation process determined by That is, in one example of the present embodiment, the expected degree of big hit is in the order of N reach effect <1st SP reach effect (character reach effect) <2nd SP reach effect (competition reach effect) <3rd SP reach effect (specific character reach effect) expensive.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the main CPU 41 stops displaying the big win symbols in the special game, the main CPU 41 executes the big win game process after the big win special game is finished. The main CPU 41 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 provides the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time. After the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game, and opens the big winning hole 14 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit number or the upper limit time of the round game elapses, the main CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 14, and the round game is played. terminate. The main CPU 41 repeats the process of executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub board 50 each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time. The main CPU 41 terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. The main CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time.

Next, the game state transition processing will be explained.
The main CPU 41 controls the game state (probability state and ball-entering rate state) by causing the main RWM 43 to store information such as flags. When the big win game based on either of the special symbols ZA, ZB is completed, the main CPU 41 controls the game state to a special advantageous state (high probability state and first electric support state) until the next big win game is awarded. do. When the big hit game based on the special symbol ZC is finished, the main CPU 41 controls the game state to the normal advantageous state (low probability state and first electric support state). The main CPU 41 counts the number of executions of the special game in the normal advantageous state. When the number of executions of the special game in the normal advantageous state reaches the first electric support number of times, the main CPU 41 ends the normal advantageous state and returns to the normal state (low probability state and non-electrical support state) from the next special game. Control to the game state to start.

Also, when the main CPU 41 executes (starts or ends) a special game in the low probability state, it adds 1 to the number of times the special symbols are operated. The main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of times the special symbol is activated when the special game is executed in any of the electric support state and the non-electric support state as long as the low probability state. The main CPU 41 does not add 1 to the number of times the special symbols are operated even if the special game is executed when the probability state is the high probability state. The number of times of operation is stored in the main RWM 43 as information (counter as an example) that can specify the number of times of operation.

The main CPU 41 controls to start a special advantageous state (low-probability state and second electric support state) from the next special game when the number of times the special symbols are activated reaches a predetermined number (ceiling number). . In one example of this embodiment, the game state immediately before being controlled to the special advantageous state is the normal state. The main CPU 41 counts the number of times the special game is executed in the special advantageous state. The main CPU 41 controls the game state so that when the number of executions of the special game in the special advantageous state reaches the second electric support number of times, the special advantageous state ends and the normal state starts.

The main CPU 41 resets the number of operations to 0 at the start of the jackpot game. Not limited to this, the main CPU 41 may reset the number of operations at the end of the jackpot game. The main CPU 41 may reset the number of operations when the backed-up information is reset (so-called RWM clear) when power supply is started. When the jackpot game is started, the main CPU 41 controls the game to the normal state regardless of the game state. In other words, the game state during the jackpot game becomes a normal state. After shifting the game state, the main CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state command) that can specify the game state after the shift.

Thus, the main CPU 41 of this embodiment constitutes an example of game state control means for controlling the game state. In one example of the present embodiment, the game state includes a normal advantageous state and a special advantageous state that can be shifted to based on the result of the special lottery being a big hit, which is an example of a specific result, and a normal advantageous state and a special advantageous state. There are at least special advantage states that can be entered based on different triggers than states. In the present embodiment, the transition trigger (transition condition) to the special advantageous state is that the number of times of operation of the special symbol in the low probability state reaches a predetermined number of times (ceiling number of times).

Normal design input processing will be explained.
The main CPU 41 executes a normal symbol input process as one of the timer interrupt processes. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4, the main CPU41 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM43 is less than the upper limit number. When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process.

When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal reservations and updates it. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the main RWM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for normal design hit determination. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process.

Normal symbol start processing will be explained.
The main CPU 41 executes normal symbol start processing as one of timer interrupt processing. The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal game are met. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not being executed and the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game start condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the number of normal reservations is zero, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process.

If the normal pending number is not zero, the main CPU 41 updates the normal pending number by subtracting 1 from it. The main CPU 41 controls the normal reservation display device 19f so as to display information capable of specifying the number of normal reservations after the subtraction. The main CPU 41 acquires from the main RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. The main CPU 41 uses a normal winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) as a normal symbol winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a normal winning lottery. The main CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current ball-entering rate state (existence or type of electric sapo state). The main CPU 41 constitutes an example of ordinary lottery means for performing an ordinary winning lottery (ordinary lottery) different from the special lottery.

The main CPU 41 determines a normal symbol variation pattern that defines the variation time of the normal game. When the main CPU 41 is in a non-electrical support state, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that defines a first variation time (for example, 5 seconds). 1 second) is determined. Due to the manner in which the variation pattern is determined according to the ball-entering rate state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the power support state. The main CPU 41 causes the normal symbol display device 19e to start the normal game. The main CPU 41 stops and displays the normal winning pattern when the normal winning pattern is won at the lapse of the variation time determined in the normal pattern variation pattern, and stops the losing pattern when the normal winning pattern is not won. display.

Normal per game processing will be explained.
When a normal winning game is won, the main CPU 41 operates the opening/closing piece 13a of the second starting port 13 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal game ends, and executes a normal winning game. As an example, when the main CPU 41 is in the non-electrical support state, the main CPU 41 controls the normal solenoid SL1 based on the first opening pattern, and the first opening time (0.2 seconds as an example) is opened the first number of times (as an example 1 time). When the main CPU 41 is in the power supply state, the main CPU 41 controls the normal solenoid SL1 based on the second opening pattern, and opens the second opening time longer than the first opening time (for example, 1.5 seconds) for the first number of times. The operation of the opening/closing piece 13a is controlled so as to be performed a second number of times (three times as an example), which is greater than the above. Such control using the opening pattern of the opening/closing piece 13a lengthens the total opening time of the second starting port 13 during the electric support state. The main CPU 41 of the present embodiment controls the opening/closing piece 13a to the open state when the normal game different from the special symbol variation game is finished when the result of the normal winning lottery is the normal winning, and causes the normal winning game. It constitutes an example of the opening/closing control means.

Various processes executed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
The sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute various effects and various notifications based on various control commands input from the main board 40 . Various types of processing for executing effects will be described below.

A description will be given of the jackpot effect processing.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the opening command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the opening effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the round command, it controls the effect device group ES to execute the round effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the ending start command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the ending effect. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to end the ending effect.

The effect game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game. Specifically, when a variation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (details of effect) for the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the command.

When a special symbol command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of jackpot symbols when the jackpot symbols can be specified from the special symbol command. The secondary CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols to be missed when a missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command.

The sub CPU 51 determines whether or not a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is established. Reach conditions are established by determining a variation pattern with reach. The ready-to-win condition is not limited to this, and in addition to the determination of the fluctuation pattern with ready-to-win, a ready-to-win effect lottery using a predetermined random number may be determined to win the ready-to-win effect lottery. The secondary CPU 51 determines a jackpot symbol combination including a reach when the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The secondary CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols including a ready-to-win, when the ready-to-win condition is established and a missing symbol from the special symbol command can be specified. When the ready-to-win condition is not established and the special symbol command can specify the missing symbol, the secondary CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game. When executing a predetermined notice effect in relation to the effect game, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the notice effect. When the ready-to-win conditions are satisfied, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the performance symbols in the ready-to-win formation row when the predetermined ready-to-win formation timing arrives, and performs an effect so as to form the ready-to-win with the determined performance symbols. It controls the display device EH. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the ready-to-win effect specified by the variation pattern.

When a predetermined timing arrives, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination, and also causes the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped displayed in response to the input of the variation end command. It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted. The secondary CPU 51 constitutes an example of game control means for controlling an effect display device EH, which is an example of game execution means, to execute a variable game based on the determination result of the main CPU 41 (content determination means).

Demonstration effect processing will be described.
The demonstration effect processing is processing for executing a character selection effect as one of the demonstration effects. The secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not it has transitioned to the standby state. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the transition to the standby state has occurred when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without inputting the variation start command after the variation end command or the ending end command was input. Not limited to this, when the variable game is not being executed, the jackpot game is not being executed, and both of the pending numbers are 0, the main CPU 41 issues a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as standby state designation command) is output, and it is determined that the standby state has been entered when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a standby state designation command.

As shown in FIG. 8, there are a plurality of types (for example, four types) of characters that can be selected in the character selection effect. When the sub CPU 51 determines that the standby state has been entered, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the demonstration information. The secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can specify that [Mouse] is being selected in the option flag stored in the secondary RAM 53, and controls the effect display device EH to display [Mouse].

When a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after setting the option flag, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can identify that [Cat] is being selected in the option flag, and updates the option flag. is controlled to display the effect display device EH. After a predetermined period of time has passed since the setting of the option flag, the secondary CPU 51 updates the option flag by setting a value that can identify that [Dog] is being selected, and displays [Dog]. It controls the display device EH.

When a predetermined period of time has passed since setting the option flag, the secondary CPU 51 updates the option flag by setting a value that can identify that [chicken] is being selected, and displays [chicken]. It controls the display device EH. Thereafter, the secondary CPU 51 sets and updates the value of the option flag in the order of [mouse]→[cat]→[dog]→[chicken]→[mouse] . . . A performance display device EH is controlled to display an identifiable character.

When an operation signal is input from the effect button BT during execution of the character selection effect, the sub CPU 51 determines a character that can be specified from the value set in the option flag at the time of input of the operation signal as the player's character. The secondary CPU 51 sets a self-character flag stored in the secondary RAM 53 to a value that can identify the self-character determined based on the operation of the effect button BT. The self-character flag is a flag capable of specifying the self-character icon K1 displayed in the self-character display area S1.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a selection notification effect for notifying that the character has been determined by operating the effect button BT, when the player's own character is determined by the character selection effect. The selection notification effect is executed in such a manner that a character string such as "select character XX" is displayed on the effect display device EH.

When the player's character is determined by the character selection effect, the sub CPU 51 determines one enemy character paired with the player's character from a plurality of selection target characters excluding the player's character by lottery using a predetermined random number. do. The sub CPU 51 sets the determined enemy character identifiable value in the enemy character flag stored in the sub RAM 53 . The enemy character flag is a flag that can specify the enemy character icon K2 displayed in the enemy character display area S2.

Mode transition processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the mode transition process is a process for transitioning the production mode. When the state command is input, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RAM 53 to store information (hereinafter referred to as a state flag) that can specify the game state that can be specified from the state command. The secondary CPU 51 identifies the game state by referring to the value of the state flag. The sub-RAM 53 stores a mode flag in which a value capable of specifying the current effect mode is set. The sub CPU 51 grasps the current effect mode based on the value of the mode flag. That is, the secondary CPU 51 sets the certain effect mode by rewriting the value of the mode flag to a value that can specify the certain effect mode.

When the jackpot game based on the special symbols ZA and ZB is completed and the transition to the special advantageous state is specified, the sub CPU 51 sets the special advantageous mode MB. When the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZC is completed and the transition to the normal advantageous state is specified, the sub CPU 51 sets the normal advantageous mode MC. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display various images (character strings, icons, etc.) in the layout [B] while one of the advantageous modes MB and MC is set. When the variation start command is input while the advantageous modes MB and MC are set, the sub CPU 51 refers to the value of the self character flag stored in the sub RAM 53, and displays the self character indicating the self character determined by the character selection effect. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the icon K1 in the own character display area S1. Note that when the character selection effect is not executed, the initial character of the self-character icon K1 may be [Mouse], or may be a character determined by lottery from among characters to be selected.

The secondary CPU 51 sets the normal mode MA when the number of executions of the variable game in the normal advantageous state reaches the first power support number and the transition to the normal state is specified. The secondary CPU 51 sets the normal mode MA when the number of executions of the variable game in the special advantageous state reaches the second electric support number of times and the transition to the normal state is specified. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display various images (character strings, icons, etc.) in the layout [A] while the normal mode MA is set. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation start command while the normal mode MA is set, the sub-CPU 51 displays the own-character icon K1 corresponding to the value of the own-character flag stored in the sub-RAM 53 in the own-character display area S1. It controls the display device EH.

The secondary CPU 51 sets the special advantageous mode MD when the number of operations counted in the low probability state reaches the ceiling number and the transition to the special advantageous state is specified. The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display various images (character strings, icons, etc.) in the layout [C] while the special advantageous mode MD is set. When a variation start command is input while the special advantage mode MD is set, the sub CPU 51 displays the own character icon K1 corresponding to the value of the own character flag stored in the sub RAM 53 in the own character display area S1. It controls the performance display device EH. When a variation start command is input while the special advantage mode MD is set, the sub CPU 51 refers to the value of the enemy character flag stored in the sub RAM 53, and changes the enemy character icon K2 indicating the determined enemy character to the enemy character. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display in the display area S2.

The first pending display process will be described.
The first suspension display process is a process of displaying the game icon I in the suspension display areas H1 to H4 while the normal mode MA is set. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the first reservation number command, the effect display device displays the game icons I equal in number to the first reservation number that can be specified from the first reservation number command in the reservation display areas H1 to H4. Control EH.

Specifically, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the first pending number command, it compares the first pending number that can be specified from the command with the first pending number stored in the secondary RAM 53 . If the first pending number identifiable from the command is increased by 1 from the stored first pending number, the secondary CPU 51 corresponds to the first pending number identifiable from the command among the pending display areas H1 to H4. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the game icon I in the reserved display area. When the first pending number identifiable from the command is one less than the stored first pending number, the secondary CPU 51 exceeds the first pending number identifiable from the command among the pending display areas H1 to H4. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to erase the game icon I in the reservation display area corresponding to the first reservation number.

For example, when the secondary CPU 51 stores the first number of reservations = 2 in the secondary RAM 53 and inputs the first number of reservations command that can specify the first number of reservations = 3, the game icon I is displayed in the reservation display area H3. display. The secondary CPU 51 stores the first reservation number = 4 in the secondary RAM 53, and when the first reservation number command that can specify the first reservation number = 3 is input, the game icon displayed in the reservation display area H4 Eliminate I.

The second pending display process will be described.
The second pending display process is a process of displaying the game icon i in the pending display areas h1 to h4 while the advantageous modes MB and MC are set. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second reservation number command, the secondary CPU 51 performs effect display so that the number of game icons i equal to the second reservation number that can be specified from the second reservation number command is displayed in the reservation display areas h1 to h4. It controls the device EH.

Specifically, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a second pending number command, it compares the second pending number that can be specified from the command with the second pending number stored in the secondary RAM 53 . If the second pending number identifiable from the command is increased by 1 from the stored second pending number, the secondary CPU 51 corresponds to the second pending number identifiable from the command among the pending display areas h1 to h4. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the game icon i in the reserved display area. When the second pending number identifiable from the command is one less than the stored second pending number, the secondary CPU 51 exceeds the second pending number identifiable from the command in the pending display areas h1 to h4. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to erase the game icon i in the reservation display area corresponding to the second reservation number.

The third pending display process will be described.
The third pending display process is a process that is triggered by the input of a look-ahead command while the special advantageous mode MD is set, and is a process for executing a look-ahead effect. When the prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores the value of the prefetch command in the storage area of the sub RAM 53 corresponding to the second reservation number that can be specified from the prefetch command. The secondary RAM 53 has a storage area corresponding to the second reservation number = 1, a storage area corresponding to the second reservation number = 2, a storage area corresponding to the second reservation number = 3, and a storage area corresponding to the second reservation number = 4 A storage area is set for A storage area corresponding to the second special game being executed is set in the sub-RAM 53 . In the following description, the storage area corresponding to the special game being executed may be referred to as the storage area corresponding to the pending number=0. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a prefetch command that can specify the second pending number=3, it stores the command value in the storage area corresponding to the identifiable second pending number=3.

The secondary CPU 51 identifies the contents of variation of the second special game from the input prefetch command. As described above, it is possible to specify at least the result of the special lottery (big win lottery) and the variation pattern as the variation contents of the second special game by the look-ahead command. The secondary CPU 51 constitutes an example of advance determination means for determining in advance the content of the pending variable game. The secondary CPU 51 determines the game icon i to be displayed in the pending display areas h1 to h4 based on the specified variation content, and displays the determined game icon i to perform a pending effect, which is one of the look-ahead effects. to run. A detailed description will be given below.

The character indicated by the game icon i that can be displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 while the special advantage mode MD is set will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, each character to be selected is associated with a plurality of types of characters classified into a plurality of levels of expectations for big wins (hereinafter referred to as expectations ranks). The expectation level of the big hit of the character corresponding to each character to be selected has a total of 6 stages of expectation level ranks [1] to [6]. In one example of the present embodiment, [mouse A] to [mouse F] are associated with the character [mouse] to be selected as characters with expectation ranks [1] to [6]. Similarly, the selectable character [Cat] has [Cat A] to [Cat F], the selectable character [Dog] has [Dog A] to [Dog F], and the selectable character [Chicken] is associated with [Chicken A] to [Chicken F].

In one example of the present embodiment, the relationship between the selection target character (own character) and the character associated with the selection target character is the same type of animal but different colors, or the relationship between "boss" and "subordinate". , the relationship with the selected target character can be relatively easily associated. Furthermore, in one example of the present embodiment, a strong impression (image) is recalled (associated) to the player in the order of expectation rank [1]<[2]<[3]<[4]<[5]<[6]. ) are associated.

When the prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 51 acquires a predetermined random number from the sub RAM 53, and based on the value of the random number and the value (variation) of the prefetch command that is input, the effect table TB is referred to and the expectation is generated. determine the degree rank. Here, the effect table TB will be described in detail. The effect table TB is stored in the sub ROM 52. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 9, the effect table TB is divided into variation patterns (variation contents) that can be specified from the look-ahead command, and in addition to the expectation ranks [1] to [6], the special character [Lion A] to [Lion D] are associated with the display of the game icon i. In the effect table TB, the above predetermined random numbers are taken for the display of the game icon i in the expectation ranks [1] to [6] and [Lion A] to [Lion D] by classifying the variation patterns. A predetermined number of numbers are distributed from the numerical values obtained.

According to the effect table TB, in the order of expectation rank [1] < [2] < [3] < [4] < [5] < [6], the selection ratio when it is a big hit variation pattern and the difference The selection ratio when it is a big hit variation pattern is high in the total ratio of the selection percentage when it is a variation pattern. That is, in the order of expectation rank [1]<[2]<[3]<[4]<[5]<[6], the degree of expectation for a big win in the game icon i of the character corresponding to each expectation rank is high.

According to the effect table TB, when the variation pattern MP1 (normal failure) or the variation pattern MP2 (N-reach effect) can be specified, the expectation ranks [5] and [6] are not determined. When the variation patterns MP3 to MP5 (SP reach effect) can be identified, the expectation ranks [5] and [6] can be determined. Therefore, from the situation where the game icon i by the character whose expectation rank is [5] or higher is displayed, it can be definitely recognized that the SP ready-to-win effect will be executed in the second special game corresponding to the game icon i. .

According to the effect table TB, display of the game icon i by [Lion A] to [Lion D] can be determined only when the variation pattern MP5 (3rd SP ready-to-win effect) can be specified. Therefore, from the situation where the game icon i by any of [Lion A] to [Lion D] is displayed, it is confirmed that the third SP ready-to-win effect will be executed in the second special game corresponding to the game icon i. recognizable. According to the performance table TB, the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of [Lion A]<[Lion B]<[Lion C]<[Lion D].

When one of the expectation ranks [1] to [6] is determined, the sub CPU 51 grasps the own character based on the value of the own character flag stored in the sub RAM 53 . The secondary CPU 51 determines a specific game icon i to be displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 based on the combination of the own character and the determined expectation rank. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the secondary CPU 51 determines the game icon i of [Mouse F] when the self character is [Mouse] and the expectation level rank [6] is determined. For example, when the self character is [chicken] and the expectation level rank [3] is determined, the sub CPU 51 determines the game icon i of [chicken C].

Next, the secondary CPU 51 stores a value that can specify the game icon i of the determined type (character) in the storage area of the secondary RAM 53 that corresponds to the second reserve number that can be specified from the prefetch command. In the following description, a value that can identify the game icon i stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reservations is referred to as a "reservation specific value". The secondary CPU 51 grasps the type (character) of the game icon i to be displayed in the reservation display areas h1 to h4 by referring to the reservation specific value stored corresponding to the second reservation number. Then, the secondary CPU 51 displays the game icon i determined as described above in the reserved display area corresponding to the second reserved number that can be specified from the second reserved number command input together with the look-ahead command, among the reserved display areas h1 to h4. to control the effect display device EH to display

The fourth pending display process will be described.
The fourth pending display process is a process that is triggered by the input of a variation start command while the special advantageous mode MD is set, and is a process of displaying the game icon i in the pending display areas h1 to h4. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second special game variation start command, the secondary CPU 51 stores the value of the prefetch command and the pending specific value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=1 in the secondary RAM 53 as the second pending game. Store in the storage area corresponding to number=0. The secondary CPU 51 stores the value of the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=2 and the pending specific value in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=1. The secondary CPU 51 stores the value of the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=3 and the pending specific value in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=2. The secondary CPU 51 stores the value of the prefetch command and the pending specific value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=4 in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=3. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 erases (clears) the value of the prefetch command and the pending specific value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending number=4.

Then, the secondary CPU 51 displays the same icon as the game icon i, which can be specified from the reserved specific value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved number=0, as the game icon D in the execution display area h0. It controls the performance display device EH. The secondary CPU 51 performs an effect so that the game icon i identifiable from each of the reservation specific values stored in the storage areas corresponding to the second number of reservations = 1 to 4 is displayed in the reservation display areas h1 to h4. It controls the display device EH.

That is, with the input of the change start command as a trigger, the secondary CPU 51 transfers the game icon i displayed in the reserved display area h1 to the execution display area h0 as the game icon D, and the game icon i displayed in the reserved display area h2. is moved to the holding display area h1 and displayed, the effect display device EH is controlled. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device so that the game icon i displayed in the reserved display area h3 is moved to the reserved display area h2 and the game icon i displayed in the reserved display area h4 is moved to the reserved display area h3. Control EH.

In this manner, the fourth pending display process changes the game icon i displayed in the pending display areas h1 to h4 to the pending display area where the game icon i is displayed each time the second special game is started. display so as to move to the reserved display area corresponding to the execution order that is one time earlier than In the fourth pending display process, the game icon i displayed in the pending display area corresponding to the earliest execution order among the pending display areas h1 to h4 at the start of the second special game is set as the game icon D. , to move to the execution display area h0.

Next, the corresponding character display processing will be described.
The corresponding character display process is a process for displaying the corresponding character icon K3 in the corresponding character display areas A0 to A4 with the input of the variation start command as a trigger while the special advantageous mode MD is set. The sub CPU 51 executes the corresponding character display process each time a variation start command is input.

When the second special game variation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not to display the corresponding character icon K3 in the specific corresponding character display area A0, and determines the degree of expectation rank of the corresponding character icon K3 when displayed. . The secondary CPU 51 acquires a predetermined random number from the secondary RAM 53, refers to the effect table TC based on the value of the random number and a variation pattern (variation content) that can be specified from the variation start command, and selects the corresponding character icon K3. Determine whether or not to display, and the degree of expectation rank in the case of displaying. A performance table TC is stored in the sub ROM 52 .

As shown in FIG. 10, the effect table TC is classified by variation pattern (variation content), and includes "none (non-winning)" in which the corresponding character icon K3 is not displayed, and the corresponding character icon K3 when it is displayed. A predetermined number of values that can be taken by the predetermined random numbers are assigned to the expectation ranks [1] to [6].

According to the effect table TC, it is decided to display the corresponding character icon K3 of the character corresponding to one of the expectation ranks [1] to [6] in the case of the variation pattern MP4 (2nd SP reach effect). On the other hand, in the case of other variation patterns, only "none (non-winning)" can be determined.

According to the performance table TC, in the order of expectation rank [6]<[5]<[4]<[3]<[2]<[1], the decision ratio in the case of the losing variation pattern MP4 and the big hit The determination ratio in the case of the big hit variation pattern MP4 in the total ratio with the determination ratio in the case of the variation pattern MP4 becomes high. Therefore, the expectation rank when applied to the corresponding character icon K3 is high in the order of [6]<[5]<[4]<[3]<[2]<[1]. That is, even if the same character is displayed in the execution display area h0 as the game icon i, it is notified to the player if it is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 as the corresponding character icon K3. Expectations for big wins are reversed.

When the sub CPU 51 determines to display the corresponding character icon K3 in the specific corresponding character display area A0 based on the variation pattern MP4, and determines the expectation rank of the corresponding character icon K3, the enemy character flag stored in the sub RAM 53 is displayed. Understand the enemy character based on the value of . The secondary CPU 51 determines the specific type of corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 from the combination of the grasped enemy character and the determined expectation rank. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the enemy character is [Mouse] and the expectation rank is determined as [6], the secondary CPU 51 determines the corresponding character icon K3 for [Mouse F].

Next, the secondary CPU 51 causes the specified character flag stored in the secondary RAM 53 to store a value capable of specifying the determined corresponding character icon K3. The secondary CPU 51 grasps the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 by referring to the value of the specific character flag.

After determining the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0, the secondary CPU 51 can specify the combination of the expectation ranks of the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 at the start of variation. Decide on a rank pattern.

Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 refers to the rank pattern flags stored in the secondary RAM 53 and grasps the combination of the expected ranks of the corresponding character icons K3 in the previous variation game. The rank pattern flag is set with a value that can identify the rank pattern used in the previous variation game. The secondary CPU 51 can grasp the rank pattern in the previous variation game based on the rank pattern flag. Here, the rank pattern will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the rank patterns PE1 to PE12, the expectation rank of the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in one, two, three, or four of the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is specified. It is For example, in the rank pattern PE1, four corresponding character icons K3 of characters corresponding to the expectation ranks [1], [3] to [5] are specified to be displayed. For example, in rank pattern PE9, it is specified that two corresponding character icons K3 of characters corresponding to expectation ranks [1] and [3] are to be displayed.

The secondary CPU 51 adds the expectation level of the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 in the current variation game to the expectation level rank of the corresponding character icon K3 specified by the rank pattern grasped from the rank pattern flag. It is determined whether or not the expected degree rank determined as the rank is included. When the determination result of the maintainability determination is affirmative, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the rank pattern used in the previous variation game is also “maintainable” in the current variation game. On the other hand, when the determination result of the maintainability determination is negative, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the rank pattern used in the previous variation game is "unmaintainable" in the current variation game.

The secondary CPU 51 acquires a predetermined random number from the secondary RAM 53, and based on the value of the random number, the expectation rank of the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0, and the determination result of the above-mentioned maintenance propriety determination. Then, the pattern table TD is referenced to determine the rank pattern. A pattern table TD is stored in the secondary ROM 52 .

As shown in FIG. 12, the pattern table TD shows "none (non-winning)" that the corresponding character icon K3 is not displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0, and the corresponding character icon K3 that is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0. Rank patterns PE1 to PE12 are associated with the expectation ranks [1] to [6], respectively. In the pattern table TD, in addition to the above "none" and the expectation ranks [1] to [6], it is further divided into the judgment results of the maintenance possibility judgment, and for "maintain the status quo" and the rank patterns PE1 to PE12 A predetermined number of random numbers are assigned from among possible values of the predetermined random number. "Maintain the status quo" shown in the pattern table TD indicates that the rank pattern used in the previous variation game is maintained as it is.

According to the pattern table TD, a rank pattern including the expected rank of the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 is definitely determined. In other words, a situation in which the corresponding character icon K3 that should be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 is not displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 does not occur.

According to the pattern table TD, when the expectation ranks [5] and [6] are determined, any of the rank patterns PE1 to PE4 containing four expectation ranks equal to the upper limit number of the second pending number can be determined. According to the pattern table TD, when the expectation ranks [3] and [4] are determined, rank patterns PE1 to PE4 including four expectation ranks, rank patterns PE5 to PE4 including three expectation ranks, and PE8 and any of the rank patterns PE9, PE10 containing two expectation ranks can be determined. Further, according to the pattern table TD, when the expectation ranks [1] and [2] are determined, any one of all the rank patterns PE1 to PE12 can be determined.

As described above, the expectation rank applied to the corresponding character icon K3 has a high degree of expectation for a big hit in the order of [6]<[5]<[4]<[3]<[2]<[1]. Therefore, as the number of displayed corresponding character icons K3 in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 decreases in the order of 4<3<2<1, the degree of expectation for a big hit increases. That is, it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation for a big hit according to the number of corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4.

The rank patterns PE1 to PE4 in which four corresponding character icons K3 are displayed include expectation ranks [5] and [6] with low expectations for big wins. On the other hand, the rank patterns PE5 to PE10 in which the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed in two or three do not include the expectation ranks [5] and [6], which have low expectations for big wins. Furthermore, in the rank patterns PE11 and PE12 in which the number of displayed corresponding character icons K3 is one, the expectation ranks [3] to [6] are not included. Thus, in the present embodiment, in addition to reducing the number of corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, corresponding character icons of types corresponding to expectations ranks with low expectations for big wins are displayed. Since K3 is less likely to be included, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the difference in the degree of expectation for a big win.

Further, according to the pattern table TD, in the case of the variation pattern MP4 (that is, when the expectation rank is determined), other variation patterns including the variation pattern MP1 (loss variation) determined with the highest probability are Compared to the case where it is specified (that is, the case where “none” is decided), it is difficult to decide “maintain the status quo” of the rank pattern. Further, when the determination result of the maintenance possibility determination is "not maintainable", any one of the rank patterns PE1 to PE12 is newly determined without fail.

With such a configuration, in the variable game with the second SP reach effect (competitive reach effect), the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 in the previous variable game is The possibility of changing to a different corresponding character icon K3 increases through the character change suggesting effect. In other words, when the variation pattern includes the ready-to-win effect, the sub CPU 51 has a high probability of displaying the corresponding character icon K3 different from the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the previous variation game, compared to other variation patterns. to display. Therefore, from the situation where the corresponding character icon K3 is changed through the character change suggesting effect, it is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility that the specific ready-to-win effect will be executed in the current variable game.

When the rank pattern for the current variation game is determined, the sub CPU 51 sets a rank pattern flag to a value that can identify the determined rank pattern. Next, the sub CPU 51 selects the expected rank of the corresponding character icon K3 that can be specified from the determined rank pattern, and the enemy character grasped based on the value of the enemy character flag stored in the sub RAM 53. A specific type of corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, if the enemy character is a mouse and the rank pattern PE1 is determined, the expected ranks that can be specified from the rank pattern are [1], [3] to [ 5], four corresponding character icons K3 of [mouse A] and [mouse C] to [mouse E] are determined.

When a specific corresponding character icon K3 is determined, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to perform the above-described character change suggesting effect along with the start of the variable game. When the character change suggestion effect ends, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the determined corresponding character icon K3 in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4.

Then, when the variation pattern MP4 is designated, the sub CPU 51 moves the corresponding character icon K3, which can be specified from the value of the specific character flag, to the specific corresponding character display area A0 along with the start of the reach effect (formation of reach). to control the effect display device EH. That is, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the character combination effect. As described above, the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 is included in the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 at the start of the variable game.

The auxiliary effect processing will be explained.
The auxiliary effect processing is a process performed for executing the auxiliary effect when the variation pattern MP4 can be specified from the variation start command. In the case of the variation pattern MP4 (competition ready-to-win effect), the secondary CPU 51 acquires a predetermined random number from the secondary RAM 53, refers to the auxiliary table TE based on the value of the random number, and determines the effect contents of the auxiliary effect. The auxiliary table TE is stored in the secondary ROM 52 .

As shown in FIG. 13, the auxiliary table TE is associated with auxiliary patterns Pe1 to Pe9 that can specify the effect content of the auxiliary effect. In the auxiliary patterns Pe1 to Pe9, auxiliary information Hg displayed corresponding to the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0 and corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 are displayed. A combination with auxiliary information Hg is specified. In one example of the present embodiment, character strings of "bare hands", "pistol", and "tank" are prepared as auxiliary information.

In the auxiliary table TE, the auxiliary patterns Pe1 to Pe9 are divided into big hits and loses, and a predetermined number of possible values of the predetermined random numbers are assigned to the auxiliary patterns Pe1 to Pe9. According to the auxiliary table TE, in the order of the auxiliary patterns Pe9<Pe8<Pe7<Pe6<Pe5<Pe4<Pe3<Pe2<Pe1, the determination ratio in the case of the losing variation pattern MP4 and the case of the big hit variation pattern MP4 The decision ratio when it is the big hit variation pattern MP4 in the total ratio with the decision ratio of is high. Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big hit set to the combination of auxiliary information is high in the order of auxiliary patterns Pe9<Pe8<Pe7<Pe6<Pe5<Pe4<Pe3<Pe2<Pe1.

After displaying the corresponding character icon K3 in the specific corresponding character display area A0, the secondary CPU 51 displays auxiliary information Hg that can be specified by the determined auxiliary pattern with the start of the battle ready-to-win effect. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display corresponding character icons K3 respectively.

After that, the sub CPU 51 displays an image (moving image) simulating a battle between the character indicated by the game icon D in the execution display area h0 and the character indicated by the corresponding character icon K3 in the specific corresponding character display area A0. , controls the effect display device EH. In one example of this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 displays the reserved display areas h1 to h4, the own character display area S1, the enemy character display area S2, and the corresponding character display area A1 during the period from the start of the second SP ready-to-win effect until the end. - Hide the icon in A4.

A specific example of how the variable game is executed in the special advantage mode MD will be described below.
In FIGS. 14 and 15, during execution of the second special game where the number of first reservations = 4 and the number of second reservations = 2, one game ball enters the second start port 13, and then fluctuates A situation is shown in which two second special games based on the pattern MP1 (normal variation) and one second special game based on the variation pattern MP4 (fight ready-to-reach effect) are played.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), in the effect display device EH (image display area R), various information (various icons, effect patterns, etc.) are displayed as images according to the layout [C] for the special advantageous mode MD. be done. More specifically, in the special advantageous mode MD, in the image display area R, a game icon i indicating the pending second special game is displayed in the pending display areas h1 to h4 arranged along the lower edge of the image display area R. is displayed, and a game icon D indicating the second special game being executed is displayed in the execution display area h0.

In the image display area R, corresponding character icons K3 are displayed in corresponding character display areas A0 to A4 arranged along the upper edge of the image display area R. FIG. That is, the game icons i and D and the corresponding character icon K3 are displayed at positions facing each other with the game display area RG (plurality of symbol rows) interposed therebetween. Therefore, it is easy for the player to understand the combination of the icons i and D displayed in the display areas h0 to h4 and the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A0 to A4.

In one example of this embodiment, the number of game icons i that can be displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 (that is, the upper limit number of the second reserved number) and the corresponding character icon K3 that can be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 The maximum number is the same number. Therefore, the player can be strongly impressed with the relationship between the game icon i displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 and the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4.

The own character display area S1 displaying the own character icon K1 and the enemy character display area S2 displaying the enemy character icon K2 are arranged diagonally across the game display area RG. Therefore, the information display areas S1, h0 to h4 related to the self character and the information display areas S2, A0 to A4 related to the enemy character are arranged point-symmetrically. can be easily grasped by the player.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), in the image display area R, two game icons i (expectation rank [1 ]) are displayed in the reserved display areas h1 and h2. Also, a game icon D (expectation degree rank [1]) associated with the second special game being executed is displayed in the execution display area h0.

In the self-character display area S1, a self-character icon K1 indicating the self-character selected by the player is displayed by the character selection effect. The reserved display areas h1 to h4 display a game icon i of a character corresponding to the player's own character. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game icon i of the character corresponding to the favorite character selected by the player can perform the pending effect, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced.

In addition, the game icons i and D of the character of the expectation rank [1] with relatively low big hit expectation are displayed in the reserved display areas h0 to h2. That is, from the type (character) of the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0, the second special game being executed has a low degree of expectation for a big hit, and the game icon i displayed in the pending display areas h1 and h2 The type (character) of the player can make the player recognize that the expectation of a big hit in the pending second special game is low.

On the other hand, in the enemy character display area S2, an enemy character icon K2 of an enemy character different from the player's character is displayed. Also, in the corresponding character display areas A0 to A4, a corresponding character icon K3 of a character corresponding to the enemy character is displayed. As an example, in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, there are one corresponding character icon K3 by [Mouse A] to [Mouse C] corresponding to the expectation ranks [1] to [3], respectively (three in total). , and one corresponding character icon K3a by [Mouse F] corresponding to the expectation rank [6] is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), in the image display area R, when one game ball enters the second start hole 13 during execution of the second special game, one game is displayed in the holding display areas h1 to h4. An icon i is additionally displayed. At this time, when the value of the variation pattern sorting random number acquired with the entry to the second starting port 13 is a value associated with the variation pattern MP4 (competition ready-to-win effect), the reservation display area A game icon ia of [Cat F] corresponding to the expectation rank [6] can be displayed in h3. From the situation where the game icon ia of [Cat F] corresponding to the expectation rank [6] is displayed in the reservation display area h3, it can be seen that the big hit expectation in the second special game corresponding to the second reservation number = 3 is high. can recognize.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14(c), in the image display area R, when the first second special game is finished and the second second special game based on the variation pattern MP1 is started, the reserved display area The game icon i displayed in h1 is moved and displayed as the game icon D in the execution display area h0. Also, in the image display area R, the game icons i(ia) displayed in the reserved display areas h2 and h3 are moved and displayed to the display areas associated with the second reserved numbers that are one smaller.

Therefore, the game icons i(ia) displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 are displayed so as to slide toward the execution display area h0 each time the second special game is started. Then, from the situation where the game icon ia is displayed in the reserved display area h2, it is possible for the player to recognize that the expectation for the big win in the second special game is high.

Also, in the image display area R, the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed again after the corresponding character icon K3 is hidden by the character change suggesting effect executed at the start of the second special game. Here, a situation is shown in which the corresponding character icon K3a of [Mouse F] corresponding to the expectation rank [6] is no longer included after execution of the character change suggesting effect. In this case, the number of displayed corresponding character icons K3 is reduced from 4 to 3, and the corresponding character icon K3a of [Mouse F], which corresponds to a formidable enemy, is no longer displayed. can make people aware. Also, from this situation, even if the second SP reach effect (competition reach effect) is executed in this variable game, the corresponding character icon K3a of [Mouse F], which is positioned as a formidable enemy, will be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0. It will not be displayed, and you can expect a high jackpot expectation.

As shown in FIG. 14(d), in the image display area R, when the third second special game based on the variation pattern MP1 is started after the second second special game is completed, The displayed game icon i is moved and displayed as the game icon D in the execution display area h0. In the image display area R, the game icon ia displayed in the reserved display area h2 is moved and displayed to the display area associated with the second reserved number smaller by one.

Here, the display number and types of the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 are not changed with the execution of the character change suggestion effect. In the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, since the corresponding character icons K3 with low expectations of the big hits [5] and [6] are not displayed, the expectation ranks [5] and [6] are not displayed. corresponding character icon K3 will not continue to be displayed in the next second special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15(a), in the image display area R, when the fourth second special game based on the variation pattern MP4 is started, the game icon ia displayed in the reserved display area h1 changes to the game icon. The icon D is moved and displayed in the execution display area h0. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the second special game with high expectation for big win will be executed.

Here, in addition to the corresponding character icon K3 that was displayed in the previous second special game, the corresponding character icon of the character [Mouse F] corresponding to the expectation rank [6] is displayed as the character change suggestion effect is executed. This shows a situation where K3a is displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4. From this situation, if the second SP ready-to-reach effect (competition ready-to-reach effect) is performed in the second special game this time, the corresponding character icon K3a with the expectation rank [6] is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0, and the low It can be recognized that the degree of jackpot expectation can be reported.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the combination of the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0 and one or more corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 enables the second To allow a player to grasp the degree of expectation for a big hit in a special game. Then, apart from the timing when the game icon i is newly displayed, the development of the variable game (big hit expectation) can be predicted at the timing when the second special game corresponding to the game icon i is played.

In FIG. 15(b), in the image display area R, the corresponding character icon K3a is selected from among the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 by the character combination effect during formation of reach. The situation displayed in the character display area A0 is shown. In the character combination effect, in combination with the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0, the player is notified of one corresponding character icon K3 that indicates the degree of expectation for a big win in the current second special game.

In this embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the current second special game can be grasped from the combination of the game icon D in the execution display area h0 and the corresponding character icon K3 in the specific corresponding character display area A0. For example, from the combination of the game icon D with the expectation rank of [6] and the corresponding character icon K3 with the expectation rank of [1], it is possible to recognize that the expectation for the big win in the second special game is high with a high probability. obtain. Even if the game icon D has the expectation rank [6], if the corresponding character icon K3 having the expectation rank [6] is displayed, it is made to recognize that the expectation for the big win of the second special game is not necessarily high. obtain. Conversely, even if the game icon D with the expectation rank [1] is displayed, if the corresponding character icon K3 with the expectation rank [1] is displayed, the expectation for the big win in the second special game is not necessarily low. It can make you realize that there is no

Therefore, even before the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0, when the corresponding character icon K3 with a high expectation of a big hit is displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, the In the second special game, the second SP ready-to-win effect is performed, and the final derivation of the jackpot pattern can give a sense of expectation. There are a plurality of types of icons i and D that can be displayed in the reserved display areas h0 to h4, and a plurality of types of corresponding character icons K3 that can be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A0 to A4. Therefore, the variations of combinations of the icons i, D and the corresponding character icon K3 are increased.

As shown in FIG. 15(c), after the corresponding character icon K3a is displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0, the auxiliary information Hg changes to the game icon D and They are displayed corresponding to each corresponding character icon K3. Therefore, in addition to the combination of the game icon D and the corresponding character icon K3, the combination of the auxiliary information Hg allows the player to grasp the degree of expectation for the big win in the current second special game.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15(d), in the image display area R, the character indicated by the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0 and the corresponding character icon K3a displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 are displayed. An image (moving image) simulating a battle with a character is used to display a battle reach effect. After that, in the image display area R, after a second SP ready-to-win effect (competition ready-to-win effect), finally a winning pattern combination or a losing pattern combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable game (second special game) is finished. be.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed for at least part of the period from the start of the variable game to the start of the ready-to-win effect. As a result, in the present embodiment, the combination of the corresponding character icon K3 and the game icon D indicating the current variable game creates a state in which the player can identify the degree of expectation for a big win (hereinafter referred to as a combination identifiable state). It is possible. Furthermore, since the character combination effect is executed with the start of the ready-to-win effect, the corresponding character icon K3 displayed on the effect display device EH and the game icon indicating the earliest variable game moved and displayed in the execution display area h0 are displayed. In combination with i (that is, game icon D), a combination identifiable state can occur in which the player can identify the degree of expectation for a big win. These combinatorial identifiable states do not occur in normal and special advantage situations, but may occur in special advantage situations. A combinatorial identifiable state is an example of a specific state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15(c) and 15(d), in the image display area R, the game icon i, And the corresponding character icon K3 in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is hidden. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the announcement of the degree of expectation for a big hit by the character combination presentation and the second SP ready-to-win presentation itself. As described above, when displaying a predetermined number as an example of information that can identify the first number of reservations and information that can identify the second number of reservations, the display is continued even during the execution of the SP reach effect do it.

Game icons i of characters [Lion A] to [Lion D] that do not correspond to any of the selection target characters can be displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4. In this case, in the second special game corresponding to the game icon i, the third SP ready-to-win effect with a higher expectation of big hit than the first SP ready-to-win effect and the second SP ready-to-win effect is performed. It is possible to suggest the kind of performance and improve the interest of the player.

In the present embodiment, one or both of the number of corresponding character icons K3 and the types of corresponding character icons K3 are changed through the character change suggesting effect, and neither is changed (maintained). created. For this reason, when a game icon i with a high expectation of a big hit is displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4, in the process until the second special game corresponding to the game icon i is started, a corresponding It can be expected that a corresponding character icon K3 with a high expectation of a big hit will be displayed in the character display areas A1 to A4.

Furthermore, when the second special game is started, even if the corresponding character icon K3 with a low expectation of big win is displayed through the character change suggesting effect, when the second SP ready-to-win effect is started, There is also a possibility that another corresponding character icon K3 with a high expectation of a big hit will be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's expectation can be maintained until the second SP ready-to-win effect is started.

In the present embodiment, in the case of the variation pattern MP4, the number and types of the corresponding character icons K3 are changed with a higher probability through the character change suggesting effect than in the case of the other variation patterns. Therefore, when the number and types of the corresponding character icons K3 are changed through the character change suggesting effect, the possibility of executing the second SP ready-to-win effect increases, and the game expects a big win through the ready-to-win effect. It can improve the interest of the person.

Then, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game, and during the setting of the special advantageous mode MD which is the second electric support state, a second start port for giving the start condition of the second special game. The ball entry rate of the game ball to 13 is improved. Therefore, the second special game is mainly played in the special advantageous mode MD. In the present embodiment, attention is paid to the playability in such a special advantageous mode MD, and mainly targeting the second special game that can be executed, a suspension effect is provided in the suspension display areas h1 to h4 that tend to attract the player's attention. conduct. In a special advantageous state, since the second reservation number easily reaches the upper limit number, the reservation effect is executed while the number of game icons i close to the upper limit number is displayed in the reservation display areas h1 to h4. obtain.

Conversely, in the normal mode MA, which is the non-electrical support state, the game icon I indicating the first variable game that can be mainly executed is displayed in the reserved display areas H1 to H4. The reserved display areas H1 to H4 are the same areas as the reserved display areas h1 to h4. That is, even if the display area is the same, the special game that displays the game icon is changed according to the presentation mode.

In the present embodiment, in the character change suggestion effect and the character combination effect, the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed based on the result of the special lottery, which is an example of the determination result of the main CPU 41. The type of character) indicates the degree of expectation for a big hit. The corresponding character icon K3 is an example of specific information. The corresponding character icon K3 displayed as an image is an example of a specific image, and it can be said that there are a plurality of types of corresponding character icons K3 with different degrees of expectation for big wins. The degree of expectation for a big hit is an example of the degree of specific expectation. That is, the big hit variation content (production content) including the ready-to-win production is an example of the specific content.

Also, the character change suggestion effect and the character combination effect are examples of specific effects. On the other hand, the game icons i and D, which are examples of the variable information, can be displayed based on the determination result of the secondary CPU 51, which is an example of the preliminary determination means, and the display mode of the game icons i and D (character type as an example). indicates the degree of expectation for a big hit in the variable game indicated by the game icons i and D. The game icons i and D displayed as images are examples of variable images, and it can be said that there are a plurality of types of game icons with different degrees of expectation for a big hit in the variable game indicated by the game icon.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, the game icon displayed based on the result of determination in advance indicates the degree of expectation for a big hit, and not only as information indicating a pending variable game, After the start condition is established, it can also be displayed as information indicating the variable game that is being executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, not only when the variable game is on hold, but also after the variable game is started, the player can expect a big win (specific content).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the corresponding character icon K3 indicating the degree of expectation for a big win is displayed during at least part of the period from the start of the variable game to the start of the ready-to-win effect. As a result, in this embodiment, the combination of the corresponding character icon K3 and the game icon D indicating the variable game of this time can generate a combination identifiable state in which the player can compositely identify the degree of expectation for a big win. be. Therefore, when the variable game is pending, the degree of expectation for the big win can be recognized solely from the game icon i. It is possible to recognize the degree of expectation of a big hit at first, and to guess whether or not a big hit will occur from a plurality of viewpoints.

The combination identifiable state can occur in a special advantageous state (second electric support state) that shifts with a trigger (event) different from the specific result of the special lottery. Therefore, in response to the arrival of an opportunity different from the result of the special lottery becoming a specific result, not only from the viewpoint of simply shifting to a special advantageous state, but also from the viewpoint of being able to generate a combination identifiable state can expect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, when the number of executions of the variable game reaches the specified number of times, the state shifts to a special advantageous state, and at the same time, the combination identifiable state can occur. Therefore, from the two viewpoints of transitioning to a special advantageous state and being able to generate a combination identifiable state, it is possible to increase motivation to continue playing the game.

(1-3) According to the present embodiment, the game icon i corresponding to the pending variable game is displayed in a form (character) associated with the expectation rank to indicate the degree of expectation for the big win. On the other hand, the effect display device EH can display a corresponding character icon K3 indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit based on the variation pattern (contents of variation). Therefore, the combination of the game icon D corresponding to the current variable game and the corresponding character icon K3 allows the player to recognize the degree of expectation for a big win. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of factors (prediction timing) for predicting the development of the variable game and improve the player's interest in the variable game.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, the corresponding character icon K3 displayed as an image and the game icons i and D have a plurality of types with different degrees of expectation for big wins. Therefore, it is possible to provide variation in the degree of expectation for a big hit that can be recognized from the combination of the game icons i, D and the corresponding character icon K3. Therefore, the player's interest in the variable game can be improved.

(1-5) According to the present embodiment, the corresponding character icon K3 is displayed again after the corresponding character icon K3 is hidden by executing the character change suggestion effect. Therefore, after the corresponding character icon K3 is hidden, when a combination is formed with the game icons i and D, there is a sense of expectation that the corresponding character icon K3 will be displayed from which a higher degree of expectation for a big win can be recognized. can let

(1-6) According to the present embodiment, any one of the plurality of corresponding character icons K3 displayed with the start of the variable game is displayed as the corresponding character icon K3 forming a combination with the game icon D. It is displayed (notified) in the area A0. For example, when a corresponding character icon K3 with a relatively high expectation of a big win is displayed at the start of the variable game, it is possible to create a sense of anticipation that a specific ready-to-win effect (competition ready-to-reach effect) will be executed as it is. .

(1-7) According to the present embodiment, when a variation pattern including a specific reach effect (competition reach effect) is determined, compared with a case where a different variation pattern is determined, A corresponding character icon K3 that is different from the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the previous variable game is likely to be displayed. Therefore, when the corresponding character icon K3 is changed, it is possible to make the player have expectations for the ready-to-win effect.

(1-8) According to the present embodiment, in addition to the suspension effect and the specific effect (character change suggestion effect and character combination effect), an auxiliary effect of displaying the auxiliary information Hg can be executed. Therefore, by combining the game icons i, D, the corresponding character icon K3, and the supplementary information Hg, it is possible to increase the variation of the notification mode of the expected degree of big hit.

(1-9) According to the present embodiment, the first SP ready-to-reach effect and the second SP ready-to-reach effect are generated from the situation where the game icons i and D are changed to the game icons indicating any of [Lion A] to [Lion D]. A player can be made to recognize that a variable game may be executed with variable contents including a third SP ready-to-win performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit. Therefore, the type of ready-to-win effect can be suggested only from the type of game icon, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(1-10) According to the present embodiment, in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 set in the image display area R, the game icon i is displayed as an image of a type according to the determination result of the main CPU41. Therefore, the game icon i displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 allows the player to recognize the degree of expectation for a big hit, thereby enhancing the interest of the player. In the execution display area h0, among the game icons i displayed in the reservation display areas h1 to h4, the game icon D associated with the variable game whose execution is started is displayed as an image according to the determination result of the main CPU 41. It is displayed, and the degree of expectation for a big hit in the current variable game is indicated. On the other hand, in the specific corresponding character display area A0, a corresponding character icon K3 is displayed in combination with the game icon D displayed in the execution display area h0 to notify the expectation of a big hit in the variable game being executed. Therefore, the combination of the game icon D and the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 allows the player to recognize the degree of expectation for a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of factors (prediction timing) for predicting the development of the variable game and improve the player's interest in the variable game. Further, in the specific corresponding character display area A0, one of the corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is displayed. For this reason, the combination of the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 and the game icon i displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 is also brought to attention, so that the interest of the player is favorably enhanced. can be improved.

(1-11) According to the present embodiment, the maximum number of corresponding character icons K3 that can be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 is the upper limit number of the second pending number (the number that can be displayed in the pending display areas h1 to h4). It is the same number as the maximum number of game icons i). Therefore, the player is strongly reminded of the relationship between the corresponding character icon K3 that can be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 and the game icon i that can be displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4. . . . A4 and the reserved display areas h1 to h4 can be combined to further enhance the interest of the game presentation.

(1-12) According to the present embodiment, in the image display area R, the game icon display areas h0 to h4 and the corresponding character display areas A0 to A4 are set along opposite edges. there is Therefore, the combination of these display areas can be easily understood by the player, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(1-13) According to the present embodiment, the game icons i, D and the corresponding character icon K3 are images that imitate characters, and furthermore, imitate how the characters indicated by the respective icons i, D, and K3 compete. 2nd SP ready-to-win production (fight ready-to-win production) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the combination of the game icons i, D and the corresponding character icon K3, thereby further enhancing interest in the variable game.

(1-14) According to the present embodiment, the game icon i is displayed in the game icon display areas h0 to h4 with the character corresponding to the player's own character selected by the player through the character selection effect. Therefore, the game icon of the player's favorite character can be used to execute a pending effect or the like, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

(1-15) According to the present embodiment, the larger the number of corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, the lower the expectation of a big hit. , Expectations for big wins are high. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of displayed corresponding character icons K3 and further improve the interest of the player.

(1-16) According to the present embodiment, as the number of corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 decreases, the corresponding character icon K3 of the character corresponding to the expectation rank with the low expectation for big win is displayed. It becomes difficult to be Therefore, in addition to the number of corresponding character icons K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4, whether or not the corresponding character icon K3 of the character corresponding to the expectation rank with the high degree of expectation for the big win is included or not determines whether or not the player wins the big win. It is easy to understand expectations.

(1-17) According to the present embodiment, the game icons i and D corresponding to the player's character have an expectation rank of [1]<[2]<[3]<[4]<[5]<[6]. Expectations for big hits are high in the order of. On the other hand, for the corresponding character icon K3 corresponding to the enemy character, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of rank [6]<[5]<[4]<[3]<[2]<[1]. That is, the degree of expectation for a big win in the degree of expectation rank is reversed between when it is applied to the corresponding character icon K3 and when it is applied to the game icons i and D. Therefore, when the own character selected in the character selection effect in the past is set as the enemy character, it is sufficient to recall the expectation level of the big hit opposite to the expectation level of the big hit when the character is the own character, which is easy for the player to understand. It can provide playability.

(1-18) According to the present embodiment, transition conditions are completely different between the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state and the special advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize the difference between these advantageous states as different advantageous states from the viewpoint of transition conditions. In addition, by making it possible to generate a combination identifiable state in one of the advantageous states, the player can even recognize the advantageous state as a special one.

(Second embodiment)
A pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the first embodiment, it was possible to generate a combination identifiable state only in a special advantageous state among a plurality of types of game states, but in the second embodiment, instead of the special advantageous state, the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state It is configured to be able to generate a combinatorial identifiable state only in . In other words, in the first embodiment, only the special advantageous mode among the plurality of types of production modes can cause the combination identifiable state, but in the second embodiment, the normal advantageous mode is used instead of the special advantageous mode. and only in the special advantage mode can the combined identifiable state occur.

The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display various information in the layout [C] in the normal advantageous state (normal advantageous mode) and the special advantageous state (special advantageous mode). The secondary CPU 51 executes the above-described third pending display process, fourth pending display process, corresponding character display process, and assist effect process when in the normal advantageous state (normal advantageous mode) and the special advantageous state (special advantageous mode). do. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display various information in the layout [B] when in a special advantageous state (special advantageous mode). The secondary CPU 51 executes the second pending display process when in the special advantageous state (special advantageous mode).

With such a configuration, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a combined identifiable state while staying in a normal advantageous state (normal advantageous mode) and staying in a special advantageous state (special advantageous mode). Not limited to this, even if the combinatorial identifiable state can be generated only while staying in a normal advantageous state (normal advantageous mode) or staying in a special advantageous state (special advantageous mode) can be arbitrarily selected good.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, the combination identifiable state can occur in a normal advantageous state or a special advantageous state that shifts based on the result of the special lottery becoming a specific result (jackpot). be. Therefore, when the result of the special lottery becomes a specific result, it can be expected not only from the point of view of simply shifting to a normal advantageous state or a special advantageous state, but also from the point of view that a combination identifiable state can occur. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2-2) According to this embodiment, the combinatorial identifiable state does not occur when the state is in a special advantageous state. The special advantageous state is an advantageous state that can be shifted when the number of times of operation of the special symbol in the low probability state reaches the ceiling number of times, so it can be said that the so-called "addicted state" is overcome and reached. In the present embodiment, by not generating the combinatorial identifiable state in such a state, the player can strongly feel the joy of the special advantageous state itself.

(Third Embodiment)
In the above embodiment, the first electric sapo state and the second electric sapo state have the same advantage in terms of the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 13. However, in the third embodiment, the second electric sapo state It is configured such that the first electrical support state (normally advantageous state and special advantageous state) is more advantageous than the support state (specially advantageous state). Specifically, the sub CPU 51 can arbitrarily select one or more of the normal symbol variation time shortening control, normal symbol probability variation control, opening time extension control, and special symbol variation time shortening control. Regarding control, various processes are performed in the first electrical support state to be more advantageous than in the second electrical support state.

For example, in the first electrical support state, the variation time of normal symbols (average variation time) may be shorter than in the second electrical support state. For example, the first electrical support state may have a higher normal hit probability than the second electrical support state. For example, in the first electric support state, the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game may be longer than in the second electric support state. For example, the first electrical support state may have a shorter special symbol variation time (average variation time) than the second electrical support state. In this way, the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state are, compared to the special advantageous state, a state in which the normal winning probability is high, a state in which the fluctuation time in the normal game is short, and the total opening time of the opening/closing piece 13a in the normal winning game. is at least one of a state in which is long and a state in which the variable time in the special game is short. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state, which are examples of the first advantageous state, are determined by the result of the normal winning lottery, compared to the special advantageous state, which is an example of the second advantageous state. It can also be said that it is advantageous from the viewpoint of the benefit to be given.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(3-1) According to the present embodiment, the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state are advantageous states compared to the special advantageous state. Then, according to the configuration combined with the first embodiment, the combinatorial identifiable state can occur in a special advantageous state that is disadvantageous compared to the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state. Therefore, even if the game state is relatively disadvantageous, the occurrence of the combinatorial identifiable state can enhance the interest of the player.

(3-2) On the other hand, according to the configuration combined with the second embodiment, the combinatorial identifiable state can occur in the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state, which are more advantageous than the special advantageous state. Therefore, the value of a relatively advantageous game state can be further increased, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the above embodiment, the transition condition of the special advantageous state is that the number of times the special symbol is operated in the low probability state reaches the ceiling number, but not limited to this, the special advantageous state is specified by the result of the special lottery The configuration may be such that the transition can be made based on a predetermined result different from the result of . As an example, in the second symbol lottery in the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 selects a predetermined symbol (hereinafter referred to as a time-saving symbol) different from the winning symbol among symbols different from the winning symbols (big win symbol and minor winning symbol). If you win, you should move to a special advantageous state.

Here, the small winning design is a special design determined when a small winning lottery is won in a small winning lottery performed when the big winning lottery is not won. When a small win is won, the main CPU 41 performs a process of awarding a small win game after finishing the small win variation game in which the small win symbols are stopped and displayed. In the small winning game, one time is set as the upper limit number of round games, and the big winning opening 14 is opened. When a plurality of types of small winning symbols are provided, the main CPU 41 is configured to determine a small winning symbol by a third symbol lottery using a predetermined random number in the small winning variation processing when winning the small winning lottery. There may be.

According to the present embodiment, the result of the special lottery is an example of a predetermined result, and the state is shifted to a special advantageous state based on the fact that the big win lottery is lost and the time-saving pattern is won as the special pattern. In the present embodiment, the big winning lottery, the small winning lottery, the second symbol lottery, and the third symbol lottery are examples of the special lottery.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(4-1) According to the present embodiment, if the configuration is combined with the first embodiment, the state is shifted to a special advantageous state based on the result of the special lottery becoming a predetermined result, and at the same time the combination is identified. Possible states can occur. Therefore, from the two viewpoints of transitioning to a special advantageous state and being able to generate a combination identifiable state, it is possible to increase motivation to continue playing the game. In addition, the structure which combined with 3rd Embodiment further may be sufficient.

(4-2) According to the present embodiment, if the configuration is combined with the second embodiment, even if the state is shifted to a special advantageous state based on the result of the special lottery becoming a predetermined result, No combinatorial identifiable state should be allowed to occur. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation to continue the game from the two viewpoints of which advantageous state (electrical support state) the player should shift to and whether the combination identifiable state can occur. In addition, the structure which combined with 3rd Embodiment further may be sufficient.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
・In this embodiment, the condition for ending the special advantageous state (second electrical support state) is that the number of variable games executed in the special advantageous state (total of the first special game and the second special game) equals the second electrical support number of times. However, the occurrence of a different event may be determined as the termination condition of the special advantageous state. For example, the termination condition of the special advantageous state may be that the number of executions of any one of the first special game and the second special game reaches the second electric support number of times, instead of adding up, and a small winning game is awarded. It may be that the number of times or the number of winnings of small wins reaches a predetermined number of times.

・ In this embodiment, the first special advantageous state with the transition condition that the number of times of operation of the special pattern reaches the ceiling number, and the result of the special lottery is a predetermined result (as an example, winning a time-saving pattern) Although one of the second special advantageous states with . In this case, the two special advantageous states may have the same degree of advantage in terms of the rate of ball entry into the second starting hole 13, or one of the two arbitrarily selected states may be advantageous. In addition, in the configuration combined with each embodiment and modification, it may be possible to cause the combination identifiable state in both of the two special advantageous states, and the combination identifiable state may occur in the relatively advantageous special advantageous state. It may be possible, and it may be possible to cause a combination identifiable state in a relatively disadvantageous special advantageous state.

· In the present embodiment, the production mode transition condition matches the game state transition condition, but the present invention is not limited to this and may not match. For example, it may be configured to shift from a variable game a predetermined number of times before the number of times the special symbols are operated reaches the ceiling number to a production mode (so-called ceiling prediction mode) that suggests a transition to a special advantageous state, A configuration may be adopted in which the transition to the special advantage mode is performed after a predetermined number of variable games are completed after the transition to the special advantage state.

- In the present embodiment, the layouts [A] and [B] do not have an execution display area, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an area for displaying a game icon D, which is an example of information indicating a special game being executed. , the execution display areas H0 and h0 may be provided.

・In the first embodiment, the combinatorial identifiable state can be generated only in the special advantageous state, but this is not limiting. , or a configuration that can generate a combined identifiable state in both. Further, in each embodiment, the combined identifiable state may be generated even in the normal state.

・In each embodiment except the third embodiment, the second power supply state (specially advantageous state) is more advantageous than the first power supply state (normally advantageous state and special advantageous state). good too.

・In the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 can refer to all values of prefetch commands stored in association with the second pending number in the secondary RWM 53 with the input of the variation start command as a trigger, and can specify from the result of the reference. The expectation rank of the game icon i to be displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4 may be determined according to the contents of the variation.

- In the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may determine the rank patterns PE1 to PE12 (expectation level rank of the corresponding character icon K3) based on the contents of variation that can be specified from the look-ahead command. For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines one of the rank patterns corresponding to the expectation rank of the game icon i determined based on the look-ahead command. The secondary CPU 51 may display the corresponding character icon K3 of the expected rank shown in the determined rank pattern in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 until the target game ends. According to this modified example, it is possible to estimate the degree of expectation for a big hit from the combination of the game icon i and the corresponding character icon K3 displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4.

- In the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may execute control to change the expectation rank of the game icon i displayed in the reserved display areas h1 to h4, triggered by execution of the second special game. According to this, every time the second special game is executed, the character of the game icon i (that is, the degree of expectation for a big win) can be changed, so that the interest of the player can be continuously improved.

・In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 determines by lottery whether or not to add a filter that makes it difficult or impossible for the player to recognize the type (character) of the game icon i. A filter may be attached to the game icon i. In this case, when the second special game corresponding to the game icon i to which the filter is added is started, or when the second SP ready-to-win effect is started, the sub CPU 51 erases the filter and determines the type of the game icon i ( Character) may be controlled to be recognizable by the player.

- In this embodiment, in the suspension display areas h1 to h4, the suspension effect of displaying the game icon i of the special character (for example, a lion) may not be executed.
・In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 determines the expectation rank according to the variation pattern (variation content) specified by the variation start command, and responds to the current second special game according to the determined expectation rank. The attached game icon i may be displayed as the game icon D in the execution display area h0. The expectation rank of the game icon D may be changed once or multiple times during execution of the variable game. That is, the jackpot expectation level of the game icon D may change stepwise during execution of the variable game.

- In this embodiment, the maximum number of displayable corresponding character icons K3 (the number of corresponding character display areas) may be set to 2, 3, or 5 or more.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 may perform control to display the same number of corresponding character icons K3 as the second reserved number when the second special game is started in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4. For example, the secondary CPU 51 displays three corresponding character icons K3 in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 when the second reservation number=3.

- In this embodiment, the same expectation rank may be included in the expectation rank specified by the rank pattern. In this case, a plurality of corresponding character icons K3 of the same character are displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4. As will be described later, when a plurality of characters are provided in the same expectation rank, the characters should be displayed so as not to overlap.

- In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 may perform control to always change the type and number of corresponding character icons K3 for each second special game.
- In the present embodiment, the timing of displaying the corresponding character icon K3 in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 after the character change suggesting effect may be changed. That is, the sub CPU 51 may display the corresponding character icon K3 for at least part of the period from the start of the variable game to the start of the ready-to-win effect.

- In this embodiment, the timing of displaying the corresponding character icon K3 in the corresponding character display area A0 may be changed. That is, the sub CPU 51 causes the corresponding character icon K3 to be displayed in the corresponding character display areas A1 to A4 until the end of the ready-to-win effect, at least part of the period. It should be displayed in A0. It should be noted that the ready-to-win effect in this case is preferably performed with effect contents unrelated to the characters indicated by the game icons i and D and the corresponding character icon K3.

- In the present embodiment, the execution mode of the character change suggesting effect may be changed. For example, in the character change suggesting effect, the corresponding character icon K3 is changed to a single white color (white out) to make it difficult to recognize the type of the corresponding character icon K3, and then the color is added again to make the type of the corresponding character icon K3 unrecognizable. It may be performed in a recognizable manner.

- In this embodiment, the auxiliary effect may be omitted.
- In this embodiment, the character selection effect may be executed as a big win effect during a big win game, or may be executed as a display effect accompanying a special game.

- In this embodiment, the types and number of characters that can be selected in the character selection effect may be changed as appropriate.
- In this embodiment, the type of character corresponding to the player's character may be changed, and the number of corresponding characters may be changed in accordance with the change in the expectation level rank. Also, a plurality of types of characters may be associated with the same expectation rank.

- In this embodiment, a character that can be selected as a self character and a character that can be determined as an enemy character may be partially or wholly different.
In this embodiment, the corresponding character icon K3 may be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0 even when a variation pattern specifying a ready-to-win effect other than the second SP ready-to-win effect is determined. Even with this configuration, the degree of expectation for a big win can be grasped by combining the game icon D (game icon i) in the execution display area h0 and the corresponding character icon K3 in the corresponding character display area A0.

- In this embodiment, a plurality of corresponding character icons K3 may be displayed in the specific corresponding character display area A0.
- In the present embodiment, the arrangement position of each display area may be changed in the layout of the presentation mode.

- In this embodiment, you may change the kind and number of production modes. For example, an effect mode (so-called latent probability variable mode) may be provided in which the player can stay in any of the normal advantageous state and the special advantageous state.

- In this embodiment, the effect display device EH may be composed of a plurality of display devices (display units). For example, the execution display area h0 may be provided in the first effect display device, the specific corresponding character display area A0 may be provided in the second effect display device, and other display regions may be provided in the third effect display device. In this modified example, the first effect display device and the second effect display device are configured to be displaceable. good.

- In this embodiment, the N reach effect and the effect contents (effect mode) of each SP reach effect may be changed. For example, the second SP reach effect may be effect content imitating a sprint between the player character and the enemy character.

- In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of winning to the first opening 12 and the second opening 13 .
- In this embodiment, the special game may be played using a single special symbol without distinguishing between the starting ports 12 and 13 .

- Although the special game and the effect game can be executed in the present embodiment, the configuration is not limited to this, and only the special game may be executed. In this case, the effect display device EH should perform display in which the effect symbols are replaced with special symbols.

· In this embodiment, as a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a variable probability function, a specification that gives a high probability state until the next big hit game, a specification that gives a high probability state until winning the falling lottery (so-called falling machine), Alternatively, it is possible to adopt a specification (so-called ST machine) that gives a high-certainty state until a specified number of variable games are completed. In addition, as the pachinko game machine 10 equipped with the variable probability function, it is possible to adopt a specification (so-called V probability variable machine) that gives a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification in which the specification of the falling machine and the specification of the V-variable machine are mixed.

- In the present embodiment, as the winning lottery for special symbols, in addition to the big winning lottery, a small winning lottery may be performed. When a small win is won in a winning lottery, a small winning game (winning game) is provided after the special game is finished. In this embodiment, the number of times (frequency) to win a small hit per unit time (frequency), or a small win game per unit time is given compared to the normal game state (for example, low probability non-electric support state) It may be configured to be controllable to a state (so-called small hit RUSH) in which the number of times (frequency) is improved.

- In this embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, specifications classified into the second type, which are also called "feathers" or "airplane type", may be adopted. In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the starting hole, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning hole) opens, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A jackpot game is generated by entering the ball into the mouth.

- In this embodiment, the main CPU 41, the main ROM 42, the main RWM 43, and the random number generation circuit 44 may be configured in one chip.
- In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.

・In this embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP are installed. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects. In embodiments, the main CPU 41 and the sub CPU 51 may be mounted on a single board. A display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(1) The first advantageous state is preferably a state that is more advantageous than the second advantageous state.
(2) One or more starting openings that can satisfy the starting condition by entering a game ball, opening/closing means for opening and closing a specific starting opening that is at least one of the starting openings, and the special lottery Ordinary lottery means for performing different ordinary lotteries, and when the result of the ordinary lottery is a win, when the ordinary game different from the variable game is finished, the opening/closing means is controlled to an open state to generate an ordinary winning game. a control means, wherein the first advantageous state includes a state in which the probability of winning the result of the ordinary lottery is higher than that in the second advantageous state, and a state in which the fluctuation time in the ordinary game is short; It may be at least one of a state in which the number of opening times of the opening/closing means in one normal winning game is large and a state in which the opening time of the opening/closing means in one normal winning game is long.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 12... 1st starting opening 13... 2nd starting opening 13a... Opening-and-closing piece 40... Main board 41... Main CPU
43 Main RWM
D... Execution icon EH... Effect display device ES... Effect device group I. i... Hold icon K1... Own character icon K2... Enemy character icon K3... Corresponding character icon LA... Decoration lamp SP... Speaker

Claims (3)

A variable game is suspended when a suspension condition is satisfied, and variation information indicating the pending variable game can be displayed. In a displayable game machine,
special lottery means for performing a special lottery when the start condition is met;
content determination means for determining the content of the variable game based on the result of the special lottery;
game control means for controlling game execution means based on the determination result of the content determination means to execute the variation game;
advance determination means for determining in advance the content of the pending variable game;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The game state includes a normal state, a first advantageous state that can be shifted to based on a specific result of the special lottery, and a shift to a different opportunity from the first advantageous state. there is at least a second advantageous state;
The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a specific effect, in the specific effect, specific information is displayed based on the determination result of the content determining means, and the variable game is specified according to the display mode of the specific information. Specific expectations to be executed in the content are indicated,
The variation information can be displayed based on the determination result of the prior determination means, and when the variation information indicates the pending variation game, the display mode of the variation information is the prior determination means. can be changed based on the determination result of, and the specific expectation level of the variation game indicated by the variation information is indicated by the display mode of the variation information,
The specific content includes a ready-to-win effect, and the specific information is displayed for at least a part of a period from the start of the variable game to the start of the ready-to-win effect, A combination of the information and the variable information indicating the current variable game can cause a specific state in which the player can identify the specific expectation level,
An effect including display of variable information indicating the pending variable game is performed in both the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state,
The first advantageous state is a state that is more advantageous than the second advantageous state, the specific state does not occur in the normal state, does not occur in the second advantageous state, and the first advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized by being able to occur in The second advantageous state can be shifted to based on the result of the special lottery being a predetermined result different from the specific result,
the specific result is a winning result;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined result is a result of determination of a predetermined symbol that is a win and is different from a specific losing symbol . The second advantageous state includes a specific second advantageous state that can be shifted to based on the result of the special lottery becoming the predetermined result , and the number of executions of the variable game reaching a specified number of times. a special second advantageous state that can be transitioned to based on
In the specific second advantageous state, the specific information is not displayed together with the variation information and the specific state is not generated, and in the special second advantageous state, the specific information is not displayed together with the variation information and the specific state is not generated. The game machine according to claim 2.

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