JP7248263B2 - game machine - Google Patents

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

In a game machine in which a game is played by shooting a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board, identification information is generated based on the game ball being detected by a predetermined detecting means (for example, a start sensor). After variably displaying (for example, a special symbol), the identification information is stopped in a winning mode or a losing mode. Then, when the identification information is stop-displayed in a win mode, the player is given a profit (for example, execution of a big win game or improvement in win probability). In addition, there are gaming machines that have a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player.

In such a gaming machine, along with the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to execute an effect (for example, ready-to-win effect, etc.) suggesting a state of the stationary display of the identification information. In addition, it has been proposed that two effects can be executed for one variable display of identification information (for example, Patent Document 1). Even if the losing mode is suggested by , it is possible to suggest the winning mode by the second effect that ends later.

JP 2011-97966 A

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in the case where two effects are executed for one variation display of the identification information, since the second effect suggests a winning mode, the first effect precedes it. Since it is designed to always suggest a failure mode, the player does not expect the first effect, and there is a problem that even if two effects are executed, the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced. rice field.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of further enhancing amusement in a game.

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
In a gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detection means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player or in the losing mode. display means;
an effect executing means capable of executing a first effect and a second effect suggesting a mode of the stopped display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information,
The first effect and the second effect are terminated by deriving either one of the winning results corresponding to each of the plurality of winning modes or the losing result corresponding to the losing mode, and are derived at the end. Suggesting the mode at the time of stop display of the identification information by the result of
When any one of the plurality of winning modes is suggested by the result of the first rendering, which ends first among the first rendering and the second rendering, the winning mode suggested by the result of the first rendering is selected. executing the second effect independently without taking over the result of the first effect while the stop display of the identification information is reserved;
When the mode suggested by the result of the second effect is more profitable to the player than the mode suggested by the result of the first effect, the identification information is displayed in the mode suggested by the result of the second effect. to stop displaying,
When the mode suggested by the result of the first effect is more profitable for the player than the mode suggested by the result of the second effect, the identification information is displayed in the mode suggested by the result of the first effect. is displayed in a stopped state.

According to the present invention, when executing the first effect and the second effect suggesting the mode of the stopped display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information, the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged segment display portion 50; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one mode of display on the effect display device 41; 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a race effect executed by the effect display device 41; FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by a CPU 201 of a main control board 200 as control relating to progress of a game. 4 is a flow chart showing special operation processing of the embodiment. It is an explanatory view conceptually showing a big hit determination table of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating a variation pattern determination table; 10 is a flow chart showing symbol variation effect processing performed by a CPU 221 of a sub-control board 220. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the content determination processing of an effect|presentation of a present Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how a compound race effect is performed on the effect display device 41; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of race rankings determined according to a stop symbol of a special symbol when executing a composite race effect; It is the time chart which illustrated the aspect where the compound race production is executed according to the design fluctuation production processing. 10 is a time chart showing an example of a state in which a trailing race effect is continuously performed after a starting race effect in a compound race effect;

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of the type called "seven machine" or "digi-pachi" will be described. In the embodiment, "front" and "front" indicate "front with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction approaching the player (front side as viewed from the player)", and "back" and "front". "Back" indicates "rear side with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction away from the player (back side as seen from the player)". "Upper" means "upper" as seen from the player, "lower" means "lower" as seen from the player, and "left" as seen from the player. It indicates "left", and "right" indicates "right" as seen from the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A central device 40 is provided approximately in the center of the game area 21 , and an effect display device 41 is provided approximately in the center of the central device 40 . The production display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and can display various images for production on its display screen. The display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

A normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41 ) in the game area 21 . When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is detected by the built-in gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) and flows downward.

Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a first start port 24 is provided. The first starting port 24 has an unchanging (constant) entry possibility of a game ball, and a game ball can be entered at all times. A game ball entered into the first starting hole 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and detected by the first starting hole sensor 24s (see FIG. 3).

Below the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a second starting hole 25 in which the possibility of entering the game ball changes. The second starting port 25 of this embodiment has an opening/closing door 26 that can rotate with its upper end tilted forward about the lower end side. Or it is possible to change to a closed state in which it is difficult to enter (or difficult to enter) and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates forward and a game ball can enter (or is easy to enter). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the second starting hole 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and detected by the second starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a big prize winning hole 28 that opens forward in a substantially rectangular shape. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 that can rotate with the upper end side tilted forward about the lower end side. The door 29 can be rotated forward to change to an open state in which a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state. A game ball entering the big winning hole 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the path and detected by the big winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3).

Also, in the vicinity of each of the above-described gaming devices, there are provided other prize winning openings 30 into which game balls can enter, windmill-shaped wheels 31 that affect the path along which game balls flow, and numerous game pegs 32. there is A game ball entered into the other prize winning opening 30 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the path and detected by the other winning opening sensor 30s (see FIG. 3). Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 21 and below the second start port 25, an out port 33 is provided, and the above-described first start port 24, second start port 25, big winning port 28, and other A game ball that does not enter any of the winning openings 30 is discharged from the out opening 33 to the back side of the game board 20.例文帳に追加

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, game balls flowing down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) enter the above-described first starting port 24 due to the arrangement of the plurality of game nails 32 and the like. ball is possible. On the other hand, game balls flowing down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can pass through or enter the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second starting port 25, and the big prize winning port 28. be. Below, shooting a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 is also expressed as "left hitting", and shooting a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of the central device 40 is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the winning hole 30, three game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are paid out.

In addition, a segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 to display information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs. The segment display portion 50 can be visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. Note that the display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later using another drawing.

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

The main control board 200 includes a first starting hole sensor 24s that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 24, a second starting hole sensor 25s that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 25, A large winning opening sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the large winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27s for detecting a gaming ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 27, and others for detecting a gaming ball entering the winning opening 30. A winning opening sensor 30s and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first starting sensor 24s, the second starting sensor 25s, the big winning sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, and the other winning sensor 30s. , and transmits a command corresponding to the sensor that has received the input of the detection signal to the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, and the like. The first starting opening sensor 24s and the second starting opening sensor 25s of this embodiment correspond to the "detection means" of the present invention.

The main control board 200 also includes a starter solenoid 26m for driving the open/close door 26 capable of switching between the open state and the closed state of the second starter port 25, and a starter solenoid 26m for switching between the open state and the closed state of the big prize winning port 28. A large winning opening solenoid 29m for driving the open/close door 29, a segment display section 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the starting solenoid 26m, the big win solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50, thereby controlling these operations.

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, to the image/audio control board 230, a command specifying a display image and an output sound is transmitted, and to the lamp control board 226, the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as "various A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c. In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation of the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter referred to as "effect operation units 10a and 10b") via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 responds to the operation. Play games.

The image/audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234 , an image ROM 235 and an audio ROM 236 in addition to a CPU 231 , a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 . Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235 to generate an image and outputs it to the display screen of the effect display device 41 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 236, and transmits the signal of the voice data to the amplifier board 224. Audio is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a and 6b").

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

A firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240 , and a firing device unit 261 is connected to the firing control board 260 . The shooting device unit 261 has a shooting motor 262 for shooting game balls, a touch switch 263 for detecting that the player is touching the shooting handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9, the shooting motor 262 is activated, and the game ball is shot with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9.例文帳に追加

B. Game overview:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the player rotates the shooting handle 9 while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and as shown in FIG. It is shot toward the game area 21 described above. Since the strength with which the game ball is shot corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9 to cause the game ball to flow down to the area desired by the player. For example, a game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left hitting), or a game ball flows down the right area of the central device 40 can be fired (or hit right).

As described above with reference to FIG. 2 , a game ball struck left can enter the first starting port 24 . When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a big hit judgment random number) is acquired, and whether it is a big hit or not based on the value of the judgment random number. After performing a big hit determination to determine whether or not it is out, a variable display of the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is performed in the segment display section 50. FIG. Also, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25 . When the game ball enters the second starting hole 25 and is detected by the second starting hole sensor 25s, the judgment random number is acquired and the big hit is judged, and then the segment display part 50 displays the second special symbol. (hereinafter also referred to as "second special figure") is displayed. In addition, below, when there is no particular need to distinguish between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it may simply be referred to as a "special symbol".

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged segment display section 50. As shown in FIG. As described above, the segment display portion 50 can be visually recognized by the player through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. As illustrated, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 that displays the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 that displays the second special figure. It consists of 9 LEDs. The first special figure and the second special figure are variably displayed by blinking nine LEDs (switching the LEDs to be lit) on the corresponding display units 51 and 52, and with a predetermined combination of LEDs lit Stop is displayed. At this time, if the result of the big hit determination is a big win, the LEDs of the combination corresponding to the big win pattern are lit up, and if the result is a loss, the LEDs of the combination corresponding to the winning pattern are lit up. Incidentally, the first special figure and the second special figure of the present embodiment correspond to the "identification information" of the present invention, and the first special figure display section 51 and the second special figure display section 52 of the present embodiment are , corresponds to the "identification information display means" of the present invention. Also, the jackpot pattern of the present embodiment corresponds to the "hit mode" of the present invention, and the losing pattern of the present embodiment corresponds to the "losing mode" of the present invention.

In addition, even if the game ball enters the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, if the big hit determination is not performed immediately during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the second The value of the judgment random number acquired by entering the ball into the first starting port 24 is stored as the first special figure reservation, and the value of the judgment random number acquired by entering the ball into the second starting aperture 25 is stored as the second special figure reservation. . After that, when the big hit determination becomes possible, the big hit determination is performed based on the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, and the corresponding special symbols (first special figure or second special figure) are variably displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, each of such first special figure suspension and second special figure suspension can be stored up to four.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 includes a first special figure reservation display unit 53 that displays the number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number), and a second special figure reservation storage A second special figure reservation display unit 54 for displaying the number (second special figure reservation number) is provided, and each consists of two LEDs. In these pending display units 53 and 54, if the pending number is 0, both LEDs are turned off, if the pending number is 1, one LED is lit, and if the pending number is 2, Two LEDs light up, one LED blinks if the number of reservations is three, and two LEDs blink if the number of reservations is four.

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a big win symbol, a big win game is executed in which the big winning opening 28 is opened. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed multiple times (for example, 15 times) is repeated. As described above, when game balls enter the big winning hole 28, 13 game balls are paid out as prize balls, so that the player can win a large amount of prize balls through the big win game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 composed of two LEDs. As described above, a right-handed game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 28, and since right-handed hitting is advantageous for the player during the jackpot game, the right-handed hitting display section 59 displays two balls. Lighting the LED urges the player to hit to the right.

Further, as described above, the normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and the game ball struck to the right can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 27. . When the game ball passing through the normal pattern operation gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a normal pattern hit judgment random number) is acquired, and whether it is a normal pattern hit or not based on the value of the judgment random number. After the normal pattern hit determination is performed, the segment display unit 50 performs normal symbol variation display.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal figure display section 56 composed of two left and right LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by blinking two LEDs (switching the LED to be lit) in the normal symbol display unit 56, and is stopped while one LED is lit. At this time, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit, the LED on the left side corresponding to the normal pattern hit pattern is lit, and if it is a loss, the right LED corresponding to the lost pattern is lit. Then, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern, the normal pattern per game is performed in which the second start port 25 is opened and then closed, so that the game ball is inserted into the second start port 25.例文帳に追加is likely to enter the ball (that is, the possibility that the second special figure will be displayed in a variable manner) is increased.

In addition, even if the game ball passes through the normal pattern activation gate 27, if the normal pattern hit determination is not immediately performed due to the fluctuation display of the normal pattern, etc., the value of the acquired judgment random number is set to a maximum of 4 as a normal pattern hold. It is possible to store up to After that, when the normal pattern hit determination becomes possible, the normal pattern per determination and the normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the normal pattern reservation. The segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal pattern reservation display unit 57 composed of two LEDs, and the number of normal pattern reservations stored (normal pattern reservation number) is displayed on the general pattern reservation display unit 57. .

The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal pattern differs depending on whether it is "electrical support state" or "non-electrical support state". In the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. In addition, in the electric sapo state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit is higher than in the non-electric support state (normal pattern hit probability), and the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is set short. Therefore, in the electric support state, the possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (that is, the possibility that the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner) increases compared to the non-electric support state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided and are roughly divided into "normal winning symbols" and "variable winning symbols", and special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol) are provided. Even when the stop display is made in any of the jackpot symbols, the electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. In the case of the normal winning pattern, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination will be a big win (jackpot probability) is set to a predetermined normal probability (low probability) after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of times the special pattern changes is a predetermined number. When it reaches (for example, 100 times), it is set to the non-electric support state. On the other hand, in the case of the probability variable winning pattern, the big winning probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability after the big winning game ends, and is continued until the next big winning game together with the electric support state. Below, the state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability may be referred to as "probability variable state". In addition, in the electric sapo state, the fluctuation time of the special symbols (first special figure and second special figure) is set shorter than in the non-electric sapo state, so it is in the electric sapo state and the jackpot probability is normal probability The state set to may be referred to as a "time saving state".

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 composed of three LEDs. Indicates that the state is in progress. In addition, as described above, in the electric sapo state, the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 25 is higher than in the non-electric sapo state, and during the electric sapo state, it is advantageous for the player to hit right. Then, like during the jackpot game, the two LEDs of the right-handed display section 59 are turned on to urge the player to hit right.

Further, in conjunction with the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) described above, the effect display device 41 displays various images for effect. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one mode of display on the effect display device 41. As shown in FIG. On the display screen of the effect display device 41, three identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c as effect patterns and a background image 41d as a background thereof can be displayed. When the variable display of the special symbols is started in the first special symbol display portion 51 or the second special symbol display portion 52 of the segment display portion 50, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also displayed in the effect display device 41 with a plurality of numbers. (For example, 9 numbers from "1" to "9") are changed one after another and displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation effect"). In addition, the identification pattern may be a design pattern such as letters, figures, symbols, etc., other than numbers, and it may be in a form that allows the player to identify the type.

FIG. 5(a) conceptually shows how the three identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are simultaneously variably displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, the left identification pattern 41a is first stopped and displayed as one of "1" to "9", then the right identification pattern 41c is stopped and finally displayed in the middle. The identification pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with a combination (separate eyes) of the same number when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is a big hit symbol and is stopped and displayed, a combination of the same numbers (coordinates) is stopped and displayed. In particular, when the special symbols are stop-displayed as odd winning symbols which are more advantageous for the player than normal winning symbols, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stop-displayed with the same odd number.

By making the display contents of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c on the effect display device 41 correspond to the display contents of the special symbols, two of the three identification symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 5(b). If the numbers are the same when the number is the same, the player will pay attention to the variable display of the identification symbols (symbol variation performance), assuming that the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end will also have the same numbers. In this way, the production performed while the last identification pattern is variably displayed in a state where two identification patterns are stopped and displayed with the same pattern is called "ready-to-win production", and the game is played by generating this ready-to-win production. It is possible to increase interest.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, there are a first reservation display area 41e for indicating the first special figure reservation number and a second reservation display area 41f for indicating the second special figure reservation number. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same number of "reserved symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the first special figure reserved number are displayed in the first reserved display area 41e, and the same number as the second special figure reserved number is displayed in the second reserved display area 41f. The example of FIG. 5 indicates that both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are four. Of course, the number of reservations shown on the effect display device 41 matches the number of reservations shown in the first special figure reservation display section 53 and the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 .

Furthermore, the effect display device 41 of the present embodiment can execute a race effect with horse racing as a motif. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a race effect executed by the effect display device 41. As shown in FIG. In the race effect of this embodiment, a plurality of racehorses 42 displayed on the effect display device 41 compete to reach a goal 43, and among the plurality of racehorses 42, a racehorse ( A "PLAYER" label is attached to the specific racehorse 42a hereinafter. Incidentally, the racehorse 42 of this embodiment corresponds to the "object" of the present invention.

In the race effect, depending on the order of the specific racehorse 42a, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) and the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed are suggested, and the specific racehorse 42a 1, the special symbol is stop-displayed as ``probability variable winning symbol'', and when the 2nd place is won, the special symbol is stopped-displayed as ``normal winning symbol''. That is, if the ranking of the specific racehorse 42a is within the second place, it suggests that the special symbol will be stop-displayed with a jackpot symbol, whereas if it does not enter within the second place, it will be stop-displayed with a losing symbol. suggest that By executing such a race effect, it is possible to make the player expect the result of the race (ranking of the specific racehorse 42a) and enhance the interest in the game. While the race effect of this embodiment is being executed, the effect display device 41 continues to variably display the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, but the display area is reduced. 41 in the upper left corner.

C. Control contents of the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the game control process of FIG. 7 based on timer interrupts that occur at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 msec). In the following description, description of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing will be omitted.

When the game control process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S10). In the main control board 200 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are temporarily stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in each process described later. In the output process (S10), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls an effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 pays out game balls.

After the output process (S10), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the input process (S20). As described above, when a game ball enters any one of the first starting hole 24, the second starting hole 25, the big winning hole 28, and the other winning hole 30, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball. . Therefore, in the input process (S20), various sensors (first starting hole sensor 24s, second starting hole sensor 25s, big winning hole sensor 28s, other winning hole sensor 30s, etc.) that detect entering balls detect game balls. determine whether it did. Then, when the game ball is detected, a payout command for instructing the payout of the game ball is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S10).

After completing the input process (S20), next, a random number update process (S30) is performed. As described above, the general pattern hit determination and the special symbol jackpot determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number value. In addition to this, various decisions to be described later are made based on the value of the dedicated random number. These random numbers are updated in the random number update process (S30). In addition, the update of the random number is not only in the random number update process (S30) in the game control process, but also from the time the game control process is once finished until the next game control process is started (timer interrupt occurs). It may be done in between. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

After completing the random number update process (S30), the gate sensor detection process (S40) is performed. In the gate sensor detection process (S40), when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, it is determined whether or not the number of general pattern reservations has reached the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). , Acquires the determination random number per normal pattern, etc., and stores the obtained random value in the RAM 203 as a normal pattern hold.

Following the gate sensor detection process (S40), the starting door sensor detection process (S50) is performed. In the starting opening sensor detection process (S50), when the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 24s, it is determined whether or not the number of first special figure reservations has reached the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). If not reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure reservation. Also, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 25s, it is determined whether the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Acquire the determination random number, and store the acquired random value in the RAM 203 as the second special figure reservation. Here, as the judgment random number, the big hit judgment random number for judging the big hit, the symbol determination random number for deciding the type of the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed with the special symbol in the case of the big hit, and the start of the variable display of the special symbol. Acquire a variation pattern determination random number or the like for determining the variation pattern from to stop display.

When the starting port sensor detection process (S50) ends, next, normal operation process (S60) is performed. In the normal operation process (S60), mainly the following processes are performed. First, it is determined whether or not normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner or a game per normal pattern is being executed. When neither the normal pattern is fluctuating nor the normal pattern winning game is being executed, after confirming that a predetermined fixed time has passed since the stop display of the normal pattern, whether the normal pattern suspension is stored to judge whether If the general pattern reservation is stored, the first stored general pattern reservation is read, and the normal pattern per determination is performed based on the read general pattern reservation (normal pattern per determination random number value). In addition, as described above, in the electric sapo state, the probability per normal is set higher than in the non-electrical support state, for example, in the non-electrical support state, the probability per normal is set to 1/100 , In the electric sapo state, the probability per normal pattern is set to 99/100.

Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the normal pattern should be stop-displayed as a normal pattern-hit pattern or should be stop-displayed as a losing pattern. Further, when the variation time of the normal design is set and the variation display of the normal design is started, "1" is subtracted from the number of normal design reservations. As described above, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is set shorter than in the non-electric support state. Variation time is set to 1 second.

When the normal pattern is displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variable time has elapsed, and when the variable time elapses, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed with the decided normal pattern winning pattern or the winning pattern. Then, after waiting for the fixed time to pass, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a lost symbol, the process of starting the variable display of the normal symbol again is performed. On the other hand, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a normal per pattern, a normal per per pattern game is started.

During the regular game, after driving the starting port solenoid 26m to open the second starting port 25, after the opening time elapses, processing is performed to return it to the closed state. As described above, in the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state, for example, in the non-electric support state, it is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times open). While it is set, it is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open) in the electric sapo state. After the normal operation process (S60) is completed in this way, the special operation process (S70) is subsequently performed.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the special operation process of this embodiment. When the special action process (S70) is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being variably displayed (S71). If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being variably displayed (S71: no), then it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being definite displayed ( S72). After the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) is stop-displayed, the stop-displayed state is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to fix the stopped-displayed pattern (jackpot pattern or winning pattern). By doing so, confirmation display is performed.

When neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed as finalized (S72: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S73). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot game is in progress, and the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 has a storage area for the jackpot flag. If the jackpot flag is not set to ON, that is, if the jackpot game is not in progress (S73: no), then whether the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are "0" (S74). When both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are "0" (S74: yes), the special operation process of FIG. 8 is terminated without starting the variable display of the special symbol. , returns to the game control process of FIG.

On the other hand, if the first special figure reservation number or the second special figure reservation number is not "0" (S74: no), the various judgment random numbers (jackpot judgment random number, design decision Random number, variation pattern determination random number) is read out (S75). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the second special figure suspension is first stored, the first stored second special figure suspension is read, and if the second special figure suspension is not stored, the first It is designed to read the first special figure reservation stored in. Therefore, when both the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are stored, the second special figure reservation is read with priority over the first special figure reservation (the second special figure reservation is preferentially digested). Therefore, reading the first special figure reservation is limited to when the second special figure reservation is not stored.

After reading out the second special figure reservation or the first special figure reservation in this manner, a big hit determination process (S76) is performed. In the big hit determination process (S76), the value of the big hit determination random number read as the second special figure reservation or the first special figure reservation is used to perform the big hit determination while referring to the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a table in which the value of the jackpot determination random number is associated with the jackpot determination result of “big hit” or “loss”, and is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance. In addition, as described above, during the variable probability state, the probability of the big hit is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability, and the big hit is more likely to occur than in the non-variable state. It is provided for the probability change state.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the jackpot determination table of this embodiment. FIG. 9(a) shows the jackpot determination table for the non-variable probability state, and FIG. 9(b) shows the jackpot determination table for the variable probability state. As shown in FIG. 9(a), in the jackpot determination table for the non-variable probability state, random numbers 0 to 217 out of random numbers 0 to 65535 are set to "jackpot", and the remaining random numbers are set to " Out" is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the jackpot determination table for the variable probability state, the random numbers 0 to 655 of the random numbers 0 to 65535 are set to "jackpot", and the remaining random numbers are "Out" is set.

In the jackpot judgment, the value of the jackpot judgment random number read out as the second special figure hold or the first special figure hold corresponds to "jackpot" by referring to the big hit judgment table selected according to whether the variable probability state It is determined whether it is a value (jackpot value) or a value (outlier) corresponding to "outlier". Thereby, in the example shown in FIG. ” is obtained.

In this way, if the result of the big-hit determination is a big-hit, a big-hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. As described above, a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided, and they are roughly divided into normal winning symbols and odd winning symbols. The determination of the jackpot design is performed while referring to a jackpot design determination table (not shown) using the value of the symbol determination random number read out as the second special design reservation or the first special design reservation. The jackpot symbol determination table is a table in which the value of the symbol determination random number is associated with a plurality of jackpot symbols, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 . Then, the jackpot symbol associated with the value of the read symbol determination random number is determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol), and stored in the RAM 203 . On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is a failure, the failure symbol is stored in the RAM 203 as a stop symbol.

After the big hit determination process (S76) as described above, a variation pattern determination process (S77) is performed. Here, the variation pattern is for identifying the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts the variable display to the stop display. The fluctuation patterns set have different fluctuation times. In the variation pattern determination process (S77), while referring to the variation pattern determination table, using the value of the variation pattern determination random number read as the second special figure reservation or the first special figure reservation, the special symbol to start the variation display Determining fluctuation patterns. Incidentally, the fluctuation pattern determination table is pre-stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 .

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating a variation pattern determination table. As shown in the figure, in the variation pattern determination table, the value of the variation pattern determination random number is associated with the variation pattern ID assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, and is set for the plurality of variation patterns. The variable times are different from each other. Such a variation pattern determination table is roughly divided into a variable probability state table, a time saving state table, and a normal state table that is neither the probability changing state nor the time saving state. As described above, the electric support state is set in the variable probability state and the time saving state, but the electric support state is not set in the normal state. In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is set shorter than in the non-electrical support state. Therefore, in the variation pattern determination table for the probability variable state and the time saving state, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time than the variation pattern determination table for the normal state is set.

The variation pattern determination table, which is broadly classified according to the game state, is subdivided into a big win table and a losing table according to the result of the big win determination. When the result of judging a big hit is a big hit, the above-mentioned ready-to-win effect is often performed, and in order to make it easier to secure the execution time, the table for big wins has a longer fluctuation time than the table for winning. fluctuation pattern is set. Further, the subdivision of various variation pattern determination tables is not limited to this, and may be subdivided according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), for example. Furthermore, it may be subdivided according to the number of special figure reservations that are stored, and as the number of special figure reservations increases, the variation pattern in which the variation pattern with a shorter variation time is set in order to expedite the digestion of the reservation A decision table may also be used.

In the variation pattern determination process (S77), while referring to the variation pattern determination table selected according to the current game state, the result of the big hit determination, the type of special symbol, the number of special symbols pending, etc., The variation pattern associated with the value of the variation pattern determination random number read as the second special figure reservation or the first special figure reservation is determined as the current variation pattern.

When the variation pattern determination process (S77) ends, the variation display of the special symbols is started (S78). Also, with the start of the variable display, if the second special figure is a variable display, "1" is subtracted from the second special figure pending number, and if the first special figure is a variable display, the first special figure pending number Subtract "1" from Furthermore, a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and a stop design designation command for designating a stop design are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . These commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). As will be described later, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives these commands to cause the effect display device 41 to perform a symbol variation effect in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol.

When the variable display of the special symbols is started in this way, the special action process of FIG. 8 is temporarily terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 7 is returned to. In the game control process, following the special action process (S70), the pending number process (S90) is performed. In the pending number processing (S90), the stored first special figure pending number and second special figure pending number are confirmed, and a pending number transmission command indicating these pending numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM203. This pending number transmission command is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the command, the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending The reserved symbols of the same number as the number are displayed in the first reserved display area 41 e and the second reserved display area 41 f of the effect display device 41 .

After the pending number processing (S90) is performed, the game control processing of FIG. 7 is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt occurs every 4 msec, the game control processing of FIG. 7 is executed again. Then, when a series of processes after the output process (S10) are performed and the special action process (S70) is resumed, it is determined in the determination of S71 shown in FIG. (S71: yes), special symbol stop processing (S79) is performed.

In the special symbol stop processing (S79), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbols being displayed has elapsed. As described above, the variation time of the special symbols is set to the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display, and if the variation time has not yet passed, the special symbol stop processing ( S79) is ended, the special action process of FIG. 8 is also ended, and the game control process of FIG. 7 is returned to.

Thereafter, while the game control processing of FIG. 7 is repeated, when the variation time of the special symbols during variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stop-displayed with the stored stop symbols (jackpot symbols or winning symbols). Along with this, a fluctuation stop command indicating the stop display of the special symbol is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Furthermore, the time (determined time) during which the stop-displayed special symbols are to be determined and displayed is set.

When the special action process of FIG. 8 ends in a state where the special symbols are stopped and displayed (confirmed display), in the next special action process, it is determined in S72 that the special symbols are being confirmed and displayed (S72: yes), a special symbol determination process (S80) is performed. In the special symbol confirmation process (S80), it is first determined whether or not the confirmation time has passed since the special symbol was stopped and displayed. The special action process of FIG. 8 is also terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

After that, when the special symbol confirmation time elapses, it is determined whether the confirmed and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a winning symbol. If the fixed and displayed special symbol is a missing symbol, then it is determined whether or not the game is in the time saving state. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of variations of the special symbols is counted by the time-saving counter during the time-saving state. there is As mentioned above, in the non-probability variable state and electric sapo state (time saving state), when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (eg 100 times), it is set to the non-electric sapo state (normal state) there is Therefore, when the number of fluctuations counted by the time-saving counter reaches a predetermined number, the electric support state is ended and the game state is set to the normal state. Also, if it is not in the time saving state, but in the variable probability state or in the normal state, the special action process of FIG. 8 is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the confirmed and displayed special pattern is a big win pattern, the big win flag indicating that the big win game is in progress is set to ON, and the opening pattern of the big win opening 28 in the big win game (number of rounds, number of rounds, open time, closed time, etc.). Also, a jackpot start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

When the special action process of FIG. 8 is finished with the big hit flag set to ON in this way, in the next special action process, it is judged that the big hit flag is set to ON in the judgment of S73 (S73: yes). , a big hit game process (S81) is performed. In the jackpot game process (S81), the round game is started by first driving the jackpot solenoid 29m to open the jackpot 28. After that, when the opening time elapses or a specified number of game balls enter the big winning hole 28, the big winning hole 28 is closed to end the round game, and the next round game is played after the closing time elapses. to start. Then, when the set number of rounds is completely consumed, the jackpot flag is set to OFF. Also, a jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

Furthermore, the game state after the end of the big win game is set according to the type of the confirmed and displayed big win symbol. That is, if the jackpot pattern is a probability variation pattern, it is set to a probability variation state (an electric sapo state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability), and if the jackpot pattern is a normal hit pattern, the time saving state (the jackpot probability is a normal probability (Electric support state set to ). Also, a game state designation command indicating the game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

When the special action process of FIG. 8 is ended with the big hit flag set to OFF in this way, in the next special action process, the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are not "0" (S74 : no), a process (S75 to S78) for newly starting variable display of special symbols is performed.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 progresses the game on the pachinko machine 1 by repeatedly performing the above-described game control processing. Further, as described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits various commands toward the sub control board 220 while executing game control processing. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the specific content of the effect based on the received command, and designates the display content and the sound content to the image/audio control board 230 and the lamp control board 226 to display the effect. Various game effects are executed using the device 41, various speakers 6a and 6b, and various lamps 5a to 5c. In the following, the sub-control board 220 of the sub-control board 220 is used for the control of the pattern variation effect that is performed by variably displaying the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure. A process executed by the CPU 221 (symbol variation effect process) will be described.

C-2. Design variation effect processing:
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the symbol variation rendering process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. As shown in FIG. This symbol variation effect processing is performed based on a timer interrupt that occurs at a predetermined cycle. In the following description, description of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing will be omitted. Also, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment that executes the symbol variation effect processing corresponds to the "effect executing means" of the present invention.

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts the symbol variation effect processing, it first determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 200 (S100). As described above, the variation pattern specification command is a command that specifies the variation pattern of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) whose variation display is started in the segment display section 50 . Then, when the variation pattern designation command is received (S100: yes), the process of determining the contents of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 41 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol (effect content determination process) is performed ( S101). The symbol variation effect of this embodiment includes not only the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, but also the ready-to-win effect and the race effect suggesting the stop symbol of the special symbol. A large number of such symbol variation productions are provided, and the time required for execution of the production (production execution time) is different.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the effect content determination process of this embodiment. In the effect content determination process (S101), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is equal to or longer than a predetermined first reference time (S102). Then, when the fluctuation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than the first reference time (S102: yes), it is then determined whether or not to execute the compound race effect (S105). In the symbol variation effect of the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to execute a race effect with horse racing as a motif. , two race effects are executed.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing an example of how the compound race effect is performed on the effect display device 41. As shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 13(a), the performance display device 41 displays the performance of the race that started first (starting race performance). and a specific racehorse (a racehorse labeled "PLAYER") 42a. Then, a wipe 45 is inserted into the performance display device 41 that is executing the starting race performance, another race performance (later race performance) is started in the wipe 45, and the starting race performance and the latter race performance progress at the same time. . Note that the starting race effect of this embodiment corresponds to the "first effect" of the present invention, and the lagging race effect of the present embodiment corresponds to the "second effect" of the present invention.

FIG. 13(b) shows an enlarged wipe 45 in the compound race effect. A plurality of racehorses 46 running in the late race performance are displayed on the wipe 45 for performing the late race performance, apart from the plurality of racehorses 42 in the starting race performance, among which the races associated with the players. A horse (specific racehorse) 46a is marked with "PLAYER". In the illustrated example, the starting race effect is a G2 race, while the later race effect is a G1 race, which is higher grade than the starting race effect. In addition to the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c corresponding to the starting race effect, identification patterns 45a, 45b, 45c corresponding to the following race effect are displayed on the wipe 45, and a variable display is performed.

In the compound race effect of the present embodiment, after the starting race effect ends first and the race result (race order of the specific racehorse 42a) is displayed, the wipe 45 is expanded to the entire effect display device 41. A later race effect can be displayed, and then the later race effect is completed and the race result (race order of the specific racehorse 46a) is displayed. In this case, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c temporarily stop while swinging as the race result of the starting race effect is displayed, and then, as the race result of the trailing race effect is displayed. The identification patterns 45a, 45b and 45c are stopped and displayed. As described above, in the compound race effect, a longer effect execution time is required in order to execute two race effects compared to the single race effect. is set to a length that allows enough time to execute

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, whether or not to execute such a compound race effect is determined by a lottery performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 . It should be noted that it is not limited to the lottery, and it may be determined in advance whether or not to execute the combined race presentation in association with the variation pattern of the special symbols. Then, if the composite race effect is to be executed (S105: yes), the race order of the specific racehorses 42a and 46a associated with the player in the starting race effect and the subsequent race effect is determined according to the stop symbol of the special symbol. Determine (S106). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can grasp the stop symbol of the special symbol based on the stop symbol designation command from the main control board 200 . When the content of the compound race effect is determined in this manner, the effect content determination process of FIG. 12 is terminated, and the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 11 is returned to.

On the other hand, when the compound race effect is not executed (S105: no), the symbol variation effect other than the compound race effect is determined according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command (S107). As described above, the variation pattern corresponds to the variation time of the special symbol, and the effect execution time of the design variation effect provided in large numbers matches the variation time corresponding to any of the variation patterns. In the process of S107, the pattern variation effect of the effect execution time corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as the current pattern variation effect from among many symbol variation effects. It should be noted that the large number of pattern variation effects include the aforementioned ready-to-win effect and race effect. When the symbol variation effect is determined according to the variation pattern in this way, the effect content determination process of FIG. 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the symbol variation effect process of FIG.

In the above description, the case (S102: yes) has been described in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than the first reference time in the determination of S102. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation time is not longer than the first reference time (S102: no), then the special symbol variation time is longer than the second reference time shorter than the first reference time. (S103). This second reference time is set to a length that can secure the time for executing one race effect for one time of variable display of special symbols.

When the fluctuation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than the second reference time (S103: yes), next, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation winning symbol (S104). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, even if the variation time of the special symbols is shorter than the first reference time, it is longer than the second reference time, and the stop symbol of the special symbols is a probability variation winning symbol. , it is possible to start the compound race production exceptionally. Therefore, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the probability variation winning symbol (S104: yes), it is subsequently determined whether or not to execute the compound race effect (S105). Then, if the composite race effect is to be executed (S105: yes), the race order of the specific racehorses 42a and 46a associated with the player in the starting race effect and the subsequent race effect is determined according to the stop symbol of the special symbol. After making a decision (S106), the effect content decision processing of FIG. 12 is terminated.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of race rankings determined according to the stop symbols of the special symbols when executing the compound race effect. As described above, the compound race production is performed by securing time (at least the first reference time) for executing two race productions in principle. A special symbol stop symbol is suggested according to the race order of the horses 42a and 46a.

First, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "outlier symbol", the specific racehorses 42a and 46a cannot finish within the second place in both the starting race effect and the late race effect. The specific racehorses 42a and 46a in the late starter race effect are both set to finish third.

Further, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "normal winning symbol", although the specific racehorses 42a and 46a cannot finish first in both the starter race effect and the later race effect, the starter race effect and By finishing second in at least one of the later race effects, the stop display of the normal winning pattern is suggested. Therefore, if the race order of the specific racehorse 42a in the starting race production is 3rd, the race order of the specific racehorse 46a in the late race production is set to 2nd, and the race order of the specific racehorse 42a in the starting race production is set to 2nd. If it is the second place, the race order of the specific racehorse 46a in the late race effect is set to the third place or the second place. In addition, when the race order of the specific racehorse 42a in the starting race effect and the race order of the specific racehorse 46a in the late race effect are different, the stop pattern of the special symbol is suggested by the race order of the better result. ing.

Furthermore, when the stop pattern of the special pattern is "probability variation winning pattern", the stop display of the probability variation winning pattern is displayed by the specific racehorses 42a and 46a becoming first on the other hand of the starting race production and the late race production. Suggest. Therefore, if the specific racehorse 42a in the starting race effect has the 3rd or 2nd place in the race order, the specific racehorse 46a in the late race effect is set to 1st in the race order. In addition, as described above, if the stop pattern of the special pattern is "probability variation winning pattern", even if the time (more than the first reference time) for executing two race effects is not secured, one race effect is executed. It is possible to exceptionally start the composite race production at the time (more than the second reference time). In this case, the specific racehorse 42a in the starting race effect is set to the first place, and when the starting race effect ends, the subsequent race effect fades out and ends in the middle. The race order of the specific racehorse 46a is not set.

On the other hand, in the effect content determination process of FIG. If the stop pattern is not a probability variation per pattern (S104: no), or if the stop pattern of the special symbol is a probability variation per pattern but does not execute the composite race effect (S105: no), the complex race according to the variation pattern After determining the symbol variation effect other than the effect (S107), the effect content determination process of FIG. 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the symbol variation effect process of FIG. When a variation pattern with a short variation time is specified, the performance execution time of the pattern variation performance is naturally short, and if there is no time to perform the ready-to-win performance or the race performance, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are momentarily changed. A pattern variation effect that is only for variable display is determined.

In the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 11, when returning from the effect content determination process (S101), the symbol variation effect is started (S110). That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits to the image/audio control board 230 a command designating the symbol variation effect determined in the effect content determination process (S101). The image/audio control board 230 that has received the command displays an image corresponding to the command on the effect display device 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the command from the various speakers 6a and 6b. As a result, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c start to be variably displayed on the effect display device 41, and a ready-to-win effect, a race effect, or a compound race effect is also performed.

When the symbol variation effect is started, next, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command is received from the main control board 200 (S111). Then, when the variation stop command is not received (S111: no), the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 11 is temporarily terminated while the symbol variation effect is continued, and when the timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined cycle, FIG. Executes the symbol variation production process.

Then, if the pattern variation effect is being executed, no variation pattern designation command is newly transmitted from the main control board 200, and in the determination of S100, the variation pattern designation command has not been received (S100: no ), the processing of S101 to S110 is omitted, and it is determined again whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received (S111).

When the variation stop command is received (S111: yes), the symbol variation effect is terminated (S112). At this time, the combination of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (or the identification symbols 45a, 45b, 45c) stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is determined based on the stop symbol designation command from the main control board 200. , If the stop pattern of the special pattern is a lost pattern, it is a combination that does not match with the same number (separate pattern), whereas if it is a big hit pattern, it is a combination that matches with the same number (double pattern). , If it is a probability per pattern, it is aligned with the same odd number.

When the symbol variation effect is finished in this manner, the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 11 is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined cycle, the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 11 is executed again. Then, when a new variation pattern designation command is received from the main control board 200 (S100: yes), a series of processes after the effect content determination process (S101) are performed.

FIG. 15 is a time chart exemplifying how the compound race effect is executed in accordance with the symbol variation effect process described above. First, FIG. 15(a) shows an example in which the variation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than the first reference time and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "probability variation winning symbol". As shown in the figure, when the compound race effect is performed, the starting race effect is started on the effect display device 41 along with the start of the variable display of the special symbols on the segment display unit 50 . Then, a wipe 45 is inserted during the performance of the starting race performance, the later race performance is started in the wipe 45, and the starting race performance and the latter race performance progress at the same time (see FIG. 13).

After that, the starting race effect ends first, and in the illustrated example, the specific racehorse 42a associated with the player finishes second, and the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c corresponding to the starting race effect shake. While moving, it is temporarily stopped at the combination of "4", and the wipe 45 is immediately enlarged to the entire effect display device 41. - 特許庁The late-starting race effect thus enlarged and displayed ends when the specific racehorse 46a associated with the player finishes first, and the identification patterns 45a, 45b, 45c corresponding to the late-starting race effect are aligned with "7". In addition, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "probability variation per symbol".

In this way, in the composite race production of the present embodiment, even if the late race production suggests the stop display of the "probable odd winning pattern" (the specific racehorse 46a becomes the first place), the starting race production shows the "losing pattern". It is not limited to suggesting a stop display (the specific racehorse 42a comes in 3rd), but it is also possible to suggest a stop display of the "normal winning pattern" in the starting race production (the specific racehorse 42a comes in 2nd). is. In addition, there are cases where the suggestion in the starting race effect is more advantageous to the player than the suggestion in the later race effect, and finally the suggestion (order with the better result) that is advantageous to the player is adopted. As a result, it is possible to dispel the player's resignation that ``the stop display of the big win symbol is not suggested in the starting race anyway'' and increase the player's expectation for the result of the starting race effect. It is possible to improve the game interest in the starting race performance in the race performance.

In the combined race effect of the present embodiment, the late race effect is executed independently without taking over the result of the starting race effect, so that the player's attention can also be attracted to the late race effect. Moreover, even if the suggestion in the starting race production is advantageous to the player, the suggestion in the starting race production may bring more profit to the player than the suggestion in the starting race production. , the player can expect the result of the late-starting race performance, and the amusement of the late-starting race performance in the combined race performance can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, in the illustrated example, since the grade of the latecomer race performance (G1 race) is higher than the grade of the starting race performance (G2 race), the player is given the impression that the latecomer race performance is important. In addition, it is possible to further raise the player's expectation for the result of the later race presentation.

On the other hand, FIG. 15(b) shows an example in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the first reference time but longer than the second reference time, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "probability variation winning symbol". ing. Also in this case, it is possible to start the composite race effect, and as with the example of FIG. At 41, the starting race effect is started. Then, a wipe 45 is inserted during execution of the starting race performance, the later race performance is started in the wipe 45, and the starting race performance and the later race performance progress at the same time.

The starting race effect ends when the specific racehorse 42a associated with the player finishes first, and the identification patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c corresponding to the starting race effect are a combination of "7". Along with the stop display, the special pattern is stop-displayed as "probability variation per pattern". Further, when the specific racehorse 42a finishes first and the starting race effect ends, the subsequent race effect fades out without being enlarged and ends in the middle.

In this way, in the composite race effect of the present embodiment, the stop display of the "probability variation winning pattern" that maximizes the profit for the player in the starting race effect may be suggested (the specific racehorse 42a becomes the first place). The player's expectations for the results of the starting race performance can be heightened, and the interest in the game can be further improved in the starting race performance in the combined race performance. In addition, if the player's profit is maximized in the starting race production, the suggestion in the subsequent race production becomes unnecessary. Even when only the special symbols can be secured (when a variation pattern is specified in which the variation time of the special symbol is longer than the second reference time and shorter than the first reference time), the composite race performance can be started.

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the trailing race effect is started during execution of the starting race effect in the compound race effect, and the starting race effect and the trailing race effect are simultaneously progressed. However, if it is possible to secure sufficient time to execute the two race effects separately, the two race effects do not necessarily have to proceed at the same time. You can do it.

FIG. 16 is a time chart exemplifying how the trailing race effect is continuously performed after the starting race effect in the compound race effect. Here, an example is shown in which the variation time of the special symbol is sufficient to execute two separate race performances, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the ``probability variation winning symbol''. In the exemplified compound race effect, the starting race effect is started on the effect display device 41 in conjunction with the start of the variable display of the special symbols on the segment display unit 50, and then the starting race effect executed independently ends. Then, as the specific racehorse 42a associated with the player finishes second, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c swing and temporarily stop in a combination of "4". Immediately after that, the scene (racecourse) is switched, and the late race presentation is started, and the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c restart the variable display. This later race presentation ends when the specific racehorse 46a associated with the player finishes first, and the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a combination of "7". The symbol is stopped and displayed with "probability variation per symbol".

Even in the compound race effect in which the trailing race effect is continuously performed after the starting race effect, the stop display of the "normal winning pattern" is suggested in the starting race effect, as in the compound race effect of the above-described embodiment. Since (the specific racehorse 42a finishes second), it is possible to heighten the player's expectations for the result of the starting race effect. In the subsequent race performance, which is started thereafter, a suggestion that is more advantageous to the player than in the starting race performance is sometimes made, so that the player can expect the result of the late race performance. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the compound race presentation.

However, by simultaneously proceeding with the starting race effect and the trailing race effect as in the compound race effect of the above-described embodiment, compared to the case where the trailing race effect is continuously executed after the starting race effect, the performance is limited. It is possible to secure a long time for each race production within the time. In addition, instead of informing the players of the presence of the second race performance after the end of the first race performance, the first race performance and the second race performance are simultaneously progressed to inform the players of the existence of the two race performances in advance. Since it is possible to make the player aware that the suggestion about the stop symbol of the symbol can be received twice, it is possible to improve the game interest in the compound race presentation.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a combined race effect (starting race effect and late starter race effect) with a horse racing motif is executed, but the motif is not limited to horse racing, and multiple targets reach the goal. If it is a race to compete for a race, the motif may be a bicycle race, a boat race, an auto race, a car race, or the like.

Further, the effect suggesting the stop pattern of the special symbols does not necessarily have to use the race. , and the variable display of the identification patterns 45a, 45b, 45c performed in the wipe 45 are simultaneously progressed. After suggesting the stop display of the normal winning patterns by temporarily stopping with the combined combination, the identification patterns 45a, 45b, 45c independently performing the ready-to-win performance without taking over the result of the temporary stopping are aligned with, for example, "7". It may be possible to suggest the stop display of the probability variation per pattern by causing the stop display with the combined combination. However, by suggesting the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the result of the race (race order of the specific racehorses 42a and 46a) as in the above-described embodiment, the player can easily grasp the suggested contents. .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the normal winning symbols and the odd winning symbols are provided as a plurality of jackpot symbols with different profits for the player. However, the difference in the player's profit is not limited to this. good too. In this case, the specific racehorse 42a, 46a finishes second in the starting race production or the second race production, suggesting that the number of rounds is six, and that the specific racehorse 42a, 46a finishes first. , suggesting that the number of rounds is 15.

In the above-described embodiment, during the compound race presentation, the presentation display device 41 variably displays the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c corresponding to the starting race presentation, and the identification patterns corresponding to the second race presentation are displayed in the wipe 45. 45a, 45b, and 45c were variably displayed. However, the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c during the starting race presentation and the variable display of the identification symbols 45a, 45b, and 45c during the trailing race presentation are not essential. The identification patterns 45a, 45b, 45c may be hidden.

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

<Gaming machines A1 to A4 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines A1 to A4 as follows.

<Game machine A1>
In a gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detection means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player or in the losing mode. display means;
an effect execution means capable of simultaneously progressing a first effect and a second effect suggesting a mode of the stopped display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information;
When the mode suggested by the first performance that ends first and the mode suggested by the second performance that ends later among the first performance and the second performance are different, the player's profit is large. A gaming machine characterized by stopping and displaying the identification information in one aspect.

In such a gaming machine A1, even if a winning mode is suggested by the second effect afterward, a losing mode is not necessarily suggested by the preceding first effect, and the winning mode can be suggested by the first effect as well. There is, and a suggestion that is ultimately advantageous to the player is adopted. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the player's resignation that ``the first effect will not suggest the winning mode anyway'' and increase the player's expectation for the result of the first effect, so that the identification information fluctuates. It is possible to improve the game interest in the first effect in the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed along with the display (hereinafter, combined effect).

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
When the mode suggested by the first effect is the maximum winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum among the plurality of winning modes, the second effect is terminated in the middle, and the maximum winning mode is used. A game machine characterized by statically displaying identification information.

In such a gaming machine A2, the first effect may suggest a maximum winning mode in which the player's profit is maximized. It is possible to further improve the amusement of the game in one presentation. In addition, if the maximum winning mode is suggested in the first effect, the suggestion in the second effect becomes unnecessary. It is possible to start a composite performance in which the first performance and the second performance are simultaneously progressed.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A2,
When the mode suggested by the first effect is any one of the plurality of winning modes excluding the maximum winning mode, the winning mode in which the player's profit is greater in the second effect than in the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest

In such a gaming machine A3, even if the winning mode is suggested in the first effect, the second effect may suggest a winning mode in which the player's profit is greater than in the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect the result of the second effect and increase the interest in the game in the second effect in the composite effect.

<Game machine A4>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A3,
The content of the first effect and the second effect is a race in which a plurality of objects compete to reach a goal, and if a specific object associated with the player among the plurality of objects enters within a predetermined ranking, the A gaming machine characterized by suggesting a winning mode and suggesting that the winning mode is such that the higher the rank of the specific target, the greater the player's profit.

In such a gaming machine A4, the mode at the time of stop display of the identification information is suggested by the results of the races (order of the specific target) in the first effect and the second effect, so that the player can easily follow the suggested mode. It is possible to comprehend.

<Gaming machines B1 to B4 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above can be regarded as gaming machines B1 to B4 as follows.

<Game machine B1>
In a gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detection means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player or in the losing mode. display means;
an effect executing means capable of executing a first effect and a second effect suggesting a mode of the stopped display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information,
When one of the plurality of winning modes is suggested in the first rendering, which ends earlier than the first rendering and the second rendering, the identification information in the winning mode suggested in the first rendering. A gaming machine characterized in that the second performance is executed independently without taking over the result of the first performance while the stop display is reserved.

In such a gaming machine B1, even if the winning mode is suggested by the first effect, the player can independently obtain the result of the first effect without inheriting the profit of the player by the suggestion. Furthermore, by executing the second effect, the attention of the player can be attracted to the second effect as well. It is possible to improve the game interest in the second production in the production).

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
When the mode suggested by the first effect is any one of the plurality of winning modes excluding the maximum winning mode in which the player's profit is maximum, the second effect is more likely to be played than the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest the winning mode in which the player's profit is large.

In such a gaming machine B2, even if the winning mode is suggested in the first effect, the second effect may suggest a winning mode in which the player's profit is greater than in the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect the result of the second effect and increase the interest in the game in the second effect in the composite effect.

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B1 or gaming machine B2,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to progress the first effect and the second effect simultaneously.

In such a gaming machine B3, by simultaneously proceeding with the first effect and the second effect, each effect can be completed within a limited time compared to the case where the second effect is continuously executed after the first effect. It is possible to secure a long performance time. Also, instead of informing the player of the existence of the second production after the end of the first production, the first production and the second production are simultaneously progressed to inform the player of the existence of the two productions, thereby providing the player with the identification information. Since it is possible to make the player aware that the suggestion about the mode at the time of the stop display can be received twice, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game in the composite effect.

<Game machine B4>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines B1 to B3,
The content of the first effect and the second effect is a race in which a plurality of objects compete to reach a goal, and if a specific object associated with the player among the plurality of objects enters within a predetermined ranking, the A gaming machine characterized by suggesting a winning mode and suggesting that the winning mode is such that the higher the rank of the specific target, the greater the player's profit.

In such a gaming machine B4, the player can easily follow the suggested mode by suggesting the mode when the identification information is stopped according to the results of the races (ranking of the specific target) in the first effect and the second effect. It is possible to comprehend.

<Gaming machine C1 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machine C1.

<Game machine C1>
In a gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detection means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player or in the losing mode. display means;
an effect executing means capable of simultaneously progressing a first effect and a second effect suggesting a mode of stop display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information. .

<Gaming machine D1 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machine D1.

<Game machine D1>
In a gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detection means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player or in the losing mode. display means;
an effect executing means capable of executing a first effect and a second effect suggesting a mode of the stopped display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the first effect is finished first among the first effect and the second effect, the second effect is executed independently without taking over the result of the first effect. .

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 4... Front frame, 4a... Window part,
4b... transparent plate, 20... game board, 21... game area,
24... First starting port, 24s... First starting port sensor (detection means),
25... second starting port, 25s... second starting port sensor (detection means),
27... normal symbol operation gate, 28... big winning opening, 41... effect display device,
41a, 41b, 41c... identification pattern, 41d... background image,
42... Racehorse (target), 42a...Specific racehorse, 43...Goal,
45... wipes, 45a, 45b, 45c... identification patterns,
46... Racehorse (target), 46a...Specific racehorse,
50... Segment display section, 51... First special figure display section (identification information display means),
52... Second special figure display unit (identification information display means), 200... Main control board,
201...CPU, 220...Sub-control board,
221 ... CPU (effect executing means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the predetermined detection means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of winning modes with different benefits for the player or in the losing mode. display means;
an effect executing means capable of executing a first effect and a second effect suggesting a mode of the stopped display of the identification information along with the variable display of the identification information,
The first effect and the second effect are terminated by deriving either one of the winning results corresponding to each of the plurality of winning modes or the losing result corresponding to the losing mode, and are derived at the end. Suggesting the mode at the time of stop display of the identification information by the result of
When any one of the plurality of winning modes is suggested by the result of the first rendering, which ends first among the first rendering and the second rendering, the winning mode suggested by the result of the first rendering is selected. executing the second effect independently without taking over the result of the first effect while the stop display of the identification information is reserved;
When the mode suggested by the result of the second effect is more profitable to the player than the mode suggested by the result of the first effect, the identification information is displayed in the mode suggested by the result of the second effect. to stop displaying,
When the mode suggested by the result of the first effect is more profitable for the player than the mode suggested by the result of the second effect, the identification information is displayed in the mode suggested by the result of the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it stops displaying .

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