JP7309218B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by varying symbols, and after a predetermined specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state is given to the player. In addition, by executing various effects that can specify the degree of expectation of an advantageous state to be granted, it is possible to heighten the sense of expectation for the granting of an advantageous state.

In such a game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a player operates an operation means within an operation valid period, an operation result effect is disclosed in which an operation result image is displayed. By providing an opportunity for operation, the player can actively participate in the game.

JP 2015-195893 A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further enhancing the performance effect of the performance executed according to the operation.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that provides an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player after a specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A counting means for counting and an effect execution means for executing an effect, wherein the effect execution means executes an identifiable numerical effect for the numerical value counted by the counting means, and the counting means has an operation effective period. can be changed so as to approach a specified value according to the operation of the operating means, and the numeric value that can be changed by the counting means includes a first numeric value and the specified value rather than the first numeric value. or a second numerical value that is the prescribed value, the second numerical value is a numerical value with a higher degree of advantage expectation that an advantageous game is awarded than the first numerical value, and the effect executing means performs once When there are multiple operation valid periods during execution of the symbol variation game, the numerical value changes due to the operation of the operating means and the amount of change in the numerical value increases in each of the multiple operation valid periods. and the suggestive effect suggests the number of operation effective periods during execution of one symbol variation game, or one time The gist of the effect is that the effect is to notify the number of operation valid periods during execution of the symbol variation game .

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that provides an advantageous game advantageous to the player after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, and includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a numerical value that counts. and an effect executing means for executing an effect, wherein the effect executing means executes an identifiable numerical effect for the numerical value counted by the counting means, and the counting means is operated during an operation valid period A numerical value can be changed so as to approach a prescribed value in accordance with the operation of the operating means, and the numerical value that can be changed by the counting means includes a first numerical value and a value closer to the prescribed value than the first numerical value. There is a second numerical value that is close to or is the prescribed value, the second numerical value is a numerical value with a higher degree of advantage expectation that an advantageous game is given than the first numerical value, and the effect execution means performs one time If there is one operation effective period during the execution of the symbol variation game, at least one of the numerical value is changed by the operation of the operating means and the amount of change of the numerical value is increased during the one operation effective period. If a suggestive effect suggesting a change expectation degree is executed, and there are a plurality of valid operation periods during execution of one symbol variation game, the operation means is operated in each of the plurality of valid operation periods. The suggesting effect suggesting the degree of expectation of change is executed by means of, the suggesting effect includes a first suggesting effect and a second suggesting effect, and the second suggesting effect is equivalent to the first suggesting effect. The gist is that, if the effect with the degree of expectation of change is higher than the effect, and there is one operation effective period during execution of one symbol variation game, it can be executed during the one operation effective period. do.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (a) to (c) are diagrams schematically showing a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pseudo-continue suggestive production pattern; FIG. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing numerical effect patterns. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing numerical effect block patterns. Fig. 3 shows a suggestive image; The figure which shows a character image. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing pseudo-continue suggestion effect determination processing; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing pseudo-continue suggestion effect control processing; The figure which shows numerical effect|presentation determination processing. The figure which shows numerical production|presentation control processing. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing an execution mode of a pseudo-continue suggestive effect. 4(a) to 4(d) are diagrams showing execution modes of numerical effects.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board 20. - 特許庁The game board 20 is attached to the frame 11 . The game board 20 has a game area 21 . The game area 21 is an area in which the launched game ball can flow down.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17a. For example, the decorative lamp 17 a is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decoration lamp 17a incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decoration lamp 17a executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first effect button 19a, a second effect button 19b and a touch sensor 19c as operating means at positions on the front side of the frame 11 and operable by the player. The first production button 19a, the second production button 19b, and the touch sensor 19c are used, for example, for production. The touch sensor 19 c is provided on the transparent glass on the front side of the game board 20 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 22 . For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. The information display device 22 reports various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the second special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as " It may be indicated as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (big hit lottery to be described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big win symbol as a big win display result (specific display result) and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is provided. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to provide a jackpot game. Also, the jackpot game is a game given on the condition that the jackpot lottery is won, and is a game given after the big win display result is displayed in the special game. Although the details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, so it is an advantageous game (advantageous state) advantageous to the player.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (normal variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display portion 22f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games (normal pending game number) whose execution is suspended because the pending condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 26 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 . The center frame 26 has an opening 26a.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first effect display device 27a as effect executing means. The first effect display device 27a has a first display area 27r1 in which an image is displayed. The first effect display device 27a is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the first display area 27r1 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of effects, the first effect display device 27a executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter. Thus, the first effect display device 27a executes the effect of displaying an image.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the first effect display device 27a includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first movable body K1 as effect execution means and first movable effect execution means. The first movable body K1 is assembled to the frame body 11 so as to be vertically displaceable by the operation of the first effect actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 3). In other words, the first movable body K1 is provided on the frame body 11 and configured to be movable in the vertical direction.

The first movable body K1 is provided with a first movable light-emitting lamp 17b as effect executing means and first light-emitting means. The first movable light-emitting lamp 17b incorporates a light-emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light in a predetermined color, blinking, and extinguishing with the light-emitting body. Thus, the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b is a lamp capable of emitting light in a predetermined light-emitting mode. The first movable light-emitting lamp 17b executes a light-emitting effect as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second movable body K2 as effect execution means and second movable effect execution means. The second movable body K2 is assembled to the game board 20 so as to be vertically and horizontally displaceable by the operation of the second effect actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, the second effect actuator A4 includes an actuator for vertically displacing the second movable body K2 and an actuator for horizontally displacing the second movable body K2. That is, the second movable body K2 is provided on the game board 20 and is configured to be movable in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction different from the vertical direction.

The second movable body K2 has a second effect display device 27b as effect executing means. The second effect display device 27b has a second display area 27r2 in which an image is displayed. The second effect display device 27b is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the second display area 27r2 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. The second effect display device 27b executes a display effect as one of the effects. Thus, the second effect display device 27b executes the effect of displaying an image.

The second movable body K2 includes a second movable light-emitting lamp 17c as effect executing means and second light-emitting means. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c incorporates a light-emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light in a predetermined color, blinking, and extinguishing with the light-emitting body. Thus, the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c is a lamp capable of emitting light in a predetermined light-emitting manner. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c executes a light-emitting effect as one of the effects. That is, in this embodiment, the second effect display device 27b and the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c are provided integrally with the second movable body K2 and configured to be displaceable in a predetermined direction.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a third movable body K3 as effect execution means and second movable effect execution means. The third movable body K3 is assembled to the game board 20 so as to be vertically and horizontally displaceable by the operation of the third effect actuator A5 (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, the third effect actuator A5 includes an actuator for vertically displacing the third movable body K3 and an actuator for horizontally displacing the third movable body K3. That is, the third movable body K3 is provided on the game board 20 and is configured to be movable in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction different from the vertical direction.

The third movable body K3 has a third effect display device 27c as effect executing means. The third effect display device 27c has a third display area 27r3 in which an image is displayed. The third effect display device 27c is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the third display area 27r3 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. The third effect display device 27c executes a display effect as one of the effects. Thus, the third effect display device 27c executes the effect of displaying an image.

The third movable body K3 is provided with a third movable light-emitting lamp 17d serving as effect executing means and second light-emitting means. The third movable light-emitting lamp 17d incorporates a light-emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light in a predetermined color, blinking, and extinguishing with the light-emitting body. Thus, the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d is a lamp capable of emitting light in a predetermined light-emitting manner. The third movable light-emitting lamp 17d executes a light-emitting effect as one of the effects. That is, in this embodiment, the third effect display device 27c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d are provided integrally with the third movable body K3 and configured to be displaceable in a predetermined direction.

As shown in FIG. 2(a), the first movable body K1 is arranged above the first effect display device 27a. In this embodiment, the position where the first movable body K1 is arranged in this way is the original position of the first movable body K1. The second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are arranged below the first effect display device 27a. The second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the position where the second movable body K2 is arranged in this way is the original position of the second movable body K2, and the position where the third movable body K3 is arranged is the original position of the third movable body K3. position.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 can be displaced upward from their original positions. That is, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 can be displaced in the vertical direction. In the present embodiment, the position where the second movable body K2 is arranged is the first position of the second movable body K2, and the position where the third movable body K3 is arranged is the position where the third movable body K3 is arranged. It becomes the first position.

As shown in FIG. 2(c), the second movable body K2 can be displaced leftward from the first position, and the third movable body K3 can be displaced rightward from the first position. That is, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 can be displaced in opposite left and right directions from the first position. In the present embodiment, the position where the second movable body K2 is arranged is the second position of the second movable body K2, and the position where the third movable body K3 is arranged is the position where the third movable body K3 is arranged. Second position.

Also, the first movable body K1 can be displaced downward from the original position. In this embodiment, the position where the first movable body K1 is arranged in this manner is the first position of the first movable body K1.
In this embodiment, the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the second position. It is possible. Of course, in this embodiment, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position, but it is possible to perform a single movable effect in which the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position. be. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect execution means for executing the effect includes the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, and the third movable body K3.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 that opens into the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 28. - 特許庁For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the first special game reserve condition (first reserve condition) can be established, and the award ball payout condition is established. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects entry of a game ball into the first start hole 28 (game ball entered into the first start hole 28). Also, the first special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the first starting hole 28 .

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . A game ball can enter the second starting port 29 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start hole 29. - 特許庁For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the second special game reserve condition (second reserve condition) can be established, and the prize ball payout condition is established. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects entry of a game ball into the second start hole 29 (game ball entered into the second start hole 29). Also, the second special game may be executed (executable) when a game ball enters the second starting hole 29 .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). Ordinary variable member 30 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game. In this manner, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. - 特許庁For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21 . The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The closed state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in an open state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big winning game is a game in which the big winning hole 31 is opened (the big winning hole 31 is opened).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加A game ball can enter the gate 33, and a gate sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball passing through the gate 33 is provided (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball entering the general prize winning hole 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the general winning hole 34 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening described above. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 includes members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery increases compared to the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 29 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state". In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball enters the second starting port 29 easily. easy state, ball entry rate improved state, advantageous state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, normally variable member 30 can be operated to the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not actuated to the open condition in the low base condition. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) than in the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the big-hit game, firstly, an opening effect is performed for informing the start of the big-hit game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加The round game is performed with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("9" in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are satisfied. In other words, the end conditions for ending each of a plurality of round games include the first end condition that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 is the upper limit, and There is a second end condition that the number of game balls entering does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is opened. takes an open state, and when an end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes a closed state. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending performance for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In this embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZA and 35 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZB. are classified respectively. Of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed in the second special pattern display section 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Za, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Zb. It is As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two kinds of big wins in the first special game and two kinds of big wins in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win symbols are used and represented as big wins based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb. Also, the types of jackpot games awarded based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the jackpot symbol types.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In this embodiment, 25 seconds is defined as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, in each of the round games of a plurality of times, an inter-round interval time (2 s in this embodiment) is set (defined) after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round of play will begin, or the ending time will begin. Further, in this embodiment, the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

A high-probability state and a high-base state are defined for the symbols ZA and Za as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is finished, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next jackpot game is given. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is completed, a low probability state is provided, and a predetermined upper limit number of special games (100 in this embodiment) is completed, or until the upper limit number of special games is completed. A high base state is provided until a jackpot game is provided before the special game is ended.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In addition, in the present embodiment, a normal winning lottery was performed to see if it would be a normal hit, but this is not the only option. It may be determined that high base conditions do not usually win. As the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game, 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state are set. The number of prize balls is "4" when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. "15" is set when it is detected, and "5" is set when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The sub control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 . For example, the sub-control board 41 executes lighting effects by the decoration lamp 17a and the first to third movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d, sound effects by the speaker 18, and display effects by the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c. process to make it work.

First, the main control board 40 will be explained.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies, for example, the type of ready-to-win effect, the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. It is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game, the period from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It does not have to be the information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game performed during the period.

Variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents that ultimately derive the winning symbol combination through the reach effect are determined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect game balls.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22 .

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 41 .

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to display effects in the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to light emission effects of the decoration lamp 17a and the first to third movable light emission lamps 17b to 17d. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in operation. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display modes of the first effect display device 27a, the second effect display device 27b, and the third effect display device 27c.

The sub-control CPU 41a is connected to the decoration lamp 17a and the first to third movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting modes of the decoration lamp 17a, the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b, the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c, and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18 .

The sub-control CPU 41a and the first to third effect actuators A3 to A5 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the first effect actuator A3, the second effect actuator A4 and the third effect actuator A5.

The sub-control CPU 41a, the first effect button 19a, the second effect button 19b and the touch sensor 19c are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input operation signals indicating that the first effect button 19a, the second effect button 19b, and the touch sensor 19c have been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special pending number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery, a random number used for determining a big win pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. In this way, the execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting hole 28 as a trigger. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. In this way, the execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting hole 29 as a trigger.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a special game or a big hit game is in progress. During the special game or during the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the special game and the jackpot game are not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the second special game and performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the first special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Also, the main control CPU 40a controls to a standby state in which the special game and the big win game are not executed when each special reservation number is "0" and not during the special game or the big win game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a pattern command) that can specify the decided jackpot pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) to instruct the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start command includes a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can specify which special game's variation pattern is based.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the winning pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined losing pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determines the jackpot pattern or missing pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the pattern command and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big-hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to give a big-hit game based on the big-hit symbol (type of big-hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process after the jackpot pattern is derived in the special game.

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) to the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a high base state when finishing the big win game when a big win game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to achieve a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when ending the jackpot game. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the jackpot game is ended when a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a main base state flag with a value that can be specified to control to the low base state along with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". set to That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state upon completion of the upper limit number of special games.

When giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when starting a jackpot game. In addition, when giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when starting the jackpot game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) is sent to the output buffer. set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command ) to the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is sent to the output buffer. set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify that it is in the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command ) to the output buffer. In addition, when being controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a high base count command) that can specify the remaining number of special games to give the high base state to the output buffer. .

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the performance symbol.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the condition for executing the ready-to-win effect is satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and when the game end command is input, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the first effect display device 27a so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round command, it controls the first effect display device 27a so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the first effect display device 27a so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big win effect during the big win game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, in addition to the first effect display device 27a, the second effect display device 27b, the third effect display device 27c, the decorative lamp 17a, the first At least one of the movable light-emitting lamp 17b, the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c, the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d, and the speaker 18 may be controlled.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low-probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the high probability state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the high probability state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current game state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, it sets the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, it sets the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it will be a big hit. Specifically, variation patterns HP12, HP14, HP16, HP22, HP32, HP42, and HP52 are defined as big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP13, HP15, HP21, HP31, and HP51 are defined as loss reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are defined as loss fluctuation patterns, respectively.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 are fluctuation patterns selectable in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP51 and HP52 are fluctuation patterns selectable in the high base state. HP01 and HP02 are fluctuation patterns that can be commonly selected in the low base state and the high base state.

In addition, the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22, HP31, HP32, and HP42 are the first super reach (hereinafter referred to as "SR1") formed in the production game (during execution of the special game). ) is the variation pattern in which the production is executed. Variation patterns HP13 and HP14 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the effect game (during execution of the special game) and second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") effect is executed. Variation patterns HP15 and HP16 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the effect game (during execution of the special game) and third super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR3") effect is executed. Variation patterns HP51 and HP52 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the effect game (during execution of the special game) and fourth super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR4") effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the SR3 effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit (expected advantage) than the SR2 effect.

Each variation pattern corresponds to a variation time, and the variation time can be specified from the variation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP01, and is more likely to be selected in the high base state than in the low base state. . Also, the variation pattern HP02 can be selected when the first special reservation number is large in the low base state, and the variation pattern HP01 can be selected when the second special reservation number is small in the high base state.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (continuous number) executed in one special game. A variation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or more predetermined periods in one special game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a change in effect symbols. In other words, the variable cycle is a unit effect executed in one or a plurality of predetermined periods to which one special game is assigned (divided). In this embodiment, as the variation cycle other than the final, one variation cycle is from the start of the variable display of the effect pattern to the temporary stop display of the effect pattern, and the final variation cycle is the effect pattern. From the start of the variable display to the fixed stop display of the production pattern is defined as one variable cycle.

In this embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game (upper limit continuous number of times, four times in this embodiment) is defined, and the number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game is defined. The degree of expectation for a big hit can be indicated by the number of times. In particular, it is stipulated that the greater the number of variation cycles executed during one special game, the higher the expectation of a big win. Further, it is stipulated that when the number of variation cycles executed during one special game reaches the upper limit, it is determined that a big win will occur. For this reason, during one special game, the next variation cycle is also continuously executed, thereby increasing the expectation of a big win.

Specifically, variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11 to HP16, HP51, and HP52 are defined as variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one special game. Variation patterns HP21 and HP22 are variation patterns in which two variation cycles are performed in one special game, and variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are variation patterns in which three variation cycles are performed in one special game. However, a variation pattern HP42 is defined as a variation pattern in which four variation cycles are executed in one special game. Hereinafter, an effect in which a plurality of variable cycles are performed in one special game will be referred to as "pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous effect)".

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. The pseudo-continuous suggesting effect is an effect suggesting whether or not the variable cycle will continue when a plurality of variable cycles are performed during one special game, and the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game. In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect is executed when the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win symbol combination in the third variation cycle.

The pseudo-continuous suggestive effect includes a common effect and a suggestive result effect. The common effect is a effect executed in the same effect mode regardless of the effect mode of the suggestion result effect. In this embodiment, the common effect is a effect in which the valid operation period starts after the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the original positions to the first positions. The common effect is an effect in which an image prompting the user to operate the first effect button 19a is displayed after displaying an image that can specify that the pseudo-continue suggestive effect has started.

The suggestion result effect is a effect that is executed after the common effect ends. The suggestive result effect is the effect that it is confirmed that the third variation cycle will be performed without the fourth variation cycle in one special game, and the effect that the fourth variation cycle will be performed in one special game. There is a production that is determined. The suggestion result effect is executed in response to one operation of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b during the operation valid period. Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion result effect is also executed when the operation effective period ends without one operation of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b during the operation effective period. .

As shown in FIG. 5, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns EP01 to EP03 in the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect. Effect patterns EP01 and EP02 are effect patterns that determine that three variation cycles are performed in one special game. Effect pattern EP03 is a effect pattern in which it is determined that there is another variation cycle even in the third variation cycle in one special game, and four variation cycles are performed in one special game.

The performance pattern EP02 is a performance pattern with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the performance pattern EP01. The performance pattern EP03 is a performance pattern in which the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than that of the performance pattern EP02, and the big win is confirmed.

The pseudo continuation suggestive effect is executed in an effect mode using the first effect display device 27a, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Hereinafter, the effect using the first movable body K1 may be indicated as the first movable effect, and the effect using the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 may be indicated as the second movable effect.

The pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP01 includes an effect in which the movable bodies K1 to K3 are not displaced after the common effect is executed in the common specific effect mode. Specifically, the production pattern EP01 is a production pattern in which the first movable body K1 is not displaced from the original position, but the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b emits green light as the first movable production. In the effect pattern EP01, as the second movable effect, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position, but the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d emit green light. It is a production pattern that emits light. The production pattern EP01 is a production pattern in which an image is displayed in a green display mode based on green in the first production display device 27a, the second production display device 27b, and the third production display device 27c. Specifically, in the production pattern EP01, an effect image is displayed in a green display mode from the first movable body K1 toward the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3, and an execution image showing the special game being executed is displayed. is an effect pattern displayed so as to change to a green display mode.

In the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP02, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced after the common effect is executed in the common specific effect mode, but the first movable body K1 is independently displaced. Including movable production of. Specifically, the production pattern EP02 is a production pattern in which the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position and the first movable light emitting lamp 17b emits red light as the first movable production. In the effect pattern EP02, as the second movable effect, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position, but the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d emit red light. It is a production pattern that emits light. The production pattern EP02 is a production pattern in which an image is displayed in a red display mode based on red in the first production display device 27a, the second production display device 27b, and the third production display device 27c. Specifically, in the effect pattern EP02, an effect image is displayed in a red display mode from the first movable body K1 toward the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3, and an execution image indicating the special game being executed is displayed. is an effect pattern displayed so as to change to a red display mode.

The pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP03 is a series of movements caused by the displacement of the first movable body K1 and the displacements of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 after a common effect is executed in a common specific effect mode. Including moving production. Specifically, the production pattern EP03 is a production pattern in which the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position as the first movable production, and the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b emits light in a rainbow-colored light emission mode. . In the effect pattern EP03, as the second movable effect, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the second position, and the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d are displayed in rainbow color. It is a production pattern that emits light in the light emission mode. Effect pattern EP03 is an effect pattern in which images are displayed in a rainbow-colored display mode based on rainbow colors in the first effect display device 27a, the second effect display device 27b, and the third effect display device 27c. More specifically, the effect pattern EP03 is such that an effect image is displayed in a rainbow-colored display mode from the first movable body K1 toward the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3, and a special game that is being executed is displayed. This is an effect pattern in which an image is displayed so as to change to a rainbow-colored display mode.

Thus, the first to third movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d have a green light emission mode, a red light emission mode, and a rainbow light emission mode. The red light emission mode is a light emission mode with a higher jackpot expectation than the green light emission mode.

Further, the first to third movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d emit light in a green light emission mode when the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP01 is executed, and the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP02 is executed. When the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP03 is executed, it emits light in a rainbow-colored light-emitting mode. Therefore, the pseudo-continuous suggestion performance based on the performance pattern EP03 is a performance with a higher expectation for a big hit than the pseudo-continuous suggestion performance based on the performance pattern EP02, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion performance based on the performance pattern EP02 is based on the performance pattern EP01. It is a performance with a higher expectation of a big hit than a pseudo-continuous suggestion performance.

The first movable light-emitting lamp 17b can emit light according to the displacement of the first movable body K1, and can emit light even when the first movable body K1 is not displaced. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d can emit light according to the displacement of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. It is configured to emit light even when it is not displaced.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is capable of executing numerical effects. In the present embodiment, the numerical effect is an effect in which a numerical value can be specified by displaying a numerical image on the first effect display device 27a. After the numerical effect is executed, SR2 effect or SR3 effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the numerical value is an integer from "0" to "100", and the closer the numerical value is to "100", the higher the degree of expectation that the SR3 effect will be executed after the numerical effect ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the SR3 effect is "79" or less when the finalized numerical value determined after the end of the operation effective period is "80" or more, which is closer to "100" than "79". It is a production that is executed with a higher probability than when.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the numerical effect, when the SR3 effect is executed based on the variation pattern, a final fixed numerical value is determined with "100" as the upper limit. On the other hand, as the numeric effect, when the SR2 effect is executed based on the variation pattern, a final determined numerical value is determined with "79" as the upper limit. In other words, in the numerical effect, it is determined that the SR3 effect will be executed when the final determined value becomes "80" or more. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first effect display device 27a executes a numerical effect that can be specified for a numerical value, and after the numerical effect is completed, it is possible to execute an SR3 effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. SR2 effect may be executed.

Also, the SR3 effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the SR2 effect. For this reason, when there is a first numerical value and a second numerical value that is closer to "100" or "100" than the first numerical value, the second numerical value has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first numerical value. It can be said that it is a numerical value.

In this embodiment, the numerical effect is an effect in which the numerical value increases when any one of the first effect button 19a, the second effect button 19b, and the touch sensor 19c is operated in a predetermined operation mode during a predetermined operation valid period. is. In particular, in the present embodiment, the numerical effect can be changed such that the numerical value increases in different manners depending on the manner of operation during a predetermined effective period of operation. Specifically, the numerical value change mode includes both the amount of change in the numerical value and the number of times the numerical value has changed. In addition, even if the finally determined fixed numerical value in the numerical effect is the same, the numerical effect can be changed so that the numerical value increases in a different change mode depending on the operation mode during the predetermined operation effective period. In addition, if the operation is performed in the same operation mode during the predetermined operation valid period, the numerical effect will differ until it changes to the final numerical value even if the final fixed numerical value in the numerical effect is the same. It is an effect that can be changed so that the numerical value increases in a changing mode.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), there are a plurality of types of effect patterns EP11 to EP23 as effect patterns for numerical effect. The effect patterns EP11 to EP17 are effect patterns that can be determined both when the SR2 effect is executed and when the SR3 effect is executed. On the other hand, the effect patterns EP18 to EP23 are effect patterns that cannot be determined when the SR2 effect is executed, but are determinable when the SR3 effect is executed.

An effect block is associated with each of the plurality of types of effect patterns for each number of operation valid periods set during execution of one special game. In the present embodiment, the effect pattern is defined with a plurality of operation effective periods. Specifically, the effect patterns EP11 to EP17 have five operation valid periods, the effect patterns EP18 and EP19 have six operation valid periods, and the effect pattern EP20 has two operation valid periods. , and effect patterns EP21 to EP23 each have a three-time operation effective period.

As shown in FIG. 6B, there are a plurality of types of effect blocks EB1 to EB7 as effect blocks for numerical effects.
The effect block EB1 is a effect block in which the final effect of the numerical effect is executed by operating the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b once (hereinafter referred to as "single-hit operation mode"). The effect block EB1 is associated with the final operation effective period among the multiple operation effective periods in all the effect patterns EP11 to EP23.

In this embodiment, the final effect of the numerical effect is an effect in which the numerical value is not changed. The final effects of the numerical effects include an SR2 development fixed effect and an SR3 development fixed effect. The SR2 development fixed effect is an effect that can be specified to develop into the SR2 effect. The SR3 development fixed effect is an effect that can be specified to develop into the SR3 effect.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the SR2 development confirmation effect is a effect in which the first movable body K1 is not displaced from the original position and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first positions. The SR2 development finalization effect is a effect in which each of the movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d emits green light. The SR2 development finalization effect is an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the development to the SR2 effect on the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c.

In the present embodiment, the SR3 development finalization effect is a sequence in which the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the second position. It is a movable production of. The SR3 development confirmation effect is a effect in which each of the movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d emits red light. The SR3 development finalization effect is an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the development to the SR3 effect on the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c.

The effect block EB2 is a effect block that executes a continuous attack effect in which the numerical value can be increased by an operation mode (hereinafter referred to as "continuous hit operation mode") in which the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b is operated repeatedly. . The effect block EB2 is a effect block that may or may not increase the numerical value by "1" for each single-hit operation mode of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b.

The effect block EB2 is associated with the fifth operation valid period in the effect patterns EP18 and EP19, and is not associated with other effect patterns. Effect patterns EP18 and EP19 have an effect block EB2 added as a effect block corresponding to the effective period of the fifth operation, compared with the effect patterns EP11 to EP17, and are effect patterns in which the numerical value can be easily increased.

The effect block EB3 can increase the numerical value by "10" according to the operation time by the operation mode of long-pressing the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b (hereinafter referred to as "long-press operation mode"). This is a production block for executing a special attack production.

The effect block EB3 is associated with the first operation effective period in the effect pattern EP20 and the second operation effective period in the effect patterns EP21 to EP23, and is not associated with other effect patterns. Effect patterns EP20 to EP23 are effect patterns that are easier to increase in numerical value, although the number of operation effective periods is smaller than effect patterns EP11 to EP17.

The effect block EB4 is a effect block that executes a special attack effect in which the numerical value is doubled by an operation mode of touching the touch sensor 19c (hereinafter referred to as "contact operation mode").

The effect block EB4 is associated with the fourth operation valid period in the effect pattern EP15, the third operation valid period in the effect pattern EP16, and the second operation valid period in the effect pattern EP17. It is not associated with production patterns. Effect patterns EP15 to EP17 have the same number of operation effective periods as compared to effect patterns EP11 to EP17, but are effect patterns that are easy to increase in numerical value.

Effect blocks EB5 to EB7 are effect blocks that execute a normal attack effect in which the numerical value increases by a single-hit operation mode of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b. Any one of the effect blocks EB5 to EB7 is associated with an effect pattern other than the effect pattern EP20.

The effect block EB5 is a effect block whose numerical value increases five times, the effect block EB6 is a effect block whose numerical value increases six times, and the effect block EB7 is a effect block whose numerical value increases seven times.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the effect block EB5 includes a plurality of types of effect blocks EB5A to EB5E. For each of the plurality of types of production blocks EB5A to EB5E, either a weak attack production block that executes a light attack production or a strong attack production block that executes a strong attack production is determined for each number of times the numerical value increases. ing. The light attack effect block is a effect block that increases the numerical value by "2", and the strong attack effect block is a effect block that increases the numerical value by "4". In this way, the numerical effect includes a light attack effect in which the increase amount of the numerical value increases according to the operation during the operation effective period is "2", and a numerical effect "4" in which the increase amount of the numerical value increases is larger than "2". There is a strong attack production that is. As a result, a total numerical value for increasing the numerical value is determined for each of the plurality of types of effect blocks EB5A to EB5E. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7B, the effect block EB6 has a plurality of types of effect blocks EB6A to EB6F. As shown in FIG. 7(c), the effect block EB7 includes a plurality of types of effect blocks EB7A to EB7G.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when one of the effect patterns EP11 to EP17 is determined as the effect pattern of the numerical effect, there are five operation effective periods during the execution of one special game, and the effect When either pattern EP18 or EP19 is determined, there are 6 operation valid periods during execution of one pattern variation game. Also, the numerical value of one of the production patterns EP18 and EP19 is more likely to approach "100" than any of the production patterns EP11 to EP17, and the production pattern is determined so that the degree of expectation for developing the SR3 production is high. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the case where there are 6 operation valid periods during the execution of one special game is more effective than the case where there are 5 operation valid periods during the execution of one special game. It can be said that the expectations for the big win are high.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical effect includes a suggestive effect. The suggestive effect is a effect that is executed before the first operation valid period starts among a plurality of operation valid periods. The suggestive effect is a effect indicating a degree of expectation of change in which the amount of change increases such that the numerical value increases during a predetermined operation effective period.

In this embodiment, the suggestive effect is an effect of displaying four suggestive images. The four suggestive images are images showing the degree of change expectation in the effective period of four operations. In particular, the four suggestive images are images showing the expected degree of change in the effective period of the first to fourth operations in the effect patterns EP11 to EP19. As described above, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect is a effect that suggests the number of operation valid periods during execution of one special game by displaying a suggestive image.

On the other hand, the four suggestive images are images indicating the change expectation degree in the effective period of the first operation in the effect pattern EP20. Further, the four suggestive images are the first image indicating the degree of expected change in the effective period of the first operation and the 2nd to 4th images indicating the degree of expected change in the effective period of the second operation in the effect patterns EP20 to EP23. This is the first image.

As shown in FIG. 8, the suggestive images include a plurality of types of suggestive images SG1 to SG3. The suggestive image SG3 is an image with a higher degree of change expectation than the suggestive image SG2, and the suggestive image SG2 is an image with a higher degree of change expectation than the suggestive image SG1. That is, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect in which the suggestive image SG3 is displayed is a effect with a higher degree of change expectation than the suggestive effect in which the suggestive image SG2 is displayed. This is an effect with a higher degree of expectation for change than the suggested effect to be displayed. In addition, when the amount of change that changes as the numerical value increases, the probability of executing the SR3 effect increases.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect includes the effect of displaying any one of the suggestive images SG1 to SG3, and is an effect that can specify the expected degree of change in the valid operation period. In addition, in the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of operation valid periods during execution of one special game except for the last operation valid period, the suggestive effect is changed in each of the plurality of operation valid periods. It is a production that suggests In addition, if there is one operation valid period during the execution of one special game except for the final operation valid period, the suggestive effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expected change in each one operation valid period. be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical effect includes a character display effect. In this embodiment, the character display effect is executed when the strong attack effect is executed as the numerical effect based on the effect blocks EB5 to EB7. In addition, in this embodiment, the strong attack effect can be executed before the numerical value (fixed numerical value) is determined in each of a plurality of valid operation periods excluding the last valid operation period, based on the effect blocks EB5 to EB7. It is a performance. In view of this, in the present embodiment, the character display effect can be said to be an effect that can be executed before the fixed numerical value is determined in each of a plurality of valid operation periods excluding the final valid operation period.

The character display effect is an effect of displaying a character image in a partial area of the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display mode of at least a part of the first display area 27r1 where the character image is displayed differs depending on the type of the character image. In other words, the character display effect is executed with effect contents at least partially different depending on the type of character image.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the character display effect, one of a plurality of types of character images CA1-CA3, CB1-CB3, CC1-CC3, and CD1-CD3 is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the character display effects include the effect modes in which character images CA1 to CA3, CB1 to CB3, CC1 to CC3, and CD1 to CD3 are displayed.

When the numerical value becomes "29" or less due to execution of the strong attack effect, one of the character images CA1 to CA3 is displayed. The character image CA2 is an image with a higher change expectation than the character image CA1, where if there is a next operation valid period in one special game, the numerical value increases during the next operation valid period. be. The character image CA3 is an image with a higher change expectation than the character image CA2, where if there is a next operation valid period in one special game, the numerical value increases during the next operation valid period. be. In other words, the character image CA2 is an image with a high probability of winning a big hit in a special game in which a numerical effect is executed, as compared with the character image CA1. The character image CA3 is an image with a high probability of winning a big hit in a special game in which a numerical effect is executed, compared to the character image CA2.

Further, when the numerical value becomes equal to or greater than "30" and equal to or less than "49" as the strong attack effect is executed, one of the character images CB1 to CB3 is displayed. The character images CB1 to CB3 are images having functions similar to those of the character images CA1 to CA3, respectively.

Further, when the numerical value becomes equal to or greater than "50" and equal to or less than "79" as the strong attack effect is executed, one of the character images CC1 to CC3 is displayed. The character images CC1-CC3 are images having functions similar to those of the character images CA1-CA3, respectively.

Further, when the numerical value becomes "80" or more due to the execution of the strong attack effect, one of the character images CD1 to CD3 is displayed. The character image CD1 is an image corresponding to the character image CD1 displayed in the SR3 effect, and is an image displayed when the character image CD1 is displayed in the SR3 effect. The character image CD2 is an image corresponding to the character image CD2 displayed in the SR3 effect, and is an image displayed when the character image CD2 is displayed in the SR3 effect. The character image CD3 is an image corresponding to the character image CD3 displayed in the SR3 effect, and is an image displayed when the character image CD3 is displayed in the SR3 effect. Therefore, since one of the character images CD1 to CD3 is displayed, it is possible to specify the character image displayed in the SR3 effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the character display effect for displaying the character images CD1 to CD3 includes the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode of the SR3 effect.

In this embodiment, in the SR3 effect, when the character image CD2 is displayed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the character image CD1 is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the character image CD3 is displayed in the SR3 effect, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the character image CD2 is displayed. In view of the above, the character image CD2 is an image with a high probability of winning a big hit in a special game in which numerical effects are executed, compared to the character image CD1. The character image CD3 is an image with a high probability of winning a big win in a special game in which a numerical effect is executed, as compared with the character image CD2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the character display effect is a case where the numerical value is the first numerical value as a result of execution of the strong attack effect, and a second numerical value assigned to a numerical range different from the first numerical value. It is an effect that is executed in a different effect mode at least partly depending on the case.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 15, description will be given of the effect modes of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect and the numerical effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), the effect symbol is fixed and stopped in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a. In addition, in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b and the third display area 27r3 of the third effect display device 27c, the execution image JG corresponding to the special game being executed and the execution of the game are suspended. Two pending images HG1 and HG2 corresponding to the special game are displayed in a normal display mode (for example, a white display mode). Also, the first to third movable bodies K1 to K3 are arranged at their original positions.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the special game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1. Also, in the second display area 27r2 and the third display area 27r3, an execution image JG and one hold image HG1 are displayed in a normal display mode.

As shown in FIG. 10(c), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed in a ready-to-win pattern combination. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(d), after the performance symbols in the right row are changed again, the performance symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in a continuous symbol combination. The continuation symbol combination is a symbol combination indicating that the next variation cycle is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10(e), when the second variation cycle is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and as shown in FIG. 10(f), the left The performance symbols in the row and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach symbol combination. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(g), after the performance symbols in the right row are changed again, the performance symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in a continuous symbol combination.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10(h), when the third variation cycle is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and as shown in FIG. 11(a), the left The performance symbols in the row and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach symbol combination.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the pseudo-continuation suggestive effect is started, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced upward from the original position and placed at the first position. In this case, an image prompting the operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11(c), when the first effect button 19a is operated, the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b emits green light. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d also emit green light. Effect images are displayed in a green display mode in the first to third display areas 27r1 to 27r3. The execution image JG also changes to a green display mode. In this case, the first movable body K1 is not displaced from the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11D, the effect image disappears, and as shown in FIG. In this case, the first movable body K1 is not displaced from the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the original position. This ensures that three variable cycles are performed in one special game. Then, after the SR1 effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11(f), the effect symbol is determined and stopped in combination with the missing symbol combination.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(g), when the first effect button 19a is operated, a series of movable effects of the first to third movable bodies K1 to K3 are executed. As a series of movable effects, the first movable body K1 is displaced downward from the original position and placed at the first position. As a series of movable effects, the second movable body K2 is displaced leftward from the first position and placed at the second position. As a series of movable effects, the third movable body K3 is displaced rightward from the first position and placed at the second position. In this case, the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b emits light in a rainbow-colored light emission mode. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d also emit light in a rainbow-colored light emission mode. Effect images are displayed in a rainbow display mode in the first to third display areas 27r1 to 27r3. Also, the execution image JG, which was displayed in the second display area 27r2 and the third display area 27r3, is displayed in a rainbow display mode in the first display area 27r1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11(h), the first movable body K1 is displaced from the first position to the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the second position to the first position. Displace. In this case, the effect image disappears, and the first to third movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d also stop emitting rainbow-colored light. This ensures that four variable cycles are performed in one special game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(a), the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the original position, and when the fourth variation cycle starts, the first display area In 27r1, the performance symbols are variably displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12(b), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed in a ready-to-win pattern combination. Then, as shown in FIG. 12(c), the performance symbols are determined and displayed in a combination of symbols for a big win.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12(d), the effect symbol is fixed and stopped in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a. Also, the first to third movable bodies K1 to K3 are arranged at their original positions. As shown in FIG. 12(e), when the special game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and as shown in FIG. Symbols are temporarily displayed in a reach symbol combination.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(g), the numerical performance is started, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced upward from the original position and placed at the first position. In this case, a suggestive effect of displaying a plurality of suggestive images is executed in the second display area 27r2 and the third display area 27r3. In this embodiment, as the four suggestive images, as many as four characters of "ichi", "katana", "ryo", and "cut" are displayed. The third suggestive image among the four suggestive images is the suggestive image SG2 in which the effect display is performed in the red display mode, and the other suggestive images are the suggestive images SG1 in which the effect display is not performed. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12(h), the first operation valid period starts, and an image prompting the operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. When the first effect button 19a is operated, five normal attack effects are executed as shown in FIGS. 13(a) to 13(e). In this case, an increasing numerical value is displayed every five normal attack effects, and a total numerical value obtained by totaling the increasing numerical values is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first normal attack effect is a light attack effect, and a slashing effect image showing a slashing attack is displayed, and the increment value is "+2". , the total number is displayed as "2". As shown in FIG. 13(b), the second normal attack effect is a light attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+2", and the total value is "4". Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13(c), the third normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "8". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CA1 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bounded by the effect image. As shown in FIG. 13(d), the fourth normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "12". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CA1 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bounded by the effect image. As shown in FIG. 13(e), the fifth normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "16". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CA2 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bounded by the effect image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13(f), the second operation effective period starts, and an image prompting the operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. In this case, the first suggestive image corresponding to the valid period of the first operation disappears. When the first effect button 19a is operated, five normal attack effects are executed as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13G, the first normal attack effect is a light attack effect, and a slashing effect image is displayed. is displayed as "18". As shown in FIG. 13(h), the second normal attack effect is a light attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+2", and the total value is "20". Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 14(a), the third normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which a slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "24". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CA2 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bounded by the effect image. As shown in FIG. 14(b), the fourth normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "28". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CA3 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bounded by the effect image. As shown in FIG. 14(c), the fifth normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "32". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CB3 among the character images CB1 to CB3 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bordering on the effect image, since the total numerical value is "32".

Next, as shown in FIG. 14D, the third operation effective period starts, and an image prompting the touch sensor 19c to perform a contact operation is displayed. In this case, the second suggestive image corresponding to the valid period of the second operation disappears. When the touch sensor 19c is touch-operated, a special attack effect is executed as shown in FIG. 14(e). Specifically, in the special attack effect, "x2" is displayed as the numerical value to be accumulated, and "64" is displayed as the total numerical value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14(f), the fourth operation valid period starts, and an image prompting the operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. In this case, the third suggestion image corresponding to the valid period of the third operation disappears. When the first effect button 19a is operated, five normal attack effects are executed as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14(g), the first normal attack effect is a light attack effect, and a slashing effect image is displayed. is displayed as "66". As shown in FIG. 14(h), the second normal attack effect is a light attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+2", and the total value is "68". Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15(a), the third normal attack effect is a light attack effect, in which a slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+2", and the total value is "70". Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15(b), the fourth normal attack effect is a light attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+2", and the total value is "72". Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15(c), the fifth normal attack effect is a strong attack effect, in which the slashing effect image is displayed, the increasing value is "+4", and the total value is "76". Is displayed. In this case, the character image CC2 of the character images CC1 to CC3 is displayed in one of the first display areas 27r1 bordering on the effect image, since the total numerical value is "76".

Next, as shown in FIG. 15(d), the fifth operation valid period starts, and an image prompting the operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. In this case, the fourth suggestion image corresponding to the fourth operation valid period disappears. When the first effect button 19a is operated, as shown in FIG. 15(e), there is a case where the SR3 development finalization effect, in which the development to the SR3 effect is confirmed, is executed.

In the SR3 development finalization effect, a series of movable effects for the first to third movable bodies K1 to K3 are executed. As a series of movable effects, the first movable body K1 is displaced downward from the original position and placed at the first position. As a series of movable effects, the second movable body K2 is displaced leftward from the first position and placed at the second position. As a series of movable effects, the third movable body K3 is displaced rightward from the first position and placed at the second position. In this case, the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b emits red light. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d also emit red light. Also, the execution image JG, which was displayed in the second display area 27r2 and the third display area 27r3, is displayed in a red display mode in the first display area 27r1. Also, an image that can be specified to develop into the SR3 effect is displayed in the second display area 27r2 and the third display area 27r3.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(f), there are cases where the SR2 development finalization effect that develops into the SR2 effect is executed. In the SR2 development finalization effect, the first to third movable bodies K1 to K3 are not displaced. Also, the first to third movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d do not emit red light.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15(g), when the SR3 effect develops, the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily displayed in a ready-to-win pattern combination, and as shown in FIG. 15(h), There is a case where the production pattern is fixed and stopped with a big hit pattern combination.

Here, the pseudo-continue suggestion effect determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. The pseudo-continue suggestion effect determination process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a triggered by the input of the game start command.

As shown in FIG. 16, in step S11, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the first specified variation pattern. In this embodiment, the first specific variation pattern corresponds to the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 with three variation cycles and the variation pattern HP41 with four variation cycles. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the first specific variation pattern, it ends the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect determination process. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the first specific variation pattern, it proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the sub-control CPU 41a executes pseudo-continue suggestion effect pattern determination processing. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the production pattern EP03 based on the specified variation pattern, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, when the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern HP41, the sub-control CPU41a determines the effect pattern EP03. The sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the performance patterns EP01 and EP02 when the specified variation patterns are the variation patterns HP31 and HP32. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern EP02 with a higher probability than in the case of the big hit variation pattern HP32 than in the case of the losing reach variation pattern HP31. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern such that the effect pattern EP02 has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the effect pattern EP01. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect determination process.

Next, referring to FIG. 17, the pseudo-continue suggestion effect control process will be described. The pseudo-continuous suggestion effect control process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a at predetermined intervals.
As shown in FIG. 17, in step S21, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an effect game in which a pseudo-continue suggestion effect is executed is being executed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect game in which the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed is being executed when the information indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect game in which the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed is not being executed, it ends the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect control process without executing steps S22 to S24. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect game in which the pseudo-continue suggestion effect is executed is being executed, the process proceeds to step S22.

In step S22, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is the operation effective period of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. In this embodiment, the operation effective period of the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect is defined as a period during which the left and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the third variation cycle. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation effective period of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is not reached, it ends the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect control process without executing steps S23 and S24. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the operation effective period of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, the process proceeds to step S23.

In the present embodiment, when the timing for starting execution of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect comes, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on any of the effect patterns EP01 to EP03. , the common performance is executed in a common specific performance mode until the operation effective period ends.

In step S23, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the production start condition for the suggestion result production is satisfied. In this embodiment, the effect start condition of the suggestion result effect is met when a predetermined operation is performed during the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period ends without the predetermined operation being performed during the operation effective period. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation corresponds to one operation of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b, but is not limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined operation is performed during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect start condition is not satisfied, it ends the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect control process without executing step S24. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S24, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on the effect pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on the effect patterns stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Concretely, when executing the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP01, the sub-control CPU41a does not displace the movable bodies K1 to K3 and does not execute the movable effect. do not have. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d to emit green light. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect image in the green display mode on the first effect display device 27a, the second effect display device 27b, and the third effect display device 27c, and then changes the execution image to the green display mode. Let Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first effect display device 27a to display an image that can specify that three variation cycles are performed in one special game.

In the case of executing the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on the effect pattern EP02, the sub-control CPU41a moves the first movable body K1 from the original position to the first position without displacing the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 from the first position. A single movable effect that displaces to one position is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes each of the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d to emit red light. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect image in the red display mode on the first effect display device 27a, the second effect display device 27b, and the third effect display device 27c, and then changes the execution image to the red display mode. Let Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first effect display device 27a to display an image that can specify that three variation cycles are performed in one special game.

When executing the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP03, the sub-control CPU41a displaces the first movable body K1 from the original position to the first position, and moves the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 to the first position. A series of movable performances are executed to displace from to the second position. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d to emit light in a rainbow-colored light emission mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first effect display device 27a, the second effect display device 27b, and the third effect display device 27c to display the effect image in the rainbow display mode, and then displays the execution image in the rainbow color display mode. change to In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first effect display device 27a to display an image that can specify that four variation cycles are performed in one special game.

Next, numerical effect determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. The numerical effect determination process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a triggered by the input of the game start command.
As shown in FIG. 18, in step S31, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the second specified variation pattern. In this embodiment, the second specific variation pattern corresponds to the variation patterns HP13 and HP14 in which the SR2 effect is executed and the variation patterns HP15 and HP16 in which the SR3 effect is executed. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the second specific variation pattern, it ends the numerical effect determination process. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the second specific variation pattern, it proceeds to step S32.

In step S32, the sub-control CPU 41a executes final numerical value determination processing. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of a plurality of numerical values as the final numerical value based on the variation pattern specified from the input game start command, and stores the determined final numerical value in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the variation pattern HP13, HP14 in which the SR2 effect is executed, is an even number from "60" to "79" is determined as the final value. On the other hand, if the variation patterns specified from the input game start command are the variation patterns HP15 and HP16 in which the SR3 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a selects an even number from "60" to "100" as the final value. Determined as As a result, since the final numerical value becomes "80" or more, it is possible to specify that the SR3 effect is to be executed.

In addition, when the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the variation pattern HP15, HP16 in which the SR3 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a is more likely than the variation pattern HP13, HP14 in which the SR2 effect is executed. Determine the larger number as the final number. This suggests that the SR3 effect will be executed by increasing the final numerical value.

In addition, when the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the big hit variation pattern HP14 in which the SR2 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a is larger than the case of the hit reach variation pattern HP13 in which the SR2 effect is executed. Determine the numerical value as the final numerical value. In addition, when the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the big hit variation pattern HP16 in which the SR3 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a is larger than the case of the hit reach variation pattern HP15 in which the SR3 effect is executed. Determine the numerical value as the final numerical value. As a result, the degree of expectation for a big win is suggested by increasing the final numerical value. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S33.

In step S33, the sub-control CPU 41a executes numerical effect pattern determination processing. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the numerical effect based on the variation pattern specified from the input game start command and the final numerical value determined in step S32, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In particular, in this embodiment, when the variation patterns specified from the input game start command are the variation patterns HP13 and HP14 in which the SR2 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the effect patterns EP11 to EP17 as the effect pattern of the numerical effect. Decide which one from On the other hand, when the variation pattern specified from the input game start command is the variation pattern HP15 or HP16 in which the SR3 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns EP11 to EP23 as the effect pattern of the numerical effect. do. Thus, the effect patterns EP18 to EP23 can be determined when the SR3 effect is executed, but cannot be determined when the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, since the numerical effects based on the effect patterns EP18 to EP23 are executed, it is possible to specify that the SR3 effect is executed.

Also, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns that can be the final numerical value determined in step S32. Each production pattern is associated with a plurality of types of final numerical value candidates that can be counted as final numerical values, and the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the final numerical value determined in step S32 is a production pattern that is included in the multiple types of final numerical value candidates. Decide which one from As a specific example, effect pattern EP11 is associated with an even numerical value from "56" to "100" as a final numerical value candidate, and when "74" is determined as the final numerical value, , "74" is a determinable effect pattern. When this processing ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S34.

In step S34, the sub-control CPU 41a executes numerical effect block determination processing. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the variation pattern specified from the input game start command and the final numerical value determined in step S32, determines the numerical effect included in the effect pattern of the numerical effect determined in step S33. A performance block is determined and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when any of the effect patterns EP11 to EP17 is determined, the sub-control CPU41a sets the final numerical value determined in step S32 as the final numerical value determined after the expiration of the fourth operation effective period. , the types of effect blocks EB5 to EB7 are determined. Further, when either of the effect patterns EP18 and EP19 is determined, the sub-control CPU41a sets the effect block EB5 so that the final numerical value determined after the expiration of the fourth operation valid period is equal to or less than the final numerical value determined in step S32. ~Determine the type of EB7. In addition, when any one of the effect patterns EP21 to EP23 is determined, the sub-control CPU41a sets the effect block EB5 so that the final numerical value determined after the first operation valid period ends is equal to or less than the final numerical value determined in step S32. ~Determine the type of EB7.

Further, when the variation patterns specified from the input game start command are the variation patterns HP15 and HP16 in which the SR3 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the effect block for executing the SR3 development final effect as the final effect block EB1. decide. On the other hand, when the variation patterns specified from the input game start command are the variation patterns HP14 and HP15 in which the SR2 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the effect block for executing the SR2 development final effect as the final effect block EB1. decide. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, the sub-control CPU 41a executes suggestive image determination processing. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of suggestive image based on the variation pattern specified from the input game start command and the effect pattern of the numerical effect determined in step S33.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, when determining any of the production patterns EP20 to EP23, determines a suggestive image with a higher change expectation than when any of the production patterns EP11 to EP19 is decided. . The production patterns EP20 to EP23 are production patterns with a higher change expectation than the production patterns EP11 to EP19, and are production patterns in which the SR3 production with a higher big hit expectation than the SR2 production is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a suggestive image with a higher degree of change expectation than when any one of the effect patterns EP11 to EP17 is determined when one of the effect patterns EP18 and EP19 is determined. Effect patterns EP18 and EP19 are effect patterns with a higher change expectation than the effect patterns EP11 to EP17. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a has a high degree of change expectation at a higher probability than other suggestive images in the suggestive images corresponding to the effect blocks EB3 and EB4 and the suggestive image corresponding to the effect block immediately before the effect block EB2. Determine the suggested image. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a suggestive image with a higher degree of change expectation with a higher probability than the suggestive image corresponding to the effect block EB6 in the suggestive image corresponding to the effect block EB7. The performance blocks EB2 to EB4 are performance blocks having a higher change expectation than the performance blocks EB5 to EB7, and are performance blocks in which the SR3 performance having a higher big hit expectation than the SR2 performance is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a suggestive image with a higher degree of change expectation with a higher probability than the suggestive image corresponding to the effect block EB5 in the suggestive image corresponding to the effect block EB6. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the numerical effect determination process.

Next, numerical effect control processing will be described with reference to FIG. The numerical effect control process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a every predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 19, in step S41, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an effect game in which a numerical effect is executed is being executed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect game in which the numerical effect is executed is being executed when information indicating execution of the numerical effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect game in which the numerical effect is executed is not being executed, it ends the numerical effect control process without executing steps S42 to S50. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect game in which the numerical effect is executed is being executed, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is the non-final operation effective period of the numerical effect operation effective period. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period of the numerical effect is defined as a period of a plurality of times corresponding to the effect pattern of the numerical effect from the formation of the ready-to-win state to the development of the SR2 effect or the SR3 effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the final operation effective period of the operation effective period of the numerical effect, it proceeds to step S48 without executing steps S43 to S47. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the non-final operation effective period of the numerical effect operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S43.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c to display the determined suggestive image at the timing when the numerical effect starts, and when the operation valid period ends, the operation valid period control to erase the suggested image corresponding to . As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the suggestion effect.

In step S43, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the operating condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the operation condition is established when an operation is performed in a mode corresponding to the current operation valid period. The aspect corresponding to the current operation effective period differs depending on the type of effect block. Specifically, when the type of effect block corresponding to the current operation valid period is the effect block EB2, EB5 to EB7, the effect is established when the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b is operated once. . In addition, when the type of effect block corresponding to the current operation valid period is the effect block EB3, it is established when the time when the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b is operated is the predetermined time. do. Also, if the type of effect block corresponding to the current operation valid period is the effect block EB4, this is established when the touch operation of the touch sensor 19c is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S48 without executing steps S44 to S47. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the operation condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S44.

In step S44, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the type of effect block corresponding to the current operation effective period is a predetermined effect block. In this embodiment, the predetermined effect blocks correspond to the effect blocks EB5 to EB7. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the predetermined effect block, it proceeds to step S46 without executing step S45. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the type of effect block corresponding to the current operation effective period is the predetermined effect block, the process proceeds to step S45.

In step S45, the sub-control CPU 41a executes predetermined effect pattern determination processing. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the variation pattern specified from the input game start command, the type of effect block corresponding to the operation valid period after the next time in the special game being executed, the current numerical value, and the SR3 effect. A character image corresponding to the strong attack effect included in the predetermined effect block is determined based on the type of the character image to be displayed.

As a specific example, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the numerical value displayed when the strong attack effect included in the predetermined effect block is executed, and when the numerical value is 29 or less, the character images CA1 to CA3 are displayed. Decide which one. The sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the character images CB1 to CB3 when the numerical value displayed when the strong attack effect is executed is 30 or more and 49 or less. The sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the character images CC1 to CC3 when the numerical value displayed when the strong attack effect is executed is 50 or more and 79 or less. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the character image corresponding to the type of character image to be displayed in the SR3 effect from among the character images CD1 to CD3 when the numerical value displayed when the strong attack effect is executed is 80 or more. do.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether or not it will be a big hit based on the variation pattern, and character images CA3, CB3, and CC3 have a higher expectation for a big hit than character images CA2, CB2, and CC2. to decide. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether or not it will be a big hit based on the variation pattern, and character image types such that character images CA2, CB2, and CC2 have higher expectations for a big hit than character images CA1, CB1, and CC1. to decide.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether or not the production blocks EB2 to EB4 are included in the types of production blocks corresponding to the operation effective period from the next time onward, and if the production blocks EB2 to EB4 are included, the production blocks EB2 to EB4 character images CA3, CB3, and CC3 are determined with a higher probability than when is not included. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the effect blocks EB2 to EB4 are included in the types of effect blocks corresponding to the operation effective period from the next time onward, has a lower probability than when the effect blocks EB2 to EB4 are not included in the character images CA1 and CB1. , CC1. The performance block EB2 is a performance block that is additionally determined separately from the performance blocks EB3 to EB7, and is a performance block whose numerical value is more likely to increase than a performance pattern without the performance block EB2. The effect block EB3 is a effect block whose numerical value increases more easily than the effect blocks EB5 to EB7. The effect block EB4 is a effect block in which the current numerical value is multiplied by a predetermined value (doubled in the present embodiment), and the numerical value increases more easily than the effect blocks EB5 to EB7. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the types of character images so that the character images CA3, CB3, and CC3 are more likely to be expected to increase in numerical value than the character images CA2, CB2, and CC2. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the types of character images so that the character images CA2, CB2, and CC2 are more likely to be expected to increase in numerical value than the character images CA1, CB1, and CC1. When this processing ends, the process proceeds to step S46.

In step S46, the sub-control CPU 41a counts a numerical value based on the effect pattern. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the numerical value for each effect block based on the determined effect pattern and effect block, and stores the counted value in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a increases the numerical value for each attack included in the effect blocks EB5 to EB7. The sub-control CPU 41a changes the numerical value to be doubled when it is the effect block EB4. In the case of the effect block EB2, the sub-control CPU 41a increases the numerical value by "1" each time the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b is operated. In the case of the effect block EB2, the sub-control CPU 41a does not change the numerical value when the numerical value reaches the final numerical value. In the case of the effect block EB3, the sub-control CPU 41a increases the numerical value by up to "10" according to the operation time of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b. In the case of the effect block EB3, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the numerical value to the final numerical value when determining that the numerical value exceeds the final numerical value, and does not change the numerical value when the numerical value reaches the final numerical value.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the non-final operation valid period, the first effect button 19a, the second effect button 19b, according to the operation of the touch sensor 19c numerical value so as to approach "100" can be changed. In particular, when the numerical effect is executed based on the effect blocks EB5 to EB7, the sub-control CPU 41a operates in a single-hit operation mode with the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b during the operation valid period, For each normal attack presentation, a predetermined value of "2" or "4" is added to the current numerical value. On the other hand, when the numerical effect is executed based on the effect block EB4, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the current numerical value as a predetermined value when the touch sensor 19c is operated in the contact operation mode during the operation valid period. Multiply by "2". The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the counting means. When this processing ends, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S47.

In step S47, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a numerical effect based on the effect pattern and the counting result. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a numerical effect based on the determined effect pattern and effect block, and the numerical value as the counting result. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a numerical value corresponding to the effect block at a predetermined timing based on the determined effect pattern and effect block, and displays a value (total value) calculated based on the value. do. Also, when executing a strong attack effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the determined character image on the first effect display device 27a. In this embodiment, when the operation valid period ends without the operation condition being satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the numerical value corresponding to the effect block and does not change the numerical value. Therefore, the actual number may not reach the predetermined final number.

In step S48, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is the final operation valid period of the operation valid period of the numerical effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the final operation effective period of the operation effective period of the numerical effect, it ends the numerical effect control process without executing steps S49 and S50. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the final operation effective period of the operation effective period of the numerical effect, the process proceeds to step S49.

In step S49, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the conditions for executing the fixed effect are met. In this embodiment, the condition for executing the finalized effect is satisfied when a predetermined operation is performed during the final operation valid period, or when the final operation valid period ends without the predetermined operation being performed during the final operation valid period. do. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation corresponds to one operation of the first effect button 19a or the second effect button 19b, but is not limited to this. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the condition for executing the fixed effect is not satisfied, it ends the numerical effect control process without executing step S50. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the condition for executing the fixed effect is established, the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S50, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a fixed effect based on the effect pattern. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the SR2 development fixed effect or the SR3 development fixed effect as the effect block EB1 included in the effect pattern.

In particular, when executing the SR3 development confirmation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displaces the first movable body K1 from the original position to the first position, and moves the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 from the first position to the second movable body K3. Execute a series of movable effects that displace to a position. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes each of the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d to emit red light. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c to display an image that can be specified to develop into the SR3 effect.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not displace the first movable body K1 from the original position and does not displace the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 from the first position when executing the SR2 development finalization effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d to emit green light. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c to display an image that can be specified to develop into the SR2 effect. When this process ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the numerical effect control process.

Now, with reference to FIG. 20, the execution mode of the pseudo-continue suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20(a), at the timing indicated by symbol T01, when the third variation cycle is being performed in one special game, execution of the pseudo-continue suggestion effect is started. In this case, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the original position to the first position, and execution of the common effect is started. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T02, the operation valid period is started, and an image prompting the operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed on the first effect display device 27a.

Subsequently, when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T03, a confirmation effect is executed to confirm that three fluctuation cycles will be performed. In this case, the first to third movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d emit green light. Also, the first movable body K1 is not displaced from the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T05, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first positions to the original positions, and execution of the SR1 effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T03, a confirmation effect is executed to confirm that three fluctuation cycles will be performed. In this case, the first to third movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d emit red light. Also, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position, but a single movable effect is executed in which they are displaced from the original position to the first position. Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T04, the first movable body K1 is displaced from the first position to the original position. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T05, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first positions to the original positions, and execution of the SR1 effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 20(c), when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T03, a confirmation effect is executed to confirm that four fluctuation cycles will be performed. In this case, the first to third movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d emit light in a rainbow-colored light emission mode. In addition, a series of movable effects are executed in which the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the second position. . Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T04, the first movable body K1 is displaced from the first position to the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the second position to the second position. . Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T05, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the original position, and the fourth fluctuation cycle starts.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of the manner in which the numerical effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 21(a), execution of the numerical performance is started in one special game at the timing indicated by symbol T11. In this case, a suggestive effect in which a suggestive image is displayed is executed as the numerical effect. Also, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the original position to the first position.

At the timing indicated by symbol T12, the first operation valid period starts. In this case, an image prompting the single-hit operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T13, the first operation effective period ends, and the normal attack effect is executed in which the numerical value increases.

Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T14, the second operation effective period starts. In this case, an image prompting the single-hit operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T15, the second operation effective period ends, and the normal attack effect is executed in which the numerical value increases.

Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T16, the valid period of the third operation starts. In this case, an image prompting the single-hit operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T17, the valid period of the third operation ends, and the normal attack effect that changes so as to increase the numerical value is executed.

Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T18, the fourth operation effective period starts. In this case, an image prompting the single-hit operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T19, the fourth operation effective period ends, and the normal attack effect is executed in which the numerical value is changed to increase.

Next, at the timing indicated by symbol T20, the fifth operation effective period starts. In this case, an image prompting the single-hit operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T21, the effective period of the fifth operation ends, and the SR3 development notification effect is executed to display an image that can specify the development to the SR3 effect. be done. In this case, the first to third movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d emit red light. In addition, a series of movable effects are executed in which the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the second position. . Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T22, the first movable body K1 is displaced from the first position to the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the second position to the first position. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by symbol T23, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first positions to the original positions, and the SR3 effect starts.

Further, in the present embodiment, an image prompting a contact operation of the touch sensor 19c is displayed during the second to fourth operation valid periods. Then, when the contact operation of the touch sensor 19c is performed, a special attack effect that changes so as to double the numerical value is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(b), when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T21, the SR2 development notification effect is executed to display an image that can specify the development to the SR2 effect. Sometimes it is done. In this case, the first to third movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d do not emit red light. Also, the first movable body K1 is not displaced from the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are not displaced from the first position. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T23, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the original position to the first position, and the SR2 effect starts.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21(c), after the expiration of the fourth operation valid period, the fifth operation valid period may start at the timing indicated by symbol T24. In this case, an image prompting the continuous hitting operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, every time the first effect button 19a is operated during the fifth operation valid period, a continuous attack effect is executed in which the numerical value is changed so as to increase further. Then, when the fifth operation valid period expires at the timing indicated by symbol T25, the continuous attack effect also ends. Thereafter, at timings indicated by symbols T26 to T29, effects are executed in the same manner as symbols T20 to T23.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21(d), after the expiration of the first operation valid period, the second operation valid period may start at the timing indicated by symbol T30. In this case, an image prompting a long press operation of the first effect button 19a is displayed. Then, according to the length of time the first effect button 19a is pressed for a long time during the second operation effective period, a special attack effect is executed in which the numerical value increases. Then, when the second operation valid period expires at the timing indicated by symbol T31, the special attack effect also ends. Thereafter, at timings indicated by symbols T32 to T35, effects are executed in the same manner as symbols T20 to T23.

In the present embodiment, any combination of the single-hit operation mode, repeated-hit operation mode, and long-press operation mode of the first production button 19a or the second production button 19b, and the contact operation mode of the touch sensor 19c is the first operation. It corresponds to the combination of the aspect and the second operation aspect.

In this embodiment, the SR3 effect corresponds to the special notice effect. In this embodiment, "100" corresponds to the specified value and "79" corresponds to the reference value. In this embodiment, a numerical value equal to or greater than "80" corresponds to a special numerical value. In this embodiment, four times corresponds to the first number of times, and five times corresponds to the second number of times.

In this embodiment, determination of any one of the effect patterns EP11 to EP17 corresponds to establishment of the first condition, and determination of any one of the effect patterns EP18 and EP19 corresponds to establishment of the second condition. In the present embodiment, the suggestive effect of displaying either of the suggestive images SG1 and SG2 corresponds to the first suggestive image, and the suggestive effect of displaying the suggestive image SG3 corresponds to the second suggestive image.

In this embodiment, the weak attack effect corresponds to the first effect, and the strong attack effect corresponds to the second effect. In this embodiment, "2" corresponds to the first amount of change, and "4" corresponds to the second amount of change. In this embodiment, the character images CA1 to CA3, CB1 to CB3, and CC1 to CC3 are displayed in the first effect mode, and the character images CD1 to CD3 are displayed in the second effect mode and the special effect mode. correspond respectively.

In the present embodiment, the suggestive effect of displaying the suggestive image SG1 corresponds to the first suggestive effect, and the suggestive effect of displaying the suggestive image SG2 corresponds to the second suggestive effect. In this embodiment, the character display effect corresponds to the predetermined effect.

In this embodiment, the red light emitting mode of the first movable light emitting lamp 17b corresponds to the first light emitting mode, and the rainbow light emitting mode of the first movable light emitting lamp 17b corresponds to the second light emitting mode. In the present embodiment, the red light emission mode of the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d is the third light-emitting mode, and the rainbow-colored light emission mode of the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d is the third light emission mode. Each corresponds to the fourth light emission mode. In this embodiment, the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP01 corresponds to the special effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP02 corresponds to the specific effect, and the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP03 corresponds to the special effect. In this embodiment, the common effect corresponds to the effect executed in the specific effect mode.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) During the effective operation period, the numerical value can be changed so as to approach the prescribed value "100" according to the operation of the operating means such as the first effect button 19a, the second effect button 19b, and the touch sensor 19c. , a numerical effect corresponding to the numerical value is executed. The numerical effect is a effect in which the numerical value can be changed according to a different change mode depending on the operation mode of the operating means during the operation effective period. Therefore, the mode of changing the numerical value can be varied depending on the mode of operation during the effective period of operation, and the player can be made to pay attention to the mode of operation to operate and the mode of changing the numerical value. It is possible to improve interest in

(2) Even if the fixed numerical value to be fixed after the end of the effective period of operation is the same numerical value, the mode of changing the numerical value until it changes to the final numerical value may differ depending on the operation mode during the effective period of operation. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation mode to be operated and the change mode in which the numerical value changes, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(3) It is possible to vary the amount of change in the numerical value depending on the operation mode during the operation valid period, and to make the player pay attention to the operation mode to be operated and the amount of change in which the numerical value is changed, thereby enabling the game to be played. It is possible to improve interest in

(4) It is possible to change the number of times the numerical value is changed during the operation effective period depending on the operation mode, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the operation mode to be operated and the number of times the numerical value is changed. It is possible to improve interest in

(5) Even when the fixed numerical value to be fixed after the expiration of the operation valid period is the same numerical value, if the operation is performed in the same operation mode, the change mode of changing the numerical value until it changes to the fixed numerical value is changed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the change mode in which the numerical value changes, and to improve the interest in the game.

(6) At least part of the effect mode of the character display effect can be changed depending on the numerical value displayed in the numerical effect, and attention can be paid to the numerical value displayed in the numerical effect and the effect mode of the character display effect. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) The character display effect is an effect that can be executed before the fixed numerical value is determined. Therefore, in a situation where the final numerical value is not finalized, it is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the final numerical value from the effect mode of the character display effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(8) For the numerical effect, the light attack effect in which the amount of change in which the numerical value changes according to the operation during the operation effective period is the first change amount, and the change amount in which the numerical value changes according to the operation during the operation effective period are There is a strong attack presentation that is a second amount of change larger than the first amount of change. The character display effect is an effect that is executed when the strong attack effect is being executed as the numerical effect. For this reason, in a situation where the fixed numerical value is not fixed, the strong attack effect is executed in which the amount of change in which the numerical value changes according to the operation during the operation valid period is the second amount of change larger than the first amount of change. It is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the fixed numerical value from the effect mode of the character display effect when the player is in the game, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(9) By executing the character display effect in the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode of the SR3 effect, the confirmed numerical value determined after the end of the operation valid period is "80" or more, and then the big win is expected. It is possible to heighten expectations for the execution of the SR3 effect suggesting degree. In addition, since the effect mode of the character display effect corresponds to the effect mode of the SR3 effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) From the suggestion effect to be executed, it is possible to specify the degree of expectation for change in each of the effective periods of a plurality of operations, and it is possible to raise the expectation about the increase in the amount of change in which the numerical value changes, and to the game. Interest can be improved.

(11) Expectations for a big win are higher when there are five operation valid periods than when there are four operation valid periods as multiple operation valid periods during execution of one special game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of operation effective periods during the execution of one special game, to heighten expectations for a big win, and to improve interest in the game.

(12) It is possible to predict the number of operation valid periods during the execution of one special game from the executed suggestive effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
(13) Execution of a series of movable performances by the displacement of the first movable body K1 provided on the frame 11 and the displacement of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 provided on the game board 20. As a result, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect according to the displacement of each of the movable bodies K1 to K3, and to improve the interest in the game.

(14) When the pseudo consecutive suggestion effect based on the effect pattern EP03 is being executed, the movable light emitting lamps 17b to 17d emit light in a light emission mode with a high expectation of a big hit according to the displacement of each of the movable bodies K1 to K3. . Therefore, it is possible to make the light emitting modes of the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d correspond to each other, to enhance the effect of the production according to the displacement of each of the movable bodies K1 to K3, and to suggest a pseudo continuous suggestion based on the production pattern EP03. The execution of the performance can raise the expectation that the jackpot game will be given, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(15) Since the common effect is executed in the specific effect mode, it is possible to make the user pay attention to whether the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect with high expectation of big win is being executed or the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect with low expectation of big win is being executed. At the same time, after that, it is possible to heighten expectations for the displacement of each of the movable bodies K1 to K3, and to improve interest in the game.

(16) The pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP02 is a single movable effect by displacing the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 without displacing the first movable body K1. The pseudo-continuous suggestive performance based on the performance pattern EP03 is a performance with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the pseudo-continuous suggestive performance based on the performance pattern EP02. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to both the displacement of the first movable body K1 and the displacements of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Expectations can be heightened, and interest in games can be improved.

(17) The first movable light-emitting lamp 17b emits light in a red light emission mode when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on the effect pattern EP02 is executed. The second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d emit light in a red light emission mode when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect based on the effect pattern EP02 is executed. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the light emission mode of each of the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d, and the rainbow-colored light emission mode of the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b and the rainbow color of the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d. It is possible to heighten the expectation for the light emission mode of the color, and to improve the interest in the game.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, and the third movable body K3 are simultaneously displaced as a series of movable effects, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 may be displaced after displacing the first movable body K1 as a series of movable effects. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described first embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 20(d), when the first effect button 19a is operated at the timing indicated by symbol T03, the first movable body K1 is displaced from the original position to the first position, and the predetermined time is After a lapse of time, at the timing indicated by symbol T04, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the first position to the second position. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T05, the first movable body K1 is displaced from the first position to the original position, and the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced from the second position to the original position. In this way, the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect based on the effect pattern EP03 causes the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 to be displaced after the common effect is executed in the specific effect mode and after the first movable body K1 is displaced. Includes a series of movable effects by doing.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(18) After displacing the first movable body K1 provided on the frame 11, a series of movable effects are executed in which the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 provided on the game board 20 are displaced. As a result, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect corresponding to the displacement of each of the movable bodies K1 to K3, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

(19) In particular, after the first movable body K1 is displaced, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are displaced. The performance effect can be continuously enhanced, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(20) Both the displacement of the first movable body K1 and the displacements of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 can be focused, and after the displacement of the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K2 can be focused. By displacing the 3 movable bodies K3, it is possible to heighten expectations for execution of the pseudo-continuous suggestive performance including a series of movable performances, and to improve interest in the game.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above-described embodiment, for example, a series of movable effects may be employed in at least one of the simulated continuous suggestive effects and numerical effects. For example, a single movable effect may be adopted for at least one of the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect and the numerical effect. Further, for example, at least one of a series of movable effects and a single movable effect may be adopted as other effects. Also, for example, the special effect may include a single movable effect, or may include at least one of a single movable effect and an effect in which various movable effects are not executed. Also, for example, at least one of these various movable effects may be executed in a situation before reach is formed, or may be executed in a situation in which a different effect is being executed.

・In the above embodiment, the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect and numerical effect are executed in the low base state, but this is not limiting, and for example, the pseudo-continuous suggestive effect and numerical effect may be executed in the high base state. It may be a combination.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, instead of the pseudo-continuous effect, a step-up notice effect or a multi-level ready-to-win effect may be executed as a step effect. In other words, a step effect that is executed over a plurality of stages in one special game may be executed.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the common effect may end before a series of movable effects are executed, or may not be executed, for example.
- In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the movable bodies K1 to K3 may be displaced by rocking (vibration).

- In the above embodiment, for example, the first movable body K1 may be displaced in a direction other than the vertical direction. Also, for example, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 may be displaced in directions other than the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Also, for example, the first movable body K1 may be displaced in the same direction as or in a different direction from the displacements of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Further, for example, displacement is not limited to linear displacement, and displacement may include rotating elements.

- In the above embodiment, the first movable body K1 may be provided on the game board 20, for example. Also, for example, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 may be provided on the frame body 11 . Also, for example, a combination thereof may be used.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 may be configured as one movable body, or may be three or more movable bodies. For example, the first movable body K1 may be configured as a plurality of movable bodies.

In the above embodiment, for example, if the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b, the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c, and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d emit light in the same display color, they blink at different intervals. There may be. Further, for example, the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b, the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c, and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d may have different display colors as long as they blink at the same intervals. . Further, for example, if the first movable light-emitting lamp 17b, the second movable light-emitting lamp 17c, and the third movable light-emitting lamp 17d are in a light-emitting state that can specify the same degree of expectation for a big hit, the light-emitting state itself is different. may

- In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d, the second effect display device, and the third effect display device 27c may not be provided on each of the movable bodies K1 to K3.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d do not have to emit light in conjunction with a series of movable effects. Further, for example, images may be displayed by the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c instead of the light emission of the second movable light emitting lamp 17c and the third movable light emitting lamp 17d. Further, for example, an effect display device for displaying an image may be mounted on the first movable body K1, and the image may be displayed by the effect display device instead of the light emission of the first movable light emitting lamp 17b.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, a numerical effect that changes so as to decrease the numerical value may be used. In this case, for example, the default value may be "0". Also, for example, it may be a numerical effect that changes so that the numerical value increases and decreases. In other words, it is only necessary to execute a numerical performance that allows the numerical value to approach the specified value.

- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a case where the advantage is low even if the specified value is approached. For example, if the default value is "100", "77" may be more advantageous than "78", which is closer to "100".

・In the above embodiment, the numerical effect displays the counted numerical value itself, but it is not limited to this. good. In other words, it is sufficient that the numerical effect can notify the counted numerical value in an identifiable manner.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the operation means includes the first operation means and the second operation means, and the operation mode (first operation mode) by the operation of the first operation means and the operation of the second operation means The control contents related to the numerical effect may be adopted for the second operation mode (second operation mode). Further, for example, the control contents related to the numerical presentation may be adopted for different operation modes (first operation mode, second operation mode) with the same operation means.

・In the above embodiment, for example, the change mode of the numerical effect based on at least one of the effect blocks EB5 to EB7 may be a change mode in which the numerical value changes an arbitrary number of times, or a change mode in which the numerical value changes an arbitrary number of times. times.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the change mode of the numerical effect based on at least one of the effect blocks EB2 to EB7 may be a change mode in which the numerical value changes by an arbitrary amount of change.

- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be times when the numerical value does not change depending on the operation. In this case, the degree of change expectation includes a suggestion as to whether or not the numerical value will change due to the operation. That is, the degree of expectation of change may be at least one of a change in the numerical value due to the operation and an increase in the amount of change in the numerical value.

- In the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect may be, for example, an effect of displaying any one of two types or four or more types of suggestive images. Further, for example, among the plurality of types of suggestive effects, the suggestive effect of displaying a suggestive image with a relatively low degree of expectation of change is the first suggestive effect, and the suggestive effect of displaying a suggestive image with a relatively high degree of expectation of change is the first suggestive effect. You may apply to a 2nd suggestion production|presentation, respectively.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, two, three, or five or more suggestive images may be displayed as the suggestive effect, and for example, one suggestive image may be displayed.
- In the above embodiment, for example, the suggestive effect may change the number of suggestive images. In this case, for example, the suggestive effect may be a effect that suggests the number of operation valid periods during execution of one special game by the number of displayed suggestive images. It may be an effect that notifies the number of operation effective periods in .

- In the above embodiment, for example, the numerical value may be changed according to the operation during the final operation effective period based on the effect block EB1. In this case, for example, when the actual numerical value does not reach the calculated final numerical value, the numerical value may be changed to the final numerical value according to the operation during the final operation valid period based on the effect block EB1. Also, for example, there may be no final operation effective period based on the effect block EB1.

In the above embodiment, for example, one operation effective period may be set as a numerical effect in one special game, and in this case, a numerical effect that confirms a big win may be executed. Further, for example, as the suggestive effect, the suggestive image SG3 is displayed when one operation effective period is set as the numerical effect in one special game, and multiple times as the numerical effect in one special game. The suggestive image SG3 may not be displayed when the operation valid period is set. That is, if there is one operation effective period during the execution of one special game, the suggestive effect of displaying the suggestive image SG3 can be executed during the one operation effective period. If there are multiple operation valid periods during the execution of , it may be impossible to execute in each of the multiple operation valid periods.

In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the numerical effect patterns EP18 to EP23 is a effect pattern that can be determined both when the SR2 effect is executed and when the SR3 effect is executed. good too. For example, at least one of the numerical effect patterns EP11 to EP17 may be an effect pattern that is not determined when the SR3 effect is executed, but can be determined when the SR2 effect is executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the character images CD1 to CD3 displayed in the numerical character display effect may not correspond to the character image displayed in the SR3 effect. In this case, for example, if at least one of the character images CD1 to CD3 displayed in the character display effect of the numerical value effect does not correspond to the character image displayed in the SR3 effect, the expected degree of the big hit is higher than in the corresponding case. can be higher.

- In the above embodiment, for example, at least one of the second effect display device 27b and the third effect display device 27c may not be provided. Further, for example, at least one of the movable light-emitting lamps 17b to 17d may not be provided.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the character display effect may display a character image corresponding to a fixed numerical value that is fixed after each end of a plurality of operation valid periods. As a specific example, when a character image is displayed a plurality of times during a predetermined operation effective period, the character images displayed a plurality of times are displayed within the predetermined operation effective period regardless of the numerical values in the middle of the predetermined operation effective period. It may be a character image corresponding to a fixed numerical value that is fixed after completion. In this way, the character display effect is executed in a different effect mode, at least in part, depending on whether the final numerical value determined after each end of the valid period of operation for a plurality of times is the first numerical value and when the final numerical value is the second numerical value. It can be said that it is a performance that In particular, the character display effect is an effect mode in which any one of the character images CD1 to CD3 is displayed when the fixed numerical value determined after each end of the effective period of a plurality of operations exceeds the reference value "79". may be executed in

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the character display effect may display a character image corresponding to a fixed numerical value that is fixed after a plurality of operation valid periods have ended. As a specific example, when a character image is displayed a plurality of times before the effective period of multiple operations ends, the character image displayed a plurality of times is a numerical value during the period until the effective period of multiple operations ends. It may be a character image corresponding to a fixed numerical value that is fixed after a plurality of operation valid periods expire. In this way, the character display effect is performed in a different effect mode at least in part when the fixed numerical value to be fixed after the end of the effective period of a plurality of operations is the first numerical value and when it is the second numerical value. You can say that. In particular, the character display effect is such that one of the character images CD1 to CD3 is displayed when the final numerical value determined after the expiration of the valid period of operation for a plurality of times exceeds the reference value "79". A display effect is executed.

By configuring in this way, at least a part of the effect mode of the character display effect can be changed according to the final numerical value determined after the end of the operation effective period in the numerical effect, and the numerical effect is determined after the end of the operation effective period. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the fixed numerical value to be set and the effect mode of the character display effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In particular, when the fixed numerical value that is fixed after the expiration of the operation effective period exceeds "79", it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the character display effect of displaying any one of the character images CD1 to CD3 is executed, thereby making the player aware of the interest in the game. can be improved.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be an effect pattern in which a one-time operation effective period is set in the effect pattern of the numerical effect. In this case, for example, an effect pattern in which one operation valid period is set may have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than any of the effect patterns in which a plurality of operation valid periods are set. Also, for example, there may be a special suggestive image that is not displayed when multiple operation valid periods are set, but is displayed when one operation valid period is set. Further, the suggestive effect of displaying the special suggestive image may be a effect in which at least one of the change expectation degree and the big hit expectation degree is higher than the suggestive effect of displaying the suggestive images SG1 and SG2. As a result, even if there is one operation effective period during execution of one special game, the amount of change in which the numerical value changes is increased when the suggestive effect of displaying the special suggestive image is executed. , it is possible to heighten the expectation for a big hit, and to improve the interest in the game. For example, the suggestive effect of displaying such a special suggestive image may be the second suggestive effect.

- In the above embodiment, it is determined whether to control to the high probability state or to the low probability state after the end of the big win game based on the type of the big win, but it is not limited to this. For example, during a big win game, when a game ball entering the big win hole 31 passes through the special passing area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big win game, while the big win hole is opened during the big win game. When the game ball entered at 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area and a big winning in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 hardly passes through the special passing area. . In this case, a distribution member is provided for distributing the game balls entered into the big winning hole 31, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of the big win. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, control may be performed so that the probability of the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passing through the special passage area is different.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, the control to the high base state may be triggered by execution of a predetermined number of special games after being controlled to the low probability state. Further, for example, a predetermined lottery may be held with the execution of the special game as a trigger, and when the predetermined lottery is won, the high base state may be controlled.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, after being controlled to the low probability state, the special game may be executed a predetermined number of times without a big win, thereby being controlled to the high base state. Further, for example, when the winning lottery is not won in the low base state and the player loses, the high base state may be controlled with a predetermined probability.

- In the above-described embodiment, the probability state and the base state are used as the game state, but the game state is not limited to this. Also, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state instead of the base state.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.
- In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big win and a small win.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. . Also, for example, it may be executed in the order in which the game ball enters the first start port 28 and the second start port 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time good. Also, for example, the number of special games may be one, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

- In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Also, separate means for controlling the effect display devices 27a to 27c may be provided. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) is designated by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

- In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shift-processed and stored in a storage area in which the special reservation number is decremented by "1".

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is opened by a predetermined lottery, and a big winning game is awarded when a game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called “two types of game machines”). Further, for example, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(1) A gaming machine that includes a frame and a game board and is capable of awarding a jackpot game, comprising effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution means is capable of executing a special effect, The effect executing means includes a first movable effect executing means configured to be displaceable and a second movable effect executing means configured to be displaceable, and the first movable effect executing means includes the game board. The second movable effect execution means is provided in the frame, and the special effect is based on the displacement of the first movable effect execution means and the displacement of the second movable effect execution means. It is characterized by including a series of movable effects.

(2) A gaming machine having a frame and capable of awarding a jackpot game includes effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, the effect execution means is capable of executing a special effect, and the effect execution means includes , a displaceable first movable effect execution means, and a displaceable second movable effect execution means, wherein the first movable effect execution means is provided on the frame, The second movable effect executing means is provided on the frame, and the special effect includes a series of movable effects by displacement of the first movable effect executing means and displacement of the second movable effect executing means. It is characterized by

(3) The first movable effect executing means has the first light emitting means, and the second movable effect executing means has the second light emitting means.
(4) The first movable effect executing means can be displaced in the vertical direction, and the second movable effect executing means can be displaced in a direction different from the vertical direction.

(5) The operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the first operation mode is an operation mode according to the operation of the first operation means, and the second operation mode. is an operation mode according to the operation of the second operation means.

(6) The counting means adds a predetermined value to a numerical value when an operation is performed in the first operation mode by the operation means during the operation valid period, The numerical value is multiplied by a predetermined value when an operation is performed in the operation mode.

A3... First effect actuator, A4... Second effect actuator, A5... Third effect actuator, K1... First movable body (effect execution means, first movable effect execution means), K2... Second movable body (effect execution means , second movable effect execution means), K3... third movable body (effect execution means, second movable effect execution means), 10... pachinko game machine, 11... frame, 17b... first movable light-emitting lamp (first light emission means), 17c... second movable light-emitting lamp (second light-emitting means), 17d... third movable light-emitting lamp (second light emitting means), 19a... first effect button (operating means), 19b... second effect button (operation Means), 19c...Touch sensor (operating means), 20...Game board, 27a...First effect display device (effect execution means), 27b...Second effect display device (effect execution means), 27c...Third effect display device (Production executing means) 40... Main control board 40a... Main control CPU 41... Sub control board 41a... Sub control CPU.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that provides an advantageous game advantageous to a player after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
an operation means operable by a player;
a counting means for counting numerical values;
and a production execution means for executing production,
The effect executing means executes a numerical effect that can be specified for the numerical value counted by the counting means,
The counting means can change the numerical value so as to approach a specified value in accordance with the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period,
Numerical values that can be changed by the counting means include a first numerical value and a second numerical value that is closer to the specified value than the first numeric value or is the specified value,
The second numerical value is a numerical value with a higher degree of advantage expectation that an advantageous game is awarded than the first numerical value,
When there are a plurality of operation valid periods during execution of one symbol variation game, the effect executing means changes the numerical value according to the operation of the operating means in each of the plurality of operation valid periods, and the numerical value is changed. A suggestive effect is executed to suggest a degree of change expectation that is at least one of increasing the amount of change,
The suggesting effect is a effect of suggesting the number of valid operation periods during execution of one symbol variation game or notifying the number of valid operation periods during one symbol variation game. In a gaming machine that provides an advantageous game advantageous to a player after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
an operation means operable by a player;
a counting means for counting numerical values;
and a production execution means for executing production,
The effect executing means executes a numerical effect that can be specified for the numerical value counted by the counting means,
The counting means can change the numerical value so as to approach a specified value in accordance with the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period,
Numerical values that can be changed by the counting means include a first numerical value and a second numerical value that is closer to the specified value than the first numeric value or is the specified value,
The second numerical value is a numerical value with a higher degree of advantage expectation that an advantageous game is awarded than the first numerical value,
The production executing means is
When there is one operation effective period during execution of one symbol variation game, the numerical value is changed by the operation of the operating means during the one operation effective period, and the amount of change of the numerical value is increased. Execute a suggestive production that suggests a change expectation level that is at least one of
When there are a plurality of valid operation periods during the execution of one symbol variation game, a suggestive effect suggesting the expected degree of change is executed by operating the operating means in each of the plurality of valid operation periods. and
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect,
The second suggesting effect is a effect with a higher degree of change expectation than the first suggesting effect, and if there is one operation effective period during execution of one symbol variation game, the one operation is performed. A gaming machine that is executable during its effective period.