JP7337707B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game medium enters a prize winning area such as a winning hole provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, A pachinko machine that enhances game interest by a so-called variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display patterns) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display results. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko game machine, when the stop pattern mode when the variable display of the display patterns in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) is brought to the player. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the jackpot is opened can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In such a gaming machine, various types of effects are executed to inform the player of the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state before the display result of the variable display is displayed.

As such a game machine, there has been proposed a game machine that performs an effect of increasing the meter by repeatedly pressing a button by the player, and if the meter does not increase to the maximum value, executes an effect of notifying that the meter has failed. (See Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2015-142865 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the meter does not increase to the maximum value, the effect is monotonous, simply notifying that the player has failed, which may lead to a loss of interest in the game. However, there is room for improvement regarding the performance when the meter does not increase to the maximum value.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decline in interest in gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Equipped with an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a specific effect and a character acquisition effect) that can execute a specific effect that updates the effect mode in a stepwise manner in response to the establishment of a specific condition in a specific period,
The production executing means is
When the performance mode of the specified performance reaches the specified mode after the specified period has passed, it is possible to inform the player of advantageous contents (for example, "10", which is the maximum number of characters acquired). (e.g., definitive notification that the variable display result will be a big hit when it reaches (becomes a specific mode)),
When the specified period has passed and the effect mode of the specified effect does not reach the specified mode, it is possible to inform the player of the contents that are disadvantageous to the player (for example, the number of acquired characters is less than 10). In this case, the ally character is defeated, and the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loser is temporarily stopped and displayed, etc.)
During a predetermined period after the content disadvantageous to the player has been notified, it is possible to execute a special effect that updates the effect mode of the specific effect to a disadvantageous mode (for example, acquired characters (display of the total number of acquired characters ), etc.), which executes a special effect that updates the acquired character display to a disadvantageous mode for the player by erasing it),
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
The production executing means is
At a predetermined timing during execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a special effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a special effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result will be a big hit is executed. Production control CPU 120, etc.),
The special effect can be executed at a different rate depending on whether the effect mode of the specific effect has reached the first effect mode and when the second effect mode has been reached (for example, As shown in 10-20, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of “executed” for executing special effects, etc.),
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period longer than the first specific period, and when the production mode of the specific production is the second production mode, the specific production is the It is possible to execute the special effect at a different rate when it is executed over the first specific period and when it is executed over the second specific period,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special performance when the specific performance results in an unfavorable performance, and to appropriately increase the expectation by the special performance, so that the interest in the game can be reduced. can be prevented.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in the characteristic portion 083AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing, such as specific production. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production|presentation execution determination table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a maximum character number determination table; It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production|presentation execution pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production|presentation execution pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production|presentation execution pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production|presentation execution pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production|presentation execution pattern determination table. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of character acquisition effect execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a character acquisition effect execution determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a character acquisition effect type determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of special production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a determination table, such as a special production|presentation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special production|presentation execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special production|presentation kind determination table. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a flow chart which shows an example of control processing, such as specific production. It is a timing chart showing execution timing of a specific effect, a character acquisition effect, and the like. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement when specific effects, character acquisition effects, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement when specific effects, character acquisition effects, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement when specific effects, character acquisition effects, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement when specific effects, character acquisition effects, etc. are performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when no special effect is performed and when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10". 4 is a timing chart showing the timing of character acquisition effect and specific display additional display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example in the case of acquiring six bodies in a 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example in the case of acquiring six bodies in a 2nd period. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display;

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate door opens the big winning gate, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big winning gate. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstructing nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball-hitting device is provided at the lower right position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main substrate 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main substrate 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. As shown in FIG. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls to the first and second big prize openings (attackers). Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls by winning the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) account for the total number of prize balls. percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side of the substrate case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 500Aa and long pieces 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation operation of a ball-hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern winning pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern winning". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, when a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol varies depending on the type of the big hit to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns) which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is a "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of the ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some of the big-hit types (in the big-hit type of the big-hit game state in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100 V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 30 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main substrate 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Sound output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and lamp signal, etc.), and control of movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating movable body 32, etc.) are executed by effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register setting, and setting to make the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not established. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if it is possible to restart the fluctuation of the design.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S6) is performed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is performed. The initialization processing in step S6 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a game hall staff member or the like, the set value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is updated. turn off the When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the step The setting change process of S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is off when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is off, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery processing of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting prize determination process, the process of detecting the occurrence of the starting prize, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of pending memories is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes a process to measure . Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting a round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is a "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the number of executions reaches the upper limit execution number. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured so that the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest probability of winning the big win, and the probability of winning the big win decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as the value decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage in stages. . If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a configuration example of the first special figure display result determination table used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. It shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when it is a figure. A display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 . In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbols, according to the set value. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. As a result, when the high probability state such as the probability variable state in which the probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, compared to the low probability state such as the normal state or the time saving state, the probability of being determined to control to the jackpot game state is increased. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the set value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to the "jackpot", only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The process of waiting for the start of variable display in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . In addition, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but instead, the game media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinguishing of the pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 083AK)
Next, the game machine in the characterizing portion 083AK of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-30. The pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 083AK of the present embodiment is in a ready-to-win state and acquires characters step by step in a specific period during the ready-to-win performance, and constitutes a big hit when ten characters are acquired as a specific mode. While the combination of decorative patterns to be played is temporarily stopped and displayed, the combination of decorative patterns constituting a loss is temporarily stopped and displayed when 10 characters cannot be obtained. Then, in a predetermined period after the combination of decorative symbols constituting a loss is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is possible to execute a special performance of erasing the display of the acquired character, and a ready-to-win performance with a high expectation of a big hit is executed. and a case where a ready-to-win performance with a low expectation of a big hit is executed, the execution ratio of the special performance is different. In addition, even if 10 characters are not acquired, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur afterward (after the combination of decorative patterns that make up the loss is temporarily stopped and displayed, the combination of decorative patterns that make up the big win will be confirmed). There are cases where the combination of decorative patterns constituting a loss is stopped and displayed definitely). Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 083AK having such characteristics will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described in the basic description above will be omitted. In addition, the specific period is, for example, the execution period of the specific effect, the period from the start of the specific effect until reaching the determined maximum number of characters (details will be described later). It may be a part of the period during execution of a specific effect, such as the period from the execution of the acquisition effect (described in detail later) until the determined maximum number of characters (described in detail later) is reached. (That is, although the specific effect continues even after reaching the determined maximum number, the specific period may be terminated when the determined maximum number is reached). In this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, when 10 characters cannot be acquired, the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a failure is temporarily displayed in a temporary stop. There may be cases where the combination of decorative patterns that make up the may be). In this case, for example, the ready-to-win state may be continuously displayed as a variable display of decorative symbols.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 083AK of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation. In addition, the "variable display" of the special pattern includes those that sequentially light or blink a plurality of LEDs, and as a display result, a predetermined LED lighting combination is displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display). included.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the number of first pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start-up winning port that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81. The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory. In addition, in the time-saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is executed, and the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved. Then, in the time-saving state, so-called right-handed hitting is performed to shoot the game ball to the right game area for the player so as to enter the game ball into the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. good.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 10-1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A dripping general winnings opening 10 is provided. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82, and forms a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is. In the jackpot game state, so-called right-handed hitting is performed to shoot the game ball to the game area on the right side so as to enter the game ball into the big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 .

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate door opens the big winning gate, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big winning gate. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display device 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 10-1, the lower left part of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers representing "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Below the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstructing nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for a game machine. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. As shown in FIG.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 10-1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c are collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9 in some cases. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d include LEDs.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B.

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, on the game board 2 in the upper part of the image display device 5 in the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 083AK, the maximum number of characters that can be obtained in a specific effect described later and the currently obtained characters are displayed. A character display device 083AK001 is provided for displaying the difference from the number of completed characters so that the player can easily recognize it. The character display device 083AK001 may be composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or may be composed of a projector and a screen.

FIG. 10-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the variation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (step S261). When it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S262). When it is determined that the big hit flag is off in the process of step S261 (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). When it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S264). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag is in the OFF state (step S263; No), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is "loss" according to the number of pending memories. (Step S265).

FIG. 10-3 shows specific examples of variation patterns in this embodiment.

Variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", specifies non-reach (variable display mode does not reach reach mode), and special figure variation time is normal It is a non-reach variable pattern of length. This variation pattern is a variation pattern that is selected when the number of reserved memories is less than two.

Variation pattern PA1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", specifies non-reach (variable display mode does not become reach mode), and special figure variation time is longer than usual is also a short (shortened) non-reach variation pattern. This variation pattern is a variation pattern that is selected when the number of pending memories is two or more.

The variation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA2-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach variation pattern designating execution of super reach A. FIG. The variation pattern PA2-3 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach variation pattern designating execution of super reach B. FIG.

The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern designating execution of super reach A. FIG. Variation patterns PB1-3 are selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and are reach variation patterns that designate execution of super reach B. FIG.

The variation pattern PC1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big win" and the big win type is "probability" and when the variable display result is "minor win", and the variable "slip" is selected. This is a variation pattern in which a display effect is performed. In the "sliding" variable display effect, for example, the decorative patterns are changed in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and then two or more decorative patterns are displayed. After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative patterns in the display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), a predetermined number (for example, “1 ” or “2”) (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative design display area 5L and the “right” decorative design display area 5R), and then stop after changing the decorative design again. By displaying it, an effect display for changing the decoration pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. In the temporary stop display, while the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed to the player, for example, by performing a shaking fluctuation display or by immediately changing the decoration pattern again just by stopping for a short time. It is sufficient to notify that the decoration pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decoration symbols may be changed again after the decoration symbols are stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decoration symbols that have been stopped and displayed are fixed. The variation pattern PC1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big win" and the big win type is "probability", and when the variable display result is "minor win". This is a variation pattern in which a variable display effect is performed once. In the variable display effect of "Pseudo-Ten", decoration patterns of "left", "middle", and "right" are based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special game is satisfied once. After the decorative patterns are changed in all of the display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, then all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the effect display for changing the decorative pattern again (pseudo continuous change) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 4 times) (once in this change pattern). As an example, in the "pseudo-run" variable display effect, the "left", "middle", and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R form predetermined pseudo-run chances. is temporarily stopped. Here, the "left pattern" is a decoration pattern displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the "left" decoration design display area 5L, and the "middle design" is displayed in the "middle" decoration design display area 5C. The "right design" is the decoration design displayed in the "right" decoration design display area 5R. Incidentally, the pseudo consecutive chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. The decoration pattern for the sudden hit is a pattern in which a combination of left, middle and right decoration patterns is stopped and displayed as ``3'', ``5'' and ``7''. Further, the decoration pattern for the small win is a pattern in which the combination of the left, middle and right decoration patterns is stopped and displayed as "2", "4" and "6".

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 10-2, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. be done. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation, and determines the variation assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Note that in FIG. 10-4(A), determination ratios are shown instead of determination values.

In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 10-2, for example, stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, using the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), the variation pattern at the time of the small hit is determined. As an example, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Incidentally, in FIG. 10-4(B), determination ratios are described instead of determination values.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 10-2, for example, using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. A variation pattern is determined. When the gaming state is a non-time saving state (time saving flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-4 (C). When the game state is the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON), the CPU 103 refers to the losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-4 (D). As an example, in each losing variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the losing variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation, and determines the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Note that in FIGS. 10-4(C) and (D), determination ratios are shown instead of determination values.

As shown in FIG. 10-4, at the time of the big hit (probable/non-probable), the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB1-3 that executes the super reach B is the highest, the variation pattern PB1-2 of the super reach A, normal reach The decision ratio gradually decreases in the order of the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 of . At the time of loss, the determination ratio of non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 (including PA1-2) is the highest, normal reach variation pattern PA2-1, super reach A variation pattern PA2-2, super reach B The determination ratio gradually decreases in the order of the fluctuation patterns PA2-3. For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the ratio of the variable display result to be "big hit" (so-called big hit expectation) decreases. That is, the variable display with the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win has a higher percentage of the variable display result being a “big win” than the variable display without the ready-to-win effect. In other words, the longer the variable display period (variable display time), the higher the rate of the variable display result being a "big hit".

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4, at the time of a big hit (probability), the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-1. On the other hand, at the time of the small hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-2. For this reason, when the variation pattern PC1-2 is executed (when the variable display effect of pseudo-continuation is executed), the variable display result is likely to be a "big hit (accurate)", and the variation pattern PC1-1 is executed. (When the sliding variable display effect is executed), the variable display result is likely to be a "minor win".

After executing any of steps S262, S264, and S265 in FIG. 10-2, the CPU 103 sets a special figure variation time (also referred to as variation time), which is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). is. Toku-zu fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. 10-3, corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance, is determined in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing of deriving the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in each process of steps S262, S264 and S265. The setting of the special figure fluctuation time is performed, for example, by setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time to a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Following the processing of step S266 in FIG. 10-2, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B A setting for starting the variation of the special symbols is performed so as to start any one of the special symbols games for which the start condition is satisfied among the games (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", it is set to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", it is set to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. A special figure game is started by this. In addition, when starting the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation display 25A to display the number of the first special figure reservation storage that has been subtracted by one. This may be performed by the pending indicator 25A (for example, the number of lit LEDs may be reduced by one). In addition, when the variable display using the second special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the second reservation display device 25B to display the second special figure reservation storage number decremented by one. You may make it carry out to the pending|holding indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by one).

After executing the processing of step S267, the CPU 103, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the special symbol display result, the determination result of the variation pattern, etc., the command at the time of the variation start of the special symbol (command at the time of variation start). Transmission settings are made (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 transmits the first fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command ( Command containing EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262, S264 or S265), display result specification command (command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), first special figure pending storage number specification command ( Command including EXT data indicating the number of the first special figure reserved memory count value subtracted by 1, that is, the number of the first special figure reserved memory when one reserved memory is consumed by the start of execution of the special game)) is sent sequentially. Make transmission settings for On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the second fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262, S264 or S265), display result specification command (command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), second special figure pending storage number specification command (1 A command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory number count value that has been reduced, that is, the second special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by the start of execution of the special figure game) is sequentially transmitted. Configure transmission settings for

After executing the process of step S268, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "2" (step S269), and ends the variation pattern setting process. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

FIG. 10-5 is a flow chart showing an example of variable display start setting processing executed in the characterizing portion 083AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10-5, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, so that the special figure display result is "losing". ” (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11, the specified variation pattern determines whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" (step S522).

When it is determined at step S522 that it is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left finalized symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left finalized symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., the left confirmed decoration pattern to be stop-displayed in the "left" decoration design display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is decided. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right finalized symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined right finalized symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right confirmed decorative design to be stop-displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative designs. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined decorative symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite design determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-definite design determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, among the confirmed decoration symbols, the middle confirmed decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. In addition, in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decoration symbol of the non-reach combination which is the predetermined chance eye symbol corresponding to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of final stop symbols forming the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining left/right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left/right determined symbols stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like are extracted. By referring to the pattern determination table, etc., the pattern numbers of the determined decorative patterns stopped and displayed together in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decoration pattern of Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-definite pattern determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and referring to a predetermined medium-definite pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. , among the confirmed decoration symbols, the middle confirmed decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. Here, for example, when the pattern number of the middle fixed decorative pattern is the same as the pattern number of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern, when the fixed decorative patterns become a big hit combination, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to or from the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may not be a jackpot combination but be a ready-to-win combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative pattern, the difference (design difference) between the pattern numbers of the left fixed decorative pattern and the right fixed decorative pattern may be determined, and the middle fixed decorative pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

When it is determined that the special figure display result is not "losing" in step S521 (step S521; No), when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "definite", or special figure display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is a "definite hit" or a "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, a final stop pattern corresponding to the case of "definite hit" or the case of a "small hit", such as an opening chance eye. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, when any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the variation pattern specification command, it is determined to be the final stop symbol that constitutes one of the plurality of types of open chance eyes. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the chance number to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Then, it is sufficient to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that form one of the opening chances.

When it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination is the final decoration symbol. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed pattern, which is updated by the random counter of the RAM 122 or the like, is extracted. By referring to the decision table, etc., the symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Decide on a decoration pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variable" or "probability variable", or whether there is a promotion effect during the big hit, etc., it is possible to determine a different decorative pattern as a fixed decorative pattern good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", any one decoration pattern is selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, and it is determined as a fixed decoration pattern that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination. Just do it. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", any one decoration pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns or probability variation patterns to form a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. should be decided. At this time, when the determined decoration pattern of the non-probability variable big win combination is determined, the re-lottery performance during the variable display is not notified to the effect that it is controlled to the probability variable state, but is executed corresponding to the big win game state. What is necessary is just to notify that it is controlled to a variable probability state by promotion performance during a big hit. On the other hand, when the fixed decoration pattern of the variable probability big hit combination is determined, the effect of being controlled to the variable probability state is given in the re-lottery performance during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery performance.

After executing the process of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect execution setting process for executing a specific effect (step 083AKS001). The specific effect execution setting process of step 006AKS001 is a process of setting the execution of various effects such as a specific effect, a character acquisition effect, a special effect, and a special effect. Specifically, the specific effect in the characterizing part 083AK of this embodiment is the effect in which characters are acquired step by step (the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed each time a character is acquired). ), and when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" (becomes a specific mode), the battle with the enemy character is won, and the variable display result is determined to be a big hit. Yes (if the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum "10", the battle with the enemy character is defeated, and the losing pattern is temporarily stopped). The character acquisition effect is an effect that prompts whether or not to acquire a character, and is an effect that is executed at a plurality of timings corresponding to character acquisition timings. The special effect is a effect that is executed when the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum number of "10" (when the specific mode is not achieved), and the acquired character (the total number of acquired characters (including display) is erased to update the obtained character display (first specific display and second specific display to be described later) to a disadvantageous mode for the player. The special effect is a effect that is executed at the timing during execution of the special effect or at the end timing. 1 specific display and second specific display are displayed again), and the acquired character (ally character) and the enemy character battle again, and whether the ally character wins or not is controlled to be in an advantageous state. It is a so-called resurrection production that suggests whether or not. It should be noted that the specific effect in the characterizing part 083AK of this embodiment is a effect in which characters are acquired step by step, and when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" (becomes a specific mode), An example is shown in which the variable display result is an effect that definitely notifies that a big hit will be achieved. It is also possible to provide an effect in which the displayed enemy characters are gradually erased instead of additionally displaying the acquired characters in stages, such as when it is confirmed that the player will win a big hit. . The special effect in this case may be any effect in which the defeated enemy character is displayed again and updated to a state disadvantageous to the player. is erased by defeating again, and the variable display result suggests whether or not the boss character can be defeated. In addition to this, the specific effect includes the effect of accumulating meters and points by repeatedly hitting the push button 31B by the player, acquiring points, etc., and the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) The display mode is updated step by step, such as an effect of step-by-step promotion of the icon being displayed by winning a prize or passing through the passage gate 41, and an effect of defeating the enemy characters that appear one after another and increasing the level of the ally character. It's fine as long as it's a performance. Further, the specific effect in this embodiment shows an example of the effect executed after reaching the ready-to-win state, but it may be an effect to be executed before reaching the ready-to-win state or during the big hit. For example, if it is executed before reaching the ready-to-win state, for example, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10", it may be notified that the super ready-to-win is confirmed. If the game is executed at 10:00 a.m., it should be notified that the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum of "10" and that the player will be promoted to the probability variable jackpot. That is, the content notified when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" is not limited to the fact that the variable display result becomes a big hit, and the reach effect of super reach is performed, and the time saving control is performed. is performed, setting suggestion, probability variation promotion, etc., as long as it is advantageous content for the player. In addition, for example, when a predetermined time saving pattern is stop-displayed to be controlled to a time-saving state, it may be notified that the time-saving pattern is stop-displayed. In this way, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" in the specific effect, the variable display result is not a big hit, and the maximum number of acquired characters is "10". If the player does not reach the target, instead of temporarily stopping display of the combination of decorative symbols constituting a loss, for example, a message of "sorry" may be displayed after the defeat in the battle performance. In other words, when a content disadvantageous to the player is notified, the display is not limited to the temporary stop display of the combination of decoration symbols that constitutes a loss. This is also the case when it is announced that the variable display result will be a big hit when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10".

FIG. 10-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step 083AKS001 of FIG. 10-5 as the specific effect execution setting processing. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to execute an effect, that is, whether or not to execute a specific effect (step 083AKS002).

FIG. 10-7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, "executed" for executing the specific effect and "not executed" for not executing the specific effect are set to have different determination ratios according to the variable display result. there is As in the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10-7, in this embodiment, it is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit is higher when the specific effect is executed than when it is not executed. there is In addition, when it is determined to "no execution" that does not execute the specific effect, the reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of normal reach, super reach A or super reach B is executed without executing the specific effect. Variable display ends.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 083AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the specific effect in step 083AKS002, that is, whether or not there is execution of the specific effect (step 083AKS003 ). If there is no specific effect execution (step 083AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution setting process such as the specific effect as it is.

If the specific effect is to be executed (step 083AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the maximum character number determination table shown in FIG. (step 083AKS004).

FIG. 10-8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the maximum character number determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, for the number of acquired characters from "1" to "10", determination ratios are assigned so that the determination ratios are different depending on the variation pattern. Also, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is assigned such that the higher the maximum number of characters to be obtained, the higher the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit. A determination ratio is not assigned to the maximum number of characters "10" for the variation pattern in which the variable display result is a loss so that a big hit is confirmed when the number of characters is 10. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to acquiring many characters. Also, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, for example, in the case of the variation pattern of PA2-1, the maximum number of characters (maximum number of characters) is determined to be one of "1" to "3". A determination ratio is assigned so that the maximum number of characters is determined for each variation pattern. Therefore, even if the variable display of the same variation pattern is performed, the maximum number of characters can be made different, the variation of the effects can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved. In this embodiment, even if the variable display result is a big hit, the maximum number of characters may not reach "10". The maximum number of characters may always be "10" (i.e., 10 characters may always be acquired in the event of a big win), and the number of acquired characters does not reach "10". , it may be a loss.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the processing of step 083AKS004, the effect control CPU 120, according to the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004, displays (A) to (J) of FIG. 10-9. 2, and determines a specific effect execution pattern, which is an execution pattern for executing the specific effect, according to the determination ratio shown in the figure (step 083AKS005).

FIGS. 10-9(A) to 10-13(J) are diagrams showing configuration examples of specific effect execution pattern determination tables corresponding to maximum character numbers "1" to "10", respectively. As shown in the figure, in the specific effect execution pattern determination table in this embodiment, for a plurality of specific effect execution patterns differing in the timing and the number of characters to be acquired, the specific effect execution pattern in which the timing of reaching the maximum number of characters is late is selected. The determination percentages are assigned so that the percentage determined is high. In the illustrated example, there are five character acquisition timings such as timing 1 to timing 5, but there may be more or less timings, and acquisition timings may differ depending on the pattern. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-25, each timing of timing 1 to timing 5 is at equal intervals (the interval period of each timing is the same period), but depending on the specific effect execution pattern These timings may be different (the interval period of each timing may be different according to the specific effect execution pattern). Also, the number of acquisition timings may differ depending on the specific effect execution pattern (such as a pattern with three acquisition timings from timing 1 to timing 3 and a pattern with five acquisition timings from timing 1 to timing 5). . As for the number of acquired characters, in the illustrated example, up to four characters can be acquired at one timing, but the number may be more or less. For example, there may be a pattern in which 10 are obtained at one timing, or there may be a pattern in which one is obtained at 10 timings. Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 10-10(C) to 10-13(I), the specific effect execution pattern is determined to be one of 13 patterns (that is, the maximum number of characters is 3 to 13). 9 shows an example in which the number of specific effect execution patterns that can be determined is common), but this is an example, and the number of specific effect execution patterns that can be determined according to the maximum number of characters is different. good too. Further, in the illustrated example, regardless of the variable display result, the determination rate is assigned so that the rate of determination of the specific effect execution pattern in which the maximum number of characters is reached late is high. If the result is a big hit, the specific effect execution pattern will be determined to reach the maximum number of characters later, and if the result is a loss, the specific effect execution pattern will be determined to reach the maximum number of characters earlier. (or vice versa) may be assigned a decision percentage. Further, in this embodiment, the type of character to be acquired may be determined together with the determination of the specific effect execution pattern. For example, when the maximum number of characters is 1 to 5, the percentage of character A is high as the type of character to be obtained, and when the maximum number of characters is 6 to 10, the percentage of character B is the type of character to obtain. The higher the maximum number of characters, such as the higher the number of characters, the higher the probability of acquiring a specific type of character. It should be noted that the type of character that can be acquired may be only one type, or may be a plurality of types such as ten types, for example. Also, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when characters are acquired, a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters are displayed on the image display device so that the number of acquired characters can be easily recognized by the player. 5 (referred to as the first specific display, the first specific display 083AK060 in FIG. 10-27 (L)), and the difference between the maximum number of characters that can be obtained and the number of characters that have already been obtained is displayed to the player. An image corresponding to the acquired character is displayed in each display area of the character display device 083AK001 so as to be easily recognizable (referred to as a second specific display, the second specific display 083AK050 in FIG. 10-27(L)). ). That is, the first specific display in this embodiment is a display that makes it easy to recognize the number of acquired characters, that is, at which stage the specific display is. A display that facilitates recognition of the difference between the number and the number of characters already acquired, ie, the difference between the specific mode and the current stage. Note that the first specific display and the second specific display are continuously displayed during the specific effect period (excluding the execution period of the special effect described later), and are updated and displayed when the character is acquired in the character acquisition effect described later. (Characters are displayed incremented). In this embodiment, an example is shown in which an image corresponding to the obtained character is displayed in each display area of the character display device 083AK001 as the second specific display. Each time a character is acquired, a predetermined meter display may be increased corresponding to the number of acquired characters.

Specifically, in the process of step 083AKS005 in FIG. 10-6, when the maximum number of characters is "1", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. -05 is determined to be one of the specific effect execution patterns. When the maximum number of characters is "2", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-9(B) is referred to, and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT2-01 to PT2-09 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "3", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-10(C) is referred to, and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT3-01 to PT2-13 is determined. If the maximum number of characters is "4", refer to the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. If the maximum number of characters is "5", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-11(E) is referred to, and any of the specific effect execution patterns PT5-01 to PT5-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "6", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-11(F) is referred to, and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT6-01 to PT6-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "7", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-12(G) is referred to, and any of the specific effect execution patterns PT7-01 to PT7-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "8", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-12(H) is referred to, and any of the specific effect execution patterns PT8-01 to PT8-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "9", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-13(I) is referred to, and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT9-01 to PT9-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "10", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-13(J) is referred to, and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT10-01 to PT10-18 is determined. By executing the process of step 083AKS005 in FIG. 10-6 and determining the specific effect execution pattern, the timing of temporary stop display of the variable display of the decoration pattern is also set. Specifically, the end timing of the specific performance after the character acquisition timing of timing 5 is set as the timing of the temporary stop display, and when the maximum number of characters is 10, the combination of decorative patterns constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed. If the maximum number of characters is less than 10, a setting is made to temporarily stop and display the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss.

After executing the process of step 083AKS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes a character acquisition effect execution setting process for executing the character acquisition effect (step 083AKS006).

FIG. 10-14 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step 083AKS006 of FIG. 10-6 as character acquisition effect execution setting processing. In the character acquisition effect shown in FIG. 10-14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the character acquisition effect is executed at each character acquisition timing such as timing 1 to timing 5. The table is referred to and determined (step 083AKS011).

10-15 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a character acquisition effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, character acquisition is performed at each character acquisition timing such as timing 1 to timing 5 with respect to "executed" in which the character acquisition effect is executed and "not executed" in which the character acquisition effect is not executed. It is set to have different determination ratios depending on the number (the number of acquired characters). In the character acquisition effect execution determination table in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when the character acquisition number is "0", the character acquisition effect is "executed" and the character acquisition effect is not executed. While a determination ratio is assigned to both "no", if the character acquisition number is "other than 0" (i.e., "1 or more"), the character acquisition effect is executed "executed ” is assigned a decision percentage. Therefore, even if the character acquisition effect is executed, it may not be possible to obtain the character. can attract the player's attention to In addition, in the character acquisition effect of this implementation, if the character cannot be acquired, the result (result of the character acquisition effect in the failure mode) is displayed as a result of "Suka!" A display result of "acquisition" is displayed as a result of the character acquisition effect in the successful mode. A character acquisition effect when a character cannot be obtained is called a failure mode character acquisition effect, and a character acquisition effect when a character can be obtained is sometimes called a success mode character acquisition effect.

After executing the processing of step 083AKS011 in FIG. 10-14, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the character acquisition effect in step 083AKS011, that is, whether or not the character acquisition effect is to be executed (step 083AKS012). ). If the character acquisition effect is not to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 ends the character acquisition effect execution setting process as it is.

If the character acquisition effect is to be executed (step 083AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the character acquisition effect type determination table shown in FIGS. , is determined according to the number of characters acquired at one character acquisition timing (step 083AKS013).

FIG. 10-16 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a character acquisition effect type determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, for three types of character acquisition effects such as type A to type C, different determination ratios are determined according to the number of characters acquired at one character acquisition timing. A percentage is assigned. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the greater the number of characters acquired at one character acquisition timing, the higher the rate of being determined for the type C character acquisition effect. The determination percentage is assigned so that the percentage determined for the type A character acquisition effect is high. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of character acquisition effect to be executed. Note that the character acquisition effect in this embodiment is a effect in which a capsule is obtained by spinning a so-called gacha-gacha machine, and a character appears from inside (the character may not appear in some cases). Type A is a circular capsule, Type B is a square capsule, type C is a star-shaped capsule, etc. Types A to C differ in capsule shape (the shape may be common and the color may be different). In other words, the character acquisition effects in this embodiment are different in type by executing a common mode effect (playing a gacha-gacha effect) and then obtaining items of different modes (obtaining capsules of different shapes). ing. In addition to this, for example, type A is an effect of playing a clatter, type B is an effect of spinning a roulette with numbers 0 to 4 written, type C is an effect of fishing, and so on. It may be a different form of production with no common parts. It should be noted that, in the production of performing the gacha gacha, after the capsule is acquired, the player operates the push button 31B to break the capsule and the character appears from inside (there may be cases where the character does not appear). . Also, for example, although the capsule of type A cracks in one operation, the capsule of type B requires three operations, and the capsule of type C requires five operations. Depending on the type of capsule, the number of operations of the push button 31B required until the capsule breaks may differ. In this case, it is sufficient that the capsule of a type with a higher character acquisition ratio requires a larger number of operations by the player.

Returning to FIG. 10-14, after executing the processing of step 083AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first specific display and the second specific display to the player when the character is acquired (the number of characters is Character Acquisition Effect Setting (step 083AKS014), which is an effect display setting for highlighting the fact that the character is updated and displayed so as to increase, is performed (step 083AKS014), and the character acquisition effect execution setting processing is terminated.

In the character acquisition effect in this embodiment, as described above, when a character is acquired, the display result of "Acquisition" is displayed as a result. Further, when a character can be acquired in the character acquisition effect, a list of the acquired characters and the number thereof are displayed as an image as a first specific display so that the number of acquired characters can be easily recognized by the player. Images corresponding to the obtained characters are displayed on the display device 5, and the images corresponding to the obtained characters are displayed on the second screen so that the player can easily recognize the difference between the maximum number of characters that can be obtained and the number of characters that have already been obtained. It is displayed in each display area of the character display device 083AK001 as a specific display. In step 083AKS013, the acquired character image (including the updating image 083AK060A (see FIG. 10-26), which will be described later) updated and displayed as the first specific display, and the second special display as the first special display connecting the display result of "acquisition". 1 effect (first effect 083AK040 in FIGS. 10-26 and 10-27), a second special display that connects the image corresponding to the acquired character updated and displayed as the second specific display, and the display result of "Acquisition" , and the second effect (the second effect 083AK030 in FIGS. 10-26 and 10-27) is set to be displayed. It should be noted that the second effect may be dynamically displayed (for example, the display width is widened, or " For the first effect, if the character image as the first specific display is gradually increased, for example, the image linked to the display result of "Acquisition" is gradually changed. It should be displayed dynamically according to the Further, in step 083AKS013, at the timing when the character image obtained this time is displayed as the first specific display, an effect for this acquisition 083AK060B (Figs. See) is set to display. According to this, the display result of "acquired" as a suggestive indication that the character has been acquired is connected to the first specific display and the second specific display, respectively, and the first specific display and the second specific display are connected to the "acquisition". It is possible to make it easy to recognize that the first specific display and the second specific display are updated and displayed in conjunction with each other while being associated with the display result of "Acquisition", thereby suitably enhancing the presentation effect.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 083AKS006, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special effect execution setting process for executing a special effect (step 083AKS007). As described above, the special effect is executed when the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum number of "10" (when the first specific display and the second specific display do not take the specific mode). It is an effect that erases the acquired character to update the acquired character display to a disadvantageous mode for the player. Specifically, by executing the special effect, the first specific display and the second specific display updated and displayed by obtaining the character are erased.

FIG. 10-17 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step 083AKS0007 of FIG. 10-6 as special effect execution setting processing. In the special effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the maximum number of characters is less than 10 (step 083AKS021). Specifically, in step 083AKS021, it is determined whether the maximum number of characters is less than 10 by confirming whether the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004 of FIG. 10-6 is other than 10. . If the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004 is other than 10, it is determined as Yes in step 083AKS021 of FIG. A special effect execution setting is made (step 083AKS022), and the special effect execution setting process is terminated.

In the processing of step 083AKS022, the table for determining the special effect pattern shown in FIG. determine the pattern. The maximum number of characters is specified by the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004 in FIG. 10-6, and the type of reach is specified by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10-2. do it.

FIG. 10-18 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a special effect pattern determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the greater the maximum number of characters, that is, the greater the number of characters to be obtained, the greater the number of characters for "executed" in which special effects are executed and "no execution" in which specific effects are not executed. The decision ratio is assigned so that the ratio of decisions to "execute" increases. In addition, when the super A ready-to-reach effect is executed rather than the normal ready-to-reach effect is performed, and when the super B ready-to-reach effect is performed rather than the super A ready-to-reach effect is performed, The decision ratio is assigned so that the ratio of decisions to "execute" increases. Therefore, when the degree of expectation for a big hit is high, the special effect is likely to be executed. It is possible to maintain the feeling and improve the amusement of the game. In addition, as shown in the figure, the special effect pattern etc. determination table in this embodiment determines one of three types of special effect patterns such as pattern A to pattern C according to the type of reach. there is Specifically, the special effect pattern of pattern A is a pattern in which the acquired characters (the first specific display and the second specific display) are eliminated one by one, and the special effect pattern of pattern B is pattern A at the beginning. Similar to , the characters are erased one by one, then an eye-catching image is displayed, and all the remaining characters are erased. The special effect pattern of pattern C is a pattern in which all acquired characters are erased at once ( (This is a pattern in which the first specific display is erased at once after the second specific display is erased at once). Note that pattern A may be a pattern in which all acquired characters are erased at once, and pattern C may be a pattern in which acquired characters (first specific display and second specific display) are erased one by one. It should be noted that regardless of the pattern of the special effect, the first specific display and the second specific display to be erased are erased before the first specific display and the second specific display are erased. Erasure target display (for example, x or diagonal line display, see 083AK070 and 083AK071 in FIG. 10-27(O)) is performed, and then the first specific display and second specific display to be erased are erased. Therefore, in the special effect pattern of pattern A, since the bodies are erased one by one, the erasure target display is performed for one first specific display and one second specific display to be erased. In the special effect pattern of pattern B, similarly to pattern A, after the deletion target display is performed for one first specific display and one second specific display to be erased, an eye-catching image is displayed, and then, Erasure target displays are performed for all remaining first specific displays and second specific displays. In the special effect pattern of pattern C, since all the first specific displays and the second specific displays are erased at once, all the first specific displays and the second specific displays that are being displayed are displayed as objects to be erased. According to this, since the object to be erased is clarified, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition to x and diagonal lines, there may be multiple types of erasure targets, such as crack images and erasure message images, and which type of erasure target display is displayed depends on the number of characters acquired. may In the illustrated example, the determination ratio is assigned such that the greater the maximum number of characters, that is, the greater the number of characters to be obtained, the higher the percentage of determinations of "executed". However, for example, even if the maximum number of characters is the same, the later the timing of reaching the maximum number of characters in the execution period of the specific effect, the higher the percentage of “executed” determined, so that the specific effect execution pattern Further determination percentages may be assigned according to. Also, for example, in the specific effect execution pattern shown in FIG. The pattern reaches the maximum number of characters at timings 2 to 4 three times. That is, the period (specific period) from the start of the specific effect until reaching the determined maximum number of characters (details will be described later) differs between the PT7-01 pattern and the PT7-06 pattern. ing. In such a case, the longer the period (specific period) from the start of the specific effect until reaching the determined maximum number of characters (details will be described later), the higher the rate of being determined to be "executed". can be Contrary to this, the shorter the time, the higher the percentage of "executed" decisions may be made. In addition, even if the maximum number of characters is the same, the greater the number of times a character is acquired, the higher the percentage of "executed" decisions may be made. The special effect pattern may be different accordingly. Furthermore, even if the maximum number of characters is the same, the ratio of determination of "executed" may differ according to the type and combination of acquired characters. Furthermore, in this embodiment, regardless of the number of characters acquired (maximum number of characters) and the special effect pattern to be executed, the first specific display and the second specific display to be erased are erased display indicating that they will be erased. However, for example, as the number of acquired characters (maximum number of characters) increases, the deletion target display may be displayed in a lighter color so that the deletion is less noticeable to the player. Conversely, the smaller the number of acquired characters (maximum number of characters), the lighter the deletion target display may be. That is, depending on the maximum number of characters acquired, the appearance of erasure of characters (whether or not they are erased in a more conspicuous manner) when the special effect is executed may differ. 10-18, when the super A ready-to-reach effect is executed rather than when the super B ready-to-reach effect is performed, the reach of the normal reach is higher than when the super A ready-to-reach effect is performed. The decision ratio may be assigned such that the ratio of decisions to be “executed” is higher in the case where an effect is performed. That is, the rate at which the special effect is executed may be higher when the ready-to-win effect with the lower big hit expectation is executed.

Returning to FIG. 10-17, if the maximum number of characters is not less than 10 (step 083AKS021; No), that is, if the maximum number of characters is 10, the effect control CPU 120 will win a big hit because the maximum number of acquired characters is 10. Blessing effect execution setting for executing a blessing effect for congratulating the determination is performed (step 083AKS023), and the special effect execution setting process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 083AKS007, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special effect execution setting process for executing a special effect (step 083AKS008), and ends the specific effect execution setting process. do. As described above, the special performance is a performance that is executed at the timing during execution of the special performance or at the end timing. It is a so-called resurrection effect that suggests whether or not. Specifically, the special effect is a performance in which the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special effect are revived and displayed, and that the variable display result suggests (encourages) whether or not the result will be a big hit. be. In this embodiment, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" in the specific effect, the variable display result becomes a big hit. Even if it does not reach "10", it is assumed that the variable display result will be a big hit again. The contents notified by reaching (the display mode of the specific display has become a specific mode) are that the reach production of super reach is performed, that the time saving control is performed, the setting suggestion, the probability change promotion and the time saving pattern In the case of stopping the display, it is sufficient to suggest whether or not the control of the content is performed even in the special effect. That is, the special effect in this embodiment is performed again when the number of characters obtained in the specific effect does not reach the maximum number of "10" (when the display mode of the specific display does not become the specific mode). Any resurrection effect that gives the player a chance may be used, and the content of suggestion in the special effect may be the same as the content notified when the display mode of the specific display becomes the specific mode in the specific effect. On the contrary, when the display mode of the specific display becomes the specific mode in the specific effect, while notifying that the variable display result will be a big hit, setting suggestions are performed in the special effect, etc. The content notified when the specific mode is reached in the production and the content suggested in the special production may be different. According to this, even if the specific mode is not achieved in the specific performance, the player's feeling of regret can be alleviated by performing the special performance, and the fixed price of the game interest can be prevented.

FIG. 10-19 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step 083AKS0008 of FIG. 10-6 as special effect execution setting processing. In the special effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special effect is executed in the process of step 083AKS022 in FIG. (Step 083AKS031). If the special effect is not executed, that is, if the special effect is not executed (step 083AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect execution setting process as it is. In addition, although the illustrated example shows an example in which the special effect is not executed when the special effect is not executed, even when the special effect is not executed, the ratio is lower than when the special effect is executed. A special effect may be executed. Since the special effect is not executed, the first specific display and the second specific display are not erased. The specific display is not revived, but a battle effect is performed in which the acquired character (ally character) and the enemy character simply battle, and depending on whether the ally character wins or not, the result of the variable display becomes a big hit. Any production that suggests (encourages) whether or not is acceptable.

If the special effect is to be executed (step 083AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect is to be executed by referring to the special effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10-20 (step 083AKS032).

FIG. 10-20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a special effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, different decision ratios are set according to the maximum number of characters for "executed" for executing the special effect and "not executed" for not executing the special effect. ing. As in the special effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10-20, in this embodiment, it is set so that the greater the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of "executed" for executing the special effect.

Returning to FIG. 10-19, after executing the process of step 083AKS032, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect is executed in step 083AKS032, that is, whether or not the special effect is executed (step 083AKS033). ). If there is no special effect execution (step 083AKS033; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect execution setting process as it is.

If there is a special effect to be executed (step 083AKS033; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the special effect type determination table shown in FIG. A decision is made according to the result (step 083AKS034).

FIG. 10-21 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a special effect type determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, two kinds of special effects such as a first special effect and a second special effect are assigned different determination ratios according to the variable display results. In addition, the special effect type determination table in this embodiment determines the ratio so that the first special effect is executed at a higher rate than the second special effect when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot or a loss. is assigned, and when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, the determination ratio is assigned such that the second special performance is executed at a higher rate than the first special performance. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of special effect to be executed. It should be noted that the first special effect in this embodiment is a effect executed by the image display device 5, and a restoration image (such as 083AK080 shown in FIG. 10-27(P)) covering the area where the first specific display is displayed. ) is displayed, and after displaying the message “Revival!!”, the first specific display and the second specific display are revived (Figs. (S) reference). The second special effect is a effect executed by the image display device 5 and the movable body 32, and the area where the first specific display is displayed and the area where the second specific display is displayed are made invisible. , the movable body 32 is operated so as to overlap the respective areas, and after displaying the message "resurrection" on the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is returned to the initial position, whereby the resurrected first specific image is displayed. This is an effect in which the display and the second specific display are visible (see FIGS. 10-28 (W) and (S)). Furthermore, in the special performance, the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the execution of the special performance are redisplayed, but are redisplayed in the first special performance and the second special performance. The display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display may be different. For example, in the first special effect, a character of the same color as the first specific display and the second specific display displayed before the special effect is executed is displayed, while in the second special effect, the special effect is executed. A character having a color different from that of the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before being displayed may be displayed. Further, for example, in the first special effect, the same character as the first specific display and the second specific display displayed before the special effect is executed is displayed, while in the second special effect, the special effect is executed. In addition to displaying the same character as the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before being displayed, the character is equipped with a weapon, and the second special effect is executed is the first display. The percentage of victory over the enemy character may be higher than when the special effect is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the variable probability big hit is achieved, the second special performance is executed at a higher rate than the first special performance, that is, the second special performance is a performance suggesting that the variable probability big hit. Although an example was shown, for example, it suggests that it will be controlled to a big win with a larger number of rounds than when the first special effect is executed, or that it will be controlled to a big win with a long number of short hours. The second special effect is not limited to the probability variable jackpot as long as it is a performance suggesting contents more advantageous to the player than the first special effect.

After executing the process of step 083AKS034 in FIG. 10-19, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the special effect according to the variable display result, and the execution timing determination table shown in FIGS. One of them is referred to and determined (step 083AKS035), and the special effect execution setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-22 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table for determining the execution timing of special effects. Specifically, FIG. 10-22(A) shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table when the variable display result is a loss, and FIG. FIG. 10-22(C) is a configuration example of the execution timing determination table when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot. As shown in the figure, in the execution timing determination table in this embodiment, two timings, ie, the timing during execution of the special effect and the timing after the execution of the special effect, have different determination ratios according to the maximum number of characters. is set to Note that the number of timings is not limited to two, and may be three or more, such as, for example, the first half timing during execution of the special effect, the second half timing, and the timing after execution of the special effect. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, determination ratios are assigned such that the greater the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage determined at the timing after execution of the special effect. Therefore, not only whether or not the special effect is executed, but also the execution timing can attract the player's attention. Furthermore, when the variable display result is a big hit than when the variable display result is a loss, when the variable display result is a big hit, when the variable display result is a high probability rather than a non-high probability, the timing after the execution of the special effect The decision percentage is assigned so that the percentage determined to be high. As shown in FIG. 10-21, when the variable display result is the probability variable big hit, the ratio of the second special effect to be determined is higher than the first special effect, so the result is shown in FIG. 10-22(C). Thus, the second special effect is more frequently executed at the timing after the special effect than the first special effect. The timing during execution of the special effect may be common timing regardless of the special effect pattern of the special effect being executed, or may be different timing depending on the special effect pattern. For example, in the case of the special effect pattern of pattern A, the timing after one first specific display and one second specific display are erased is set as the execution timing of the special effect, and in the case of the special effect pattern of pattern B, , the timing after the eye-catching image is displayed is the execution timing of the special effect, and in the case of the special effect pattern of pattern C, the timing after the erasure target display is performed (more specifically, The timing after the display is performed and the timing after the second specific display is erased and the timing before the first specific display is erased may be set as the execution timing of the special effect. At the timing when the special effect is executed, the special effect being executed may be forcibly ended. Also, the timing after execution of the special effect may be the timing after all of the displayed first specific display and second specific display are erased. Note that when the timing during execution of the special effect pattern of pattern C is set as the execution timing of the special effect, the timing immediately after the erasure target display is performed (only the erasure target display is performed, and the second specific display is also the second specific display) 1 specific display is not erased).

Returning to FIG. 10-5, when either step S523, step S526, or step 083AKS001 is executed, or when it is determined in step S528 that it is not a variation pattern of super reach, the effect control CPU 120 is during other variable display. (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing a notice effect during fluctuation, which is different from the predetermined effect, may be performed. The notice effect during fluctuation is a notice effect that foretells the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed in response to the special game in which the start condition is established. good.

As for the notice effect during fluctuation, for example, at the start of the variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution, a predetermined effect sound (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A variable display result becomes a ``jackpot'' by executing a predetermined mode of presentation including some or all of mode presentations and presentations in which a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. A one-shot notification mode effect may be executed to immediately notify (deterministically notify) the event. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result becoming a "big hit" may be executed as the notice effect during fluctuation.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "jackpot", for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined mode of presentation for liveliness. More specifically, it suffices if a predetermined mode of effect can be executed, such as a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 lights up, or a mode in which a predetermined effect image of a mini character is displayed.

After executing the processing of step S530, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the effect control pattern (step S531). Production control CPU 120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command, selects one of the prepared production control patterns (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) and uses it. set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns corresponding to the specific effect set for execution in the specific effect execution setting process of step 083AKS001, and sets it as a usage pattern. do.

Following the process of step S531, the production control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command, the production provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S532). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S531 VDP of the display control unit 123 , etc., to start the fluctuation of the decorative design in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. All you have to do is

After executing the process of step S533, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then performs the variable display start setting process. exit.

FIG. 10-23 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect processing during variable display executed by the characterizing portion 083AK. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10-23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S801). Production control CPU120, for example, to update the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, 1 subtraction), when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the production control process timer value after the update. Then, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S802). The ready-to-win effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined that it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the ready-to-win effect (step S803). After executing the processing of step S803, the effect control CPU 120 executes control processing such as a specific effect for executing various effects such as a specific effect (step 083AKS051).

FIG. 10-24 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step 083AKS051 of FIG. 10-23 as the specific effect control process. In the specific effect control process shown in FIG. 10-24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the specific effect period for executing the specific effect (step 083AKS071). The specific effect period may be set by the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-6. When it is determined that it is not the specific effect period (step 083AKS071; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the control process such as the specific effect as it is.

If it is determined that it is the specific effect period (step 083AKS071; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect according to the specific effect execution pattern determined in the specific effect execution setting process of FIG. 10-6. is controlled (step 083AKS072). After executing the process of step 083AKS072, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the character acquisition effect period for executing the character acquisition effect (step 083AKS073). The character acquisition effect period may be set in the character acquisition effect execution setting process of FIG. 10-14. When it is determined that it is not the character acquisition effect period (step 083AKS073; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect control processing as it is.

When it is determined that it is the character acquisition effect period (step 083AKS073; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the type of character acquisition effect determined in the character acquisition effect execution setting process of FIG. 10-14. (Step 083AKS074). In the process of step 083AKS074, a performance is executed to obtain a capsule by spinning the gacha-gacha, and if the character cannot be obtained (in the case of a failed character acquisition performance), a display result of "Suka!" is displayed as a result. indicate. On the other hand, when the character can be acquired (in the case of the character acquisition effect of the success mode), the display result of "acquisition" is displayed as a result, and the first specific display is additionally displayed to update and display the first specific display. and second specific display additional display for updating and displaying the second specific display. Note that in this embodiment, the first specific display is updated and displayed (first specific display additional display), and then the second specific display is updated and displayed (second specific display additional display). The end timing of each update display is the same (see FIG. 10-25). Since the updated display of the first specific display is extensively displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy for the player to recognize that the display has been updated. Therefore, by updating and displaying the first specific display first, the player can easily recognize that the display has been updated. In addition, since the update end timings are synchronized with each other, it becomes easier to recognize the relationship between the first specific display and the second specific display, and the presentation effect can be favorably enhanced. As for the update display of the first specific display, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-26 (G), (H) and FIG. By doing so, it is visually displayed to the player that the update is being performed. That is, regardless of the number of characters acquired, the first specific display is updated in a common update manner, such as repeatedly displaying the same update image. Note that the repeated display is, for example, one-time updating image display processing for starting and ending the display of the image being updated (083AK060A shown in the figure) at the update start timing of the first specific display (at the timing of the additional display of the first specific display). start timing) to the update end timing (the end timing of the additional display of the first specific display) (by repeatedly executing the updating image display process multiple times), or executing the updating image once Before the process of ending the display of the image being updated (083AK060A shown in the drawing) in the display process, it is determined whether or not it is the update end timing of the first specific display (the end timing of the additional display of the first specific display). If it is not the end timing of the additional display of the 1 specific display, return to the processing (display processing) for displaying the image being updated (083AK060A shown), and repeat the display processing (display in one image display processing being updated). repeating the process multiple times). On the other hand, the second specific display is updated so that the larger the number of acquired characters, the larger the number of images corresponding to the acquired characters are initially displayed. Specifically, when the number of characters acquired this time is four, four images (corresponding images) corresponding to the acquired characters are additionally displayed as the second specific display. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-26(H), first two second specific indications 083AK050 are displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. 10-27(I) and (J), one by one is added ( Similarly, when the number of characters acquired this time is three, it is sufficient to first display two corresponding images 083AK050). On the other hand, if the number of characters acquired this time is two, two images (corresponding images) corresponding to the acquired characters are additionally displayed as the second specific display. Then, the second specific display 083AK050 is additionally displayed one by one (when the number of characters acquired this time is one, one is additionally displayed). As described above, the second specific display is updated in a different manner depending on the number of characters to be obtained, unlike the first specific display, which is updated in a common manner regardless of the number of characters to be obtained. display is performed. In this example, the update mode of the second specific display differs depending on whether or not the number of characters acquired this time is three or more. good too.

After executing the processing of step 083AKS074, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a character has been acquired in the character acquisition effect executed this time (step 083AKS075). Whether or not a character has been acquired can be determined by, for example, which pattern is the specific effect execution pattern determined in the specific effect execution setting process of FIG. 10-6. If it is determined that the character has not been acquired (step 083AKS075; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect control process.

If it is determined that the character has been acquired (step 083AKS075; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display set in step 083AKS014 in FIGS. End the control processing such as the specific effect. In the processing of step 083AKS076, as described above, the acquired character image (including the updating image 083AK060A (see FIG. 10-26) described later) to be updated and displayed as the first specific display is connected with the display result of "acquired". The first effect as the first special display (the first effect 083AK040 in FIGS. 10-26 and 10-27), and the image corresponding to the acquired character updated and displayed as the second specific display and the display result of "Acquisition" and a second effect (second effect 083AK030 in FIGS. 10-26 and 10-27) as a second special display connecting the . In this embodiment, although the first effect and the second effect are displayed simultaneously, the second effect is erased before the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the updated display of the first specific display, and to appropriately recognize the updated state. In this embodiment, the display result of "acquisition" is displayed on the image display device 5, while the second specific display is displayed on the character display device 083AK001. Therefore, the second effect may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and the character display device 083AK001 to form a single second effect. Alternatively, the image may be displayed only on the image display device 5 .

Returning to FIG. 10-23, after executing the process of step 083AKS051, or when it is determined that it is not the ready-to-win production period in step S802 (step S802; No), the production control CPU 120 is the timing to temporarily stop and display the decorative pattern. (Step 083AKS052). As described above, the timing for temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbols is set in accordance with the execution of the process of step 083AKS005 in FIG. 10-6 and the determination of the specific effect execution pattern. When it is determined that it is the temporary stop display timing (step 083AKS052; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the decoration symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed (step 083AKS053). Specifically, in the processing of step 083AKS053, when the number of acquired characters is 10 (when the maximum number of characters is 10 and the specific effects of the specific effect patterns of PT10-01 to PT10-18 in FIG. 10-13 are executed). Then, the obtained character (ally character) battles with the enemy character, the ally character wins, and the combination of decoration patterns constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the number of characters acquired is less than 10 (when the maximum number of characters is less than 10 and a specific effect of a specific effect pattern other than PT10-01 to PT10-18 in Figure 10-13 is executed), the acquired character ( A battle is performed between an ally character and an enemy character, an effect is performed in which the ally character is defeated, and a combination of decoration patterns constituting a failure is temporarily stopped and displayed.

After executing the process of step 083AKS053, or when it is determined that it is not the time to temporarily stop display of the decoration pattern in step 083AKS052 (step 083AKS052; No), the effect control CPU 120 is in the blessing effect period for executing the blessing effect. It is determined whether or not there is (step 083AKS054). The blessing effect period is set by executing the process of step 083AKS023 in FIG. 10-17. When it is determined that it is the blessing performance period (step 083AKS054; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs control to execute the blessing performance (step 083AKS055). At step 083AKS055, for example, an effect to congratulate the determination of the big win may be performed by displaying a message "Congratulations" as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B-4). In addition, the game effect lamp 9 may be turned on (including flashing), a jackpot determination notification sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or the movable body 32 may be operated.

After executing the processing of step 083AKS055, or when it is determined that it is not the blessing performance period at step 083AKS054 (step 083AKS054; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether it is the special performance period for executing the special performance. is determined (step 083AKS056). The special effect period may be set according to the fact that it is decided to execute the special effect in the process of step 083AKS022 in FIG. 10-17 and the special effect pattern to be executed is decided. Note that the special effect period may be different for each of pattern A to pattern C, or may be the same period. When it is determined that it is the special effect period (step 083AKS056; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the special effect (step 083AKS057). In the process of step 083AKS057, by executing the special effect of the pattern determined in the process of step 083AKS022 of FIG. 10-17, the first specific display and the second specific display are erased. and update).

After executing the process of step 083AKS057, or when it is determined that it is not the special effect period at step 083AKS056 (step 083AKS056; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the special effect period for executing the special effect. is determined (step 083AKS058). The special effect period may be set according to the determination of the type of special effect and the execution timing in steps 083AKS034 and 083AKS035 of FIGS. 10-19. Note that the special effect period may be a different period depending on the type of the special effect, or may be the same period. When it is determined that it is the special effect period (step 083AKS058; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the special effect (step 083AKS059). In the process of step 083AKS058, the type of special effect determined in step 083AKS034 of FIGS. 10-19 is executed. It should be noted that in step 083AKS059, when the special effect is executed at the timing during execution of the special effect, after the special effect being executed is terminated, the first display displayed before the special effect is executed is used as the special effect. By redisplaying the specific display and the second specific display and having the acquired character (ally character) battle with the enemy character, it is suggested whether or not the ally character will be controlled to an advantageous state depending on whether the ally character wins or not. do it. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by both the special performance and the special performance being performed at the same time.

After executing the process of step 083AKS059, or when it is determined that it is not a special effect period in step 083AKS058 (step 083AKS058; No), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern Based on the setting, etc., control is performed to execute effects during variable display including the variable display operation of decorative patterns (step S808), and the process during variable display ends.

When it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S809 ). At this time, if no pattern confirmation command is received (step S809; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the game waits.

When there is reception of the pattern confirmation command in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop pattern (determined ornamental pattern), which is the display result in the variable display of patterns, is performed (step S810).

After executing the processing of step S810, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as a waiting time for receiving a command to start a big hit (step S811). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

FIG. 10-25 is a timing chart showing execution timings of specific effects, character acquisition effects, and the like. Incidentally, the illustrated example shows an example in which the specific effect of the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. 10-11(F) is executed.

As shown in the figure, when the ready-to-win state is reached after the start of the variable display, a specific effect is executed. In this example, since the specific effect of the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. . Then, at timing 4, the success mode character acquisition effect is executed, and four characters are acquired.

When the character is acquired, a first specific display additional display is performed to additionally display (update display) the acquired character on the image display device 5 as the first specific display. In the first specific display addition display, as described above, the same update-in-progress image (083AK060A in FIG. 10-26(G)) is repeatedly displayed, thereby letting the player know that the update is being performed. It becomes visible against. After that, a second specific display additional display for additionally displaying (updating) an image corresponding to the obtained character is performed in the display area of the character display device 083AK001 as the second specific display. In the second specific additional display, as described above, the display is updated such that the larger the number of acquired characters, the larger the number of images (corresponding images) corresponding to the acquired characters are initially displayed. In the illustrated example, the specific effect of the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. After the display 083AK050 (see FIG. 10-26(H)) is displayed, additional displays are displayed one by one. Further, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, although the additional display of the first specific display is performed before the additional display of the second specific display, the end timings are synchronized with each other. Although the display is performed first, the respective update end timings, that is, the timings of displaying the first specific display and the second specific display of the four bodies in this example, are synchronized. Therefore, by starting the update of the first specific display, which is easy to recognize that it has been updated, the player can easily recognize that it has been updated. In addition, since the update end timings are synchronized with each other, it becomes easier to recognize the relationship between the first specific display and the second specific display, and the presentation effect can be favorably enhanced. Furthermore, since the rendering period can be adjusted by repeatedly displaying the image being updated, data dedicated to updating is unnecessary and the data capacity can be reduced.

When the second specific display additional display is performed, a first effect as a first special display connecting the obtained character image updated and displayed as the first specific display and the display result of "acquisition", and a second specific display as a A second effect is displayed as a second special display connecting the image corresponding to the acquired character to be updated and displayed and the display result of "Acquisition". Also, as illustrated, in this embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are displayed at the same time, but the second effect is erased before the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the updated display of the first specific display, and allow the player to preferably recognize the updated state.

Subsequently, at timing 5, the success mode character acquisition effect is executed, and two characters are acquired. As in timing 4, when a character is acquired, a first specific display additional display is performed for additionally displaying (updated display) the acquired character as a first specific display on the image display device 5, and then the character is displayed as a second specific display. A second specific additional display is performed in the display area of the display device 083AK001 to additionally display (update display) an image corresponding to the obtained character. Since two characters are acquired at the timing 5, the second specific display 083AK050 is additionally displayed one by one. As shown in the figure, during the period (t1 in the figure) of the additional display of the first specific display corresponding to the execution of the success mode character acquisition effect at timing 4, the success mode character acquisition effect at timing 5 is executed. This period is longer than the corresponding first specific display additional display period (t2 in the drawing). That is, in this embodiment, the update display period of the first specific display becomes longer as the number of acquired characters increases. Also, the period (t3 in the drawing) of the second specific display additional display corresponding to the execution of the character acquisition effect in the success mode at timing 4 corresponds to the execution of the character acquisition effect in the success mode at timing 5. This period is longer than the period (t4 shown in the drawing) of the additional display of the second specific display. That is, in this embodiment, the update display period of the second specific display becomes longer as the number of acquired characters increases.

When the second specific display additional display corresponding to the timing 5 is performed, as in the case of the timing 4, the first special display connecting the obtained character image updated and displayed as the first specific display and the display result of "acquisition" is displayed. A first effect as a display and a second effect as a second special display connecting an image corresponding to the acquired character updated and displayed as the second specific display and the display result of "acquisition" are displayed. The first effect and the second effect are displayed at the same time, and the second effect is erased before the first effect, similarly to timing 4. As shown, the display period of the first effect at timing 4 (t5 in the drawing) is longer than the display period of the first effect at timing 5 (t6 in the drawing). That is, in this embodiment, the display period of the first effect becomes longer as the number of acquired characters increases. Similarly, for the second effect, the display period of the second effect at timing 4 (t7 in the drawing) is longer than the display period of the second effect at timing 5 (t8 in the drawing). That is, in this embodiment, the display period of the second effect becomes longer as the number of acquired characters increases.

After that, as shown in the figure, when the specific effect period ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. In this example, since the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum number of "10", the acquired character and the enemy character battle, and after the friendly character is defeated, the decorative pattern that constitutes the loss is assumed to be It will be stopped and displayed. When the decorative symbols that constitute the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed, the special performance period is entered, and the special performance is executed. Then, when the timing during the special performance is determined as the execution timing of the special performance, the special performance is performed at the timing, and when the timing after the special performance is determined as the execution timing of the special performance, the A special effect is executed at the timing. In this embodiment, the second special effect is more likely to be executed after the special effect than the first special effect. , and the second special effect is executed at a timing after the special effect. In this embodiment, one of the first special effect and the second special effect is executed. -25 shows that each special effect is executed. Note that the special effect in this embodiment is a effect suggesting whether or not the acquired character before execution of the special effect is resurrected to indicate whether or not the character will be a big hit. In the production, the opposite production such as resurrection display is executed. Therefore, in order to avoid the player's confusion, when the special effect is executed at the timing during the special effect, the special effect being executed should be forcibly terminated. Incidentally, if the special performance is not related to the special performance (such as not resurrecting the character) and is merely a performance suggesting whether or not the game will be a big hit, the special performance and the special performance may be executed at the same time. Also, as shown in the figure, the special effect may be executed twice, such as performing the first special effect at the timing during execution of the special effect and then executing the second special effect at the timing after the special effect is finished. . Furthermore, there are two special performance execution patterns, such as pattern 1 in which either the first special performance or the second special performance is performed once, and pattern 2 in which both the first special performance and the second special performance are performed. There may be patterns. In this case, after notifying that the friendly character loses in the battle in the first special effect and the variable display result is a loss, the friendly character wins in the battle in the second special effect, and the variable display result is a big hit. You should let us know what happens. Also, after notifying that the ally character wins the battle in the first special effect and the variable display result becomes the big win, whether or not the ally character wins the battle in the second special effect determines whether the ally character wins or not. It is also possible to notify whether or not, a setting suggestion, or the number of rounds. According to this, even if the advantageous notification that the first special performance is executed is not made, the second special performance may be executed, so that the player continues to have a sense of expectation. be able to.

Next, an example of an effect operation when a specific effect or character acquisition effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-26 to 10-30. Specifically, in FIGS. 10-26 to 10-29, the specific effect of the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. 10-11 (F) is executed, the special effect of pattern C is executed, and the special effect 10-25 shows an example of a case where the variable display result is a big hit when executed (similar to FIG. 10-25). FIG. 10-30 shows an example of a case where the variable display result is lost without the special effect being executed, and when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum number of "10", the special effect and the special effect are executed. It shows an example of a case where the variable display result becomes a big hit without any trouble.

After entering the reach state as shown in FIG. 10-26(A), the specific effect is started, and at timing 1 shown in FIG. 10-25, the character acquisition effect is executed as shown in FIG. 10-26(B). be done. In this embodiment, in order to recognizably inform the player that the character acquisition effect has been executed, that is, that the player should pay attention to the possibility of acquiring a character, a "character Acquisition Chance" message (character acquisition effect start image 083AK01) is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-26(C), a gacha machine 083AK02 is displayed, and an effect is executed in which one capsule comes out of the gacha machine 083AK02. The illustrated example shows a case where a type A capsule 083AK010 (a round capsule) comes out. Then, in the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. Then, the capsule 083AK010 is broken, and the message "Sukka!" is displayed as a display result without the character being displayed. In this way, at each timing from timing 1 to timing 3, the character is not displayed and the message "Sucks!" is displayed as a display result, and at timing 4 shown in FIG. A performance is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-26(E), an effect is executed in which one capsule comes out of the gacha-gacha 083AK02. The illustrated example shows a case where a type C capsule 083AK020 (a star-shaped capsule) comes out. Then, in the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. 10-11 (F), characters are acquired at timing 4 (4 bodies in this example), so as shown in FIG. 10-26 (F) , the display result of "Acquisition" is displayed so that the player can visually recognize that the character has been acquired. As shown in the figure, at this point, the player cannot recognize how many characters have been acquired (including which type of character has been acquired). In this embodiment, as described above, the ratio of the number of characters to be acquired differs depending on the type of capsule acquired in the character acquisition effect. can be predicted and the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, although it is possible to predict the number of characters acquired according to the type of capsule, it is not possible to predict the type of characters acquired. If the percentage of characters is high and the maximum number of characters reaches 6 to 10, the percentage of character B as the type of character to acquire is high. If it is high, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation of which character he has acquired. Further, for example, even when the kind of the winning character is suggested or the setting is suggested, the player's expectation of which character he has won can be maintained. In addition, for example, the display mode of the display result of "acquired" may differ according to the type of acquired character. For example, when a character of a type that is more likely to be obtained as the maximum number of characters increases, the character "acquired", which is normally displayed in black, may be displayed in red.

When a character is acquired, as shown in FIG. 10-25, first specific display additional display is performed, so as shown in FIG. The display is updated. As described above, in this embodiment, by repeatedly displaying the same update-in-progress image 083AK060A, the player can visually recognize that the update is being performed. In addition to this, for example, multiple types of updating images are prepared, and if an updating image of type 1 is displayed, there is a high possibility that you have acquired 3 or more, and an updating image of type 2 is displayed. Depending on the number of characters acquired, for example, the number of acquired characters may be two or less, the proportion of the displayed image during updating may differ. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of image being updated to be displayed. Further, setting suggestions may be made depending on the type of image being updated.

Subsequently, at the timing of the additional display of the second specific display shown in FIG. 10-25, the image corresponding to the obtained character is updated and displayed as the second specific display as shown in FIG. 10-26(H). The illustrated example shows an example in which a corresponding image (second specific display 083AK050) corresponding to a dog character is additionally displayed (updated display). As described above, in this embodiment, the update display is performed such that the larger the number of acquired characters, the larger the number of images corresponding to the acquired characters are initially displayed. Since the number of characters acquired this time is four, four images (corresponding images) corresponding to the dog character acquired as the second specific display 083AK050 are additionally displayed. , two specific indications 083AK050 are first displayed. As shown in the figure, the second specific display 083AK050 is displayed at this timing, and since the second specific display 083AK050 corresponds to the first specific display that is additionally displayed, the second specific display 083AK050, The player can recognize which type of character he or she has acquired. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the updating of the second specific display.

When the second specific display 083AK050 is updated and displayed, the display timings of the first effect and the second effect shown in FIG. 10-25 come at the same time, and as shown in FIG. A first effect 083AK040 as a first special display connecting the display result of "acquisition" and a second effect as a second special display connecting the second specific display 083AK050 and the display result of "acquisition" are displayed. As shown in the figure, this embodiment shows an example in which the display mode of the first effect and the display mode of the second effect are different. The display modes may be the same display mode.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-27(I), one corresponding image corresponding to the dog character as the second specific display 083AK050 is additionally displayed, and in accordance with the additional display (updated display), the second specific display 083AK050 is displayed. Effects are also updated. In the illustrated example, four dog characters, that is, a case in which a plurality of characters of the same type are acquired, is shown, but there may be a case in which a plurality of characters of different types are acquired.

10-27 (J ), the update-in-progress image 083AK060A displayed as the update display of the first specific display is erased, and the acquired dog character and the total number of characters acquired in the variable display (illustrated character x 4 image ) is displayed. Note that the updating image 083AK060A is also one aspect of the first specific display 083AK060. In other words, the updating image 083AK060A is a mode in which the first specific display 083AK060 is being updated, and the acquired dog character and character x 4 images shown in FIG. Yes, and the first specific display includes the aspect being updated and the aspect of the update result. In the illustrated example, the total number of characters acquired during the variable display is indicated as four characters, but in addition to this, the number of characters acquired this time may also be displayed. Also, as shown in the figure, four second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed corresponding to the number of four characters acquired this time. Also, as described above, although the first effect and the second effect are displayed at the same time, the second effect is deleted before the first effect. be done. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, at the timing when the update result of the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, the currently acquired effect 083AK060B that makes the acquired character image stand out is displayed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the update result of the first specific display and to appropriately recognize the update status.

Next, at timing 5 shown in FIG. 10-25, after that, at the end timing of the first specific display additional display and the end timing of the second specific display additional display, two characters are acquired, so FIG. As shown in (K), the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed in a mode showing the acquired girl character and the total number of acquired characters (character x 6 images shown). As described above, in the illustrated example, characters x 6 indicate the total number of characters acquired during the variable display. In addition to this, the number of characters acquired this time (characters x 2) is further displayed. may In this case, the number of characters acquired this time and the total number of characters acquired during the variable display may be displayed in different modes so that the player can recognize them. Note that the currently acquired effect 083AK060B is displayed to make the character image acquired this time stand out, as in FIG. 10-27(J). Also, as shown in the figure, two second specific displays 083AK050 are additionally displayed corresponding to the number of two characters acquired this time. Also, as shown in the figure, the characters (the dog character and the girl character) as the first specific display 083AK060 once obtained and displayed continue to be displayed until they are erased by a special effect or the like. The same applies to the second specific display 083AK050.

Subsequently, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in FIG. 10-25, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (L), a battle effect is performed in which the acquired character battles an enemy character. In this example, since the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum "10", as shown in FIG. At the same time, the decorative symbols that constitute the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed.

Then, when the special effect period of FIG. 10-25 comes, the special effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. Erasure target displays 083AK070 and 083AK071 indicating In the illustrated example, the display of the total number of characters acquired during the variable display included in the first specific display 083AK060 is deleted without being displayed to be deleted. may be displayed by subtracting the number each time a character is erased. Specifically, in the special effect pattern of pattern A, since one body is erased one by one, the display is decremented by one. may be displayed as Also, for example, if the special effect pattern is pattern A, the acquired characters are erased one by one. Since all the characters are erased at once, the display of the total number is not set to 0, but the display of the total number is erased to alleviate the player's regret about the sudden decrease. can be Also, if the special effect pattern is pattern B, the total number will be displayed with -1 for the same period as pattern A (period where one body is deleted), and then it will be deleted. may The example shown in FIG. 10-27(O) shows an example in which the special effect of the pattern C special effect pattern is executed. The 1 specific display and the 2nd specific display are erased.

Subsequently, when it comes time to execute the first special effect shown in FIG. 10-25, as shown in FIG. A covering resurrection image 083AK080 is displayed. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the area where the first specific display is displayed. Note that the illustrated example shows an example in which the first special effect is executed while the special effect pattern of pattern C is being executed. is executed after the display to be erased and the second specific display is erased, all the second specific displays are erased as shown in FIG. 10-27(P). Note that if the timing immediately after the erasing target display is performed (the timing when the erasing target display is only performed and neither the second specific display nor the first specific display is erased) is set as the execution timing of the special effect. , the resurrection image 083AK080 covering the area where the first specific display is displayed is displayed while the second specific display is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-28(R), the message "Resurrection!!" is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 are redisplayed. The illustrated example shows an example in which the image showing the total number of acquired characters included in the first specific display 083AK060 is not displayed, but it may be displayed again in the special effect.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-25, when executing the second special effect at the timing after execution of the special effect (at the end of the special effect), the state shown in FIG. The state shifts to (V), and the first specific display and the second specific display are erased by a special effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-28(W), as the second special effect, the image display device 5 displays the message "Revival!" The movable body 32 is superimposed on each area so that the displayed area and the area where the second specific display is displayed are difficult to see.

Then, as the movable body 32 that has moved returns to its initial position, as shown in FIG. 083AK050 is redisplayed and becomes visible.

As shown in FIG. 10-28 (S), after the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 that were displayed before the special effect was executed are re-displayed, in FIG. 10-28 (T) As shown in FIG. 10-28(U), the decoration pattern is variably displayed again in a special effect, and as shown in FIG. perform a performance. In the illustrated example, the same characters are displayed in the first special effect and the second special effect, and the same battle effect as in FIG. However, as described above, for example, in the first special effect, the same character as the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special effect was executed is displayed. On the other hand, in the second special effect, the same character as the first specific display and the second specific display displayed before the execution of the special effect is displayed, the character is equipped with a weapon, and the second specific effect is displayed. When the second special effect is executed, the ratio of winning over the enemy character is higher than when the first special effect is executed, that is, the battle using weapons is performed. may

After that, at the end timing of the special effect shown in FIG. 10-25, the teammate character wins as shown in FIG. 10-29 (X), and at the variable display end timing shown in FIG. 10-25 (Y). As shown in , a combination of decorative symbols constituting a big hit is displayed as a result of variable display. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-25, when the special effect is executed at the timing during the execution of the special effect (first special effect in this example), the effect result of the battle effect (revenge match effect) in the special effect is displayed until the end of the variable display. It is only necessary to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the game being slowed down until the variable display end timing. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 10-29(Y), the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 are displayed during the stop display of the combination of decorative symbols that constitute the big win. , these specific indications may be deleted. Also, in the illustrated example, the display of the total number of characters included in the first specific display 083AK060 is omitted, but it may be displayed.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-26 to 10-29, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in FIG. After the friendly characters are defeated as shown in FIG. 10-30 (A-1) to (A-3), an example of the effect operation when the special effect is not performed will be described. Note that since the special effect is not executed, the special effect is not executed either.

In this case, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in FIG. 10-25, as shown in FIG. Similar to the example shown in 27(M), the friendly character is defeated as shown in FIG. 10-30(A-1). Then, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 10-27 (N), as shown in FIG. 10-30 (A-2), the decorative symbols constituting the lost are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (A-3), the decorative symbols that make up the lost temporarily stopped display are stopped without performing the special effect as they are, and the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK060 are displayed. The specific display 083AK050 is erased.

10-26 to 10-29 show an example of the production operation when the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum number of "10", but the number of acquired characters is the maximum. An example of an effect operation when reaching "10" will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-30 (B-1) to (B-4).

When the character acquisition effect is executed and 10 characters are acquired by the end of timing 5 shown in FIG. A first specific display 083AK060 indicating a total of 10 characters is displayed, and a second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed. In the illustrated example, in the specific effect pattern of PT10-02 shown in FIG. An example is shown, in which 4 dog characters, 3 girl A characters, and 3 girl B characters are acquired at respective timings. Note that this example shows an example in which one type of character is acquired at one timing, but multiple types of characters may be acquired at once. As for the first specific display 083AK060, while the characters of each type are displayed in the order in which they were acquired (although the characters are arranged and displayed in the order in which they were acquired regardless of the type), for the second specific display 083AK050, for example, the acquired The characters may be arranged and displayed for each type of character. On the contrary, the second specific indications 083AK050 may be arranged in order of acquisition, while the first specific indications 083AK060 may be arranged and displayed by type. According to this, the player can easily recognize which type of character he or she has won more. It is possible to easily comprehend when a notice that is advantageous to the player is made according to the type and number of characters, such as when the characters are different or when setting suggestions are made.

Then, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in FIG. 10-25, as shown in FIG. has reached the maximum number of "10", the friendly character wins as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B-3). Even when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum number of "10", similarly to the case of not reaching the maximum number of characters, the decorative symbols constituting the failure may be temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, after temporarily stopping and displaying the combination of decorative patterns that constitute a loss, the variable display is performed again, and the ally character wins in the battle production, and as a result of the variable display, the combination of decorative patterns that constitutes a big win is stopped. may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10-30 (B-3), after the ally character wins the battle, it becomes the temporary stop display timing shown in FIG. 10-25, and as shown in FIG. is temporarily stopped, and the blessing effect set at step 083AKS023 in FIG. 10-17 is executed. After that, at the end timing of the variable display, the combination of decorative symbols forming the big win is stopped and displayed, and the big win is definitely displayed.

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This characteristic part is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. The processing contents, determination ratios, and methods of determining various effects in the flow charts shown in the above embodiments and modifications are examples, and the same effects as those in the above embodiments can be obtained. It may be arbitrary as long as the effect can be suitably executed. Also, the example of the production operation shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate if the same production effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, regarding the special effect and the special effect, the larger the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of "executed" determined. The percentage determined to be executed may be high. That is, the execution ratio of the special effect and the special effect may be higher as the number of acquired characters is smaller. In this case, with respect to the special effects, an example is shown in which the higher the expected reach effect is, the higher the reach effect is executed (see FIGS. 10-18). should be executed with In addition, it is not limited to whether the maximum number of characters is large or small. And, the determination ratio of the special effect may be set so that the ratio of determination of execution is high according to a certain rule. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to the number of characters, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which five timings such as timing 1 to timing 5 are predetermined as the timings at which the character acquisition effect is executed, but this is just an example. The number of timings at which the character acquisition effect is executed is not limited to five, and may be less than five or more than five. Also, as described above, the interval period of each timing may be different according to the specific effect execution pattern. For example, when a total of 6 characters are acquired at two timings of timing 4 and timing 5 as in FIG. Each interval period is different, such as when acquiring 6 characters in the first period shown in (A) and when acquiring 6 characters in the second period shown in FIG. 10-31 (B). may be Also, when the interval period is short, that is, when the character acquisition effect is executed a plurality of times during the second period shown in FIG. As a display, the cumulative total of character acquisition effects may be additionally displayed at once. Description will be made below with reference to FIGS. 10-31 to 10-33.

FIG. 10-31(A) is a timing chart when six characters are acquired in the first period, and is the same as the example shown in FIG. 10-25. Therefore, the additional display of the 1 specific display and the additional display of the second specific display in this case are performed twice, similarly to the cases shown in FIGS. Note that the first period shown in FIG. 10-31(A) is the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 4 and the update period of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 5. This period is longer than the period obtained by adding t2.

FIG. 10-31(B) is a timing chart in the case where the success mode character acquisition effect is executed twice at timing 4 and timing 5 in the second period to acquire 6 characters. The second period shown in FIG. 10-31(B) corresponds to the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 4 shown in FIG. 10-31(A) and the character acquisition effect at timing 5. This period is shorter than the period obtained by adding the update period t2 of the first specific display, and is longer than the update period t5 of the first specific display shown in FIG. 10-31(B). In this way, when the character acquisition effect (character acquisition effect in the successful mode) is executed a plurality of times in the second period, as shown in the figure, the total number of acquired characters for each time is updated once ( One additional display of the first specific display) is performed during the update period t5. As for the additional display of the second specific display, the display is updated twice during the update period t3 and the update period t4, which are the same periods as in FIG. 10-31(A).

In this way, in the second period, two successful character acquisition effects are executed at timing 4 and timing 5, and 6 characters are acquired. , with reference to FIGS. 10-32 and 10-33.

As shown in FIG. 10-32 (C-1), first, as the character acquisition effect corresponding to timing 4, a message of "character acquisition chance" (character acquisition effect start image 083AK01) is displayed, and then, FIG. As shown in 32(C-2), the gacha-gacha 083AK02 is displayed, and an effect is executed in which one capsule comes out of the gacha-gacha 083AK02. The illustrated example shows a case where a type A capsule 083AK010 (a round capsule) comes out.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-31(B), characters are acquired at timing 4 (4 in this example), so characters are acquired as shown in FIG. 10-32(C-3). A display result of "Acquisition" is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the acquisition. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-31(B), the character acquisition effect corresponding to timing 5 is executed again. Therefore, unlike FIG. 10-31(A), the update display ( Without performing additional display of the first specific display and additional display of the second specific display, as shown in FIG. A message (character acquisition effect start image 083AK01) is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-32 (C-5), a gacha machine 083AK02 is displayed, and an effect is executed in which one capsule comes out of the gacha machine 083AK02. The illustrated example shows a case where a type A capsule 083AK010 (a round capsule) comes out. As shown in FIG. 10-31(B), characters are acquired at timing 5 (two characters in this example), so characters are acquired as shown in FIG. 10-32(C-6). is visible to the player, the display result of "Acquisition" is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-31(B), it becomes an update period t5 during which an update display (additional display of the first specific display) is performed in the character acquisition effect of the success mode of timing 4 and timing 5, and FIG. 10-26 ( As in G) and (H), since the first specific display additional display is performed first, as shown in FIG. is updated and displayed, and after that, the display period t3 for the second specific display additional display is reached, so the image corresponding to the obtained character is updated and displayed as the second specific display. The illustrated example shows an example in which a corresponding image (second specific display 083AK050) corresponding to a dog character is additionally displayed (updated display). Since the number of characters acquired this time is four, four images (corresponding images) corresponding to the acquired dog character are additionally displayed as the second specific display 083AK050. 083AK050 is displayed in the same manner as shown in FIG. 10-26(H). In addition, a first effect 083AK040 as a first special display connecting the updating image 083AK060A and the display result of "Acquisition", and a second effect 083AK040 as a second special display connecting the second specific display 083AK050 and the display result of "Acquisition". 2 effects are displayed in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 10-27 (the same applies hereinafter).

Subsequently, when the update period t3 of the second specific display additional display shown in FIG. 10-31(B) ends, the dog as the second specific display 083AK050 is displayed as shown in FIG. The corresponding images corresponding to the characters are added one by one, and the four corresponding images corresponding to the number obtained at Timing 4 are displayed as the second specific display 083AK050. Even in this case, as shown in FIG. 10-32 (C-8), the updating image 083AK060A continues to be displayed for the first specific display. In the example shown in FIG. 10-31(A), in synchronism with the timing at which the four corresponding images corresponding to the acquisition number at timing 4 are displayed as the second specific display 083AK050, the dog character and the variable display are acquired. While the first specific display 083AK060 showing the total number of characters (illustrated characters x 4 images) is displayed (see Fig. 10-27 (J)), the display shown in Fig. 10-31 (B) The example differs in that the end of update of the second specific display and the end of update of the first specific display corresponding to timing 4 are not synchronized.

Subsequently, in the display period t4 of the second specific display additional display shown in FIG. 10-31(B), as the second specific display shown in FIG. The image to be displayed is updated. The illustrated example shows an example in which a corresponding image (second specific display 083AK050) corresponding to a girl character is additionally displayed (updated display). Subsequently, when the update period t4 of the second specific display additional display shown in FIG. 10-31(B) ends, the update period t5 of the first specific additional display shown in FIG. 10-31(B) is reached. 10-33 (C-10), one corresponding image corresponding to the girl character as the second specific display 083AK050 is added, and 2 images corresponding to the acquisition number at timing 5 are added. The two corresponding images are displayed as the second specific display 083AK050, and the updating image 083AK060A displayed as the update display of the first specific display is erased, and the dog character obtained at timing 4 and the dog character obtained at timing 5 are displayed. A first specific display 083AK060 is displayed in a mode showing the character of the girl who has been selected and the total number of characters acquired in the variable display (image of the character x 6 shown). Also, at the timing when the update result of the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, the currently acquired effect 083AK060B that makes the acquired character image stand out is displayed. . Further, a display indicating that four bodies have been acquired at timing 4 and two bodies have been acquired at timing 5 may be further performed. It should be noted that the fact that the second effect is deleted before the first effect is similar to the example shown in FIG. 10-27. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-27(L), just before the timing of the temporary stop display, a battle effect is performed in which the acquired character battles an enemy character.

In this way, when the character acquisition effect is executed a plurality of times in the second period shown in FIG. may be additionally displayed at once. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being rushed by the frequent display of update results in a short period of time and the appearance from becoming unattractive, and it is possible to suitably enhance the presentation effect. .

In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-31 to 10-33, for the first specific display additional display that updates and displays the first specific display, the number of acquisitions at timing 4 and the cumulative number of acquisitions at timing 5 are calculated once. In addition to this, in addition to this, for the second specific display additional display, the cumulative number of acquisitions at timing 4 and timing 5 in one second specific display additional display is calculated. may be displayed.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 10-31 to 10-33, at timing 4 and timing 5, respectively, an effect is shown in which one capsule comes out of the gacha-gacha 083AK02. As shown in FIG. 10-31(B), when the character acquisition effect in the success mode is executed a plurality of times in the second period, as shown in FIG. An effect in which two capsules come out may be executed, two capsules may be broken as shown in FIG. .

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect (Fig. 10-26 and the first effect 083AK040 in FIG. 10-27), and the second effect as a second special display that connects the image corresponding to the acquired character updated and displayed as the second specific display and the display result of "Acquisition" (Fig. 10-26 and the second effect 083AK030) in FIGS. 10-27 are shown, but this is just an example. For example, when the update of the first specific display and the update of the second specific display are finished, as shown in FIG. 10-34, the special effect 083AK090 covering the first specific display and the second specific display is displayed. good too. Note that the second specific display in this case may be displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the character display device 083AK001, for example. According to this, since the first specific display and the second specific display are associated with each other by the special effect 083AK090, the player recognizes that the first specific display and the second specific display are linked and updated. It becomes easier, and the production effect can be suitably enhanced. Apart from this, one special effect 083AK090 may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and the character display device 083AK001.

Further, in addition to the above-described embodiment, for example, by completing the variable display of a predetermined number of times (specified number of times) after the end of the jackpot game state, pachinko that can be controlled from the next variable display to the time-saving state The game machine 1 may also execute various effects such as the specific effect. In such a pachinko game machine 1, for example, in the variable display from the 10th variable display before reaching the specified number of times to the specified number of times (for example, if the specified number of times is 100, 100 from the 91st variable display) During the period until the second variable display), the execution of the special effects may be restricted regardless of the number of characters acquired in the specific effects. Further, even if the special performance is executed, the special performance may not be executed. Specifically, the number of times of variable display after the end of the jackpot game state is counted. The execution of the special effect may be restricted by setting it to ON, or the execution of the special effect may be restricted by setting the state of the special effect restriction flag to ON. The restriction flag may be cleared to off after the restriction period ends. In addition, instead of controlling to the time-saving state only when the variable display is performed a specified number of times after the jackpot game state is completed, for example, when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the power is turned on, You may make it control to a time saving state, when a design is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-27(J), an example is shown in which the current acquisition effect 083AK060B that makes the acquired character image stand out is displayed to make the character image stand out as the first specific display. However, in accordance with this, for example, the second specific display being displayed may be displayed lightly or in a small size to make the first specific display more conspicuous. According to this, the update result of the first specific display can be more preferably visually recognized by the player.

In addition to the above-described embodiment, for example, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum number of "10", the update display of the character acquisition effect has a longer update period than the update display in other cases. may Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 10-30 (B-1), in the specific production pattern of PT10-02 shown in FIG. 3 shows an example in which 3 characters are acquired in step 3, and an example in which 4 dog characters, 3 girl A characters, and 3 girl B characters are acquired at each timing. However, for example, the update display period in the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display when three characters are acquired at timing 3 (that is, the maximum number that can be acquired is "10" The update period in the event that the second specific display is reached) may be longer than the update display period in the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display at other timings. The update period may be set by, for example, a specific effect pattern. According to this, the fact that the number of acquired characters has reached the maximum of "10" can be more suitably notified to the player, so that the presentation effect can be enhanced. In addition to this, for example, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" and when it does not reach and stays at "9", for example, when multiple characters are acquired and become 10 or 1 Regardless of the number of characters acquired at once, such as when acquiring 10 bodies, after displaying as "9" once (after displaying the first specific display and second specific display corresponding to 9 bodies) In addition, an effect may be performed to encourage whether or not the number will be "10". When the result is "10", the first specific display and the second specific display corresponding to the last ten body are displayed. may be displayed. According to this, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of anticipation as to whether or not the maximum "10" will be reached, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-27, etc., the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 are always visible to the player, but this is just an example. The second specific display 083AK050 may have a period in which it is not visible due to superimposition of another effect such as superimposition of the movable body 32, for example. Even in this case, it suffices if it becomes visible at the timing when the update display of the second specific display 083AK050 ends. For example, in the period shown in FIGS. 10-26 (H) to 10-27 (I), the movable body 32 is superimposed on the second specific display 083AK050, but the state shown in FIG. 10-25), the second specific display 083AK050 can be visually recognized by the player without the movable body 32 being superimposed. According to this, since the display is not obstructed at the timing when the update result of the second specific display is displayed, the update result can be preferably displayed. In this case, for example, the operation period of the movable body 32, that is, the movable body presentation period may be determined according to the number of characters acquired this time (according to the update period of the second specific additional display). In addition to this, the rate at which the second specific indication 083AK050 becomes invisible due to the superimposition of the movable body 32 is, for example, when five or more second specific indications 083AK050 are displayed and when the number is less than five. and may be higher if there are less than five. That is, it is sufficient that the execution ratio of the effect of superimposing the movable body 32 is different according to the number of the second specific indications 083AK050. In this case, the number of acquired characters is counted, and when the count value is less than 5, the movable body 32 is moved more than when the count value is 5 or more, and an effect of superimposing it on the second specific display 083AK050 is executed. Then, the decision ratio should be increased. Also in this case, at the timing when the update result of the second specific display 083AK050 is displayed, the player can visually recognize the second specific display 083AK050 without the movable body 32 being superimposed. According to this, when the number of acquired characters is small, the remaining number of acquired characters cannot be easily visually recognized. can be prevented from decreasing. It should be noted that the first specific display 083AK060 may also have a period in which it is not visible due to superimposition of another effect, but that period may be shorter than the period in which the second specific display 083AK050 is not visible. Just do it. In addition, the period in which the first specific display 083AK060 is not visible is not limited, and the ratio of the first specific display 083AK060 becoming invisible due to superimposition of other effects is less than that of the second specific display 083AK050. I wish I had.

In addition, in the above embodiment, in the special effect, the character display that was erased in the special effect is revived and displayed (the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special effect was redisplayed). ) has been shown, but in addition to this, for example, as a special effect, regardless of the number of the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special effect was executed, the maximum " 10" corresponding to the first specific display and the second specific display (specific display in a specific mode), and a special effect of the type of definitive notification that the variable display result will be a big hit may be executed. . According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to improve the expectation of the execution of the special effect.

Further, for example, regardless of whether or not the specific effect is executed, after the decorative symbols constituting the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed, it may be possible to execute a relief effect for notifying that the control is for a big win. In the case of execution, even if the specific effect is executed, the execution of the special effect should be restricted and the execution of the relief effect should be prioritized. Specifically, before executing the process of step 083AKS001 in FIG. 10-5, it is decided whether or not to execute the relief effect. Before the process of step 083AKS007 of -6, if the relief effect execution determination flag is ON, the special effect execution setting process and the special effect execution setting process may not be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-25, the display period of the first effect and the second effect becomes longer as the number of characters acquired at one time increases (t5> t6 and t7>t8), which is an example. For example, the display periods of the first effect and the second effect may be different depending on whether the total number of wins in the specific effect period is 5 or more and when it is less than 5. Specifically, if the total number of acquired characters is 5 or more due to the character acquisition effect of this success mode, the display period of the first effect and the second effect will be longer than when the total number of acquired characters is less than 5. may In this case, in the processing of step 083AKS014 in FIG. 10-14, the total number of acquisitions obtained by adding the characters acquired this time may be calculated, and the display period of the effect display may be determined. According to this, it is possible to easily make the player aware that the acquired number of characters has accumulated. On the other hand, on the contrary, if the total number of acquired characters remains less than 5 even with the character acquisition effect of this success mode, the display period of the first effect and the second effect will be longer than when the total number of acquired characters is 5 or more. can be lengthened. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being annoyed by the first effect and the second effect being displayed for a long period of time even though the number of acquired characters has already accumulated. It is possible to suitably notify the place to be regulated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect as the first special display connecting the first specific display and the display result of "acquisition" and the second special effect connecting the second specific display and the display result of "acquisition" are provided. Although the example in which the second effect is displayed as the display has been shown, in addition to this, the display result between the first specific display and the display result of "acquisition", and between the second specific display and the display result of "acquisition". A new effect may not be performed in the display area between, that is, in the area superimposed on the first effect and the second effect. For example, a new effect may not be executed during the display period of the first effect and the second effect. According to this, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the first effect and the second effect from being obstructed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the new performance from being deteriorated by the first effect and the second effect, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable. Further, as described above, since the second effect is erased before the first effect, after the second effect is erased, there is a A new effect to be superimposed may be executable.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 083AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 083AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Equipped with an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a specific effect and a character acquisition effect) that can execute a specific effect that updates the effect mode in a stepwise manner in response to the establishment of a specific condition in a specific period,
The production executing means is
When the performance mode of the specified performance reaches the specified mode after the specified period has passed, it is possible to inform the player of advantageous contents (for example, "10", which is the maximum number of characters acquired). (e.g., definitive notification that the variable display result will be a big hit when it reaches (becomes a specific mode)),
When the specified period has passed and the effect mode of the specified effect does not reach the specified mode, it is possible to inform the player of the contents that are disadvantageous to the player (for example, the number of acquired characters is less than 10). In this case, the ally character is defeated, and the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loser is temporarily stopped and displayed, etc.)
During a predetermined period after the content disadvantageous to the player has been notified, it is possible to execute a special effect that updates the effect mode of the specific effect to a disadvantageous mode (for example, acquired characters (display of the total number of acquired characters ), etc.), which executes a special effect that updates the acquired character display to a disadvantageous mode for the player by erasing it),
As a suggestive effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, a first suggestive effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect of normal reach) and a second suggestive effect having a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestive effect. Production (for example, reach production of Super B, etc.) can be executed (for example, production control CPU 120 for executing reach production, etc.),
The special effects can be executed at different rates depending on whether the first suggestive effect is executed or the second suggestive effect is executed in the specific period (for example, when the normal reach reach effect is executed). When the ready-to-reach effect of Super B is executed, the ratio of special effects to be executed is higher than when the
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at a higher rate when the second suggestive effect is executed than when the first suggestive effect is executed in the specific period (for example, normal reach When the reach effect of super B is executed than when the reach effect of is executed, the ratio of special effects to be executed is higher, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to heighten expectations for the second suggestive effect to be executed next.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The effect execution means can notify that the effect is controlled to the advantageous state when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the specific mode when the specific period has passed (for example, the acquired character When the number reaches the maximum “10” (becomes a specific mode), the variable display result will be a big hit, etc.),
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
It is possible to execute the specific effect so as to be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the second effect mode than when the effect mode reaches the first effect mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, the decision ratio is assigned such that the higher the maximum number of characters to be acquired, the higher the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
The special effect can be executed at a higher rate when the specific effect reaches the second effect mode than when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the first effect mode (for example, in FIGS. 10-18 As shown, the determination percentage is assigned such that the greater the number of characters to be acquired, the higher the percentage determined to be “executed” for executing the special effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to raise expectations for the second suggestive effect to be executed next.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) or (4) above,
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period longer than the first specific period (for example, in the pattern of PT7-01 shown in FIG. 10-12 (G), the specific effect starts period until reaching the maximum number of characters determined, and the period from the start of the specific effect until reaching the maximum number of characters determined in the pattern of PT7-06, etc.),
When the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the second effect mode, the specific effect is executed over the second specific period more than the specific effect is executed over the first specific period. , the special effect can be executed at a high rate (for example, the longer the period from the start of the specific effect until the determined maximum number of characters is reached, the higher the rate of “executed” is determined, etc.) ,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to raise expectations for the second suggestive effect to be executed next.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
The production executing means is
At a predetermined timing during execution of the special effect, it is possible to further execute a special effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, execute a special effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result will be a big hit). effect control CPU 120 etc.),
The special effect can be executed at a different rate depending on whether the effect mode of the specific effect has reached the first effect mode and the second effect mode (for example, FIG. 10 As shown in -20, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of “executed” in which special effects are executed, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special performance when the specific performance results in an unfavorable performance, and to appropriately increase the expectation by the special performance, so that the interest in the game can be reduced. can be prevented.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The performance execution means executes the special performance at a higher rate when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the performance mode reaches the first performance mode. It is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-20, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of “executed” in which special effects are executed),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the feeling of disappointment after the second production mode, which is a production mode close to the specific mode, and suitably increase the player's sense of expectation.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) or (7) above,
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special effect is Two timings are provided, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect, etc.)
The ratio of the special performance being executed at the specific timing is higher when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the performance mode reaches the first performance mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the rate of determination at the timing after the special effect is executed),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed after emphasizing the player's sense of regret by the special effect.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above,
As the advantageous state, it is possible to control a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. There is a definite variable jackpot and a definite variable jackpot, etc.),
As the special effects, a first special effect, a second special effect that is different from the first special effect and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special effect, Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the probability that the second special effect is executed is higher than the first special effect, such as a high percentage of the hit),
The second special effect is executed more frequently at a specific timing after the end of the special effect than at the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the first special effect The second special effect is more likely to be executed at the timing after the special effect than the effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the second special effect, in which the rate of control to the second advantageous state with a high degree of advantage is high after emphasizing the player's sense of regret by the special effect, is executed at a high rate. It is possible to give unexpectedness to the game and improve the amusement of the game.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above,
As the advantageous state, it is possible to control a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. There is a definite variable jackpot and a definite variable jackpot, etc.),
As the special effects, a first special effect, a second special effect that is different from the first special effect and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special effect, Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the probability that the second special effect is executed is higher than the first special effect, such as a high percentage of the hit),
As execution patterns of the special effects, a first pattern for executing either one of the first special effect and the second special effect, and a second pattern for executing the first special effect and the second special effect. and (for example, pattern 1 that executes either the first special effect or the second special effect once, pattern 2 that executes both the first special effect and the second special effect, etc.),
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special effect is Two timings are provided, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect, etc.)
When the special effect is executed according to the second pattern, after the first special effect is executed at the predetermined timing, the second special effect is executed at the specific timing (for example, the timing during execution of the special effect After performing the first special effect in , execute the second special effect at the timing after the special effect ends),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, even when the control is not performed in an advantageous state after the execution of the first special performance, there is a possibility that the second special performance will be executed, so that the player continues to have expectations. be able to.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, CPU 103 for performing the first special game and the second special game) is further provided,
If the variable display is executed a specified number of times after the advantageous state ends, it is possible to control to a special state advantageous to the player (for example, the variable display of a predetermined number of times ends after the big win game state ends). By doing so, it is possible to control the time saving state from the next variable display, etc.),
In a predetermined period before reaching the variable display of the specified number of times, the execution of the special effect is restricted regardless of the effect mode of the specific effect (for example, the 10th variable display before reaching the specified number of times) In the variable display from the display to the specified number of times, regardless of the number of characters acquired in the specific effect, restrict the execution of the special effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by the execution of the special effect during the period before being controlled to the time saving state.

(Explanation of means related to characteristic part 084AK)
The feature 083AK includes the following feature 084AK.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 084AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Equipped with an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a specific effect and a character acquisition effect) that can execute a specific effect that updates the effect mode in a stepwise manner in response to the establishment of a specific condition in a specific period,
The production executing means is
When the performance mode of the specified performance reaches the specified mode after the specified period has passed, it is possible to inform the player of advantageous contents (for example, "10", which is the maximum number of characters acquired). (e.g., definitive notification that the variable display result will be a big hit when it reaches (becomes a specific mode)),
When the specified period has passed and the effect mode of the specified effect does not reach the specified mode, it is possible to inform the player of the contents that are disadvantageous to the player (for example, the number of acquired characters is less than 10). In this case, the ally character is defeated, and the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loser is temporarily stopped and displayed, etc.)
During a predetermined period after the content disadvantageous to the player has been notified, it is possible to execute a special effect that updates the effect mode of the specific effect to a disadvantageous mode (for example, acquired characters (display of the total number of acquired characters ), etc.), which executes a special effect that updates the acquired character display to a disadvantageous mode for the player by erasing it),
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
The production executing means is
At a predetermined timing during execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a special effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a special effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result will be a big hit is executed. Production control CPU 120, etc.),
The special effect can be executed at a different rate depending on whether the effect mode of the specific effect has reached the first effect mode and the second effect mode (for example, FIG. 10 As shown in -20, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of “executed” in which special effects are executed, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in a disadvantageous effect, and to appropriately increase the expectation by the special effect, so that the interest in the game can be reduced. can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The performance execution means executes the special performance at a higher rate when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the performance mode reaches the first performance mode. It is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-20, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of “executed” in which special effects are executed),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the feeling of disappointment after the second production mode, which is a production mode close to the specific mode, and suitably increase the player's sense of expectation.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special effect is Two timings are provided, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect, etc.)
The ratio of the special performance being executed at the specific timing is higher when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the performance mode reaches the first performance mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the rate of determination at the timing after the special effect is executed),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed after emphasizing the player's sense of regret by the special effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
As the advantageous state, it is possible to control a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. There is a definite variable jackpot and a definite variable jackpot, etc.),
As the special effects, a first special effect, a second special effect that is different from the first special effect and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special effect, Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the probability that the second special effect is executed is higher than the first special effect, such as a high percentage of the hit),
The second special effect is executed more frequently at a specific timing after the end of the special effect than at the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the first special effect The second special effect is more likely to be executed at the timing after the special effect than the effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the second special effect, in which the rate of control to the second advantageous state with a high degree of advantage is high after emphasizing the player's sense of regret by the special effect, is executed at a high rate. It is possible to give unexpectedness to the game and improve the amusement of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
As the advantageous state, it is possible to control a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. There is a definite variable jackpot and a definite variable jackpot, etc.),
As the special effects, a first special effect, a second special effect that is different from the first special effect and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special effect, Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the probability that the second special effect is executed is higher than the first special effect, such as a high percentage of the hit),
As execution patterns of the special effects, a first pattern for executing either one of the first special effect and the second special effect, and a second pattern for executing the first special effect and the second special effect. and (for example, pattern 1 that executes either the first special effect or the second special effect once, pattern 2 that executes both the first special effect and the second special effect, etc.),
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special effect is Two timings are provided, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect, etc.)
When the special effect is executed according to the second pattern, after the first special effect is executed at the predetermined timing, the second special effect is executed at the specific timing (for example, the timing during execution of the special effect After performing the first special effect in , execute the second special effect at the timing after the special effect ends),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, even when the control is not in an advantageous state after the execution of the first special performance, there is a possibility that the second special performance will be executed, so that the player continues to have expectations. be able to.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, CPU 103 for performing the first special game and the second special game) is further provided,
If the variable display is executed a specified number of times after the advantageous state ends, it is possible to control to a special state advantageous to the player (for example, the variable display of a predetermined number of times ends after the big win game state ends). By doing so, it is possible to control the time saving state from the next variable display, etc.),
In a predetermined period before reaching the variable display of the specified number of times, the execution of the special effect is restricted regardless of the effect mode of the specific effect (for example, the 10th variable display before reaching the specified number of times) In the variable display from the display to the specified number of times, regardless of the number of characters acquired in the specific effect, restrict the execution of the special effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by the execution of the special effect during the period before being controlled to the time saving state.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The production executing means is
As a suggestive effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, a first suggestive effect (for example, a ready-to-reach effect of normal reach) and a second suggestive effect having a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestive effect. Production (for example, reach production of Super B, etc.) can be executed (for example, production control CPU 120 for executing reach production, etc.),
The special effects can be executed at different rates depending on whether the first suggestive effect is executed or the second suggestive effect is executed in the specific period (for example, when the normal reach reach effect is executed). When the ready-to-reach effect of Super B is executed, the ratio of special effects to be executed is higher than when the
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above,
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at a higher rate when the second suggestive effect is executed than when the first suggestive effect is executed in the specific period (for example, normal reach When the reach effect of super B is executed than when the reach effect of is executed, the ratio of special effects to be executed is higher, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to heighten expectations for the second suggestive effect to be executed next.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (7) or (8) above,
The effect execution means can notify that the effect is controlled to the advantageous state when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the specific mode when the specific period has passed (for example, the acquired character When the number reaches the maximum “10” (becomes a specific mode), the variable display result will be a big hit, etc.),
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
It is possible to execute the specific effect so as to be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the second effect mode than when the effect mode reaches the first effect mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, the decision ratio is assigned such that the higher the maximum number of characters to be acquired, the higher the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above,
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. Including (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum number of characters 10),
The special effect can be executed at a higher rate when the specific effect reaches the second effect mode than when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the first effect mode (for example, in FIGS. 10-18 As shown, the determination percentage is assigned such that the greater the number of characters to be acquired, the higher the percentage determined to be “executed” for executing the special effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to raise expectations for the second suggestive effect to be executed next.

(11) In the gaming machine described in (9) or (10) above,
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period longer than the first specific period (for example, in the pattern of PT7-01 shown in FIG. 10-12 (G), the specific effect starts period until reaching the maximum number of characters determined, and the period from the start of the specific effect until reaching the maximum number of characters determined in the pattern of PT7-06, etc.),
When the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the second effect mode, the specific effect is executed over the second specific period more than the specific effect is executed over the first specific period. , the special effect can be executed at a high rate (for example, the longer the period from the start of the specific effect until the determined maximum number of characters is reached, the higher the rate of “executed” is determined, etc.) ,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the special effect when the specific effect results in an unfavorable effect, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest in the game. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to heighten expectations for the second suggestive effect to be executed next.

(Explanation of means related to characteristic part 085AK)
The feature 083AK includes the following feature 085AK.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 085AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a first specific display and a second specific display different from the first specific display (for example, a first specific display including a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters; A second specific display that is an image corresponding to the character, and the effect control CPU 120 that displays,
Effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a success mode character acquisition effect) capable of executing a specific effect of stepwise updating the respective display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display; , and
The effect executing means can inform the player of advantageous contents (for example, FIG. 10-30 (B- 1), when a first specific display 083AK060 indicating the maximum of ten characters is displayed, and a second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, FIG. As shown in 30(B-3), the teammate character wins, and as shown in FIG.
The first specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize which stage the display mode being displayed is than the second specific display (for example, the first specific display is the number of characters acquired, that is, It is a display that makes it easy to recognize which stage the specific display is at, etc.),
The second specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the difference from the display mode being displayed to the specific mode than the first specific display (for example, the second specific display is an obtainable character A display that makes it easy to recognize the difference between the maximum number of characters and the number of characters already acquired, that is, the difference between the specific mode and the current stage, etc.),
The production executing means is
A first update effect of updating the display mode of the first specific display and a second update effect of updating the display mode of the second specific display can be executed in a predetermined period (for example, in FIG. 10-25 As shown, the effect control CPU 120 capable of executing the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display, etc.),
The first update effect is started when the predetermined period starts, the second update effect is started at a specific timing after the first update effect is started, and the second update effect is started when the predetermined period elapses. After completing the first update effect and the second update effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-25, the first specific additional display is performed first, and then the second specific additional display is performed, but each The end timing is the same timing, etc.),
As the execution pattern of the first update effect and the second update effect, the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display are changed from the first display mode to the second display mode closer to the specific mode than the first display mode. A first pattern that updates to two display modes, and a second pattern that updates from the first display mode to a third display mode that is closer to the specific mode than the second display mode (for example, FIG. 10- 9 to FIGS. 10-13, there are cases where two characters are acquired at one timing, and there are cases where four characters are acquired, etc.),
The first updated effect and the second updated effect of the first pattern are executed during the first predetermined period, and the first updated effect and the second updated effect of the second pattern are executed during the first predetermined period. (eg, t1>t2 and t3>t4, as shown in FIG. 10-25), and
The first update effect updates the display mode of the first specific display in a mode including an update mode common to the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, for the first specific display, the acquired character (e.g., updating display is performed in a common updating manner, such as repeatedly displaying the same updated image regardless of the number of
The second update effect updates the display mode of the second specific display in different modes for the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, the second specific display has different modes depending on the number of characters to be acquired). update display by , etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the first specific display that makes it easy to recognize the update status is started first, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the update status, and at the end of the update, the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed. Since the display is synchronized, it becomes easy to recognize the relationship between them, and it is possible to suitably enhance the presentation effect, thereby preventing the loss of interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When displaying the update result by the first update effect, the first specific display can display the update result in an emphasized manner (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-27 (J) and (K) display the acquisition effect 083AK060B this time, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the update result of the first specific display stand out, and to enhance the presentation effect.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The first update effect and the second update effect, which are executed when the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach the specific mode, reach a display mode different from the specific mode. The effect period is longer than the first update effect and the second update effect that are executed when the other acquisition number is reached. longer than the update display period in the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display in the case of
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to more preferably notify the player that the specific mode has been reached, so that the production effect can be enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Although the second specific display has a higher ratio of being superimposed and displayed with other effects than the first specific display, the other effects are not superimposed and displayed at the timing of displaying the update result (for example, the second specific display). The second specific display 083AK050 may be invisible for a period of time due to superimposition of other effects such as superimposition of the movable body 32, and at the timing when the update display of the second specific display 083AK050 ends. visible, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the display is not obstructed at the timing when the update result of the second specific display is displayed, the update result can be preferably displayed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
As the specific effect, the effect executing means updates the display mode of each of the first specific display and the second specific display step by step over a specific period (for example, each time a character is acquired, the first specific display is displayed). additional display of the display and the second specific display, etc.),
The second specific display has a higher ratio of being superimposed with other effects than the first specific display (for example, the ratio of superimposing the other effects makes the first specific display 083AK060 invisible). is a smaller proportion than the second specific indication 083AK050, etc.),
Compared to the case where the production mode of the specific production is the first production mode, when the production mode is the second production mode, which is closer to the specific production mode than the first production mode, the second specific display is displayed. The frequency that the other effects are superimposed and displayed is low (for example, the ratio of the second specific display 083AK050 becoming invisible due to the superimposition of the movable body 32 is, for example, five or more second specific displays 083AK050 If it is displayed and if it is less than 5, it is higher if it is less than 5, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the number of specific displays being displayed is small, the remaining number necessary for the specific mode cannot be easily visually recognized. It becomes difficult to make the game conscious, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The effect executing means executes the first update effect and the second update effect over a specific period as the specific effect in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period, thereby performing the first specific display. and the display mode of each of the second specific displays can be updated step by step (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed every time the character acquisition effect of the success mode is executed). ),
When the specific condition is established a predetermined number of times in the first period, the first update effect and the second update effect are executed a predetermined number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (A), the When 6 characters are acquired by two success mode character acquisition effects in one period, the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display are performed twice each),
When the specific condition is satisfied for the predetermined number of times in a second period shorter than the first period, the first update effect corresponding to the accumulation of the specific condition for the predetermined number of times is executed, and the predetermined number of times for the specific condition is satisfied. 2 Execute the update effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (B), when acquiring 6 characters by the success mode character acquisition effect twice in the second period, the first In the specific display additional display, the total number of acquired characters is displayed for each time, and the second specific display additional display is performed twice, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being rushed by the frequent display of update results in a short period of time and the appearance from becoming unattractive, and suitably enhance the presentation effect. be able to.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The first period is a period longer than at least the period during which the first update effect is executed twice, and the second period is a period shorter than the period during which the first update effect is executed twice, It is a period longer than the period of execution once (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31, the first period is the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 4 and the character at timing 5 This period is longer than the period obtained by adding the update period t2 of the first specific display corresponding to the acquisition effect, and the second period is the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 4. a period shorter than the period obtained by adding the update period t2 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 5, and a period longer than the update period t5 of the first specific display, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being rushed by frequently displaying the update results in a short period of time, and to prevent the appearance from becoming unattractive, thereby favorably enhancing the presentation effect. be able to.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The effect executing means executes the first update effect and the second update effect over a specific period as the specific effect in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period, thereby performing the first specific display. and the display mode of each of the second specific displays can be updated step by step (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed every time the character acquisition effect of the success mode is executed). ),
It is possible to display a suggestive display that suggests the fulfillment of the specific condition (for example, display a display result of "acquired" so that the player can visually recognize that the character has been acquired),
when updating the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display in response to the establishment of the specific condition, the suggestive display and the first specific display and the suggestive display and the second specific display; A special display associated with each can be displayed (for example, the first effect and the second effect are respectively associated with the first specific display and the display result of "obtained", and the second specific display and the display result of "obtained", etc.) ,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestive display and the first specific display can be associated with each other, and the suggestive display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be linked and updated. can be easily recognized, and the presentation effect can be preferably enhanced.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The special display includes a first special display that associates the suggestive display with the first specific display, and a second special display that associates the suggestive display with the second specific display (for example, the first specific display and the display result of "Acquisition", and a second effect that connects the second specific display and the display result of "Acquisition", etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestive display and the first specific display can be associated with each other, and the suggestive display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be linked and updated. can be easily recognized, and the presentation effect can be preferably enhanced.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The special display is displayed so as to cover the respective display areas of the suggestive display, the first specific display, and the second specific display (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display shown in FIGS. 10-34). such as displaying a special effect 083AK090 that covers the
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestive display and the first specific display can be associated with each other, and the suggestive display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be linked and updated. can be easily recognized, and the production effect can be favorably enhanced.

(11) In the gaming machine described in (9) above,
The first special display and the second special display have the same display start timing, and the display end timing of the first special display is later than that of the second special display (for example, FIG. 10-25 , the display start timings of the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the second effect is erased before the first effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the update display of the first specific display and to appropriately recognize the update state.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11) above,
The effect execution means is capable of informing a player of an effect result advantageous to the player when the update result of the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the specific mode (e.g. 10” (become a specific mode), the variable display result will definitely notify that it will be a big hit, etc.),
As display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display, a first rendering mode and a second rendering mode, which is a rendering mode closer to the specific mode than the first rendering mode (for example, As shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum character number of 10, and the corresponding first specific display and second specific display are displayed, etc.),
When the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach the second presentation mode, the display time of the special display is longer than when the first presentation mode is reached (for example, If the total number of acquired characters is 5 or more due to the character acquisition effect of this success mode, the display period of the first effect and the second effect will be longer than when the total number of acquired characters is less than 5, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily make the player aware that the specific mode has been approached.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (12) above,
What effect is being executed at the start of display of the special display in the display area between the suggestive display and the first specific display, or between the suggestive display and the second specific display while the special display is being displayed? Do not perform display with different new effects (for example, prevent new effects from being performed in the area superimposed on the first effect and the second effect),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent obstruction of visibility of the first effect and the second effect. In addition, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the new presentation from becoming poor due to the first effect and the second effect, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 086AK)
The feature 083AK includes the following feature 086AK.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 086AK,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a first specific display and a second specific display different from the first specific display (for example, a first specific display including a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters; A second specific display that is an image corresponding to the character, and the effect control CPU 120 that displays,
Effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a success mode character Production control CPU 120 for executing acquisition production, etc.)
The effect executing means can inform the player of advantageous contents (for example, FIG. 10-30 (B- 1), when a first specific display 083AK060 indicating the maximum of ten characters is displayed, and a second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, FIG. As shown in 30(B-3), the teammate character wins, and as shown in FIG.
The first specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize which stage the display mode being displayed is than the second specific display (for example, the first specific display is the number of characters acquired, that is, It is a display that makes it easy to recognize which stage the specific display is at, etc.),
The second specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the difference from the display mode being displayed to the specific mode than the first specific display (for example, the second specific display is an obtainable character A display that makes it easy to recognize the difference between the maximum number of characters and the number of characters already acquired, that is, the difference between the specific mode and the current stage, etc.),
The production executing means is
It is possible to display a suggestive display that suggests the fulfillment of the specific condition (for example, display a display result of "acquired" so that the player can visually recognize that the character has been acquired),
when updating the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display in response to the establishment of the specific condition, the suggestive display and the first specific display and the suggestive display and the second specific display; A special display associated with each can be displayed (for example, the first effect and the second effect are respectively associated with the first specific display and the display result of "obtained", and the second specific display and the display result of "obtained", etc.) ,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestive display and the first specific display, and the suggestive display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, so that the player can update the first specific display and the second specific display in conjunction with each other. It becomes easy to recognize that the game is being played, the performance effect can be preferably enhanced, and the deterioration of the game interest can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special display includes a first special display that associates the suggestive display with the first specific display, and a second special display that associates the suggestive display with the second specific display (for example, the first specific display and the display result of "Acquisition", and a second effect that connects the second specific display and the display result of "Acquisition", etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestive display and the first specific display can be associated with each other, and the suggestive display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be linked and updated. can be easily recognized, and the presentation effect can be preferably enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special display is displayed so as to cover the respective display areas of the suggestive display, the first specific display, and the second specific display (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display shown in FIGS. 10-34). such as displaying a special effect 083AK090 that covers the
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestive display and the first specific display can be associated with each other, and the suggestive display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be linked and updated. can be easily recognized, and the presentation effect can be preferably enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The first special display and the second special display have the same display start timing, and the display end timing of the first special display is later than that of the second special display (for example, FIG. 10-25 , the display start timings of the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the second effect is erased before the first effect, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the update display of the first specific display and to appropriately recognize the update state.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The effect execution means is capable of informing a player of an effect result advantageous to the player when the update result of the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the specific mode (e.g. 10” (become a specific mode), the variable display result will definitely notify that it will be a big hit, etc.),
As display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display, a first rendering mode and a second rendering mode, which is a rendering mode closer to the specific mode than the first rendering mode (for example, As shown in FIG. 10-8, 1 to 9 can be determined in addition to the maximum character number of 10, and the corresponding first specific display and second specific display are displayed, etc.),
When the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach the second presentation mode, the display time of the special display is longer than when the first presentation mode is reached (for example, If the total number of acquired characters is 5 or more due to the character acquisition effect of this success mode, the display period of the first effect and the second effect will be longer than when the total number of acquired characters is less than 5, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily make the player aware that the specific mode has been approached.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
What effect is being executed at the start of display of the special display in the display area between the suggestive display and the first specific display, or between the suggestive display and the second specific display while the special display is being displayed? Do not perform display with different new effects (for example, prevent new effects from being performed in the area superimposed on the first effect and the second effect),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent obstruction of visibility of the first effect and the second effect. In addition, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the new presentation from becoming poor due to the first effect and the second effect, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The production executing means is
A first update effect of updating the display mode of the first specific display and a second update effect of updating the display mode of the second specific display can be executed in a predetermined period (for example, in FIG. 10-25 As shown, the effect control CPU 120 capable of executing the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display, etc.),
The first update effect is started when the predetermined period starts, the second update effect is started at a specific timing after the first update effect is started, and the second update effect is started when the predetermined period elapses. After completing the first update effect and the second update effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-25, the first specific additional display is performed first, and then the second specific additional display is performed, but each The end timing is the same timing, etc.),
As the execution pattern of the first update effect and the second update effect, the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display are changed from the first display mode to the second display mode closer to the specific mode than the first display mode. A first pattern that updates to two display modes, and a second pattern that updates from the first display mode to a third display mode that is closer to the specific mode than the second display mode (for example, FIG. 10- 9 to FIGS. 10-13, there are cases where two characters are acquired at one timing, and there are cases where four characters are acquired, etc.),
The first updated effect and the second updated effect of the first pattern are executed during the first predetermined period, and the first updated effect and the second updated effect of the second pattern are executed during the first predetermined period. (eg, t1>t2 and t3>t4, as shown in FIG. 10-25), and
The first update effect updates the display mode of the first specific display in a mode including an update mode common to the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, for the first specific display, the acquired character (e.g., updating display is performed in a common updating manner, such as repeatedly displaying the same updated image regardless of the number of
The second update effect updates the display mode of the second specific display in different modes for the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, the second specific display has different modes depending on the number of characters to be acquired). update display by , etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the first specific display that makes it easy to recognize the update status is started first, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the update status, and at the end of the update, the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed. Since the display is synchronized, it becomes easy to recognize the relationship between them, and it is possible to suitably enhance the presentation effect and prevent the decrease in the interest in the game.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above,
When displaying the update result by the first update effect, the first specific display can display the update result in an emphasized manner (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-27 (J) and (K) display the acquisition effect 083AK060B this time, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the update result of the first specific display stand out, and to enhance the presentation effect.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (7) or (8) above,
The first update effect and the second update effect, which are executed when the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach the specific mode, reach a display mode different from the specific mode. The effect period is longer than the first update effect and the second update effect that are executed when the other acquisition number is reached. longer than the update display period in the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display in the case of
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to more preferably notify the player that the specific mode has been reached, so that the production effect can be enhanced.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above,
Although the second specific display has a higher ratio of being superimposed and displayed with other effects than the first specific display, the other effects are not superimposed and displayed at the timing of displaying the update result (for example, the second specific display). The second specific display 083AK050 may be invisible for a period of time due to superimposition of other effects such as superimposition of the movable body 32, and at the timing when the update display of the second specific display 083AK050 ends. visible, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the display is not obstructed at the timing when the update result of the second specific display is displayed, the update result can be preferably displayed.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (10) above,
As the specific effect, the effect executing means updates the display mode of each of the first specific display and the second specific display step by step over a specific period (for example, each time a character is acquired, the first specific display is displayed). additional display of the display and the second specific display, etc.),
The second specific display has a higher ratio of being superimposed with other effects than the first specific display (for example, the ratio of superimposing the other effects makes the first specific display 083AK060 invisible). is a smaller proportion than the second specific indication 083AK050, etc.),
Compared to the case where the production mode of the specific production is the first production mode, when the production mode is the second production mode, which is closer to the specific production mode than the first production mode, the second specific display is displayed. The frequency that the other effects are superimposed and displayed is low (for example, the ratio of the second specific display 083AK050 becoming invisible due to the superimposition of the movable body 32 is, for example, five or more second specific displays 083AK050 If it is displayed and if it is less than 5, it is higher if it is less than 5, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the number of specific displays being displayed is small, the remaining number necessary for the specific mode cannot be easily visually recognized. It becomes difficult to make the game conscious, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11) above,
The effect executing means executes the first update effect and the second update effect over a specific period as the specific effect in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period, thereby performing the first specific display. and the display mode of each of the second specific displays can be updated step by step (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed every time the character acquisition effect of the success mode is executed). ),
When the specific condition is established a predetermined number of times in the first period, the first update effect and the second update effect are executed a predetermined number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (A), the When 6 characters are acquired by two success mode character acquisition effects in one period, the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display are performed twice each),
When the specific condition is satisfied for the predetermined number of times in a second period shorter than the first period, the first update effect corresponding to the accumulation of the specific condition for the predetermined number of times is executed, and the predetermined number of times for the specific condition is satisfied. 2 Execute the update effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (B), when acquiring 6 characters by the success mode character acquisition effect twice in the second period, the first In the specific display additional display, the total number of acquired characters is displayed for each time, and the second specific display additional display is performed twice, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being rushed by frequently displaying the update results in a short period of time, and to prevent the appearance from becoming unattractive, thereby favorably enhancing the presentation effect. be able to.

(13) In the gaming machine described in (12) above,
The first period is a period longer than at least the period during which the first update effect is executed twice, and the second period is a period shorter than the period during which the first update effect is executed twice, It is a period longer than the period of execution once (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31, the first period is the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 4 and the character at timing 5 This period is longer than the period obtained by adding the update period t2 of the first specific display corresponding to the acquisition effect, and the second period is the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 4. a period shorter than the period obtained by adding the update period t2 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition effect at timing 5, and a period longer than the update period t5 of the first specific display, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being rushed by frequently displaying the update results in a short period of time, and to prevent the appearance from becoming unattractive, thereby favorably enhancing the presentation effect. be able to.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 11... Main board 12... Effect control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Equipped with an effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect that updates the effect mode step by step in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period,
The production executing means is
When the specified period of time has passed and the effect mode of the specified effect reaches the specified mode, it is possible to inform the player of advantageous contents for the player,
When the performance mode of the specified performance does not reach the specified mode when the specified period has passed, it is possible to inform the player of disadvantageous contents,
In a predetermined period after the content disadvantageous to the player is notified, a special effect can be executed for updating the effect mode of the specific effect to a disadvantageous mode,
As a performance mode when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode, which is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode, are provided. including
The production executing means is
At a predetermined timing during execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a special effect that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
The special effect can be executed at a different rate between when the effect mode of the specific effect reaches the first effect mode and when it reaches the second effect mode,
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period longer than the first specific period, and when the production mode of the specific production is the second production mode, the specific production is the It is possible to execute the special effect at a different rate when it is executed over the first specific period and when it is executed over the second specific period,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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