JP7393033B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) in which a game is played by firing game balls toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

2. Description of the Related Art Gaming machines are known in which games are played by firing game balls toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board. In such a gaming machine, a bonus is awarded to a player when a predetermined awarding condition is met. For example, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in the gaming area, identification information (such as a special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner (such as a jackpot symbol, etc.), There are gaming machines that play specific games (for example, jackpot games) in which a variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry.

Such gaming machines generally perform various effects. For example, in the game machine that performs the above-mentioned specific game, while the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner, a character is displayed in order to suggest that the identification information may be displayed in a specific manner (Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-178756

However, the above-mentioned conventional technology is well known to general players, and has the problem of not being able to sufficiently increase gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can perform effects that further enhance gaming interest.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
a display device having a display screen;
Display means for displaying a display image generated in a predetermined storage area on the display screen;
Equipped with
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which an image showing the entire display area is tilted and displayed;
As the tilted display effect, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of effects in which the degree to which the image showing the entire display area is tilted differs from each other,
When a specific image is displayed superimposed on an image showing the entire display area, even if the tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is not made to follow the tilt of the image showing the entire display area. to display,
comprising a decorative part that decorates the game board,
The specific image is characterized in that it is displayed in a manner that represents a specific object in combination with the decorative portion.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
a display device having a display screen;
Display means for displaying a display image generated in a predetermined storage area on the display screen;
Equipped with
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which an image showing the entire display area is tilted and displayed;
As the tilted display effect, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of effects in which the degree to which the image showing the entire display area is tilted differs from each other,
When a specific image is displayed superimposed on an image showing the entire display area, even if the tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is not made to follow the tilt of the image showing the entire display area. to display,
comprising a movable accessory and a driving means for operating the movable accessory ,
The specific image may represent a specific target object in combination with the movable accessory, and may be displayed in a manner corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory .

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform a performance that further enhances game interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section of this embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the number of round games in the jackpot game of this embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the game state after the end of the jackpot game of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the game control process executed by the CPU of the main control board of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the production control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command by the CPU of the sub-control board of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing "movable accessory production" of a present example. It is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot expectation degree of "movable accessory production" of the present example. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing "scene tilt effect" of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot expectation level of the "scene tilt effect" of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a problem when both a "movable accessory effect" and a "scene tilt effect" are executed in parallel. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing how both the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene tilt effect" of the present embodiment are executed in parallel. It is a flowchart showing the scene tilt effect processing executed by the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing normal display processing executed by the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing tilt display processing executed by the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an image in Modification 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a “scene tilt effect” of modification example 1; 7 is a flowchart illustrating normal display processing of Modification 1. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating tilt display processing of Modification 1. FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing how both the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene tilt effect" of Modified Example 1 are executed in parallel. It is an explanatory diagram showing a problem when both "operation prompting performance" and "scene tilting performance" are executed in parallel. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing how both the "operation prompting performance" and the "scene tilting performance" of Modified Example 2 are executed in parallel.

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (gaming machine) called "Seven Machine" or "DigiPachi" will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side when facing the front of the pachinko machine is expressed as "right", and the left side is expressed as "left".

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game progress:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Movable character production and scene tilt production:
E-1. Overview of movable character production:
E-2. Overview of scene tilt direction:
E-3. Execution mode when movable character production and scene tilt production are performed in parallel:
E-4. Scene tilt effect processing:
E-4-1. Normal display processing:
E-4-2. Tilt display processing:
F. Variant:
F-1. Variation 1:
F-1-1. Normal display processing:
F-1-2. Tilt display processing:
F-2. Variation 2:

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

A window portion 4a is formed approximately at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the gaming area of the gaming board 20 located on the back side through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right side of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into this small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display section of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays information related to the game using a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5b is provided on the left side of the periphery of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Furthermore, upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right upper sides of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the lower front surface of the main body frame 2. These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven to enhance the performance effect on the game.

An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4a in the front frame 4. The upper tray portion 7 stores game balls lent out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and game balls lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 and game balls paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 are stored. The balls are stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. Game balls stored in the upper tray portion 7 are supplied to this firing device unit 261. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit 261, the firing motor built in the firing device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is fired with a force corresponding to the rotation angle. Ru.

Furthermore, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper tray 7, and on the left side of the lower tray 8, the player can press or rotate (rotate) the button 10a. A jog shuttle 10b is provided that is capable of moving. These performance buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are performance operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game performance is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As mentioned above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20. A game ball fired from the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released into the game area 21, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visible to the player through the window 4a of the front frame 4, naturally the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visible to the player through the window 4a.

A central device 40 is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided approximately in the center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is constituted by a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. Further, above the effect display device 41 in the central device 40, a movable accessory G having a shape imitating the handle portion (handle portion) of a sword is provided. This movable accessory G is movable in the vertical direction. Moreover, this movable accessory G is also a member for decorating the periphery of the display screen (game board 20) of the effect display device 41. Therefore, the movable accessory G can be regarded as a "decoration part".

Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a first starting port 24 is provided, the opening size of which remains unchanged (constant) and into which a game ball can enter at any time. ing. The game ball entering the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Furthermore, below the first starting port 24 in the gaming area 21, a second starting port 25 is provided which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the probability of entry of a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 is equipped with an opening/closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 is closed so that the opening/closing door 26 is approximately upright, preventing game balls from entering (or making entry difficult). state, and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and game balls can enter (or easily enter). In FIG. 2, the second starting port 25 is shown in an open state. The game ball entering the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, in the gaming area 21, a normal symbol activation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and inside the normal symbol activation gate 27 is a gate that detects passage of a game ball. A sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 24 in the gaming area 21, there is provided a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large, substantially rectangular shape. The grand prize opening 28 is equipped with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1. It can be turned to the front side of 1 to change to an open state (ball entry possible state) in which a game ball can enter. In FIG. 2, the big prize opening 28 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning hole 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the large winning hole 28.

Further, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, there are provided a ball entry port 30 into which a game ball can enter, a windmill-type wheel 31 that affects the falling path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails 32. . At the bottom left of the gaming area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second starting port 25, two out ports 33 are provided. Game balls that have not entered either the opening 28 or the other ball entry ports 30 are discharged from the out port 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

A game ball flowing down the area to the left of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, game balls flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter (or pass through) the second starting port 25, the normal symbol activation gate 27, and the big winning port 28. possible). Below, firing a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left-handed hitting," and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) Shooting the game ball so that it flows down the field is also expressed as "right-handed hitting." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, and other ball entry ports 30, three game balls are delivered to the player. When the game balls are paid out and enter the grand prize opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the gaming board 20, there is provided a segment display section 50 that displays information related to gaming using a combination of LEDs. The segment display section 50 is visible to the player through a small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be explained later in the game progress mode.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, there is a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the presentation of the game, and a sub-control board 220 that controls the display of images and output of sounds under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and audio control board 230 that controls such control, a lamp control board 226 that controls the lighting of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222, etc. in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input/output circuits, etc., and various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by a bus. has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 25, A big winning hole sensor 28s that detects the game ball that enters the big winning hole 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball that passes through the normal symbol activation gate, etc. are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a detection signal of a gaming ball from the first starting opening sensor 24s, the second starting opening sensor 25s, the big winning opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the CPU 201 inputs the detection signal. A command corresponding to the sensor where the error occurred is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the firing control board 260, etc.

The main control board 200 also includes a starting port solenoid 26m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided at the second starting port 25 (for opening and closing the second starting port 25). , a big winning opening solenoid 29m for opening/closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the big winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the big winning opening 28), a segment display section 50, etc. are connected. has been done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the starting opening solenoid 26m, the big winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50.

An image and audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and a production operation board 228 are connected to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, commands are sent to the image and audio control board 230 to specify the output image, output sound, and the movement pattern of the movable accessory G, and to the lamp control board 226, commands are sent to the upper lamp 5a and the right side lamp. 5b and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter also referred to as "various lamps 5a to 5c"), the game is produced by transmitting a command specifying a light emission pattern. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the performance button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (performance operation units 10a, 10b) via the performance operation board 228, the CPU 221 executes a game performance corresponding to the operation. conduct.

The image and audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237 in addition to a CPU 231, a ROM 232, and a RAM 233. Further, the image and audio control board 230 is connected to an effect display device 41, a movable accessory solenoid Gm that moves (operates) the movable accessory G in the vertical direction, an amplifier board 224 that amplifies the sound, and the like. When the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, video data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 237, and outputs audio based on the audio data via the amplifier board 224. It outputs from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b"). Further, upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 moves the movable accessory G in the vertical direction in an operation pattern corresponding to the received command by driving the movable accessory solenoid Gm. make (work).

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

Further, a firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the firing control board 260 includes a firing motor 262 for firing the game ball and a controller that detects that the player is touching the firing handle 9. A firing device unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to shoot the game ball with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. fire.

B. Game progress:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with game balls stored in the upper tray part 7, the game balls stored in the upper tray part 7 are supplied one by one to the firing device unit 261, and as shown in FIG. It is fired into the game area 21 mentioned above. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, by changing the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down into a desired area. For example, you can shoot a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (play the ball to the left), or shoot the game ball so that it flows down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or It is possible to shoot the game ball in a downward motion (hit it right-handed).

<Fluctuating display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can enter the first starting port 24. When a game ball hit to the left enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, a jackpot judgment is performed to judge whether it is a jackpot or a miss based on the judgment random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is displayed variably and then stopped. Furthermore, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a game ball hit to the right enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, a jackpot judgment is performed to judge whether it is a jackpot or a miss based on the judgment random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, a second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is displayed variably and then stopped. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As mentioned above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The portion 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special symbol display section 51 that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display section 52 that displays a second special symbol. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of these display sections. The first special design and the second special design (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special design" unless they are specifically distinguished) can be displayed by switching the LED that lights up among the eight LEDs on each display section. The display is displayed in a variable manner, and the display is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols including jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and losing symbols 101 can be displayed in a stopped state as the first special symbols, and as second special symbols, jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and missing symbols can be displayed. 301 kinds of 101 kinds of symbols can be stopped and displayed. Moreover, the types of these symbols can be identified by the different combinations of LEDs that are lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot determination for the first special symbol") is a jackpot, the first special symbol is the jackpot symbol 1 to 100, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the first special symbol is a miss, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a miss symbol 101. In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot determination for the second special symbol") is a jackpot, the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. It is stopped and displayed at any one of 201 to 300, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is a loss, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol 301. In this way, when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol, in order to confirm the symbol that has been stopped and displayed, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Display the information to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). In the following, the game from when the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner until the variable display ends after a predetermined variable time has elapsed and the special symbol is confirmed to be displayed as a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol, that is, one game. A game until a variable display result is obtained is also expressed as a "symbol variable game."

<Jackpot game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the jackpot symbols, a jackpot game is started in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is played a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a game ball hit to the right can enter the jackpot 28, the ball will be hit to the right during the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games in one jackpot game varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol 1 to 50 (if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 50%) , If a 4-round jackpot game is played in which 4 rounds are played, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 51 to 90 (if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols, 40 % probability), if a 6-round jackpot game is played in which 6 rounds are played, and the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 91 to 94, (the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbol If a 7-round jackpot game is played, and the first special symbol is stopped at jackpot symbols 95 to 100 (with a probability of 4% if the first special symbol is If the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (with a probability of 6%), a 16-round jackpot game in which 16 rounds are played is played. Also, as shown in Figure 5(b), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 201 to 250 (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 50%) If a 4-round jackpot game is played and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 251 to 290 (with a 40% probability if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at a jackpot symbol), a 6-round jackpot game is played. is carried out, and if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 291 to 294 (with a probability of 4% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbol), a seven-round jackpot game is played, When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol 295 to 300 (with a probability of 6% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol), a 16-round jackpot game is played.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter the ball (9 counts) or when 30 seconds have elapsed, so in most cases one round In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts x number of payouts: 13) are paid out. Therefore, naturally, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, the player can expect a jackpot game with a larger number of round games to be played. Incidentally, this can be understood to mean that it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) that have different degrees of advantage for the player.

While the above-described jackpot game is being executed, the type of jackpot game being executed (the number of round games) is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display section 55, and in this round display section 55, by lighting up the left LED among the three LEDs, a 4-round jackpot game can be played. By lighting up the LED inside, it shows that the 6-round jackpot game is being played, and by lighting the right LED, it shows that the 7-round jackpot game is being played. , all three LEDs are turned on to indicate that the 16 round jackpot game is being executed.

<Special design reservation>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the jackpot determination and variable display regarding the first special symbol are performed as described above. This is not done immediately after the ball enters the ball, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such first special symbol reservations are stored with a maximum of four pieces. The stored number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and in this first special figure reservation display section 53, one of the two LEDs is Lighting up indicates that the number of 1st special drawings reserved is 1, lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of 1st special drawings being reserved is 2, and 1 LED is blinking. By doing so, it is shown that the number of first special symbols on hold is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it is shown that the number of first special symbols on hold is four.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and variable display regarding the second special symbol are performed as described above, but these jackpot determination and variable display also occur when the game ball enters the second starting port 25. The judgment is not made immediately after the ball enters the mouth 25, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the second special symbol are performed based on the stored second special symbol. Such second special symbol reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special symbol reservation display section 54, and in this second special symbol reservation display section 54, one of the two LEDs is By lighting up, it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings on hold is 1, and by lighting up 2 LEDs, it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings on hold is 2, and 1 LED is blinking. By doing so, it is shown that the number of second special symbols on hold is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it is shown that the number of second special symbols on hold is four.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special symbol pending and the second special symbol pending are stored while any special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, while any special symbol is being displayed as a fixed symbol, or during a jackpot game. Even if it is, there will be no jackpot determination or fluctuation display related to these reservations. In addition, if only the first special figure reservation is stored among the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot judgment related to the first special figure reservation stored first and the first special figure reservation. A variable display is performed, but if the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether the first special figure reservation is stored or not, the jackpot judgment and Performs a variable display of the second special figure. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner with priority over the first special figure (it has a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

<Fluctuating display of normal symbols, game per normal symbol>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit right can pass through the normal symbol activation gate 27. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined random number for judgment (a random number for normal pattern hit judgment described later) is obtained, and the judgment random number is Based on this, a normal pattern hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal pattern is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of this ordinary symbol hit determination, the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal pattern display section 56 that displays normal symbols, and two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern display section 56. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the common symbol display section 56 by switching which of the two LEDs is lit, and is stopped and displayed by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of symbols are stopped as normal symbols: a normal symbol that lights up the left LED of the two LEDs, and a normal symbol that lights up the right LED. Can be displayed. If the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed as a normal pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed as a normal pattern. be done. When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as winning or losing symbols in this way, a display is performed in which the state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is maintained until a predetermined time elapses (determined display) in order to confirm the stopped and displayed symbols. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per common symbol, a game per common symbol is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

<Reservation of normal symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, a normal symbol hit determination and a fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these ordinary symbol hit determination and fluctuation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27. Rather than being carried out, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a general pattern pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, the normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such general drawings are also stored up to a maximum of four. The number of stored ordinary figures on hold (the number of ordinary figures on hold) is displayed on the ordinary figures on hold display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general figure reservation display section 57, and in this ordinary figure reservation display section 57, one LED out of the two LEDs can be turned on. indicates that the number of reserved Fuzuzu is 1, and by lighting up two LEDs, it indicates that the number of Fuzuzu on hold is 2. By flashing one LED, the number of Fuzuzu on hold is 1. It is shown that there are 3 pieces, and by blinking 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of reserved ordinary drawings is 4 pieces. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in the case where the normal pattern is stored, if the normal pattern is not being displayed while changing, the normal pattern is being fixed, or the normal pattern is being played, the pachinko machine 1 Judgment of winning of the normal symbols related to the stored normal symbols and fluctuation display of the normal symbols is performed.

<Game status>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in jackpot determination and a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 are set as appropriate. . Among these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is a "low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is low (1/99.9 probability)" or "a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is low (1/99.9 probability)" ``High probability state'' in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot is high (1/11.9 probability). In addition, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "a non-electric support state where the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low" or "a non-electric support state where the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low" The game ball is set to "power support state" where the frequency of ball entry is high.

The manner of setting the gaming state described above will be explained using FIG. 6. Incidentally, since these game states are set after the end of the jackpot game, in FIG. 6, the number of round games described above using FIG. 5 is also shown again. In addition, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variable display of special symbols) that can be executed with the high probability state set, and the "electronic support number" is the number of symbol variation games that can be executed with the high probability state set. This is the number of symbol variation games (variable display of special symbols) that can be executed with the support state set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, no matter which jackpot game is played, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together after the jackpot game ends, but the number of electric support is higher than that of the jackpot game. It varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the high probability number of hits is set to 6 no matter which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, regarding the number of electric support, as shown in FIG. If the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol 46-50, 51-90, 91-94, the probability is set to 25 times (if the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol) If it is displayed, it is set to 50 times (with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbol 95 to 100 (the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol) (If it is stopped and displayed, the probability is 6%) It is set to 100 times. Also, as shown in Figure 6(b), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 201 to 245 (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 45%) If set to 25 times and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 246-250, 251-290, 291-294 (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbol, 5% + 40% +4% = 49% probability) is set to 50 times, and if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol 295-300 (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, the probability is 6%) probability) is set to 100 times.

In addition, if the symbol variation game (variable display of special symbols) is played 6 times after the high accuracy count is set to 6, the high probability state will end and the electric support state will remain set and the low probability state will occur. is set. In addition, if the same number of symbol fluctuation games (variable display of special symbols) as the number of electric support is performed after the electric support number of 25, 50, or 100 times is set, the electric support state ends, A non-electric support state is set. For the player, since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, the player can expect a larger number of electric support to be set.

Here, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the above-mentioned electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display section 58, and when the electric support state is being set, by lighting up these three LEDs, the electric support state can be set. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 that indicates that the player is hitting right-handed. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and since the second starting port 25 can enter a right-handed game ball, the setting of the electric support state is performed. It is beneficial for the player to hit the ball to the right during the middle. Furthermore, since a game ball hit right can enter the jackpot 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit the ball right-handed even during a jackpot game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the jackpot game, the two LEDs arranged in the right-handed display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the player will play right-handed.

<Display contents of the effect display device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, effects are performed in which various images are displayed on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

For example, in the effect display device 41, various effects (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation effects") are performed in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (symbol variation game). That is, the effect is displayed in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) on the first special symbol display section 51 or the second special symbol display section 52. In the device 41 as well, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c start to be displayed in a variable manner all at once, and thereafter, the variable display is performed in various ways until the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. Then, the variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stop display of the special symbols). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of displaying a pattern of nine numbers from "1" to "9" as an identification pattern.

A specific example of such a variable display (symbol variation effect) of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be explained using FIG. 7. In addition, in FIG. 7, illustrations of members around the display screen of the effect display device 41 are omitted as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 7A, a frame image 41w having a shape along the boundary (frame) of the display area is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, on the display screen of the effect display device 41, a background image 41h having the same shape as the entire display area is displayed (inside the frame image 41w). That is, by displaying the frame image 41w and the background image 41h, the player is made to recognize the entire display area of the effect display device 41. identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) can be captured as an image showing the displayable area (an image showing the entire display area). Note that various images (sprite images, frame images of moving image data, etc.) can be displayed as the background image 41h, but illustration of specific examples thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 7, identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed superimposed on the background image 41h (inside the frame image 41w), and in particular, in FIG. 7(a), three identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is conceptually shown to be fluctuating and displaying all at once. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, first the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as one of the symbols "1" to "9", then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, Finally, the medium identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the performance display device 41 is the special symbol (first It is configured to correspond to the special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a symbol combination (specific mode, hereinafter referred to as "Zoro (also called "eyes"). In addition, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "missing symbol", the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the same symbol and are not aligned (hereinafter also referred to as "missing symbol"). It will stop and be displayed. It should be noted that the stopped and displayed identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c remain in a stopped and displayed state (determined and displayed) until the final display time of the special symbol has elapsed.

In this way, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 51 or the second special symbol display section 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have different display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbols being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a more visible position than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and the display Since the screen is large and the displayed contents are easy to understand, players usually play the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. In this case, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player changes the identification symbol display (symbol variation effect) thinking that ``a jackpot game is about to start.'' Will be keeping an eye on it. In this way, two identification patterns (identification patterns excluding one identification pattern among a plurality of identification patterns) are stopped at the same pattern (a mode that can be a double eye) and the last identification pattern (one identification pattern) is made. The performance that is performed in a state where the variable display is displayed is called a "reach performance", and by generating this reach performance, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, superimposed on the background image 41h (inside the frame image 41w), there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the number of reserved first special symbols, and a second reservation display area 41d. A second reservation display area 41e for indicating the number of reserved special figures is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of reserved first special symbols is displayed in the first reserved display area 41d by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of reserved special symbols. The second reserved number of special symbols is indicated by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second reserved number of special symbols in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reservation symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special symbol reservation display section 53 and the second special symbol reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 The indicated pending number matches.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a general flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on timer interrupts that occur at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing this, for example, the sub control board 220 will control the performance according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 will drive the payout motor 243 to pay out game balls. becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, and other ball entry ports 30, three game balls are paid out. When a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input processing (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting port sensor 24s, the second starting port sensor 25s, the big prize winning port sensor 28s, etc.) detect the game ball. Determine whether or not. As a result, if game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination and the normal pattern hit determination are performed based on predetermined random numbers. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "jackpot determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Furthermore, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, one of the 100 types of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, but the type of jackpot symbol is "symbol selection random number". ” is selected based on. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. Note that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process until the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). Good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided and the random numbers may be updated using this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting ports, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting port. In this sensor detection process (S400), such as a starting opening, the process which memorize|stores regular figure reservation, 1st special figure reservation, and 2nd special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, if the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, it is determined whether the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of reserved ordinary figures does not reach four, a random number for determining whether a common figure has hit is acquired and the random number for determining whether a ordinary figure has been hit is stored as a reserved ordinary figure. The general drawings are stored in a general drawing holding storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, if the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol actuation gate 27 or if the number of reserved regular symbols has already reached 4, no new reserved symbols are stored.

After performing the processing related to storing the normal figure reservation in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, if the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first reserved special symbols does not reach four, then a jackpot determination random number, a variable pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first reserved special symbols. The first special figure reservation is stored in a first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variable display of the first special symbol (symbol variable game) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special symbol is reserved. In addition, the performance (symbol fluctuation performance) performed in accordance with the fluctuating display of the first special symbol is also performed based on the jackpot judgment random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol is reserved. Therefore, if you memorize the first special figure reservation, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation has not started yet (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure reservation It is possible to determine the mode of the variable display and performance (symbol variation game and symbol variation performance based on the first special symbol reservation) based on the above. For example, even before the variable display based on the first special symbol reservation is performed, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special symbol reservation is performed, and the reach effect. It is possible to determine whether or not the above is performed. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made regarding the first special symbol reservation, and the preliminary determination result is is stored in association with the first special figure reservation. In this way, when the first special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24 or if the number of reserved first special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved first special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved first special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to storing the first special symbol reservation in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure reservation in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure reservation. In this way, when the second special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of second special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25 or if the number of reserved second special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved second special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved second special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per common symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game is in the middle of a normal symbol game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is being displayed as a fixed symbol. As a result, if the normal symbol is not being played during a game, the normal symbol is fluctuating, or the normal symbol is being fixed, it is determined whether or not the common symbol is stored in the above-mentioned common symbol holding storage area. . As a result, if the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the first stored general pattern reservation among the stored general pattern reservations is read out. Then, based on the read out normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern hit determination random number, the normal pattern hit determination is performed.

After performing the hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the hit determination is a hit. As a result, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current normal pattern fluctuation display. That is, it is memorized that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be turned on as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is that the normal pattern is out, the normal pattern out is stored as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current variable display of the normal pattern. That is, it is memorized that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern.

In this way, once you have memorized that the left LED of the normal symbol display section 56 should be lit as a result of the normal symbol fluctuation display this time, or that the right LED of the common symbol display section 56 should be lit, the normal symbol variation time Set , and start the fluctuating display of normal symbols. Then, the general pattern reservation that is the object of the current general pattern hit determination is deleted from the general pattern reservation storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case that the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is fluctuatingly displayed, and the normal symbol is being determined and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. In other words, if the result of the hit determination is a hit, the left LED of the hit pattern display section 56 is turned on (stop displaying the hit pattern), and the result of the hit determination is OFF. If this is the case, the right LED of the common symbol display section 56 is kept lit (the missed symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols starts, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

The above has explained the processing when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the normal symbol stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per common symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display section 56). As a result, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a per-regular symbol, after setting the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the per-regular game, Start the game by winning the figure.

The above has described the processing when the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner. On the other hand, when playing a game with a normal figure, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state and closed state in the opening pattern described above. . Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game for winning a common figure ends.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. It is set to a "non-electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or "an electrical support state in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 25 is high". Setting of such a non-electric support state and an electric support state is realized as follows.

In other words, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit judgment will be a normal pattern hit (probability of normal pattern hit) is higher, and the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (normal pattern fluctuation time) is shorter. , the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal figure winning game is set to be long. Therefore, in the electrically supported state, the second starting port 25 becomes open more frequently and remains in the open state for a longer period of time than in the non-electrically supported state, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 25. The frequency of ball entry increases (high frequency state). For example, if the non-electronic support state is set, the probability of hitting a regular map is set to 1/100 (the random number of 1/100 of the random numbers for determining hitting a regular map that can be obtained as a reservation for a regular map is set to 1/100). The normal figure variation time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal figure game is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds x 3 openings). On the other hand, if the electric support state is set, the probability of hitting a regular map is set to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers for determining hitting a regular map that can be obtained as a reservation for a regular map). Set the random number per normal figure), set the normal figure fluctuation time to 1 second, and set the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal figure game to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 openings). .

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variably displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) or executing a jackpot game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first operates during a jackpot game, during a variable display of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), and during fixed display of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). It is determined whether either of the following is true. As a result, if the jackpot game is not in progress, the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, or the special symbol is not being displayed as a fixed symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is stored in the second special symbol retention storage area. . As a result, if the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, a jackpot judgment is performed based on the jackpot judgment random number included in the read second special figure reservation.

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, then check whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. to decide. As a result, if the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number). Then, a jackpot judgment is performed based on the jackpot judgment random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Here, as described above using FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is ``the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is low (99 The state is set to ``a low probability state (with a probability of 1 in 9)'' or a ``high probability state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot determination is high (with a probability of 1 in 11.9)''. Setting of such a low probability state or a high probability state is realized as follows. In other words, when a low probability state is set, a random number of 1/99.9 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be obtained as the first special figure pending or the second special figure pending is considered a jackpot, and a high probability state is set. If so, a random number of 1/11.9 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be obtained as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is determined as a jackpot.

After making the jackpot determination for the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. As a result, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variable display of the current special symbol (symbol variation game) is performed based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol reservation read this time. Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 can be displayed as the second special symbol. can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read out, refer to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to jackpot symbols 1 to 100, and use the symbol selection random number read out as the first special symbol reservation. The corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation is determined by referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 201 to 300. is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Note that the symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, if the first special figure reservation is read out, the loser symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and if the second special figure reservation is read out, the loser symbol 301 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Select as the symbol to be displayed in a stopped state. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol and the losing symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way, a variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. A fluctuating pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from when a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts fluctuating display until it stops displaying, and each fluctuating pattern is distinguished from other fluctuating patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) for changing the pattern is attached. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read out as the first special figure pending or the second special figure pending is determined as the current variation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the proportion of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, it recognizes the fluctuation pattern of the current symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and executes the symbol fluctuation performance with the performance pattern based on the fluctuation pattern. .

In the process of selecting a variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. A variable pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress conditions such as the current game state, the result of jackpot determination, and the number of stored first and second special symbols reserved is referred to. By doing this, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation performance with a performance pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as doubles after the reach effect, and the result of the jackpot determination is If it is a miss, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in a random pattern. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss and a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed. Note that each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, after selecting a symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current variable display of special symbols and selecting a variation pattern for the current variable display of special symbols, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the currently selected variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, which was the subject of the current jackpot determination, is deleted from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above has described the processing when the game is not in the middle of a jackpot game, during a variable display of special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), or during fixed display of a special symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed as a symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (determined display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol starts, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, if the special symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a missed symbol, it is determined whether a high probability state is set, and if a high probability state is set, the high probability number is subtracted by one. do. As a result, when the high probability count becomes 0, a low probability state is set in place of the high probability state. It is also determined whether the power support state is set, and if the power support state is set, the number of power support times is subtracted by one. As a result, when the number of times of electric support reaches 0, a non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the stopped and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning hole 28 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol. Once the opening pattern of the jackpot opening 28 is set in this way, the jackpot game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the special symbol is being displayed as confirmed. On the other hand, when a jackpot game is in progress, the opening/closing door 29 is operated by controlling the jackpot solenoid 29m so that the jackpot 28 is opened and closed in the opening pattern described above. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. be done. The round game start command and round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control of the jackpot solenoid 29m (operation of the opening/closing door 29) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is finished, the jackpot game ends. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, the game state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state, as described above with reference to FIG. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 6 no matter which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the electric support number is set to 25, 50, or 50 depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is set to one of 100 times. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state (including the high accuracy number and the electric support number) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, the jackpot game can also be considered as a "variable ball entry hole", and the jackpot game can also be considered as a "specific game", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game is a "specific game execution means". It can also be regarded as

<Pending number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs pending number processing (S700). In this reservation number processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are calculated. are read out, and a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing this, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying on the effect display device 41 the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first reserved special symbols and the number of second reserved special symbols. It becomes possible to execute.

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the general flow of the production control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as control related to production. The production control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs at predetermined intervals (for example, every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the production control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt permission processing are omitted.

When the production control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, it stores this command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. In the command analysis process (S800), an effect corresponding to the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, a command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image and audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. Commands to be sent to the control board 226 and the like are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the image and audio control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub control board 220 cooperates with the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. to execute various effects, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, the sub control board 220 controls the image and audio. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, lamp control board 226, etc. is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects."

FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the preliminary determination result command, it performs a preliminary performance that is a performance based on the preliminary determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the manner of a pending symbol to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41f of the presentation display device 41 may be determined in advance. The method may be set according to the result. Note that the pre-judgment performance does not need to be performed all the time when the pre-judgment result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is met (for example, when a predetermined lottery is won).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the reservation number transmission command, the CPU 221 sends the same number of reserved symbols as the first special symbol reservation number and the second special symbol reservation number indicated by this command. It is displayed on the first hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41f of the effect display device 41. It is not necessary to always display both the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number, for example, a non-electronic support state in which left-handed play is performed, that is, a state in which a game based on the first special figure is played. In this case, the number of reserved 1st special symbols is displayed, and in the non-electronic support state where the right hand is played, that is, the state where the game mainly focuses on the 2nd special symbol, the number of reserved 2nd special symbols is displayed. Good too.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command is sent in accordance with the fluctuation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). A symbol variation effect (including a variable display of identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c) corresponding to the indicated variation pattern is started. Since the symbol variation performance is performed in accordance with the variation pattern, the ready-to-win performance (see FIG. 7(b)) performed as part of the symbol variation performance is also performed when the corresponding fluctuation pattern is selected. In detail, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected, after the reach effect is performed, the symbol variation in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as a zero number. A performance will be held. In addition, if the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, the symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a random position after the reach effect is performed. will be held. When a variation stop command is received during execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops displaying the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c as a double or double. Note that the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "identification information", and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that variably displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "identification information display means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, upon receiving the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a jackpot game performance indicating that a jackpot game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started to be displayed. In addition, there are effects that suggest the number of rounds of the started jackpot game (any of the 4-round jackpot game, 6-round jackpot game, 7-round jackpot game, 16-round jackpot game), and the effects that are set after the started jackpot game ends. A performance is performed that suggests a gaming state, a high probability number of times (6 times), and a number of electric support times (any of 25 times, 50 times, or 100 times).

When a round game start command is received during a jackpot game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game performance indicating that a round game is being played (eg, superimposed on the jackpot game performance). For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game being executed (for example, an effect displaying 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game performance is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game performance is ended.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the gaming state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are displayed in a manner (color, shape, etc.) that corresponds to the gaming state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. When the power support state is set, the display starts displaying the remaining number of power support times.

E. Movable character production and scene tilt production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as part of the above-mentioned symbol variation performance, there is a "movable accessory performance" in which the movable accessory G is moved in the vertical direction, and the movable accessory G is displayed on the display screen of the performance display device 41 until just before. It is possible to perform a "scene tilt effect" in which a previously displayed scene (image) is displayed tilted (for example, rotated). Below, such "movable character performance" and "scene tilt performance" will be explained.

E-1. Overview of movable character production:
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "movable accessory effect" of this embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 13, in the "movable accessory production", the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 drives the movable accessory solenoid Gm to reciprocate the movable accessory G in the vertical direction. If the movable accessory G is moved back and forth in the vertical direction, the player can feel that the movable accessory G is vibrating. This is also expressed as "making the movable accessory G vibrate."

In the "movable accessory production", the movable accessory G is not only vibrated, but also an "effect image" corresponding to the movable accessory G is displayed. For example, as the "effect image", an image of flame shaped like the blade of a sword as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed extending downward from the display area corresponding to the movable accessory G. In other words, since the movable accessory G has a shape that imitates the handle of a sword, the entire sword can be expressed by displaying the "effect image (image of flame with a shape that imitates the blade of a sword)". becomes. In other words, the sword is completed by displaying the "effect image." The "effect image" is also displayed so as to move back and forth in the up and down direction in response to the up and down reciprocation (vibration) of the movable accessory G.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display three types of images with mutually different colors as the above-mentioned "effect images." That is, a blue "effect image", a green "effect image", and a red "effect image" can be displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "expectation of reach" and "expectation of jackpot" are higher when the "movable accessory presentation" is performed than when the "movable accessory presentation" is not performed. expensive. In addition, when a "movable accessory performance" is performed, the color of the "effect image" also suggests the "expectation of reach" and "expectation of jackpot." It should be noted that the "reach expectation level" is the possibility that a reach effect will be performed, and the "jackpot expectation level" is the possibility that it will be determined as a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 14, the "reach expectation" and "jackpot expectation" related to the "movable accessory production" are the highest when the "movable accessory production" is not performed (in the case of non-execution). It is set so that it is low, and increases in the following order: when a blue "effect image" is displayed → when a green "effect image" is displayed, and is highest when a red "effect image" is displayed. There is. Therefore, players can be made to expect that a "movable accessory performance" will be performed, and if a "movable accessory performance" is performed, the "reach expectation level" and "jackpot expectation level" will be higher. Users can expect to see a highly colored "effect image" displayed.

The ``expectation level of reach'' and ``expectation level of jackpot'' related to the ``movable accessory production'' described above are the execution probabilities of the ``movable accessory production'' in which the ``effect image'' of each color is displayed, that is, these This is achieved by appropriately setting the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to the "effect image" will be selected. In other words, these "movable accessory effects" are executed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected, so by appropriately setting the probability that such a variation pattern will be selected, the above-mentioned " It is possible to realize "reach expectation" and "jackpot expectation".

For example, as shown in Fig. 14, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (or when performing a reach effect), the probability that a variable pattern that does not perform a movable accessory performance is selected (the probability that a variable pattern that does not perform a movable accessory performance "probability that the variation pattern corresponding to the movable character production that displays a blue effect image is selected (probability that the movable character production that displays the blue effect image is executed)" is the lowest, and "green The probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory production that displays an effect image of The probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory production is selected (the probability of executing a movable accessory production that displays a red effect image) is set so as to be the highest. Then, if the result of the jackpot judgment is a failure (or if the reach effect is not performed), the "probability of selecting a variation pattern that does not perform a movable character performance (probability that a movable character performance is not performed)" is the highest. High, "Probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory production that displays a blue effect image will be selected (probability of executing a movable accessory production that displays a blue effect image)" → "Display a green effect image The probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a movable accessory production is selected (probability of executing a movable accessory production that displays a green effect image) decreases in the order of "corresponding to a movable accessory production that displays a red effect image". The probability that a variation pattern will be selected (the probability of executing a movable accessory production that displays a red effect image) is set so that it is the lowest.

E-2. Overview of scene tilt direction:
In addition to the above-mentioned "movable accessory effect", the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can perform a "scene tilt effect". FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "scene tilt effect" of this embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 15, in the "scene tilt effect", the scene (image) displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is displayed tilted (rotated). For example, the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, etc. are displayed tilted (rotated). This makes it possible for the player to feel as if the display screen of the effect display device 41 has rotated, making it possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

As such a "scene tilt effect", three types of effects can be executed in which the amount of scene inclination (rotation angle of the frame image 41w, background image 41h, etc.) differs from each other. In other words, the "scene tilt effect" includes a "scene tilt effect" with a small scene tilt amount (rotation angle of the frame image 41w, background image 41h, etc.) of 15 degrees, "Scene tilt effect" in the amount of tilt where the amount of tilt (rotation angle of frame image 41w, background image 41h, etc.) is 30 degrees, and large amount of tilt where the amount of scene tilt (rotation angle of frame image 41w, background image 41h, etc.) is 45 degrees. It is possible to perform "scene tilt direction". In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "reach expectation level" and the "jackpot expectation level" are higher when the "scene tilt effect" is performed than when the "scene slope effect" is not performed. In addition, when a "scene tilt effect" is performed, the amount of tilt also indicates the "reach expectation" and "jackpot expectation".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the "reach expectation level" and "jackpot expectation level" related to the "scene tilt effect" are lowest when the "scene tilt effect" is not performed (in the case of non-execution); When a "scene tilting effect" with a small amount of tilt is performed → when a "scene tilting effect" with a medium amount of tilting is performed, the values increase in this order, and the highest value is when a "scene tilting effect" with a large amount of tilting is performed. is set to . Therefore, players can be made to expect that a "scene tilt effect" will be performed, and if a "scene tilt effect" is performed, the "reach expectation level" and the "jackpot expectation level" will be higher. It is possible to make the user expect that a "scene tilt effect" of the same amount will be displayed, that is, that the scene (image) displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 will be tilted (rotated) more greatly.

The ``expectation level of reach'' and ``expectation level of jackpot'' related to the ``scene tilting effects'' mentioned above are based on the execution probability of each ``scene tilting effect'', that is, the fluctuation patterns corresponding to these ``scene tilting effects'' are selected. This is achieved by appropriately setting the probability that In other words, these "scene tilt effects" are executed when the corresponding variation patterns are selected, so by appropriately setting the probability that such variation patterns will be selected, the above-mentioned "reach" can be increased. ``Expectation level'' and ``Jackpot expectation level'' can be realized.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (or when a reach effect is performed), the probability that a variation pattern that does not perform a scene tilt effect is selected (probability that a variable pattern that does not perform a scene tilt effect) is determined as follows: )" is the lowest, and "Probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a small tilt amount is selected (probability of executing a scene tilt effect with a small tilt amount)'' → "Variation corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a medium tilt amount" The probability that a pattern will be selected (probability of executing a scene tilt effect with a medium tilt amount) increases in the order of "probability that a variable pattern corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a large tilt amount will be selected (probability of executing a scene tilt effect with a large tilt amount)". (probability of execution) is set to be the highest. Then, if the result of the jackpot judgment is wrong (or if no reach effect is performed), the "probability that a variation pattern that does not perform a scene tilt effect is selected (probability that a scene tilt effect is not performed)" is the highest, “Probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a small amount of tilt will be selected (probability of executing a scene tilt effect with a small amount of tilt)” → “Probability that a variation pattern corresponding to a scene tilt effect with a medium amount of tilt will be selected” (probability of executing a scene tilting effect with a medium amount of tilt)", and "probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to a scene tilting effect with a large amount of tilting (probability of executing a scene tilting effect with a large amount of tilting)" Set it to the lowest setting.

E-3. Execution mode when movable character production and scene tilt production are performed in parallel:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the above-mentioned "movable character performance" and "scene tilt performance" can be executed in parallel. That is, when a variation pattern corresponding to both the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene tilt effect" is selected, the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene inclination effect" are executed in parallel. As mentioned above, the "expectation level of reach" and "expectation level of jackpot" are higher when the "movable accessory performance" is performed than when the "movable accessory performance" is not performed, and It is higher when "scene tilting effect" is performed than when "scene tilting effect" is not performed, so it is higher than when only one of "movable character performance" and "scene tilting effect" is performed. The “expectation of reach” and “expectation of jackpot” will be higher when both are performed in parallel. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that both the "movable accessory effect" and the "scene tilt effect" will be performed in parallel.

Here, if both the "movable character effect" and the "scene tilt effect" are executed in parallel, the following problem may occur. That is, if the "scene tilt effect" is started while the "effect image" is being displayed, the "effect image" will also be displayed tilted, as shown in FIG. (the movement of the sword) (the entire sword cannot be expressed). As a result, a problem arises in that the "movable character performance" becomes less interesting.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when performing both the "movable character production" and the "scene tilt production", as shown in FIG. , background image 41h, images showing identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) are displayed tilted, that is, the "effect image" is displayed without tilting. In this way, even if both the "movable accessory production" and the "scene tilt production" are executed, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory G (movement) and the "effect image" from not corresponding to each other, and as a result, It is possible to prevent the "movable accessory performance" from becoming less interesting.

Incidentally, the "scene tilt effect" can be regarded as the "slant display effect", and includes images showing the scene excluding the "effect image" (frame image 41w, background image 41h, images showing identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) ) can be regarded as a "first image", and an "effect image" can be regarded as a "second image" or a "specific image".

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the scene excluding the "effect image" (the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, the image showing the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) is displayed tilted. In order to achieve this effect, the following scene tilt effect processing is performed while the symbol variation effect is being executed. Incidentally, the scene tilt effect processing is a process performed by the sub control board 220 (CPU 221) and the image/audio control board 230 (CPU231, VDP 234) in cooperation.In other words, each process during the scene tilt effect process is This is performed by either or both of the control board 220 and the image/audio control board 230. However, since the explanation will be complicated if the processing by the sub-control board 220 and the processing by the image-audio control board 230 are explained separately, the explanation below will be based on the assumption that the sub-control board 220 is the main entity that executes the scene tilt effect processing. do.

E-4. Scene tilt effect processing:
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the scene tilt effect processing of this embodiment. This scene tilt effect processing is performed based on a timer interrupt that occurs at predetermined intervals (for example, every 1/60th of a second) during execution of the symbol variation effect. As shown in FIG. 19, when the sub-control board 220 starts the scene tilt effect process, it first determines whether the symbol variation effect being executed is a symbol change effect that performs a "scene tilt effect" (S1000). .

Here, display patterns are stored in the sub-control board 220 in correspondence with each variation pattern. The display pattern includes various information for displaying during the symbol variation performance, such as sprite images (frame image 41w, background image 41h, identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c image, character image, etc.), the display start timing of the sprite image, the display start position of the sprite image, the manner in which the display position of the sprite image changes, the display end timing of the sprite image, and the display start timing of the sprite image. In addition to information indicating the scaling mode, color of the sprite image, etc., information indicating whether or not to perform a "scene tilt effect", and if a "scene tilt effect" is performed, the start timing and timing of the "scene tilt effect". Contains information indicating end timing.

When the sub control board 220 receives a variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the symbol variation game from the main control board 200 when the symbol variation game is started, it detects a display pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, and displays the display pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. The display pattern (information included in the above-mentioned display pattern) is stored as the display pattern of the current symbol variation performance. Then, an image (an image for one frame) is generated and displayed at predetermined intervals (for example, every 1/60th of a second) according to the stored display pattern, thereby performing image display in the symbol variation effect.

Therefore, in the determination process of S1000, based on the display pattern (display pattern of the symbol variation performance that is being executed) that was stored when starting the symbol variation performance that is being executed, the symbol variation performance that is being executed is the "scene tilt performance". It is determined whether or not it is a symbol variation performance that performs. As a result, if the symbol variation effect does not include the "scene tilt effect" (S1000: no), normal display processing is performed as is (S1006). Although details will be described later, this normal display processing involves generating and displaying a normal one frame image, that is, generating and displaying one frame image when "scene tilt effect" is not performed. Processing takes place.

If it is determined in the judgment process of S1000 that the symbol variation performance that is being executed is a symbol variation production that performs a "scene tilt production" (S1000: yes), based on the display pattern of the symbol variation production that is being executed, It is determined whether it is the start timing of the "scene tilt effect" (S1002). As a result, if it is not the start timing of the "scene tilt effect" (S1002: no), it is determined whether the scene tilt effect flag is set to ON (S1004). The scene tilting effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the "scene tilting effect" is being executed, and is set to ON while the "scene tilting effect" is being executed. It is set to OFF during execution. Therefore, in the determination process of S1004, it is determined whether or not the "scene tilt effect" is being executed. As a result, if the "scene tilt effect" is not being executed (S1004: no), normal display processing is performed (S1006). In other words, even if the symbol variation performance that performs the "scene tilt performance" is being executed, if it is not the start timing of the "scene tilt performance" and the "scene tilt performance" is not being executed, the normal display process is performed.

In the judgment process of S1004, if it is determined that the "scene tilt effect" is being executed (S1004: yes), based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect that is being executed, at the end timing of the "scene tilt effect" It is determined whether there is one (S1008). As a result, if it is the end timing of the "scene tilt effect" (S1008: no), the scene tilt effect flag is set to OFF in order to end the "scene tilt effect" (S1010), and then normal display processing is performed. (S1006).

E-4-1. Normal display processing:
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the normal display processing of this embodiment. As described above with reference to FIG. 19, the normal display process is performed when a symbol variation effect without a "scene tilt effect" is being executed, or when a symbol variation effect with a "scene tilt effect" is being executed. This process is performed when the "scene tilt effect" is not at the start timing or when the "scene tilt effect" is not being executed, or when the "scene tilt effect" is being executed and it is the end timing of the "scene tilt effect".

As shown in FIG. 20, when the sub control board 220 starts the normal display process, it first detects the sprite image to be displayed this time based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed (S2000). Next, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, the display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) of the sprite image detected in the process of S2000 is determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S2002). Then, the sprite image detected in the process of S2000 (for example, the frame image 41w, the background image 41h, the image showing the identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) is displayed in the display mode determined in the process of S2002 in the display image storage area ( The data is stored (expanded) in a so-called frame buffer (S2004). At this time, even if the "movable character effect" is being executed, that is, even if the sprite image to be displayed this time includes an "effect image," the "effect image" will be added to the "display image" along with other sprite images. It is stored (expanded) in a storage area (so-called frame buffer).

The “display image storage area (frame buffer)” is an area in which one frame worth of images displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is stored. That is, by storing (expanding) the sprite image in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the process of S2004, an image for one frame is generated. After one frame of image is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in this way, the one frame of image is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S2006).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are cases in which a symbol variation effect that does not include a "scene tilt effect" is being executed, and a case in which a symbol variation effect that includes a "scene inclination effect" is being executed and a "scene inclination effect" is in progress. If the "scene tilt effect" is not in progress, or if the "scene tilt effect" is in progress and it is the end timing of the "scene tilt effect", the normal display process is performed to display the scene. Display (image) without tilting (rotating).

The above describes the case where normal display processing is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, if the symbol variation effect that performs the "scene tilt effect" is being executed (S1000: yes) and it is the start timing of the "scene tilt effect" (S1002: yes) After setting the scene tilting effect flag to ON in order to start the "scene tilt effect" (S1012), a tilt display process is performed (S1014). As will be described in detail later, in this tilt display process, a process is performed in which an image for one frame is generated and displayed when a "scene tilt effect" is performed.

Furthermore, even if it is determined in the judgment process in S1002 that it is not the timing to start the "scene tilt effect" (S1002: no), the "scene tilt effect" is being executed (S1004: yes), and the "scene tilt effect" ends. If it is not the timing (S1008: no), tilt display processing is performed (S1014).

E-4-2. Tilt display processing:
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the tilt display processing of this embodiment. As described above with reference to FIG. 19, the tilt display process is performed when a symbol variation effect that performs a "scene tilt effect" is being executed and it is the start timing of the "scene tilt effect" (when a predetermined condition is met). This is a process that is performed when the "scene tilting effect" is being executed and it is not the end timing of the "scene tilting effect".

As shown in FIG. 21, when the sub-control board 220 starts the tilt display process, the sub-control board 220 first selects the sprite image to be displayed (one frame worth of image to be generated this time) based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. sprite images to be included) are detected (S3000). Next, it is determined whether the sprite image detected in the process of S3000, that is, the sprite image to be displayed this time, includes an "effect image" (S3002). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, since the "effect image" is a sprite image displayed when the "movable character effect" is performed, in the judgment process of S3002, the "scene tilt effect" is ultimately It is determined whether or not a symbol variation performance is being executed in which a ``movable accessory performance'' is also performed in addition to ``.''.

As a result of the determination process in S3002, if it is determined that the sprite image to be displayed this time does not include an "effect image" (S3002: no), the process in S3000 is performed based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. The display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) of the detected sprite image is determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S3004). Then, an image is generated by storing (expanding) the sprite image detected in the process of S3000 in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the display mode determined in the process of S3004 (S3006). Here, when performing the "scene tilt effect", the image generated in the process of S3006 is not displayed as is, but the image is displayed after being tilted (rotated). In the following, in the process of generating an image to be displayed in the "scene tilt effect", the image before being tilted (before being rotated) (here, the image generated in the process of S3006) will be expressed as a "base image", The image after being tilted (rotated) (here, the image generated in the process of S3008, which will be described later) is expressed as a "tilted image."

After the "basic image" is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the process of S3006, the "basic image" is rotated (for example, by converting the coordinates of the color information for each pixel), and the "basic image" is created again in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)". A "tilted image" is generated by storing it in a "display image storage area (frame buffer)" (S3008). After the "tilted image" is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in this way, the "tilted image" is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 as an image for one frame (S3010). By doing this, a "scene tilt effect" is performed in which the scene (image) is displayed tilted (rotated). The "basic image" is stored in a storage area separate from the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", and the "tilted image" obtained by rotating the "basic image" is stored in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)". It may also be stored in a buffer).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the judgment process of S3002 that a symbol variation effect is being executed which performs a "movable character effect" in addition to a "scene tilt effect", that is, an "effect image" is added to the sprite image to be displayed this time. (S3002: no), the images excluding the "effect image" from among the sprite images detected in the process of S3000 (frame image 41w, background image 41h, identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (hereinafter also referred to as "sprite images other than effect images"), the display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) is determined (determined by calculation if necessary) (S3012). Of course, this display mode is determined based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. Then, a "basic image" is generated by storing (expanding) the "sprite image other than the effect image" in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the display mode determined in the process of S3012 (S3014).

Once the "basic image" is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the process of S3014, the "basic image" is rotated (for example, by converting the coordinates of the color information for each pixel), and the "basic image" is created again as " A "tilted image" is generated by storing it in a "display image storage area (frame buffer)" (S3016). After the "tilted image" is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in this way, the "effect image" (excluded in the process of S3012) to be displayed this time is then created based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed. The display mode of the effect image) is determined (S3018). Then, the "effect image" is stored (developed) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the determined display mode (S3020). At this time, the "effect image" is stored superimposed (overwritten) on the "tilt image" stored in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the process of S3016 (S3020). Once an image in which the "effect image" is superimposed on the "tilted image" is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the image is displayed (output) as one frame's worth of images on the display screen of the effect display device 41. (S3022). By doing this, when the "effect image" is displayed (when the "movable character effect" is being performed), the "scene tilt effect" is created, which tilts (rotates) the scene (image) and displays it. ” will be held.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when executing both the "movable character effect" and the "scene tilt effect" in parallel, the "sprite image other than the effect image" is rotated (tilted). After generating a "tilted image", an "effect image" is superimposed on the "tilted image" to generate and display one frame's worth of images. For this reason, even if the "scene tilt effect" is performed in parallel with the "movable character effect", the "effect image" will not be displayed rotated (tilted); As mentioned above, the "effect image" can be displayed in a state corresponding to the movable accessory G. As a result, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, it is possible to prevent the "effect image" from not corresponding to (the movement of) the movable accessory G, which in turn prevents the "movable accessory production" from becoming less interesting. can be prevented.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, a jackpot game is executed when the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed on a zero, so the player should pay attention to the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. Become. Then, when the "scene tilt effect" is performed, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that the player is paying attention to are displayed at an angle, so that the player can actually see the display on the effect display device 41. It can make the screen seem tilted. Even when such a "scene tilt effect" is performed, the "effect image" is displayed without tilting, so while the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted, the "movable character" It is possible to prevent the interest of "actual performance" from decreasing.

Furthermore, the frame image 41w and background image 41h of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment are images that indicate the displayable area of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Then, when the "scene tilt effect" is performed, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are displayed tilted. From this point of view, it is possible to make the player feel as if the display screen of the effect display device 41 is actually tilted. Even when such a "scene tilt effect" is performed, the "effect image" is displayed without tilting, so while the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted, the "movable character" It is possible to prevent the interest of "actual performance" from decreasing.

Note that since the sub-control board 220 generates and displays one frame worth of image (display image), it can also be regarded as a "display image generation means" and a "display means".

F. Variant example:
Next, a modification of the present invention will be explained.
F-1. Modification example 1:
In the embodiment described above, when performing a "scene tilt effect", a "tilt image" is generated by tilting (rotating) the "basic image" once generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)". By displaying the "tilted image", the scene (image) is displayed tilted (rotated). The present invention is not limited to this, and a three-dimensional model may be used to perform a "scene tilt effect."

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 22(a), a plate-shaped three-dimensional model (hereinafter also referred to as a "plate polygon") is placed in a virtual space, and a virtual camera is placed with its shooting direction facing the plate polygon side. do. In addition, a "basic image" similar to that of the above-described embodiment is generated, and the "basic image" is pasted as a texture on the surface of the plate polygon on the virtual camera side (hereinafter also referred to as "textured surface"). Although the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are not shown in FIG. 22(a), a "basic image" including these images is naturally generated. That is, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are also pasted on the textured surface. Then, an image taken by a virtual camera of the board polygon with the "basic image" pasted on the textured surface is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 as shown in FIG. 22(b).

When "scene tilt effect" is not performed, the textured surface (basic image) of the board polygon faces the virtual camera, and the entire textured surface (basic image) faces the virtual camera, as shown in FIG. 22(a). is arranged in a posture that allows photography (hereinafter also referred to as a "basic posture"). The image displayed when the board polygon is in the "basic posture" is stored (expanded) as it is in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" as shown in FIG. 22(b). ) and output the same image, that is, the same image as in the embodiment described above.

On the other hand, when performing a "scene tilt effect", the scene (image) is displayed tilted by changing the orientation of the board polygon from the "basic orientation". That is, as shown in FIGS. 23(a) to 23(d), when the orientation of the board polygon is changed from the "basic orientation (the orientation indicated by the broken line in FIG. 23)," as a result, the The ``basic image'' is photographed by the virtual camera in a tilted state, and as a result, the ``basic image'' is displayed in a tilted state, so by displaying it in this way, a ``scene tilt effect'' is performed. . Even when performing such a "scene tilt effect", if the "effect image" is pasted on the texture surface, that is, if it is generated as a "basic image", the "basic image" will be displayed tilted. As a result, even the "effect image" will be displayed tilted. As a result, the problem arises that the "effect image" no longer corresponds to (the motion of) the movable accessory G, and the interest of the "movable accessory production" decreases. Therefore, in modification example 1, the following normal display processing and tilted display processing are performed. Although the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are not shown in FIG. 23, a "basic image" that includes these images is naturally generated. That is, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are also pasted on the textured surface.

F-1-1. Normal display processing:
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing normal display processing of Modification 1. The normal display process of Modification 1 is similar to the normal display process of the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. If a symbol variation effect is being executed and it is neither the start timing of the "scene tilt effect" nor the execution of the "scene tilt effect", the "scene tilt effect" is being executed and the end timing of the "scene tilt effect" is This is a process that is performed in certain cases.

As shown in FIG. 24, when the sub-control board 220 starts the normal display process of Modification 1, it first generates a sprite image to be displayed this time, that is, a texture this time, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect that is being executed. Detects sprite images (frame image 41w, background image 41h, images showing identification patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) to be included in the "basic image" (S4000). Next, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, the display mode (display position, size, color, etc. in the basic image) of the sprite image detected in the process of S2000 is determined (calculated if necessary). (S4002). Then, the sprite image detected in the process of S4000 is stored (developed) in the "texture area" in the display mode determined in the process of S4002 (S4004). As a result, the "basic image" is stored as a texture in the "texture area". At this time, even if the "movable character production" is being executed, that is, even if the sprite image to be displayed this time includes an "effect image," the "effect image" is displayed along with other sprite images. Store (expand) in the "texture area". In other words, a "basic image" including an "effect image" is stored (developed) as a texture.

Then, as described above using FIG. 22(a), the board polygon is arranged in the virtual space in the "basic posture" (S4006). Next, the vertices of the plate polygon (at least the textured surface) arranged in the "basic posture" are converted into camera coordinates, which are the coordinates when photographed by the virtual camera (S4008). Then, in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the "basic image" of the "texture area" is added to the area corresponding to the texture surface of the plate polygon converted to camera coordinates (the area surrounded by the edges connecting the vertices). ” is stored (expanded) (S4010). That is, by performing the processing in S4008 to S4010, the "basic image" of the texture surface photographed by the virtual camera is stored (developed) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" (stored as a two-dimensional image). , whereby one frame of image is generated.

After one frame of image is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in this way, the one frame of image is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S4012). In the normal display process, since the plate polygons are arranged in the "basic posture", the "basic image" is displayed without being tilted, as described above using FIG. 22(b). Therefore, even though the texture (basic image) pasted on the 3D model (board polygon) is displayed, some players may not notice that the texture of the 3D model is being displayed. be. Therefore, when a "scene tilt effect" is performed by changing the posture of the board polygon, the player notices that the texture of the three-dimensional model is being displayed at that point. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his/her interest in the game. Further, some players may actually feel as if the display screen of the effect display device 41 is tilted, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game for such players.

As described above, in the normal display processing of Modified Example 1, a board polygon with a "basic image" pasted on the textured surface is arranged in the "basic posture", and the board polygon is photographed with a virtual camera, so that the scene (image ) without tilting (rotating).

F-1-2. Tilt display processing:
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating tilt display processing of Modification 1. The tilt display process of Modification 1 is similar to the tilt display process of the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. This process is performed in certain cases, or when the "scene tilt effect" is being executed and it is not the end timing of the "scene tilt effect".

As shown in FIG. 25, when the sub-control board 220 starts the tilt display process, it first detects the sprite image to be displayed this time based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed (S5000). Next, it is determined whether the sprite image detected in the process of S5000, that is, the sprite image to be displayed this time, includes an "effect image" (S5002). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, since the "effect image" is a sprite image displayed when the "movable accessory effect" is performed, in the judgment process of S5002, after all, the "scene tilt effect" is It is determined whether or not a symbol variation performance is being executed in which a ``movable accessory performance'' is also performed in addition to ``.''.

As a result of the determination process in S5002, if it is determined that the sprite image to be displayed this time does not include an "effect image" (S5002: no), the display mode of the sprite image detected in the process in S5000 (in the basic image) display position, size, color, etc.) (determined by calculation if necessary) (S5004). Then, the sprite image detected in the process of S5000 is stored (developed) in the "texture area" in the display mode determined in the process of S5004 (S5006). As a result, the "basic image" is stored as a texture in the "texture area". At this time, even if the "movable character production" is being executed, that is, even if the sprite image to be displayed this time includes an "effect image," the "effect image" is displayed along with other sprite images. Store (expand) in the "texture area". In other words, a "basic image" including an "effect image" is stored (developed) as a texture.

Then, as described above with reference to FIG. 23, the board polygon is arranged in the virtual space in a posture changed from the "basic posture" (a posture different from the basic posture) (S5008). Here, when executing the "scene tilt effect", information indicating the posture when placing the board polygons (placement position in virtual space, placement angle, etc.) is included as a type of information included in the display pattern. There is. In the process of S5008, the current posture of the board polygon (a posture different from the basic posture) is detected based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, and the board polygon is placed in the virtual space with this detected posture. . Next, the vertices of the plate polygon (at least the textured surface) arranged in a posture different from the "basic posture" are converted into camera coordinates, which are the coordinates when photographed by the virtual camera (S5010). Then, in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the "basic image" of the "texture area" is added to the area corresponding to the texture surface of the plate polygon converted to camera coordinates (the area surrounded by the edges connecting the vertices). ” is stored (expanded) (S5012). That is, by performing the processing in S5010 to S5012, the "basic image" of the texture surface is stored (developed) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in a tilted state (stored as a two-dimensional image), This generates an image for one frame.

After one frame of image is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in this way, the one frame of image is displayed (output) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S5014). In the tilt display process, the board polygon is arranged in a different orientation from the "basic orientation", so as described above using FIG. The "basic image" captured by the camera is displayed tilted.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the judgment process of S5002 that a symbol variation effect is being executed which performs a "movable character effect" in addition to a "scene tilt effect", that is, an "effect image" is added to the sprite image to be displayed this time. (S5002: no), the display mode (display position, size, color, etc.) (determined by calculation if necessary) (S5016). Then, the "sprite image other than the effect image" is stored (developed) in the "texture area" in the display mode determined in the process of S5016 (S5018). As a result, a "basic image" composed of "sprite images other than effect images" is stored as a texture.

Then, based on the display pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed, the board polygon is arranged in the virtual space in a posture changed from the "basic posture" (a posture different from the basic posture) (S5020). Next, the vertices of the plate polygon (at least the textured surface) arranged in a posture different from the "basic posture" are converted into camera coordinates, which are the coordinates when photographed by the virtual camera (S5022). Then, in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the "basic image" of the "texture area" is added to the area corresponding to the texture surface of the plate polygon converted to camera coordinates (the area surrounded by the edges connecting the vertices). ” is stored (expanded) (S5024). That is, by performing the processing in S5022 to S5024, the "basic image" of the texture surface is stored (developed) in a tilted state in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" (stored as a two-dimensional image). ).

Once the "basic image" in the tilted state is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the "effect image" to be displayed this time (S5016 (S5026). Then, the "effect image" is stored (developed) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the determined display mode (S5028). At this time, the "effect image" is stored superimposed (overwritten) on the "tilted image" in the tilted state stored in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" in the process of S5024. When an image in which the "effect image" is superimposed on the "tilted image" in this tilted state is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the image is used as one frame image on the display screen of the effect display device 41. (S5030). By doing this, when the "effect image" is displayed (when the "movable character effect" is being performed), the "scene tilt effect" is created, which tilts (rotates) the scene (image) and displays it. ” will be held.

As described above, in Modified Example 1, when executing both the "movable character effect" and the "scene tilt effect" in parallel, the "basic image (texture)" is created based on the "sprite image other than the effect image". A tilted "basic image (texture)" is generated by photographing the plate polygon to which the "basic image (texture)" is pasted with a virtual camera. Thereafter, an "effect image" is superimposed on this tilted "basic image (texture)" to generate one frame of image and display it. For this reason, even if the "scene tilt effect" is performed in parallel with the "movable character effect", the "effect image" is not displayed rotated (tilted), and as shown in FIG. ) to (d), the "effect image" can be displayed in a state corresponding to the movable accessory G. As a result, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, it is possible to prevent the (movement of) the movable accessory G from not corresponding to the "effect image", which in turn reduces the interest of the "movable accessory production". can be prevented. Although the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are not shown in FIG. 26, a "basic image" including these images is naturally generated. That is, the frame image 41w and the background image 41h are also pasted on the textured surface.

F-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment and modification 1, when both the "movable character production" and the "scene tilt production" are executed in parallel, the "effect image" is stored in "display image storage" at a different timing from other images. It was decided to store (deploy) it in the "frame buffer" area. That is, in the embodiment, after a "tilted image" is generated in a "display image storage area (frame buffer)", an "effect image" is superimposed on the "tilted image" and stored (developed), so that one frame's worth of data can be saved. generated the image. In the first modification, after storing (expanding) the image taken by the virtual camera (the "base image" in the tilted state) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", the "base image" in the tilted state is stored (developed). An image for one frame was generated by storing (expanding) an ``effect image'' on top of a ``basic image''.

In the second modification, the configuration is such that it is possible to execute an "operation prompting performance" that displays an "operation prompting image" that prompts the player to operate the performance button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b. When the performance button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b is operated while the "operation prompting performance" is being performed, a performance suggesting "reach expectation" or "jackpot expectation" is performed. For example, a performance is performed that displays a character that suggests "expected reach" or "expected jackpot." When executing such "operation prompting effect" in parallel with "scene tilting effect", the "operation prompting image" is stored in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" at a different timing from other images. memorize (deploy) it. That is, even if the "scene tilt effect" is executed, the "explanatory image" is displayed without being tilted.

Specifically, if both the "operation prompting effect" and the "scene tilting effect" are executed in parallel, as shown in FIG. 27, even the "operation prompting image" will be displayed tilted, This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the "operation prompting image". In particular, it is equipped with an operation unit (jog shuttle 10b) that can perform a rotational operation and an operation different from the rotational operation (pushing operation), and the "operation reminder image" is a different operation from the rotational operation (pushing operation). If the image is an image that urges the player to perform a rotation operation, there is a risk that the player may misunderstand and perform a rotation operation. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 27, an image imitating the jog shuttle 10b and an image of the words "Press!" are displayed as the "operation reminder image," but the "operation reminder image" is displayed tilted. There is a possibility that the player may perform a rotation operation in response to the tilting of the "operation prompting image."

Therefore, in modification example 2, after an image corresponding to the "tilted image" of the embodiment is generated in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", an "operation prompting image" is superimposed on the image and stored (developed). By doing this, one frame worth of image is generated. Then, the image for one frame is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Alternatively, after storing (expanding) an image corresponding to the image taken by the virtual camera of Modification 1 (the "basic image" in the tilted state) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)", An image for one frame is generated by storing (expanding) the "operation prompting images" in an overlapping manner. Then, the image for one frame is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. That is, as shown in FIG. 28, the configuration is such that the scenes (images) excluding the "operation prompting image" are displayed tilted, that is, the "operation prompting image" is displayed without being tilted.

In this way, even when performing a "scene tilt effect", the "operation prompting image" is displayed without being tilted, thereby preventing the player from becoming difficult to recognize the "operation prompting image". becomes possible.

Incidentally, since the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the operation of the performance button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b by the player, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as an "operation detection means". The "operation prompting image" can be regarded as a "second image" or a "specific image."

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge commonly held by those skilled in the art.

For example, in Modification 2, the "operation reminder image" is stored (developed) in the "display image storage area (frame buffer)" at a different timing from other images, but the It is also possible to display an "explanation image" for explaining the content, and to store (deploy) the "explanation image" in a "display image storage area (frame buffer)" at a different timing from other images. good. That is, even if the "scene tilt effect" is executed, the "explanatory image" may be displayed without being tilted. In this way, even when a "scene tilt effect" is performed, the "explanation image" is displayed without being tilted, so it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the "explanation image". It becomes possible. Note that the "explanatory image" can be regarded as a "second image" or a "specific image."

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the high probability state and the electric support state end when the symbol variation game is played a predetermined number of times, but these game states (one or both) end when the jackpot game is performed next. It is also possible to continue until the problem occurs.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (gaming value) as a result of a game by paying out game balls supplied from an island facility in a game hall. An example was explained. The present invention is not limited to this, but can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from "paying out game balls". For example, by storing data that indicates the amount of profit (size of gaming value) corresponding to the entry of game balls into various ball entrances, it is possible to The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value (value), and in this case, the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. In addition, a type of pachinko machine that converts gaming profits (gaming value) into data and gives it to the player is a gaming machine that circulates and uses multiple gaming balls built into the pachinko machine, specifically, An example of this is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of a game board through various ball entrances or exit ports to a firing position and fire them.

<Game machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above embodiments or modified examples>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
When a predetermined condition is met, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which the first image that was displayed before the predetermined condition was met is tilted and displayed;
If the second image is displayed superimposed on the first image when the predetermined condition is met, the second image is displayed without being tilted even if the tilted display effect is started. A gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which the first image is displayed tilted. However, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed superimposed on the first image, displaying the second image at an angle may reduce the interest of displaying the second image. There is a risk that it will happen. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the interest from decreasing due to displaying the second image, and as a result, the interest in the game is increased. It is possible to increase it.

<Game machine A2>
In gaming machine A1,
comprising a decorative part that decorates the game board,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part.

In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed superimposed on the first image, if the second image is displayed tilted, the second image will move to correspond to the decorative part. There is a risk that it will disappear. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the second image from not corresponding to the decorative part, and as a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. becomes.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A1,
comprising a movable accessory and a driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed in correspondence with the movable accessory.

In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed in correspondence with the movable accessory. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed over the first image, if the second image is tilted and displayed, the second image will move to correspond to the movable accessory. There is a possibility that it may not be possible. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the second image from not corresponding to the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A3,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed in response to the movement of the movable accessory.

In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed in response to the movement of the movable accessory. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed superimposed on the first image, if the second image is tilted and displayed, the second image moves and the movable accessory moves. There is a risk that it will not be able to respond. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the second image from not corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory, and as a result, increase the interest of the game. becomes possible.

<Game machine A5>
In gaming machine A1,
Equipped with operation detection means for detecting operations by the player,
It is possible to display an operation reminder image that prompts the player to perform the operation,
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation prompting image is displayed as the second image.

In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the second image. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where an operation reminder image is displayed over the first image, if the operation reminder image is displayed tilted, the player will not be able to recognize the content that prompts a predetermined operation. There is a possibility that it will become difficult. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the operation prompting image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the operation prompting image (content that prompts a predetermined operation). As a result, it becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

<Game machine A6>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
The first image and the second image are displayed on a predetermined display device,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first image when the tilted display effect is not executed is an image indicating an area in which a predetermined image can be displayed on the predetermined display device.

In such a gaming machine, the first image is an image indicating an area in which a predetermined image can be displayed on a predetermined display device, and when a tilted display effect is performed, this first image is displayed tilted. Therefore, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect that makes the player feel as if the display screen is actually tilted, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Even when such a tilted display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-mentioned fear is realized, although the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machine A7>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A6,
comprising an identification information display means for variably displaying identification information, and based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry;
The gaming machine characterized in that the first image is an image showing how the identification information is displayed in a variable manner.

In such gaming machines, when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, a specific game is executed, so the player pays attention to the identification information. Then, when the tilted display effect is performed, the identification information that the player is paying attention to is displayed tilted, so that the player can feel as if the display screen is actually tilted. Even when such a tilted display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-mentioned fear is realized, although the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machine A8>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A7,
A two-dimensional image including the first image is obtained by placing a three-dimensional model on which the first image is pasted on a predetermined surface in a virtual space, and photographing the three-dimensional model from the predetermined surface side with a virtual camera. It is possible to generate and display the two-dimensional image,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied while displaying the two-dimensional image, executing the tilted display effect of tilting and displaying the first image by changing the posture of the three-dimensional model in the virtual space with respect to the virtual camera. It is possible and
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed superimposed on the two-dimensional image.

In such gaming machines, a two-dimensional image (an image that includes the photographed first image) generated by photographing a three-dimensional model to which a first image has been pasted with a virtual camera is displayed, but a three-dimensional By changing the posture of the original model, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which the first image is tilted. Therefore, by diversifying the changes in the posture of the three-dimensional model, the manner in which the first image is tilted (the manner of tilt display effect) can be varied, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. In this way, even though the aspect of the tilted display performance is varied, the above-mentioned fear can be prevented from being realized.

<Game machine A9>
In the gaming machine A8,
The two-dimensional image before starting the tilted display effect is an image obtained by photographing the entire first image with the virtual camera directly facing the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model. Game machine.

In such a gaming machine, before starting the tilted display effect, the virtual camera is placed squarely facing the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model, and a two-dimensional image obtained by photographing the entire first image is displayed; The first image is displayed without being tilted. Therefore, even though the first image pasted on the three-dimensional model is displayed, some players may not notice that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally. Therefore, when a tilted display effect is performed by changing the posture of the three-dimensional model, the player will notice at that point that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his/her interest in the game.

<Game machines B1 to B6 that can be extracted from the above embodiments or modified examples>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B6.

<Game machine B1>
A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
When a predetermined condition is met, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which a predetermined scene that was displayed before the predetermined condition was met is tilted and displayed;
A game characterized in that, if the specific image is displayed over the predetermined scene when the predetermined condition is met, the specific image is displayed without being tilted even if the tilted display effect is started. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which a predetermined scene is displayed tilted. However, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed superimposed on a predetermined scene, if the specific image is displayed at an angle, there is a risk that the interest of displaying the specific image may decrease. There is. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying a specific image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the interest from decreasing due to displaying the specific image, and as a result, increase the interest in the game. becomes possible.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
comprising a decorative part that decorates the game board,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part.

In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the specific image is displayed tilted, the specific image will move and no longer correspond to the decorative part. There is a possibility. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying a specific image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the specific image from not corresponding to the decorative part, and as a result, it is possible to increase the enjoyment of the game. .

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B1,
comprising a movable accessory and a driving means for operating the movable accessory,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image is displayed in correspondence with the movable accessory.

In such gaming machines, specific images are displayed in correspondence with movable accessories. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed superimposed on a predetermined scene, if the specific image is displayed tilted, the specific image will move and no longer correspond to the movable accessory. There is a risk of it getting lost. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying a specific image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the specific image from not corresponding to the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Become.

<Game machine B4>
In gaming machine B3,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific image is displayed in response to the movement of the movable accessory.

In such a gaming machine, a specific image is displayed in response to the movement of a movable accessory. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the specific image is tilted and displayed, the specific image will move to correspond to the movement of the movable accessory. There is a risk that it will disappear. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying a specific image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the specific image from not corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to increase the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible.

<Game machine B5>
In gaming machine B1,
Equipped with operation detection means for detecting operations by the player,
It is possible to display an operation reminder image that prompts the player to perform the operation,
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation prompting image is displayed as the specific image.

In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the specific image. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where an operation prompting image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the operation prompting image is displayed tilted, the player will not be able to recognize the content that prompts the predetermined operation. There is a possibility that it will become difficult. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the operation prompting image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the operation prompting image (content that prompts a predetermined operation). As a result, it becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

<Game machine B6>
In any one of gaming machines B1 to B5,
comprising an identification information display means for variably displaying identification information, and based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined scene displayed tilted in the tilted display effect is a scene in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner.

In such a gaming machine, a specific game is executed when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, so the player pays attention to the scene in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the tilted display effect is performed, the scene that the player is paying attention to is displayed tilted in this way, making it possible for the player to feel as if the display screen is actually tilted. Even when such a tilted display effect is performed, the specific image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-mentioned fear is not realized even though the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted. can be prevented.

<Game machines C1 to C6 that can be extracted from the above embodiments or modified examples>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be regarded as the following gaming machines C1 to C6.

<Game machine C1>
A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
When a predetermined condition is met, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which a predetermined scene that was displayed before the predetermined condition was met is tilted and displayed;
display image generation means for generating a display image in a predetermined storage area;
Display means for displaying the display image generated in the predetermined storage area by the display image generation means;
Equipped with
When the display image generating means generates, as the display image, an image in which a specific image is superimposed on an image showing the predetermined scene,
When not performing the tilted display effect, storing both the image showing the predetermined scene and the specific image in the predetermined storage area without tilting;
When performing the tilted display effect, only the image showing the predetermined scene among the image showing the predetermined scene and the specific image is tilted and stored in the predetermined storage area, and the specific image is not tilted. A game machine characterized in that the game machine stores information in the predetermined storage area.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which a predetermined scene is displayed tilted. However, when performing a tilted display effect, if a display image is generated by tilting and storing both an image showing a predetermined scene and a specific image, the specific image will also be displayed tilted, and the specific image will be displayed tilted. There is a risk that displaying this may reduce interest. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect, a display image is generated by tilting only the image showing a predetermined scene and storing it in the predetermined storage area, and storing the specific image in the predetermined storage area without tilting it. do. In this way, since the specific image is displayed without being tilted, it is possible to prevent the display of the specific image from reducing interest, and as a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine C2>
In the gaming machine C1,
comprising a decorative part that decorates the game board,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part.

In such a gaming machine, the specific image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the specific image is displayed tilted, the specific image will move and no longer correspond to the decorative part. There is a possibility. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying a specific image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the specific image from not corresponding to the decorative part, and as a result, it is possible to increase the enjoyment of the game. becomes.

<Game machine C3>
In the gaming machine C1,
comprising a movable accessory and a driving means for operating the movable accessory,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image is displayed in correspondence with the movable accessory.

In such gaming machines, specific images are displayed in correspondence with movable accessories. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed superimposed on a predetermined scene, if the specific image is displayed tilted, the specific image will move and no longer correspond to the movable accessory. There is a risk of it getting lost. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying a specific image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the specific image from not corresponding to the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to increase the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible.

<Game machine C4>
In gaming machine C3,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific image is displayed in response to the movement of the movable accessory.

In such a gaming machine, a specific image is displayed in response to the movement of a movable accessory. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a specific image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the specific image is tilted and displayed, the specific image will move to correspond to the movement of the movable accessory. There is a risk that it will disappear. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the specific image without tilting, it is possible to prevent the specific image from not corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory, and as a result, increase the interest in the game. becomes possible.

<Game machine C5>
In the gaming machine C1,
Equipped with operation detection means for detecting operations by the player,
It is possible to display an operation reminder image that prompts the player to perform the operation,
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation prompting image is displayed as the specific image.

In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the specific image. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where an operation prompting image is displayed over a predetermined scene, if the operation prompting image is displayed tilted, the player will not be able to recognize the content that prompts the predetermined operation. There is a possibility that it will become difficult. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the operation reminder image (content that prompts a predetermined operation) by displaying the operation reminder image without tilting it. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine C6>
In any one of gaming machines C1 to C5,
comprising an identification information display means for variably displaying identification information, and based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined scene displayed tilted in the tilted display effect is a scene in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner.

In such a gaming machine, a specific game is executed when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, so the player pays attention to the scene in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the tilted display effect is performed, the scene that the player is paying attention to is displayed tilted in this way, making it possible for the player to feel as if the display screen is actually tilted. Even when such a tilted display effect is performed, the specific image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-mentioned fear is not realized, although the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machines D1 to D8 that can be extracted from the above embodiments or modified examples>
Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or modification can be regarded as the following gaming machines D1 to D8.

<Game machine D1>
A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
A 3D model with a first image pasted on a predetermined surface is placed in a virtual space, and a 2D image including the first image is generated by photographing the 3D model with a virtual camera from the predetermined surface side. and display the two-dimensional image,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied while displaying the two-dimensional image, the posture of the three-dimensional model in the virtual space with respect to the virtual camera is changed, thereby changing the image that was displayed before the predetermined condition was satisfied. It is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which one image is displayed tilted,
If the second image is being displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second image is displayed without being tilted even if the tilt display effect is started.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which the first image is displayed tilted. However, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed superimposed on the first image, displaying the second image at an angle may reduce the interest of displaying the second image. There is a risk that it will happen. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the interest from decreasing due to displaying the second image, and as a result, the interest in the game is increased. It is possible to increase it. In addition, such gaming machines display a two-dimensional image (an image that includes the photographed first image) generated by photographing a three-dimensional model to which the first image is pasted using a virtual camera. By changing the posture of the three-dimensional model, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which the first image is tilted. Therefore, by diversifying the changes in the posture of the three-dimensional model, the manner in which the first image is tilted (the manner of tilt display effect) can be varied, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. In this way, even though the aspect of the tilted display performance is varied, the above-mentioned fear can be prevented from being realized.

<Game machine D2>
In the gaming machine D1,
The two-dimensional image before starting the tilted display effect is an image obtained by photographing the entire first image with the virtual camera directly facing the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model. Game machine.

In such a gaming machine, before starting the tilted display effect, the virtual camera is placed squarely facing the predetermined surface of the three-dimensional model, and a two-dimensional image obtained by photographing the entire first image is displayed; The first image is displayed without being tilted. Therefore, even though the first image pasted on the three-dimensional model is displayed, some players may not notice that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally. Therefore, when a tilted display effect is performed by changing the posture of the three-dimensional model, the player will notice at that point that the first image is pasted three-dimensionally. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his/her interest in the game.

<Game machine D3>
In the gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2,
comprising a decorative part that decorates the game board,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part.

In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed in correspondence with the decorative part. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed superimposed on the first image, if the second image is displayed tilted, the second image will move to correspond to the decorative part. There is a risk that it will disappear. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the second image from not corresponding to the decorative part, and as a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. becomes.

<Game machine D4>
In the gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2,
comprising a movable accessory and a driving means for operating the movable accessory,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed in correspondence with the movable accessory.

In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed in correspondence with the movable accessory. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed over the first image, if the second image is tilted and displayed, the second image will move to correspond to the movable accessory. There is a possibility that it may not be possible. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the second image from not corresponding to the movable accessory, and as a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

<Game machine D5>
In gaming machine D4,
The gaming machine, wherein the second image is displayed in response to the movement of the movable accessory.

In such a gaming machine, the second image is displayed in response to the movement of the movable accessory. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where a second image is displayed superimposed on the first image, if the second image is tilted and displayed, the second image moves and the movable accessory moves. There is a risk that it will not be able to respond. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the second image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the second image from not corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory, and as a result, increase the interest of the game. becomes possible.

<Game machine D6>
In the gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2,
Equipped with operation detection means for detecting operations by the player,
It is possible to display an operation reminder image that prompts the player to perform the operation,
When the operation detection means detects the operation when the operation prompting image is displayed, a predetermined effect can be performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation prompting image is displayed as the second image.

In such a gaming machine, an operation prompting image that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is displayed as the second image. Therefore, when performing a tilted display effect in a situation where an operation reminder image is displayed over the first image, if the operation reminder image is displayed tilted, the player will not be able to recognize the content that prompts a predetermined operation. There is a possibility that it will become difficult. Therefore, even when performing a tilted display effect, by displaying the operation prompting image without tilting it, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to recognize the operation prompting image (content that prompts a predetermined operation). As a result, it becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

<Game machine D7>
In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D6,
The first image and the second image are displayed on a predetermined display device,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first image when the tilted display effect is not executed is an image indicating an area in which a predetermined image can be displayed on the predetermined display device.

In such a gaming machine, the first image is an image indicating an area in which a predetermined image can be displayed on a predetermined display device, and when a tilted display effect is performed, this first image is displayed tilted. Therefore, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect that makes the player feel as if the display screen is actually tilted, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Even when such a tilted display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-mentioned fear is realized, although the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

<Game machine D8>
In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D7,
comprising an identification information display means for variably displaying identification information, and based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry;
The gaming machine characterized in that the first image is an image showing how the identification information is displayed in a variable manner.

In such gaming machines, when the identification information is displayed in a specific manner, a specific game is executed, so the player pays attention to the identification information. Then, when the tilted display effect is performed, the identification information that the player is paying attention to is displayed tilted, so that the player can feel as if the display screen is actually tilted. Even when such a tilted display effect is performed, the second image is displayed without being tilted, so the above-mentioned fear is realized, although the player feels as if the display screen is actually tilted. This can be prevented.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the gaming machine used in the gaming hall.

1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24... First starting opening, 25... Second starting opening, 28... Big winning opening (variable ball entry opening), 27... Normal symbol activation gate, 41... Production display device, 41f... Icon display area, 50... Segment display section, 200... Main control board (specific game execution means), 220... Sub control board (identification information display means, display image generation means, display means).

Claims (2)

A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
a display device having a display screen;
Display means for displaying a display image generated in a predetermined storage area on the display screen;
Equipped with
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which an image showing the entire display area is tilted and displayed;
As the tilted display effect, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of effects in which the degree to which the image showing the entire display area is tilted differs from each other,
When a specific image is displayed superimposed on an image showing the entire display area, even if the tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is not made to follow the tilt of the image showing the entire display area. to display,
comprising a decorative part that decorates the game board,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific image is displayed in a manner that represents a specific object in combination with the decorative part. A game machine that plays games by firing game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
a display device having a display screen;
Display means for displaying a display image generated in a predetermined storage area on the display screen;
Equipped with
It is possible to display an image showing the entire display area of the display screen,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform a tilted display effect in which an image showing the entire display area is tilted and displayed;
As the tilted display effect, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of effects in which the degree to which the image showing the entire display area is tilted differs from each other,
When a specific image is displayed superimposed on an image showing the entire display area, even if the tilt display effect is performed, the specific image is not made to follow the tilt of the image showing the entire display area. to display,
comprising a movable accessory and a driving means for operating the movable accessory ,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image represents a specific object in combination with the movable accessory and is displayed in a manner corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory .

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