JP7433962B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game medium enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied, A pachinko machine that increases gaming interest through a so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the display result. There are gaming machines. In such a pachinko game machine, when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game completely stops and the stopped symbol mode becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player occurs. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the jackpot is opened can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In such gaming machines, various types of effects are performed to inform the player of the expectation level of being controlled to an advantageous state before the display result of the variable display is displayed.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a player performs an effect of increasing the amount of a meter by repeatedly pressing a button, and if the meter does not increase to the maximum value, an effect of notifying the player that the amount has failed has been proposed. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-142865

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the meter does not increase to the maximum value, the performance is monotonous because it simply notifies that the meter has failed, which may lead to a decrease in interest in the game. , there was room for improvement in the presentation when the meter did not increase to its maximum value.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decline in interest in gaming.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on a variable display and a specific display result derived ,
Equipped with a performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance that updates the performance mode in stages during a specific period,
The performance execution means is
When the specific period has elapsed and the performance mode of the specific performance reaches a specific mode, content advantageous to the player can be notified;
When the specific period has elapsed and the performance mode of the specific performance has not reached the specific mode, it is possible to notify the player of content that is disadvantageous to the player,
During a predetermined period after the content that is disadvantageous to the player is notified , it is possible to execute a special performance that updates the performance mode of the specific performance to a non-advantageous mode;
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. including,
The performance execution means is
At a predetermined timing during execution of the special performance, it is possible to execute a special performance that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
It is possible to execute a first suggestion performance and a second suggestion performance that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion performance as the suggestion performance that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
The special performance can be executed at different rates depending on when the first suggestion performance is executed and when the second suggestion performance is executed in the specific period,
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period that is longer than the first specific period, and when the presentation mode of the specific production becomes the second presentation mode, the specific production is The special effect can be executed at different rates when executed over the first specific period and when executed over the second specific period,
After the variable display is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the specific display result, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect suggesting that the variable display will be controlled to the advantageous state;
When the predetermined performance is executed, the special performance is not executed even if the specific performance is executed.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a first specific display and a second specific display different from the first specific display (for example, a first specific display including a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters, a second specific display that is an image corresponding to the character;
a performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes a success mode character acquisition performance) capable of executing a specific performance that updates display modes of each of the first specific display and the second specific display in stages; , comprising;
The effect execution means is capable of notifying content that is advantageous to the player when the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach a specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B- 1), when the first specific display 083AK060 indicating the maximum 10 characters is displayed, and the second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, the screen shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 10-30 (B-3), the ally character wins, and as shown in Figure 10-30 (B-4), the combination of decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is displayed temporarily),
The first specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize which stage the display mode currently being displayed is in than the second specific display (for example, the first specific display indicates the number of acquired characters, i.e. (e.g., the specific display is a display that makes it easy to recognize which stage it is in),
The second specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the difference between the currently displayed display mode and the arrival at the specific mode than the first specific display (for example, the second specific display indicates the character that can be acquired). This is a display that makes it easy to recognize the difference between the maximum number of characters and the number of acquired characters, that is, the difference between a specific mode and the current stage),
The performance execution means is
A first update effect that updates the display mode of the first specific display and a second update effect that updates the display mode of the second specific display can be executed in a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-25). As shown, a production control CPU 120 that can execute the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display, etc.),
When the predetermined period starts, the first update effect is started, and at a specific timing after starting the first update effect, the second update effect is started, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the second update effect is started. The first update effect and the second update effect are completed (for example, as shown in Figure 10-25, the first specific display additional display is performed first, and then the second specific display additional display is performed, but each (The end timing is the same, etc.)
As an execution pattern of the first update effect and the second update effect, the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display are changed from a first display mode to a display mode that is closer to the specific mode than the first display mode. a first pattern for updating to a second display mode; and a second pattern for updating from the first display mode to a third display mode that is closer to the specific mode than the second display mode (for example, FIG. As shown in Figures 9 to 10-13, there are cases where two characters are acquired at one time, and cases where four characters are acquired at one time, etc.)
The first update effect and the second update effect of the first pattern are executed during the first predetermined period, while the first update effect and the second update effect of the second pattern are executed during the first predetermined period. (e.g., t1>t2 and t3>t4 as shown in FIG. 10-25),
The first update effect updates the display mode of the first specific display in a mode that includes a common update mode between the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, for the first specific display, the display mode of the character to be acquired is Regardless of the number of images, the updated display is performed in a common updating manner such as repeatedly displaying the same updated image),
The second update effect updates the display mode of the second specific display in different modes between the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, for the second specific display, the display mode changes depending on the number of characters to be acquired). (updated display is performed, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the first specific display that makes it easier to recognize the update status starts first, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the update status, and when the update ends, the first specific display and the second specific display Since the displays are synchronized, it becomes easier to recognize the relationship between them, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced, and a decline in interest in the game can be prevented.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in characteristic part 083AK. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a fluctuation pattern determination table. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing, such as a specific performance. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific performance execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the maximum number of characters determination table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific performance execution pattern decision table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific performance execution pattern decision table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific performance execution pattern decision table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific performance execution pattern decision table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific performance execution pattern decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of character acquisition performance execution setting processing. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a character acquisition performance execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the character acquisition performance type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of special performance execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special effect pattern etc. determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of special performance execution setting processing. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special performance execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special performance type determination table. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an execution timing determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of control processing, such as a specific performance. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of specific effects, character acquisition effects, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when a specific performance, a character acquisition performance, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when a specific performance, a character acquisition performance, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when a specific performance, a character acquisition performance, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when a specific performance, a character acquisition performance, etc. are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when a special performance is not performed and when the number of acquired characters reaches "10" which is the maximum. It is a timing chart showing the timing of character acquisition performance and specific display additional display. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when six bodies are acquired in a 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation when six bodies are acquired in a 2nd period. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect display.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

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

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. The sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) that is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

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

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

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the first prize winning hole and the second prize winning hole (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is determined by the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the first and second prize openings (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. It is a percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. The security cover 500A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

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

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. You can.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

In the pachinko game machine 1, power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 through the power board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

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

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

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

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed after executing the recovery process (step S4). Through the recovery process in step S4, a work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the gaming state can be restored to the state it was in when the power supply stopped. For example, if the special symbols are changing, the special symbol can be changed from the state before the stoppage. It is sufficient if the fluctuation of the symbols can be resumed.

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

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

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

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, then if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing every timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of the gaming state, etc. are realized.

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

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing for when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the production control command to be transmitted in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the starting winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a starting winning, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, processing for pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, pre-reading judgment, etc. be exposed. The performance control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the jackpot opening in the open state has reached the set upper limit number of executions, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of executions has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot game state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot game state, and a process that changes the probability in response to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a production operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" and the small winning ending process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

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

In the display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as special symbols for "jackpot" than when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state (low probability state). assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a variable probability state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be determined is higher than when it is in a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. It gets expensive.

In the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined to be the same value, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result is the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and will be controlled in a small win game state, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so that they are the same value but different from those in the judgment table. In addition, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state may be varied depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability of determining that the special figure display result will be a "small win" and control to a small win game state may be set to be the same probability.

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

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values indicates that the jackpot will be won regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for judgment. When the setting value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to "jackpot", only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set, while on the other hand, setting value 2 to setting value In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

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

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is set to It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

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

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is set to It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player. The gameplay may be changed depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the gameplay is such that the probability of winning in the variable state is looped at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type), When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and during the jackpot game, the game ball is While the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a variable state based on passing through the switch, the gaming state (so-called V If the setting value set in pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, the small win probability is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type, 2 type mixed type). If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameplay is the same, but the jackpot probability and small hit are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 4 to 6). When changing the gameplay depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a production switch (to execute a predetermined production every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). switch), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the specified switch is used as a gaming switch (for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on the game ball passing through the specified switch). It may also be used as a switch.

The jackpot type may be determined at different rates depending on the setting value based on the allocation of judgment values in the jackpot type judgment table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by a common ratio regardless of the setting value. The fluctuation pattern may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the assignment of determination values in the fluctuation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The setting value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by varying the execution rate of normal reach and super reach depending on the setting value. Alternatively, the execution rate of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the setting value. In addition, it may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on the setting value.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 9, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display rendering process in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the rendering process flag is "2". In this variable display performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as lighting/extinguishing/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative symbols should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., a determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of a jackpot game state or a small win game state, if the command specifies the start of a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. Additionally, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, the display result in the special figure game is determined to be a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of the small win game state, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 using a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios is "0%" and the other is "100%" or a ratio of less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 083AK)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature section 083AK of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-30. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 083AK of this embodiment is in a reach state and acquires characters step by step during a specific period during the reach performance, and constitutes a jackpot when ten characters are acquired as a specific mode. The decorative pattern combinations that constitute a loss are temporarily stopped and displayed, while the decorative pattern combinations that constitute a loss are temporarily stopped and displayed when 10 characters cannot be obtained. Then, during a predetermined period after the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is possible to execute a special effect that erases the display of the acquired character, and when a reach effect with high expectations for a jackpot is executed. It has a feature that the execution ratio of special effects is different depending on when a reach effect with low jackpot expectation is executed. Even if you are unable to obtain 10 characters, you may still win the jackpot. (There are cases in which the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss is definitely displayed in a stopped state). The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 083AK having such features will be described below. Note that the description of the same parts as those explained in the basic explanation above will be omitted. In addition, the specific period includes, for example, the execution period of a specific performance, the period from the start of the specific performance until the determined maximum number of characters (described in detail later) is reached, and the period during which a character is in a successful state during the specific performance. It may be a part of the period during the execution of a specific performance, such as the period from when the acquisition performance (described in detail later) is executed until the determined maximum number of characters (described in detail later) is reached. (In other words, although the specific performance continues even after reaching the determined maximum number, the concept may be such that the specific period ends when the determined maximum number is reached.) In this embodiment, in order to make it easier to understand, an example is shown in which the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss is temporarily stopped and displayed when 10 characters cannot be obtained. There may be cases where the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loss is not temporarily displayed. ). In this case, for example, the ready-to-reach state may be continuously displayed as a variable display of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 083AK of this embodiment, and shows the arrangement layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and ordinary symbols, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative designs, a plurality of types of decorative designs are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative designs are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation. In addition, the "variable display" of the special design includes one in which multiple LEDs are turned on or flashed in sequence, and a predetermined lighting combination of LEDs may be displayed as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display). included.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, decorative patterns are displayed variably (for example, vertically direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is on hold, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. The sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81. The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory. In addition, in the time saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning hole is executed, and the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved. In the time-saving state, if a so-called right-handed hit is performed in which the game ball is fired into the gaming area on the right side for the player so as to win the game ball into the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. good.

Predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 10-1, three locations on the lower left of the gaming area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82, and forms a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. In the jackpot game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player. In the jackpot game state, a so-called right-handed hit may be performed in which the game ball is fired into the right-hand gaming area so that the game ball enters the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

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

A regular symbol holding display 25C is provided below the regular symbol display 20. The Futou Suspension Display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of Futou Suspended Memory, which is the number of Futou games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowest part of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 10-1) that operates according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. Note that the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d include LEDs.

A ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). Incidentally, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout section (hitting ball supply tray) apart from the upper tray from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the game board 2 in the upper part of the image display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 083AK displays the maximum number of characters that can be acquired in a specific performance described later and the currently acquired characters. A character display device 083AK001 is provided to display the difference between the number of completed characters and the number of completed characters so that the player can easily recognize the difference. The character display device 083AK001 may be composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, or may be composed of a projector and a screen.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot flag is on (step S261). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is in the ON state (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the jackpot in which the special symbol display result becomes "jackpot" (step S262). When determining that the jackpot flag is in the off state in the process of step S261 (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the small win flag is in the on state (step S263). When it is determined that the small hit flag is in the ON state (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result becomes "small win" (step S264). On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit flag is in the off state (step S263; No), the CPU 103 determines a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a loss in which the special figure display result becomes "loss" according to the number of pending memories. (Step S265).

FIG. 10-3 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in this embodiment.

Variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is a "lose", and specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not become a reach mode), and the special figure variation time is different from the normal one. This is a non-reach variation pattern in length. This variation pattern is selected when the number of pending memories is less than 2.

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

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

The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the variable display result is a "jackpot", and is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of a normal reach. Variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the variable display result is a "jackpot", and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of super reach A. Variation pattern PB1-3 is selected when the variable display result is a "jackpot" and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of super reach B.

Variable pattern PC1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "Jackpot" and the jackpot type is "Suddenly certain" and when the variable display result is "Small hit", and is selected when the variable display result is "Small hit". This is a variation pattern in which display effects are performed. In the "sliding" variable display performance, for example, after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, two or more decorative symbols After temporarily displaying a decorative pattern in the display areas (for example, the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), a predetermined number (for example, "1") of the temporarily stopped displaying decorative patterns are displayed. ” or “2”)) (for example, either or both of the “left” decorative pattern display area 5L and the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R) and then stops. By displaying it, an effect display is performed that changes the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed. In addition, in the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbols are displayed in a stationary manner, for example, by performing a shaking fluctuation display or by immediately changing the decorative symbols again after only a short pause, the decorative symbols are displayed in a stationary manner to the player. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern has not been finalized. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbols may be stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed have been determined, and then the decorative symbols may be changed again. Variable pattern PC1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "Jackpot" and the jackpot type is "Suddenly certain" and when the variable display result is "Small hit", and is selected when the variable display result is "Small hit". This is a variable pattern in which a variable display effect is performed once. In the variable display performance of "pseudo-ren", the decorative symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed based on one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition of the special pattern game being met once. After varying the decorative pattern in all of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and temporarily stopping displaying the decorative pattern in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, An effect display in which the decorative symbols are varied again (pseudo continuous variation) in 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 4 times) (once in the variation pattern). As an example, in the variable display performance of "pseudo consecutive", decorative symbols constituting predetermined pseudo consecutive chance eyes are displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. is displayed as a temporary stop. Here, the "left pattern" is a decorative pattern displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L, and the "middle pattern" is displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. The "right pattern" is a decorative pattern displayed in the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R. In addition, it is sufficient that the pseudo consecutive eye is determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. The decorative pattern for the sudden jackpot is a pattern in which the combinations of left, middle, and right decorative patterns are stopped and displayed as "3", "5", and "7". Moreover, the decorative pattern for small winning is a pattern in which the combinations of left, middle, and right decorative patterns are stopped and displayed as "2", "4", and "6".

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

In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 10-2, for example, the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. is determined. As an example, in the small winning variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation, and assigns the determined value that matches the random number MR3. The fluctuation pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In addition, in FIG. 10-4(B), a determination ratio is written instead of a determined value.

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

As shown in Figure 10-4, at the time of a jackpot (probable variable/non-probable variable), the decision ratio of variation pattern PB1-3 to execute super reach B is highest, while variation pattern PB1-2 of super reach A, normal reach The determination ratio gradually decreases in the order of the fluctuation pattern PB1-1. At the time of loss, the determination rate of non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 (including PA1-2) is the highest, normal reach variation pattern PA2-1, super reach A variation pattern PA2-2, and super reach B variation pattern. The determination ratio gradually decreases in the order of fluctuation patterns PA2-3. From this, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" at the highest rate. Then, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" (so-called jackpot expectation level) decreases in the order of super reach A and normal reach. That is, the variable display that performs a super reach effect has a higher rate of variable display results that result in a "jackpot" than the variable display that does not perform a reach effect. In other words, the longer the variable display period (variable display time) is, the higher the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "jackpot".

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4, at the time of a jackpot (suddenly certain), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-1. On the other hand, at the time of a small hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-2. From this, when the variable pattern PC1-2 is executed (when the variable display effect of pseudo-association is executed), the variable display result is likely to be a "jackpot (suddenly)", and the variable pattern PC1-1 is executed. (when the sliding variable display effect is executed), the variable display result is likely to be a "small hit".

After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 in FIG. 10-2, the CPU 103 sets a special symbol fluctuation time (also referred to as fluctuation time) that is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from when the special symbol starts changing in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. It is. The special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in correspondence with a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance, as shown in FIG. 10-3. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display results of the special symbols and decorative symbols are derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in each process of steps S262, S264, and S265. The setting of the special figure fluctuation time is performed, for example, by setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Following the process of step S266 in FIG. 10-2, a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed. Among the games, settings are made to start the variation of the special symbols so that one of the special symbol games for which the start condition is satisfied is started (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "2", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. As a result, the special figure game is started. In addition, when starting the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation display 25A to display a display that can specify the first special figure reservation memory number subtracted by one. It is also possible to have the hold display 25A perform the process (for example, reduce the number of LEDs lit by one). In addition, when starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second reservation display 25B to display a display that can specify the second special figure reservation memory number subtracted by one. It may be possible to have the hold display 25B do this (for example, reduce the number of lit LEDs by one).

After executing the process of step S267, the CPU 103 sends a command at the start of the variation of the special symbol (command at the start of variation) in order to notify the production control board 12 of the special symbol display result, the determination result of the variation pattern, etc. Transmission settings are performed (step S268). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends the first fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command ( command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262, S264, or S265), display result specification command (command containing EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), 1st special figure pending storage number specification command ( Sequentially send a command containing the first special figure pending memory number count value decremented by 1, that is, EXT data indicating the first special figure pending memory number when one pending memory is used up by starting the execution of the special figure game. Configure the sending settings to do so. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends a second fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command ( command including EXT data indicating the variable pattern determined in step S262, S264 or S265), display result specification command (command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), second special figure pending storage number specification command (1 Sequentially transmits the reduced count value of the second special figure pending memory number (in other words, a command containing EXT data indicating the second special figure pending memory number when one pending memory is used up by starting the execution of the special figure game) Configure sending settings for

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

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing executed by the feature section 083AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. ” (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is a "miss" (step S521; Yes), the specified variation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "non-reach" (step S522).

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

If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of final decorative symbols that constitute the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining left and right determined symbols, which is updated by a random counter provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined left and right determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table, among the determined decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Decide on the decorative design. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined pattern that is updated by a random counter provided in the RAM 122, etc., and by referring to a predetermined medium-determined pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. , determines a medium determined decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative patterns. Here, if the determined decorative symbols become a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle determined ornamental symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left determined ornamental symbol and the right determined ornamental symbol, an arbitrary value can be set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the pattern number of the medium-determined decorative pattern so that the determined decorative pattern becomes a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium confirmed decorative pattern, the difference (design difference) between the pattern numbers of the left confirmed decorative pattern and the right confirmed decorative pattern may be determined, and the medium confirmed decorative pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not a "lose" (step S521; No), when the special figure display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "suddenly", or when the special figure display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is a "sudden certainty" or a "small hit" (step S525; Yes), a final stop symbol that corresponds to the case of "sudden certainty" or "small hit", such as an open chance eye, is determined. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, when any of the variable patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the variable pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of the multiple types of open chance items is confirmed. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, it is necessary to extract numerical data indicating a random value for determining a chance that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and to refer to a predetermined chance determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Accordingly, the combination of determined ornamental symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined.

When it is determined in step S525 that it is a "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" other than "sudden probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is selected. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter in the RAM 122, is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. is extracted. By referring to the determination table, etc., it is possible to determine whether the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Decide on the decorative design. At this time, a different decorative pattern may be determined as a confirmed decorative pattern depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable" or "probable" or whether there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. good.

As a specific example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable", select one of the decorative symbols from among the multiple types of regular symbols and determine it as the fixed decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probable variable jackpot combination. Bye. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probable variable", select any one decorative pattern from among multiple types of normal symbols or variable variable patterns to create a fixed decorative pattern that constitutes a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a variable variable jackpot combination. All you have to do is decide. At this time, if it is determined to be a fixed decorative symbol of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, the re-lottery performance during the variable display will not be notified that it will be controlled to a variable probability state, and will be executed in accordance with the jackpot game state. It is only necessary to notify that the state will be controlled to be in a variable probability state by promotion performance during the jackpot or the like. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a fixed decorative symbol of a probability-variable jackpot combination, notification is made that the control will be controlled to a probability-variable state during the re-lottery performance during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery performance.

After executing the process of step S524 or S527, the performance control CPU 120 executes a specific performance etc. execution setting process for executing a specific performance etc. (step 083AKS001). The execution setting process for specific effects, etc. in step 006AKS001 is a process for setting the execution of various effects such as specific effects, character acquisition effects, special effects, and special effects. Specifically, the specific display in the feature section 083AK of this embodiment is a display that acquires characters in stages (each time a character is acquired, a first specific display and a second specific display are additionally displayed). This is a production in which when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum of "10" (a specific mode), you will win the battle with the enemy character and the variable display result will be a jackpot. (If the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum "10", the battle with the enemy character is defeated, and the losing symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed). The character acquisition performance is a performance that encourages whether or not to acquire a character, and is a performance that is performed at a plurality of timings that are character acquisition timings. A special performance is a performance that is executed when the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum of 10 (when the specific mode is not achieved), and the special performance This is an effect that updates acquired character displays (a first specific display and a second specific display to be described later) to a mode that is disadvantageous to the player by erasing the character display (including the display). A special performance is a performance that is performed during or at the end of the special performance, and revives and displays the character display that was erased during the special performance (the character display that was displayed before the special performance was executed). 1 specific display and the second specific display), and the acquired character (ally character) and the enemy character battle again, and whether or not the ally character wins or not is controlled to be in an advantageous state. This is a so-called revival performance that suggests otherwise. Note that the specific performance in the feature section 083AK of this embodiment is a performance that acquires characters in stages, and when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" (it becomes a specific mode). An example is shown in which the variable display result definitely announces that the jackpot is achieved, but on the contrary, for example, if the enemy character is defeated step by step and all enemies have been defeated (10 Instead of gradually adding and displaying the acquired characters, for example, it is confirmed that it will be a jackpot if the player defeats the player (whose body is defeated), the displayed enemy characters may be gradually erased and displayed. . The special effect in this case may be any effect that causes the defeated enemy character to be displayed again and updated to a mode that is disadvantageous to the player. It may be an effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result will be a jackpot depending on whether or not the boss character can be defeated and erased by defeating the boss character again. In addition to this, the specific performance includes a performance in which a meter and points are accumulated by the player repeatedly pressing the push button 31B and acquiring points, and a performance in which the player accumulates a meter and points by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B and acquiring points, and a performance in which the player accumulates a meter and points by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B and acquiring points, and a performance in which the player accumulates a meter and points by pressing the button repeatedly on the push button 31B and acquiring points. The display mode is updated in stages, such as a staged promotion of the displayed icon by winning a prize or passing through gate 41, and a staged display of raising the level of an ally character by defeating enemy characters that appear one after another. It is fine as long as it is a performance. Further, although the specific performance in this embodiment is an example performed after reaching the ready-to-win state, it may be a performance performed before reaching the ready-to-win state or during a jackpot. For example, if it is executed before reaching the reach state, for example, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10", it is sufficient to notify that the super reach is confirmed, or when the jackpot is reached. If this is executed, it is sufficient to notify that when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10", the game will be promoted to a probability-variable jackpot. In other words, the content that will be announced when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" is not limited to the variable display result being a jackpot, but also that a reach effect of Super Reach will be performed, and time saving control. Any content that is advantageous to the player may be used, such as the fact that a game will be held, setting suggestions, and variable promotions. In addition, for example, when a predetermined time-saving pattern is stopped and displayed to control the time-saving state, it may be notified that the time-saving pattern is stopped and displayed. In this way, when the variable display result is to notify something other than a jackpot when the number of characters acquired in a specific performance reaches the maximum "10", the number of characters acquired is the maximum "10". If the winning combination has not been reached, instead of temporarily stopping displaying the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loss, for example, a "disappointing" message may be displayed after the defeat in the battle performance. That is, if content disadvantageous to the player is notified, the display is not limited to temporarily stopping the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss. This also applies to the case where it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum of "10".

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

FIG. 10-7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the specific effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is set to be different depending on the variable display result for "with execution" in which a specific effect is executed and "without execution" in which a specific effect is not executed. There is. As shown in the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10-7, in this embodiment, settings are made so that the possibility of a jackpot is higher when a specific effect is executed than when it is not executed. There is. In addition, if it is decided to "not execute" that the specific effect will not be executed, the specific effect will not be executed, and the reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of normal reach, super reach A, or super reach B will be executed, and the reach effect will continue as it is. The variable display ends.

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

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

FIG. 10-8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the maximum number of characters determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, determination ratios are assigned to the number of acquired characters from "1" to "10" so that the determination ratios differ depending on the variation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is assigned such that the larger the maximum number of characters to obtain, the higher the ratio of the variable display result being a jackpot, and the maximum number of characters is "10". In order to ensure a jackpot when the winning result is reached, a determining ratio for the maximum number of characters "10" is not assigned to the variable pattern in which the variable display result is a loss. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to acquiring many characters. Further, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, for example, in the case of the variation pattern of PA2-1, the maximum number of characters (maximum number of characters) is determined to be one of "1" to "3". A determination ratio is assigned so that a plurality of maximum numbers of characters are determined for the variation pattern. Therefore, even when variable display of the same variation pattern is performed, the maximum number of characters can be varied, increasing the variation of performances and improving the interest of the game. In addition, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the maximum number of characters may not reach "10" even if the variable display result is a jackpot, but if the variable display result is a jackpot, You may always set the maximum number of characters to be "10" (that is, you may always obtain 10 characters in the case of a jackpot), and if the number of acquired characters does not reach "10" It may also be possible to make it a loser.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 083AKS004, the production control CPU 120 performs the processing in FIGS. 10-9(A) to 10-13(J) according to the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004. With reference to any of the specific effect execution pattern determination tables shown in (step 083AKS005), a specific effect execution pattern that is an execution pattern for executing the specific effect is determined according to the determination ratio shown in the figure.

FIGS. 10-9(A) to 10-13(J) are diagrams showing configuration examples of specific effect execution pattern determination tables corresponding to the maximum number of characters "1" to "10", respectively. As shown in the figure, in the specific effect execution pattern determination table in this embodiment, for a plurality of specific effect execution patterns that differ in the timing and number of characters acquired, the specific effect execution pattern in which the timing to reach the maximum number of characters is late is determined. The determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio of determination is high. In the illustrated example, there are five character acquisition timings such as timing 1 to timing 5, but the timings may be higher or lower than these, or the acquisition timings may be different depending on the pattern. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-25, the timings 1 to 5 are at equal intervals (the interval period of each timing is the same period), but depending on the specific performance execution pattern, These timings may be different (the interval period of each timing may be different depending on the specific performance execution pattern). Also, the number of acquisition timings may differ depending on the specific performance execution pattern (for example, there are patterns with three acquisition timings from timing 1 to timing 3, and patterns with five acquisition timings from timing 1 to timing 5). . Regarding the number of acquired characters, in the illustrated example, a maximum of four characters can be acquired at one timing, but it may be more or less than this. For example, there may be a pattern in which 10 points are acquired at one timing, or there may be a pattern in which 10 points are acquired one at a time. Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 10-10 (C) to 10-13 (I), the specific effect execution pattern is determined to be one of 13 patterns (that is, the maximum number of characters is 3 to 9), but this is just an example, and the number of specific performance execution patterns that can be determined differs depending on the maximum number of characters. Good too. In addition, in the illustrated example, regardless of the variable display result, the determination ratio is assigned such that a specific effect execution pattern in which the maximum number of characters is reached at a later timing is determined at a higher rate. When the result is a jackpot, a specific performance execution pattern is determined that has a later timing to reach the maximum number of characters, and when it is a loss, a specific performance execution pattern is determined that has an earlier timing to reach the maximum number of characters (or (or vice versa) may be assigned a determination ratio. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by determining the specific performance execution pattern, the type of character to be acquired may also be determined. For example, if the maximum number of characters is 1 to 5, the proportion of character A to be acquired is high, and if the maximum number of characters is 6 to 10, the proportion of character B to be acquired is high. The higher the maximum number of characters, for example, the higher the number of characters, the higher the rate at which a specific type of character is acquired. Note that there may be only one type of character that can be acquired, or there may be a plurality of types, such as 10 types, for example. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when characters are acquired, a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters are displayed on the image display device so that the number of acquired characters can be easily recognized by the player. 5 (referred to as the first specific display, first specific display 083AK060 in Figure 10-27(L)), the difference between the maximum number of characters that can be acquired and the number of characters that have been acquired is displayed to the player. An image corresponding to the acquired character is displayed in each display area of the character display device 083AK001 so that it can be easily recognized (referred to as a second specific display, the second specific display 083AK050 in FIG. 10-27(L) ). That is, the first specific display in this embodiment is a display that makes it easy to recognize the number of acquired characters, that is, at which stage the specific display is, and the second specific display is a display that makes it easy to recognize the number of characters that can be acquired, that is, at which stage the specific display is. This display makes it easy to recognize the difference between the number and the number of acquired characters, that is, the difference between the specific mode and the current stage. Note that the first specific display and the second specific display are continuously displayed during the specific performance period (excluding the execution period of the special performance described later), and are updated when a character is acquired in the character acquisition performance described later. (more characters will be displayed). Note that in this embodiment, an example is shown in which an image corresponding to the acquired character is displayed in each display area of the character display device 083AK001 as the second specific display, but the second specific display may be, for example, a meter display, Each time a character is acquired, a predetermined meter display may be increased in accordance with the number of acquired characters.

Specifically, in the process of step 083AKS005 in FIG. 10-6, if the maximum number of characters is "1", the specific performance execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-9(A) is referred to, and PT1-01 to PT1 are -05 is determined to be one of the specific performance execution patterns. When the maximum number of characters is "2", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-9(B) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT2-01 to PT2-09 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "3", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-10(C) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT3-01 to PT2-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "4", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-10(D) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT4-01 to PT4-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "5", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-11(E) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT5-01 to PT5-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "6", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-11(F) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT6-01 to PT6-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "7", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-12(G) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT7-01 to PT7-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "8", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-12(H) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT8-01 to PT8-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "9", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-13(I) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT9-01 to PT9-13 is determined. When the maximum number of characters is "10", the specific effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-13 (J) is referred to and one of the specific effect execution patterns PT10-01 to PT10-18 is determined. In addition, by executing the process of step 083AKS005 of FIG. 10-6 and determining the specific effect execution pattern, the timing at which the variable display of the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped is also set. Specifically, the end timing of the specific performance after the character acquisition timing of timing 5 is set as the timing of the temporary stop display, and when the maximum number of characters is 10, the combination of decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is temporarily stopped and displayed. If the maximum number of characters is less than 10, a setting is made to temporarily stop displaying the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss.

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

FIG. 10-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 083AKS006 of FIG. 10-6 as the character acquisition performance execution setting process. In the character acquisition performance shown in FIG. 10-14, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the character acquisition performance at each character acquisition timing such as timing 1 to timing 5, as shown in FIG. 10-15. Determine by referring to the table (step 083AKS011).

FIG. 10-15 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a character acquisition effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, character acquisition is performed at each character acquisition timing such as timing 1 to timing 5 for "with execution" in which character acquisition performance is executed and "without execution" in which character acquisition performance is not executed. The determination ratio is set to be different depending on the number (number of acquired characters). In the character acquisition performance execution determination table in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when the number of characters acquired is "0", "with execution" which executes the character acquisition performance and "execution" which does not perform the character acquisition performance. While a determination ratio is assigned to both "No" and "None", if the number of characters acquired is "other than 0" (i.e., "1 or more"), the determination ratio is assigned to both "None" and "Executed" to execute the character acquisition performance. A decision percentage is assigned only to ``. Therefore, even if the character acquisition performance is executed, the character may not be acquired, and if it is not executed, the character will not be acquired. can attract players' attention. In addition, in this implementation of the character acquisition performance, if the character cannot be acquired, the result (result of the unsuccessful character acquisition performance) is "Success!", and if the character can be acquired, the result ( The display result of "acquisition" is displayed as the result of the successful character acquisition performance). A character acquisition performance when a character cannot be acquired is sometimes referred to as a failed character acquisition performance, and a character acquisition performance when a character can be acquired is sometimes referred to as a successful character acquisition performance.

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

If the character acquisition performance is to be executed (step 083AKS012; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 refers to the character acquisition performance type determination table shown in FIG. 10-16, and determines the type of character acquisition performance to be executed according to the determination ratio shown. , is determined according to the number of characters acquired at one character acquisition timing (step 083AKS013).

FIG. 10-16 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a character acquisition effect type determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, for three types of character acquisition effects, type A to type C, different determination ratios are determined depending on the number of characters acquired at one character acquisition timing. A percentage is assigned. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the larger the number of characters acquired at one character acquisition timing, the higher the rate of determination for type C character acquisition performance, and the smaller the number of characters acquired, The determination rate is assigned so that the rate of determination for Type A character acquisition performance is high. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of character acquisition performance to be executed. Note that the character acquisition performance in this embodiment is a performance in which a capsule is acquired by spinning a so-called gacha-gacha, and a character appears from inside (there are cases where no character appears), and type A is a circular capsule. Types A to C have different capsule shapes (the shape may be common but the colors may be different), such as type B being a square capsule and type C being a star-shaped capsule. In other words, in the character acquisition performance in this embodiment, after performing a common style production (gacha-gacha production), items with different styles are obtained (capsules with different shapes are obtained), thereby different types of items are obtained. ing. In addition to this, for example, type A is a performance that performs a gacha-gacha, type B is a performance that spins a roulette wheel with numbers 0 to 4 written on it, type C is a performance that involves fishing, etc. It may be a different form of presentation that has no common parts. In addition, in the gacha-gacha production, after obtaining a capsule, the player operates the pushbutton 31B to cause the capsule to break and a character to appear from inside (there are cases where the character does not appear). . In addition, for example, type A capsules can be broken with one operation, type B capsules require three operations, and type C capsules require five operations. Depending on the type of capsule, the number of times the push button 31B must be operated before the capsule breaks may vary. In this case, it is only necessary that the type of capsule with a higher rate of character acquisition requires a greater number of operations by the player.

Returning to FIG. 10-14, after executing the process of step 083AKS013, the performance control CPU 120 displays the first specific display and the second specific display to the player when a character is acquired (the number of characters is The character acquisition effects are set (step 083AKS014) to make the effect display stand out (step 083AKS014), and the character acquisition performance execution setting process is completed.

In the character acquisition performance in this embodiment, as described above, when a character can be acquired, a display result of "acquisition" is displayed as the result. In addition, when a character is acquired in a character acquisition performance, a list of acquired characters and their number are displayed on the image as a first specific display so that the number of acquired characters can be easily recognized by the player. The image corresponding to the acquired character is displayed on the display device 5, and the image corresponding to the acquired character is displayed on the second It is displayed in each display area of the character display device 083AK001 as a specific display. In step 083AKS013, a first special display is created that connects the acquired character image (including the updated image 083AK060A (see Figure 10-26), which will be described later) updated and displayed as the first special display and the display result of "acquisition". 1 effect (first effect 083AK040 in Figures 10-26 and 10-27), a second special display that connects the image corresponding to the acquired character that is updated and displayed as the second specific display and the display result of "acquisition". (second effect 083AK030 in FIGS. 10-26 and 10-27). Regarding the second effect, it is sufficient if it is dynamically displayed in accordance with the update display of the second specific display (displayed so that the number of displays gradually increases) (for example, the display width becomes wider, (e.g., the image connected to the display result of "acquisition" is gradually changed), and the first effect is also displayed in such a way that the character image as the first specific display is gradually increased. It suffices if it is displayed dynamically according to the Furthermore, in step 083AKS013, at the timing when the currently acquired character image is displayed as the first specific display, the currently acquired effect 083AK060B (Figures 10-27 (J) and (K)) makes the acquired character image stand out. Settings are made to display (reference). According to this, the display result of "Acquired" as a display indicating that the character has been acquired is connected to each of the first specific display and the second specific display, and the first specific display and the second specific display are connected to each other. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the first specific display and the second specific display are updated and displayed in conjunction with each other, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 083AKS006, the effect control CPU 120 executes the special effect execution setting process for executing the special effect (step 083AKS007). In addition, as mentioned above, the special effect is executed when the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum "10" (when the first specific display and the second specific display do not become the specific mode) This is a performance that updates the display of the acquired character to a mode that is disadvantageous to the player by deleting the acquired character. Specifically, by executing the special effect, the first specific display and the second specific display that were updated and displayed by acquiring the character are erased.

FIG. 10-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 083AKS0007 of FIG. 10-6 as the special effect execution setting process. In the special effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the maximum number of characters is less than 10 (step 083AKS021). Specifically, in step 083AKS021, it is determined whether the maximum number of characters is less than 10 by checking whether the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004 of FIG. 10-6 is other than 10. . If the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004 is other than 10, it is determined Yes in step 083AKS021 of FIG. 10-17 (step 083AKS021; Yes), and whether or not to execute the special effect and the execution pattern in the case of execution are determined. The special effect execution setting is performed (step 083AKS022), and the special effect execution setting process is ended.

In the process of step 083AKS022, with reference to the special effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Decide on a pattern. The maximum number of characters is determined by the maximum number of characters determined in step 083AKS004 of Figure 10-6, and the type of reach is determined by the fluctuation pattern set in the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in Figure 10-2. do it.

FIG. 10-18 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the special effect pattern etc. determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the larger the maximum number of characters, that is, the larger the number of acquired characters, the more the maximum number of characters is Determination ratios are assigned so that the ratio of "execution" is determined to be high. In addition, the case where the reach effect of Super A is performed is better than the case where the reach effect of normal reach is performed, and the case where the reach effect of Super B is performed than the case where the reach effect of Super A is performed. Determination ratios are assigned so that the ratio of "execution" is determined to be high. Therefore, since special effects are more likely to be executed when the expectation level of a jackpot is high, even if the first specific display and second specific display regarding the acquired character are erased after the special effect is executed, the player's expectation It is possible to maintain the feeling and improve the interest in the game. Further, as shown in the figure, the special effect pattern etc. determination table in this embodiment is determined to be one of three types of special effect patterns, pattern A to pattern C, depending on the type of reach. There is. Specifically, the special effect pattern of pattern A is a pattern in which the acquired characters (first specific display and second specific display) are erased one by one, and the special effect pattern of pattern B is a pattern in which the acquired characters (first specific display and second specific display) are erased one by one. Similarly, the characters are erased one by one, then an eye-catching image is displayed, and all remaining characters are erased.The special effect pattern of pattern C is a pattern where all the acquired characters are erased at once ( This is a pattern in which the first specific display is erased at once after the second specific display is erased at once). Note that pattern A may be a pattern for erasing all acquired characters at once, and pattern C may be a pattern for erasing acquired characters (first specific display and second specific display) one by one. In addition, for any pattern of special effects, before the first specific display and second specific display are erased, a message indicating that the first specific display and second specific display to be erased will be erased. An erasure target display (for example, an x or diagonal line display, see 083AK070 and 083AK071 in FIG. 10-27(O)) is performed, and then the first specific display and second specific display of the erasure target are erased. Therefore, in the special effect pattern of pattern A, since the bodies are erased one by one, the erasure target display is performed for one first specific display and one second specific display that are the erasure targets. In the special effect pattern of pattern B, similarly to pattern A, after the deletion target display is performed for one first specific display and one second specific display to be deleted, an eye-catching image is displayed, and then, The deletion target display is performed for all the remaining first specific displays and second specific displays. In the special effect pattern of pattern C, since all the first specific displays and second specific displays are erased at once, erasure target displays are performed for all the first specific displays and second specific displays that are being displayed. According to this, since the object to be erased becomes clear, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. There may be multiple types of erasure target display, such as an image of a crack or an erasure message image, in addition to an x or a diagonal line, and which type of erasure target display is displayed differs depending on the number of characters acquired. You can. In the illustrated example, the determination ratio is assigned such that the larger the maximum number of characters, that is, the larger the number of characters acquired, the higher the ratio of "execution" is determined. However, for example, even if the maximum number of characters is the same, the later the timing of reaching the maximum number of characters during the execution period of a specific effect, the higher the percentage of decisions to be made. A determination ratio may be further assigned depending on the. For example, in the specific performance execution pattern shown in Figure 10-12 (G), the pattern of PT7-01 reaches the maximum number of characters at two timings, timing 1 and timing 2, while the pattern of PT7-06 reaches the maximum number of characters at two timings, timing 1 and timing 2. The pattern reaches the maximum number of characters in three timings from timing 2 to timing 4. In other words, the period (specific period) from when the specific production starts until the determined maximum number of characters (described in detail later) is reached differs between the PT7-01 pattern and the PT7-06 pattern. ing. In such a case, the longer the period (specific period) from when the specific production starts until the determined maximum number of characters (details will be described later) increases, the higher the percentage of execution will be determined. You may also do so. On the contrary, the shorter the time, the higher the percentage of "executed" determinations. In addition to this, even if the maximum number of characters is the same, the more times a character is acquired, the higher the percentage of determination to be made will be. The special effect pattern may be different depending on the situation. Furthermore, even if the maximum number of characters is the same, the percentage determined to be "executed" may vary depending on the type or combination of acquired characters. Furthermore, in this embodiment, regardless of the number of acquired characters (maximum number of characters) and the special effect pattern to be executed, the deletion target display indicating that the first specific display and the second specific display are to be deleted is For example, as the number of acquired characters (maximum number of characters) increases, the erasure target display may be displayed thinner so that erasure is less noticeable to the player. Conversely, the smaller the number of acquired characters (maximum number of characters), the lighter the deletion target display may be. That is, depending on the maximum number of acquired characters, the appearance of character erasure (whether or not the character is erased in a more conspicuous manner) when a special effect is executed may be made different. Contrary to Figure 10-18, when the reach effect of Super A is performed than when the reach effect of Super B is performed, the reach of normal reach is higher than when the reach effect of Super A is performed. The determination ratio may be assigned so that the ratio of "execution" is higher when the performance is performed. That is, the rate at which special effects are executed may be higher when a reach effect with a lower jackpot expectation level is executed.

Returning to FIG. 10-17, if the maximum number of characters is not less than 10 (step 083AKS021; No), that is, if the maximum number of characters is 10, the production control CPU 120 will determine that the maximum number of acquired characters is 10, and that it is a jackpot. A blessing performance execution setting is performed to execute a blessing performance to celebrate the confirmation (step 083AKS023), and the special performance execution setting process is ended.

Returning to FIG. 10-6, after executing the process of step 083AKS007, the performance control CPU 120 executes the special performance execution setting process for executing the special performance (step 083AKS008), and ends the specific performance etc. execution setting process. do. As mentioned above, the special performance is a performance that is performed during the execution or at the end of the special performance, and the character display that was erased in the special performance is restored and displayed, and the character is controlled to be in an advantageous state. It is a so-called revival performance that suggests whether or not it is. Specifically, the special performance is a performance in which the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the special performance are revived, and also suggests (incites) whether or not the variable display result will be a jackpot. be. In addition, in this embodiment, the variable display result becomes a jackpot when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum of "10" in a specific performance, so in the special performance, the number of acquired characters becomes a jackpot. Even if "10" is not reached, the variable display result will be displayed again to indicate whether or not it will be a jackpot. For example, if the number of characters acquired in a specific performance is "10" The content that will be announced when reaching the target (the display mode of the specific display has changed to the specific mode) is that a super reach reach effect will be performed, time-saving control will be performed, setting suggestions, variable promotions, and time-saving symbols will be announced. In the case of stopping display, etc., it is only necessary to indicate whether or not the content is to be controlled in the special performance. In other words, the special performance in this embodiment is performed again when the number of characters acquired in the specific performance does not reach the maximum of "10" (when the display mode of the specific display does not become the specific mode). It is sufficient that it is a revival performance that gives the player a chance, and the content suggested in the special performance is the same as the content that is notified when the display mode of the specific display changes to the specific mode in the specific performance. In addition, on the contrary, if the display mode of the specific display becomes a specific mode in a specific production, while informing that the variable display result will be a jackpot, special production will give a setting suggestion, etc. The content that is notified when a specific mode is reached in the performance and the content suggested in the special performance may be different. According to this, even if the specific mode is not achieved in the specific performance, the player's sense of regret can be alleviated by performing the special performance, and it is possible to prevent the regular price of game interest.

FIG. 10-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 083AKS0008 of FIG. 10-6 as the special effect execution setting process. In the special performance execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-19, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it has been determined to execute the special performance in the process of step 083AKS022 in FIG. 10-17, that is, whether or not the special performance is to be executed. (Step 083AKS031). When the special performance is not to be executed, that is, when there is no special performance to be executed (step 083AKS031; No), the performance control CPU 120 directly ends the special performance execution setting process. Note that the illustrated example shows an example in which the special effect is not executed when the special effect is not executed, but even when the special effect is not executed, the rate is smaller than when the special effect is executed. A special performance may be performed. Since the special effect has not been executed and the first specific display and second specific display have not been erased, the special effect in this case is the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the special effect. Rather than re-displaying a specific display, we simply create a battle between the acquired character (ally character) and the enemy character, and depending on whether the ally character wins or not, the variable display result becomes a jackpot. Any production that suggests (incites) the opposite is fine.

If the special performance is to be executed (step 083AKS031; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special performance with reference to the special performance execution determination table shown in FIGS. 10-20 (step 083AKS032).

FIG. 10-20 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the special effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is set to be different depending on the maximum number of characters for "with execution" in which a special effect is executed and "without execution" in which a special effect is not executed. ing. As shown in the special effect execution determination table shown in FIGS. 10-20, in this embodiment, it is set so that the larger the maximum number of characters, the higher the ratio of special effects to be executed.

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

If the special performance is to be executed (step 083AKS033; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 refers to the special performance type determination table shown in FIG. 10-21, and variably displays the type of special performance to be executed according to the determination ratio shown It is determined according to the result (step 083AKS034).

FIG. 10-21 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the special effect type determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, determination ratios are assigned to two types of special performances, the first special performance and the second special performance, so that the determination ratios differ depending on the variable display results. In addition, the special performance type determination table in this embodiment has a determination ratio such that when the variable display result is a non-probable jackpot or a loss, the first special performance is executed at a higher rate than the second special performance. is assigned, and when the variable display result is a probability-variable jackpot, the determination ratio is assigned such that, on the contrary, the second special performance is executed at a higher rate than the first special performance. Therefore, it is possible to attract players' attention to the type of special performance to be performed. Note that the first special effect in this embodiment is a effect executed on the image display device 5, and includes a resurrection image (such as 083AK080 shown in FIG. 10-27(P)) that covers the area in which the first specific display is displayed. ) is displayed, and after displaying the message "Revival!!", the first specific display and the second specific display are revived (Figure 10-27 (P), Figure 10-28 (R) and (See (S)). The second special performance is a performance performed by the image display device 5 and the movable body 32, and is created so that the area where the first specific display is displayed and the area where the second specific display is displayed are invisible. , the movable body 32 is operated so as to be superimposed on each area, and the movable body 32 is returned to the initial position after displaying a message of "resurrection" on the image display device 5. This is an effect in which the display and the second specific display are visible (see FIGS. 10-28 (W) and (S)). Furthermore, in the special performance, the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the special performance was executed are redisplayed, but they are redisplayed in the first special performance and the second special performance. The display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display may be different. For example, in the first special performance, a character of the same color as the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special production is executed, while in the second special production, the special production is executed. The character may be displayed in a different color from the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the display. Also, for example, in the first special performance, the same character as the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special production is executed, while in the second special production, the special production is executed. In addition to displaying the same character as the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the display, the character is equipped with a weapon, and the second special effect is executed. The rate of victory over the enemy character may be higher than when the special performance is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, in the case of a probability-variable jackpot, the second special production is executed at a higher rate than the first special production, that is, the second special production is a production that suggests a probability-variable jackpot. I gave an example, but for example, the first special effect may suggest that the jackpot will be controlled with a larger number of rounds than when the first special effect is executed, or that the jackpot will be controlled with a longer time reduction number. The second special performance is not limited to a probability-variable jackpot, as long as it is a performance that suggests content more advantageous to the player than the first special performance.

After executing the process of step 083AKS034 in FIG. 10-19, the performance control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the special performance according to the variable display results in the execution timing determination table shown in FIGS. 10-22 (A) to (C). One of them is referred to and determined (step 083AKS035), and the special effect execution setting process is ended.

FIG. 10-22 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table for determining the execution timing of the special effect. Specifically, Figure 10-22 (A) shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table when the variable display result is a loss, and Figure 10-22 (B) shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table when the variable display result is a loss. This is a configuration example of the execution timing determination table in the case of a jackpot, and FIG. 10-22(C) is a configuration example of the execution timing determination table in the case where the variable display result is a variable probability jackpot. As shown in the figure, in the execution timing determination table in this embodiment, two timings, the timing during the execution of the special effect and the timing after the execution of the special effect, have different determination ratios depending on the maximum number of characters. is set to . Note that the number of timings is not limited to two, and may be three or more, such as the first half of the special performance, the second half, and the timing after the special performance is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratios are assigned such that the larger the maximum number of characters, the higher the ratio determined at the timing after the execution of the special effect. Therefore, the attention of the players can be drawn not only by whether or not the special performance is executed but also by the timing of its execution. Furthermore, the timing after execution of the special effect is better when the variable display result is a jackpot than when it is a loss, when the variable display result is a jackpot and when it is a definite variable than a non-probable variable. The determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio of determination is high. As shown in Figure 10-21, when the variable display result is a variable jackpot, the second special performance is more likely to be selected than the first special performance, as shown in Figure 10-22 (C). As such, the second special performance is executed more frequently at the timing after the special performance than the first special performance. Note that the timing during execution of the special performance may be a common timing regardless of the special performance pattern of the special performance being executed, or may be a different timing depending on the special performance pattern. For example, in the case of the special effect pattern of pattern A, the execution timing of the special effect is the timing after one first specific display and one second specific display are erased, and in the case of the special effect pattern of pattern B, In case of the special effect pattern C, the timing after the eye-catching image is displayed is the execution timing of the special effect. The timing after the display is performed and the second specific display is erased and the timing before the first specific display is erased may be set as the execution timing of the special effect. Note that the special performance that is being executed may be forcibly terminated at the timing when the special performance is executed. Further, the timing after the execution of the special effect may be any timing after the first specific display and the second specific display that were being displayed are all erased. In addition, if the timing during which the special effect pattern of pattern C is being executed is the execution timing of the special effect, the timing immediately after the erasure target display is performed (the erasure target display is only performed, and the second specific display is also the second specific display). 1 specific display may not be erased).

Returning to FIG. 10-5, if any one of Step S523, Step S526, or Step 083AKS001 is executed, or if it is determined in Step S528 that there is no variation pattern of super reach, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance control CPU 120 during other variable display. Settings for execution of the performance are made (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, settings may be made to execute a fluctuating preview performance that is different from a predetermined performance. A fluctuating preview performance is a preview performance that foretells the possibility that the variable display result will be a "jackpot" during the variable display of decorative symbols that is executed in response to a special pattern game in which the starting conditions have been met. good.

For example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing when the variable display starts or during execution as a notice effect during fluctuation. The variable display result becomes a "jackpot" by executing a predetermined mode of presentation including some or all of the modes of presentation and presentation of a mode of lighting such as a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9, etc. A one-shot announcement style effect may be performed that immediately announces (definitely announces) the event. Alternatively, as a preview performance during fluctuation, a performance may be executed in which a special performance image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "jackpot" is displayed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, settings may be made to perform a predetermined type of performance, for example, to create excitement, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "jackpot". More specifically, it is sufficient if a predetermined type of effect can be executed, such as a type of effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 lights up, or a effect in which a predetermined effect image as a mini character is displayed.

After executing the process of step S530, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). For example, the production control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared production control patterns (special pattern variation production control pattern) in response to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command. Set as a pattern. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 selects one of the plurality of prepared performance control patterns in response to the specific performance set to be executed in the specific performance etc. execution setting process of step 083AKS001, and sets it as the pattern to be used. do.

Following the process of step S531, the performance control CPU 120, for example, creates a performance provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (performance control timer setting section, etc.) in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result designation command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S532). Then, settings are made to start changing decorative patterns and the like on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S533). At this time, the production control CPU 120, for example, sends a display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special symbol variation production control pattern) determined in the process of step S531 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. By transmitting the information to That's fine.

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

FIG. 10-23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process executed by the feature section 083AK. In the variable display performance process shown in FIG. S801). For example, the production control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when an end code is read from the production control pattern in response to the updated production control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

If it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether it is the ready-to-win production period for executing the ready-to-win production (step S801; No). S802). The ready-to-win performance period may be determined in advance, for example, in the performance control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined that it is the ready-to-win performance period (step S802; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs control to execute the ready-to-win performance (step S803). After executing the process of step S803, the performance control CPU 120 executes a specific performance control process for executing various performances such as a specific performance (step 083AKS051).

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

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

If it is determined that it is the character acquisition performance period (step 083AKS073; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 controls to execute the type of character acquisition performance determined in the character acquisition performance execution setting process of FIG. 10-14. (Step 083AKS074). In the process of step 083 AKS074, a performance is executed in which the capsule is acquired by spinning the gacha-gacha, and if the character cannot be acquired (in the case of a failed character acquisition performance), a display result of "Successful!" is displayed as a result. indicate. On the other hand, if the character is acquired (in the case of a successful character acquisition performance), a first specific display additional display that displays the display result of "acquisition" and updates the first specific display and a second specific display additional display that updates and displays the second specific display. Note that in this embodiment, an updated display of the first specific display (first specific display additional display) is performed first, and then an updated display of the second specific display (second specific display additional display) is performed. The end timing of each update display is the same (see Figure 10-25). Since the updated display of the first specific display is displayed extensively on the image display device 5, it is easy for the player to recognize that it has been updated. Therefore, by updating and displaying the first specific display first, it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the first specific display has been updated. Moreover, since the update end timings are synchronized, it becomes easier to recognize the relationship between the first specific display and the second specific display, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced. Regarding the update display of the first specific display, for example, the same updating image (083AK060A shown in the figure) is repeatedly displayed as shown in Figures 10-26 (G), (H) and Figure 10-27 (I). By doing so, it is visually displayed to the player that the update is being performed. That is, regarding the first specific display, the update display is performed in a common update mode such as repeatedly displaying the same update image regardless of the number of characters to be acquired. Note that the repeated display is, for example, one update image display process that starts and ends the display of the update image (083AK060A shown in the figure) at the update start timing of the first specific display (first specific display additional display). Repeatedly (loop) from the start timing) to the update end timing (end timing of the first specific display additional display) (repeatedly executing the updating image display process multiple times), or In the display process, before the process of terminating the display of the image being updated (083AK060A shown in the figure), it is determined whether it is the update end timing of the first specific display (the end timing of the first specific display additional display), and the 1 If it is not the end timing of the additional display of the specific display, return to the process (display process) of displaying the image being updated (083AK060A shown in the figure) and repeat the display process (display in the image display process that is being updated once). This includes repeating the process multiple times. On the other hand, regarding the second specific display, as the number of acquired characters increases, the number of images corresponding to the acquired characters is initially displayed in an updated manner. Specifically, if the number of characters acquired this time is four, four images corresponding to the acquired characters (corresponding images) will be additionally displayed as the second specific display. Then, as shown in Figure 10-26 (H), two second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed first, and then one by one is additionally displayed as shown in Figures 10-27 (I) and (J). Note that even if the number of characters acquired this time is three, it is sufficient if two corresponding images 083AK050 are displayed first). On the other hand, if the number of characters acquired this time is two, two additional images (corresponding images) corresponding to the acquired characters will be displayed as the second specific display. Then, the second specific display 083AK050 is additionally displayed one by one (if the number of characters acquired this time is one, one additional character is displayed). In this way, the second specific display is not updated in the same way regardless of the number of characters acquired like the first specific display, but is updated in a different manner depending on the number of characters acquired. Display is performed. In addition, in this example, the update mode of the second specific display differs depending on whether the number of characters acquired this time is three or more, but it is possible to change the update mode depending on the number of characters acquired this time. Good too.

After executing the process of step 083AKS074, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a character has been acquired in the currently executed character acquisition performance (step 083AKS075). Whether or not a character has been acquired may be determined based on, for example, which pattern is the specific performance execution pattern determined in the specific performance etc. execution setting process of FIG. 10-6. If it is determined that the character has not been acquired (step 083AKS075; No), the performance control CPU 120 directly ends the specific performance etc. control process.

If it is determined that the character has been acquired (step 083AKS075; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 controls the effect display set in step 083AKS014 of FIG. 10-14 as part of the character acquisition performance (step 083AKS076), The specific performance control process ends. In the process of step 083AKS076, as described above, the acquired character image updated and displayed as the first specific display (including the updated image 083AK060A (see Figure 10-26) to be described later) is connected to the display result of "acquisition". The first effect as the first special display (first effect 083AK040 in Figures 10-26 and 10-27), the image corresponding to the acquired character updated and displayed as the second special display, and the display result of "acquisition" and a second effect (second effect 083AK030 in FIGS. 10-26 and 10-27) as a second special display connecting the two. Note that in this embodiment, although the first effect and the second effect are displayed simultaneously, the second effect is erased before the first effect. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the update display of the first specific display, and the update status can be appropriately recognized. In this embodiment, the display result of "acquisition" is displayed on the image display device 5, while the second specific display is displayed on the character display device 083AK001. Therefore, the second effect only needs to be displayed on both the image display device 5 and the character display device 083AK001 to form one second effect. Note that, apart from this, it may be displayed only on the image display device 5.

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

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

After executing the process of step 083AKS055, or if it is determined in step 083AKS054 that it is not the blessing performance period (step 083AKS054; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special performance period for executing the special performance. (Step 083AKS056). The special effect period may be set in accordance with the fact that it is determined to execute the special effect in the process of step 083AKS022 of FIG. 10-17 and the special effect pattern to be executed is determined. Note that the special performance period may be a different period for each of the special performance patterns of patterns A to pattern C, for example, or may be the same period. If it is determined that it is the special performance period (step 083AKS056; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs control to execute the special performance (step 083AKS057). In the process of step 083AKS057, the first specific display and the second specific display are erased by executing the special effect of the pattern determined in the process of step 083AKS022 in FIG. (updated and displayed).

After executing the process of step 083AKS057, or if it is determined in step 083AKS056 that it is not the special performance period (step 083AKS056; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special performance period for executing the special performance. (Step 083AKS058). The special performance period may be set according to the type and execution timing of the special performance determined in step 083AKS034 and step 083AKS035 of FIG. 10-19. Note that the special performance period may be a different period depending on the type of special performance, or may be the same period. If it is determined that it is the special performance period (step 083AKS058; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs control to execute the special performance (step 083AKS059). In the process of step 083AKS058, the special effect of the type determined in step 083AKS034 of FIG. 10-19 is executed. In addition, in step 083AKS059, if the special effect is to be executed at the same time as the special effect is being executed, after the special effect in progress is finished, the first image that was displayed before the special effect is displayed as the special effect. The specific display and the second specific display are redisplayed to suggest whether or not the acquired character (ally character) will be controlled in an advantageous state depending on whether or not the ally character wins or not by having a battle between the acquired character (ally character) and the enemy character. do it. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to both the special performance and the special performance being performed at the same time.

After executing the process of step 083AKS059, or when it is determined in step 083AKS058 that it is not the special performance period (step 083AKS058; No), the performance control CPU 120, for example, Based on the settings and the like, other controls are performed to execute effects during variable display, including variable display operations of decorative symbols (step S808), and the process for effects during variable display is ended.

If it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809 ). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S809; No), the variable display performance process is ended and the process waits.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs decorations such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of symbols (step S810).

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

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

As shown in the figure, when the variable display is started and the ready-to-win state is reached, a specific effect is executed. In this example, since the specific performance of the specific performance pattern of PT6-12 shown in Figure 10-11(F) is executed, from timing 1 to timing 3, the failure mode character acquisition performance will be executed. . Then, at timing 4, a successful character acquisition performance is executed, and four characters are acquired.

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

When the second specific display additional display is performed, a first effect as a first special display that connects the obtained character image updated and displayed as the first specific display and the display result of "acquisition", and a second effect as the second specific display. A second effect as a second special display connecting the updated and displayed image corresponding to the acquired character and the display result of "acquisition" is displayed. Further, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, although the first effect and the second effect are displayed simultaneously, the second effect is erased before the first effect. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the update display of the first specific display, and the update status can be appropriately recognized.

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

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

Thereafter, as shown in the figure, when the specific performance period ends, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this example, since the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum of "10", the acquired character and the enemy character engage in a battle, and after the ally character is defeated, the decorative symbols that make up the loser are temporarily removed. It will be stopped and displayed. When the decorative symbols constituting the loss are displayed temporarily, a special performance period begins and a special performance is executed. If the timing during the special performance is determined as the execution timing of the special performance, the special performance will be executed at that timing, and if the timing after the special performance is determined as the execution timing of the special performance, the special performance will be executed at that timing. A special performance will be performed at the right time. In this embodiment, since the second special performance is executed more frequently at the timing after the special performance than the first special performance, as shown in the figure, the first special performance is the special performance. An example is shown in which the second special performance is executed at the timing during which the second special performance is being executed, and the second special performance is performed at the timing after the special performance. In addition, in this embodiment, either one of the first special performance and the second special performance will be executed, but in order to easily understand the timing of each, FIG. In the example shown in -25, each special effect is shown to be executed. Note that the special performance in this embodiment is a performance that suggests whether or not it will be a jackpot by resurrecting the acquired character before the execution of the special performance. The exact opposite effect is performed, such as a resurrection display. Therefore, in order to avoid confusion among players, when a special performance is executed at the same time as a special performance, the special performance in progress may be forcibly terminated. Note that if the special performance is not related to the special performance (such as not displaying the character again) and is simply a performance that suggests whether or not there will be a jackpot, the special performance and the special performance may be executed at the same time. Further, as shown in the figure, the special performance may be executed twice, such as performing the first special performance at the timing when the special performance is being executed, and then performing the second special performance at the timing after the special performance ends. . Furthermore, there are two special performance execution patterns, such as pattern 1 in which either the first special performance or the second special performance is performed once, and pattern 2 in which both the first special performance and the second special performance are performed. There may be a pattern. In this case, after announcing that the variable display result will be a loss due to the defeat of the ally character in the battle in the first special performance, the ally character will win in the battle in the second special performance and the variable display result will be a jackpot. Just let them know what's going to happen. In addition, after the ally character wins in the battle in the first special performance and the variable display result is announced as a jackpot, it is determined whether the ally character wins in the battle in the second special performance or not. It is also possible to notify whether or not the game is played, a setting suggestion, or the number of rounds. According to this, even if there is no advantageous notification that the first special performance has been performed, there is a possibility that the second special performance will be performed, so that the player can continue to have a sense of expectation. be able to.

Next, examples of performance operations when a specific performance or character acquisition performance is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-26 to 10-30. Specifically, in FIGS. 10-26 to 10-29, the specific effect of the specific effect pattern of PT6-12 shown in FIG. 10-11(F) is executed, the special effect of pattern C is executed, and the special effect is executed. An example is shown in which the variable display result is a jackpot after being executed (same as in FIG. 10-25). Figure 10-30 shows an example where the special effect is not executed and the variable display result is a loss, and when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" and the special effect or special effect is executed. An example is shown in which the variable display result becomes a jackpot without any error.

After reaching the reach state as shown in Figure 10-26 (A), a specific performance is started, and at timing 1 shown in Figure 10-25, a character acquisition performance is executed as shown in Figure 10-26 (B). be done. In this embodiment, in order to visibly notify the player that a character acquisition effect has been executed, that is, that the player should pay attention because there is a possibility of acquiring a character, a "character acquisition effect" is displayed as shown in the figure. ``Obtaining Chance'' message (character acquisition performance start image 083AK01) is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-26(C), Gacha Gacha 083AK02 is displayed, and an effect in which one capsule comes out from Gacha Gacha 083AK02 is executed. In the illustrated example, a capsule of type A 083AK010 (circular capsule) comes out. In the specific performance pattern of PT6-12 shown in Figure 10-11(F), character acquisition performance in failure mode is executed from timing 1 to timing 3, so as shown in Figure 10-26(D), In this case, the capsule 083AK010 is broken, and the message "Suka!" is displayed as the display result without any characters being displayed. In this way, at each timing from timing 1 to timing 3, the character is not displayed and the message "Success!" is displayed as the display result, and at timing 4 shown in Figure 10-25, the character is successfully acquired. The performance is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-26(E), an effect is performed in which one capsule comes out of Gacha Gacha 083AK02. In the illustrated example, a capsule of type C 083AK020 (star-shaped capsule) comes out. In the specific production pattern of PT6-12 shown in Figure 10-11(F), characters will be acquired at timing 4 (4 characters in this example), so as shown in Figure 10-26(F), characters will be acquired at timing 4. , a display result of "Acquired" is displayed so that the player can visually confirm that the character has been acquired. Note that, as shown in the figure, at this point, it is impossible for the player to recognize how many characters he has acquired (including which type of characters he has acquired). In this embodiment, as described above, since the ratio of the number of characters to be acquired differs depending on the type of capsule acquired in the character acquisition performance, the number of characters acquired by the player depends on the type of capsule. It is possible to predict and improve the game's interest. Also, although you can predict the number of characters you will get depending on the type of capsule, you cannot predict the type of character you will get. For example, if the maximum number of characters only reaches 1 to 5, the type of character you will get is character A. If the ratio is high and the maximum number of characters reaches 6 to 10, the ratio of character B as the type of character to be acquired is high. If the price is high, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of anticipation as to which character he or she has acquired. Furthermore, for example, even when the type of jackpot is suggested based on the type of acquired character, or a setting is suggested, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of anticipation as to which character has been acquired. Note that, for example, the display mode of the display result of "acquisition" may differ depending on the type of character acquired. For example, in a case where a type of character is acquired which is more likely to be acquired as the maximum number of characters increases, the word "Acquired", which is normally displayed in black, may be displayed in red.

When a character is acquired, as shown in Figure 10-25, the first specific display is additionally displayed. As shown in Figure 10-26 (G), the updating image 083AK060A is displayed and the first specific display is displayed. The display will be updated. As described above, in this embodiment, by repeatedly displaying the same updating image 083AK060A, it is possible for the player to visually recognize that updating is being performed. In addition to this, for example, if multiple types of updating images are prepared and the updating image of type 1 is displayed, there is a high possibility that three or more have been acquired, and the updating image of type 2 is displayed. The proportion of the images being updated may be changed depending on the number of acquired characters, such as two or less in the case of a character acquisition. According to this, the player's attention can be drawn to the type of image being updated that is displayed. Furthermore, setting suggestions may be made depending on the type of image being updated.

Subsequently, when the timing for additional display of the second specific display shown in FIG. 10-25 comes, the image corresponding to the acquired character is updated and displayed as the second specific display, as shown in FIG. 10-26 (H). In the illustrated example, a corresponding image (second specific display 083AK050) corresponding to a dog character is additionally displayed (updated display). As described above, in this embodiment, the larger the number of acquired characters, the more images corresponding to the acquired characters are displayed in an updated manner. Since the number of characters acquired this time is four, four additional images (corresponding images) corresponding to the acquired dog character will be displayed as the second specific display 083AK050, but as shown in Figure 10-26 (H) As shown in , two specific displays 083AK050 are first displayed. As shown in the figure, the second specific display 083AK050 is displayed at this timing, and since the second specific display 083AK050 corresponds to the first specific display that is additionally displayed, the second specific display 083AK050, The player can recognize which type of character he has acquired. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the update of the second specific display.

When the second specific display 083AK050 is updated and displayed, the display timing of the first effect and the second effect shown in FIG. 10-25 comes at the same time, and as shown in FIG. 10-26 (H), the updating image 083AK060A and " A first effect 083AK040 as a first special display that connects the display result of "Obtain" and a second effect as a second special display that connects the second specific display 083AK050 and the display result of "Obtain" are displayed. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the display mode of the first effect and the display mode of the second effect are different display modes, but the display mode of the first effect and the display mode of the second effect are different. The display mode may be the same display mode.

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

Then, when the end timing of the first specific display additional display and the end timing of the second specific display additional display shown in FIG. 10-25 are reached (as described above, these timings are synchronized), the timing shown in FIG. ), the updating image 083AK060A that was displayed as an update display of the first specific display is erased, and the acquired dog character and the total number of characters acquired in the variable display (the character shown x 4 images) are deleted. ) is displayed. Note that the updating image 083AK060A is also one form of the first specific display 083AK060. That is, the image being updated 083AK060A is a mode in which the first specific display 083AK060 is being updated, and the image of the acquired dog character and character x 4 shown in FIG. 10-27(J) is a mode showing the update result. Yes, the first specific display includes an aspect of being updated and an aspect of the update result. In the illustrated example, the total number of characters acquired during the variable display is shown as characters x 4, but in addition to this, the number of characters acquired this time may be further displayed. Further, as shown in the figure, four second specific displays 083AK050 are also displayed corresponding to the number of four characters acquired this time. Furthermore, as mentioned above, although the first effect and the second effect are displayed at the same time, the second effect is erased before the first effect, so as shown in the figure, the second effect 083AK030 is erased. be done. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, at the timing when the update result of the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, a currently acquired effect 083AK060B that makes the acquired character image stand out is displayed. According to this, the player's attention can be drawn to the update result of the first specific display, and the update situation can be appropriately recognized.

Next, at timing 5 shown in FIG. 10-25, and then at the end timing of the first specific display additional display and the end timing of the second specific display additional display, two characters have been acquired, so as shown in FIG. 10-27 As shown in (K), a first specific display 083AK060 is displayed that shows the acquired girl character and the total number of acquired characters (characters shown x 6 images). As mentioned above, in the illustrated example, the total number of characters acquired during the variable display is shown as characters x 6, but in addition to this, the number of characters acquired this time (characters x 2) is also displayed. You can. In this case, the number of characters acquired this time and the total number of characters acquired during the variable display may be displayed in different ways so that the player can recognize them. Note that this is the same as in FIG. 10-27(J) in that the currently acquired effect 083AK060B is displayed to make the currently acquired character image stand out. Further, as shown in the figure, two additional second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed corresponding to the number of two characters acquired this time. In addition, as shown in the figure, the characters (dog character and girl character) as the first specific display 083AK060 that are once acquired and displayed continue to be displayed until they are erased by special effects, etc. The same applies to the second specific display 083AK050.

Subsequently, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in FIG. 10-25, a battle effect is performed in which the acquired character battles with an enemy character, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (L). In this example, since the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum "10", the ally character is defeated as shown in Figure 10-27 (M), and as shown in Figure 10-27 (N). Then, the decorative symbols constituting the loss will be temporarily stopped and displayed.

Then, when the special effect period shown in Figure 10-25 comes, the special effect is executed, and as shown in Figure 10-27 (O), first the first specific display and the second specific display to be erased are erased. Erasure target displays 083AK070 and 083AK071 are performed. In addition, in the illustrated example, the display of the total number of characters acquired during the variable display included in the first specific display 083AK060 is deleted without displaying the deletion target. may be displayed by subtracting the number each time a character is erased. Specifically, in the special effect pattern of pattern A, since the figures are erased one by one, they are subtracted by 1 and displayed, and in the special effect pattern of pattern C, all the figures are erased at once, so they are subtracted to 0 at once. It may also be displayed. For example, if the special effect pattern is pattern A, the acquired characters will be deleted one by one, so the total number will be displayed by -1, but if the special effect pattern is pattern C, then the acquired characters will be deleted one by one. Since all the characters will be deleted at once, the display of the total number itself will be deleted instead of displaying the total number as 0, so that the player will feel less disappointed that the number has decreased all at once. You can also do this. In addition, if the special effect pattern is pattern B, the total number will be displayed by -1 for the same period as pattern A (period in which the objects are erased one by one), and after that the objects will be erased. You can. The example shown in FIG. 10-27(O) shows an example in which the special effect of the special effect pattern of pattern C is executed, and after the illustrated deletion target displays 083AK070 and 083AK071 are performed, all the The first specific display and the second specific display will be erased.

Subsequently, when the timing for executing the first special effect shown in FIG. 10-25 comes, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (P), as the first special effect, the area where the first specific display is displayed on the image display device 5 is A covering resurrection image 083AK080 is displayed. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the area where the first specific display is displayed. The illustrated example shows an example in which the first special effect is executed while the special effect of pattern C is being executed, and as described above, the special effect during the execution of the special effect pattern of pattern C Since the execution timing is the timing after the erasure target display is performed and the second specific display is erased, the second specific display is completely erased as shown in FIG. 10-27(P). In addition, if the timing immediately after the erasure target display is performed (the timing when the erasure target display is only performed and neither the second specific display nor the first specific display is erased) is the execution timing of the special effect, , while the second specific display remains displayed, a revived image 083AK080 is displayed that covers the area where the first specific display is displayed.

Next, as shown in Figure 10-28 (R), the message "Revival!!" is displayed, and as shown in Figure 10-28 (S), the first message that was displayed before the special effect was executed is displayed. The specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 are redisplayed. Although the illustrated example does not display the image showing the total number of acquired characters included in the first specific display 083AK060, it may be displayed again in the special performance.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-25, when executing the second special effect at the timing after the execution of the special effect (at the end of the special effect), from the state shown in FIG. 10-27(O) to the state shown in FIG. The state shifts to the state shown in (V), and the first specific display and the second specific display are erased by the special effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-28 (W), as a second special effect, the message "Resurrection!!" is displayed on the image display device 5, and the movable body 32 operates to display the first specific display. The movable body 32 is superimposed on each area so that the displayed area and the area where the second specific display is displayed are difficult to see.

Then, the operated movable body 32 returns to the initial position, and as shown in FIG. 10-28 (S), the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display that were displayed before the special effect was executed. 083AK050 is redisplayed and becomes visible.

As shown in Figure 10-28 (S), after the first specific display 083AK060 and second specific display 083AK050 that were displayed before the special effect was executed are re-displayed, the screen shown in Figure 10-28 (T) As shown in Figure 10-28 (U), the decorative pattern is variably displayed again in the special production, and the character that is displayed again (ally character) battles the enemy character in a revenge match. Perform the performance. In addition, in the illustrated example, the same appearance of the character is displayed in the case of the first special effect and the case of the second special effect, and the same battle effect as in Figure 10-27 (M) (that is, the same as the first battle) is displayed. However, as mentioned above, for example, in the first special performance, the same character as the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the special production was executed is shown. On the other hand, in the second special performance, the same character as the first specific display and second specific display that were displayed before the special production is displayed, and the character is equipped with a weapon and the second specific display is displayed. When the second special effect is executed, the proportion of the enemy character winning is higher than when the first special effect is executed. In other words, the mode of the battle effect and its result are different, such as a battle using a weapon. You can.

After that, when the special effect ends in Figure 10-25, the ally character wins, as shown in Figure 10-29 (X), and at the end timing of the variable display in Figure 10-25, as shown in Figure 10-29 (Y). As shown in , a combination of decorative symbols constituting a jackpot is displayed in a static manner as a variable display result. In addition, as shown in Figure 10-25, if the special performance is executed at the timing when the special performance is being executed (in this example, the first special performance), the performance result of the battle performance (revenge match performance) in the special performance continues to be displayed until the end of the variable display, and if it is a jackpot (i.e., an ally character wins), a celebratory effect is performed, and if it is a loss (i.e., an ally character is defeated), a disappointing effect is performed. It is only necessary to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to a delay in playing the game until the end timing of the variable display is reached. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 10-29 (Y), the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 are displayed when the combination of decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is stopped. , these specific displays may be erased. Furthermore, in the illustrated example, although the display of the total number of characters included in the first specific display 083AK060 is omitted, it may be displayed.

In the examples shown in Figures 10-26 to 10-29, immediately before the temporary stop display timing shown in Figure 10-25, the acquired character becomes the enemy character as shown in Figure 10-27 (L). A battle effect is performed in which a battle is fought with a character, and after the ally character is defeated as shown in Figure 10-27 (M), the decorative symbols that make up the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in Figure 10-27 (N). Although an example has been shown in which a special effect is then executed, an example of the effect operation when no special effect is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-30 (A-1) to (A-3). Note that since the special effect is not executed, the special effect is also not executed.

In this case, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in FIG. 10-25, a battle effect in which the acquired character battles with the enemy character is performed as shown in FIG. 10-27 (L). Similar to the example shown in FIG. 27(M), the ally character is defeated as shown in FIG. 10-30(A-1). Then, as in the example shown in FIG. 10-27 (N), the decorative symbols constituting the loss are temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 10-30 (A-2). Then, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (A-3), without any special effect being performed, the decorative symbols constituting the temporarily stopped and displayed loss are stopped and displayed, and the first specific display 083AK060 and the second Specific display 083AK050 is deleted.

In addition, in the examples shown in Figures 10-26 to 10-29, examples of performance operations are shown in the case where the number of acquired characters does not reach the maximum "10", but when the number of acquired characters is the maximum An example of the effect operation when reaching "10" will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-30 (B-1) to (B-4).

When the character acquisition effect is executed and 10 characters are acquired by the end of timing 5 shown in Figure 10-25, a list of acquired characters and their acquisitions will be displayed as shown in Figure 10-30 (B-1). A first specific display 083AK060 indicating a total of 10 characters is displayed, and a second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed. In addition, in the illustrated example, when 4 characters are acquired at timing 1, 3 characters at timing 2, and 3 characters at timing 3 in the specific production pattern of PT10-02 shown in Figure 10-13 (J), An example is shown in which four dog characters, three girl A characters, and three girl B characters are acquired at each timing. Note that although this example shows an example in which one type of character is acquired at one timing, it may be possible to acquire multiple types of characters at once. For the first specific display 083AK060, each type of character is displayed in the order in which they were acquired (while they are displayed in order of acquisition regardless of the type), for example, for the second specific display 083AK050, the characters of each type are displayed in the order in which they were acquired. The characters may be arranged and displayed according to the type of character. In addition, on the contrary, the second specific displays 083AK050 may be arranged in the order of acquisition, while the first specific displays 083AK060 may be arranged and displayed by type. According to this, players can easily recognize which type of character they have acquired the most, so, for example, the degree of expectation for a jackpot may differ depending on the type of character acquired, or the type of jackpot may differ depending on the type of character acquired. It becomes possible to easily understand when information that is advantageous to the player is made depending on the type and number of characters, such as when the characters are different or when a setting suggestion is made.

Then, just before the timing of the temporary stop display shown in Figure 10-25, as shown in Figure 10-30 (B-2), the 10 acquired characters and the enemy character engage in a battle, and the acquired character Since the number of characters has reached the maximum of "10", the ally character wins as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B-3). Note that even if the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10", the decorative symbols constituting a loss may be temporarily stopped and displayed, as in the case where the number does not reach the maximum. That is, once the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a loss is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display is performed again, the ally character wins in the battle performance, and the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a jackpot is stopped as a variable display result. It may be displayed.

As shown in Figure 10-30 (B-3), after the ally character wins the battle, the temporary stop display timing as shown in Figure 10-25 occurs, and as shown in Figure 10-30 (B-4), the jackpot is reached. The combination of decorative symbols constituting the is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the blessing effect set in step 083AKS023 of FIG. 10-17 is executed. Thereafter, at the end timing of the variable display, the combination of decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot is confirmed and displayed.

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This feature section is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing contents, determination ratios, and methods for determining various effects in the flowcharts shown in the embodiments and modifications described above are merely examples, and the same effects as those in the embodiments described above can be achieved. It may be arbitrary as long as the effect can be suitably executed. Furthermore, the performance operation example shown in the above embodiment is merely an example, and can be modified as appropriate as long as the same performance effect can be achieved. Furthermore, all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Further, this characteristic part and other characteristic parts may be combined as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, regarding the special effects and special effects, an example was shown in which the larger the maximum number of characters, the higher the rate of being determined to be "executed." However, this is just one example; for example, the smaller the maximum number of characters, The percentage of execution determined may be high. That is, the execution rate of the special effects and special effects may be higher as the number of characters acquired is smaller. In this case, we have shown an example (see Figure 10-18) in which special effects are executed at a higher rate for reach effects with higher expectations, but on the contrary, reach effects with lower expectations are executed at a higher rate. It should be executed with In addition, it is not limited to the maximum number of characters. For example, when the maximum number of characters is an even number, the percentage of execution is higher (or lower) than when the maximum number of characters is an odd number. The determination ratio of the special performance may be set so that the ratio of execution of the special performance is high according to a certain rule. According to this, the number of characters can attract the attention of the players and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the embodiment described above, an example was shown in which the timings at which the character acquisition effect is executed are predetermined at five timings, such as timing 1 to timing 5, but this is only an example. The timing at which the character acquisition performance is executed is not limited to five, and may be less than five or more than five. Further, as described above, the interval period of each timing may be different depending on the specific performance execution pattern. For example, if a total of 6 characters are acquired at two timings, timing 4 and timing 5, as in Figure 10-25 (for example, when two successful character acquisition effects are executed), Figure 10-31 Each interval period is different, such as when acquiring 6 characters in the first period shown in (A) and when acquiring 6 characters in the second period shown in Figure 10-31 (B). You can leave it there. Also, in this way, when the interval period is short, that is, when the character acquisition effect is executed multiple times in the second period shown in Figure 10-31 (B), the first specific display is added to update the first specific display. As a display, the cumulative total of multiple character acquisition effects may be additionally displayed at one time. This will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 10-31 to 10-33.

FIG. 10-31(A) is a timing chart in the case of acquiring six characters in the first period, and is similar to the example shown in FIG. 10-25. Therefore, the additional display of the 1 specific display and the additional display of the 2nd specific display in this case are each performed twice as in the cases shown in FIGS. 10-26 to 10-29, and therefore their description will be omitted. Note that the first period shown in FIG. 10-31(A) is the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition performance at timing 4 and the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition performance at timing 5. This period is longer than the sum of t2 and t2.

FIG. 10-31(B) is a timing chart in the case where two successful character acquisition performances at timing 4 and timing 5 are executed in the second period and six characters are acquired. The second period shown in FIG. 10-31 (B) corresponds to the update period t1 of the first specific display corresponding to the character acquisition performance at timing 4 and the character acquisition performance at timing 5 shown in FIG. 10-31 (A). This period is shorter than the sum of the update period t2 of the first specific display, and is longer than the update period t5 of the first specific display shown in FIG. 10-31(B). In this way, when multiple character acquisition performances (successful character acquisition performances) are performed during the second period, one update display ( One additional display of the first specific display) is performed during the update period t5. Note that regarding the second specific display addition display, the updated display is performed in two periods, an update period t3 and an update period t4, which are the same periods as in FIG. 10-31(A).

In this way, an example of the performance operation when six characters are acquired by executing two successful character acquisition performances at timing 4 and timing 5 in the second period, that is, when six characters are acquired in the second period. , will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-32 and 10-33.

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

Next, as shown in Figure 10-31 (B), characters will be acquired at timing 4 (four in this example), so characters will be acquired as shown in Figure 10-32 (C-3). In order to make it visible to the player that the game has been acquired, a display result of “Acquisition” is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-31(B), the character acquisition performance corresponding to timing 5 is executed again, so unlike in FIG. 10-31(A), the update display ( As shown in Figure 10-32 (C-4), the "Character Acquisition Chance" is not displayed as the character acquisition performance corresponding to timing 5. A message (character acquisition performance start image 083AK01) is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-32 (C-5), Gacha Gacha 083AK02 is displayed, and an effect in which one capsule comes out from Gacha Gacha 083AK02 is executed. In the illustrated example, a capsule of type A 083AK010 (circular capsule) comes out. As shown in Figure 10-31 (B), characters will be acquired at timing 5 (in this example, two characters), so as shown in Figure 10-32 (C-6), characters will be acquired. In order to make it visible to the player, the display result of "Obtained" is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (B), an update period t5 is reached in which an updated display (additional display of the first specific display) is performed in the successful character acquisition performance of the timing 4 and timing 5, and as shown in FIG. 10-26 ( As in G) and (H), since the first specific display additional display is performed first, as shown in Figure 10-32 (C-7), the first specific display is displayed by displaying the updating image 083AK060A. is updated and displayed, and then the display period t3 for the second specific display additional display starts, so the image corresponding to the acquired character is updated and displayed as the second specific display. In the illustrated example, a corresponding image (second specific display 083AK050) corresponding to a dog character is additionally displayed (updated display). In addition, since the number of characters acquired this time is four, four additional images (corresponding images) corresponding to the dog character acquired as the second specific display 083AK050 will be displayed, but first two specific displays The display of 083AK050 is similar to the case shown in FIG. 10-26(H). Also, a first effect 083AK040 as a first special display that connects the updating image 083AK060A and the display result of "obtain", and a second special display that connects the second specific display 083AK050 and the display result of "obtain" 2 effects are displayed in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 10-27 (the same applies hereafter).

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

Subsequently, when the display period t4 of the second specific display additional display shown in FIG. 10-31 (B) comes, as shown in FIG. 10-33 (C-9), the second specific display corresponds to the acquired character. The updated image will be displayed. In the illustrated example, a corresponding image (second specific display 083AK050) corresponding to a girl character is additionally displayed (updated display). Subsequently, when the update period t4 of the second specific display additional display shown in FIG. 10-31(B) ends, the update period t5 of the first specific display additional display ends as shown in FIG. 10-31(B). 10-33 (C-10), one corresponding image corresponding to the girl character as the second specific display 083AK050 is added, and two images corresponding to the number acquired at timing 5 are added. Two corresponding images are displayed as the second specific display 083AK050, and the updating image 083AK060A that was displayed as an update display of the first specific display is deleted, and the dog character obtained at timing 4 and the dog character obtained at timing 5 are deleted. A first specific display 083AK060 is displayed that shows the girl character that has been acquired and the total number of characters that have been acquired in the variable display (characters shown x 6 images). Also, at the timing when the update result of the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, the currently acquired effect 083AK060B that makes the acquired character image stand out is displayed, but in this case, it is sufficient to display all six characters at once. . Furthermore, a display indicating that four bodies have been acquired at timing 4 and two bodies at timing 5 may be further displayed. Note that the second effect is erased before the first effect, as in the example shown in FIG. 10-27. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10-27(L), just before the timing of the temporary stop display, a battle effect in which the acquired character battles an enemy character will be performed.

In this way, when performing multiple character acquisition effects in the second period shown in FIG. You may additionally display the cumulative total at one time. According to this, it is possible to prevent the players from feeling rushed and the appearance from being unsightly due to frequent display of updated results in a short period of time, and it is possible to suitably enhance the production effect. .

In the examples shown in Figures 10-31 to 10-33, for the first specific display additional display that updates the first specific display, the cumulative number of acquisitions at timing 4 and the acquisition number at timing 5 is calculated at one time. An example of displaying in the 1st specific display additional display is shown, but in addition to this, in the 2nd specific display additional display, the cumulative number of acquisitions at timing 4 and timing 5 in one 2nd specific display additional display is also displayed. May be displayed.

Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 10-31 to 10-33, an example was shown in which an effect in which one capsule comes out of Gacha Gacha 083AK02 is executed at each timing of timing 4 and timing 5, but for example, As shown in FIG. 10-31 (B), when the character acquisition effect is executed in a successful manner multiple times in the second period, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to perform an effect in which two capsules come out, and as shown in Figure 10-33 (D-2), two capsules are broken and a display result of "obtained" is displayed for each capsule. .

In addition, in the above embodiment, the first effect (FIG. 10-26 and the first effect 083AK040 in Figure 10-27), and the second effect (Figure 10-26 and the second effect 083AK030) in FIG. 10-27 have been shown, but this is just an example. For example, when the first specific display is updated and the second specific display is updated, a special effect 083AK090 that covers the first specific display and the second specific display is displayed as shown in Figure 10-34. Good too. Note that the second specific display in this case may be displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the character display device 083AK001, for example. According to this, since the first specific display and the second specific display are associated with each other by the special effect 083AK090, the player can recognize that the first specific display and the second specific display are updated and displayed in conjunction with each other. This makes it possible to suitably enhance the presentation effect. Note that, separately from this, one special effect 083AK090 may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and the character display device 083AK001.

In addition to the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines can be controlled from the next variable display to a time-saving state by ending the variable display a predetermined number of times (specified number of times) after the end of the jackpot game state. The gaming machine 1 may also perform various performances such as the above-mentioned specific performance. In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, in the variable display from the 10th variable display before reaching the specified number of times to the specified number of times (for example, if the specified number of times is 100, from the 91st variable display to the 100th variable display) (period until the second variable display), execution of the special performance may be restricted regardless of the number of characters acquired in the specific performance. Further, even if the special effect is executed, the special effect may not be executed. Specifically, the number of variable displays after the end of the jackpot game state is counted, and for example, during the period from when the count value reaches 91 times until it becomes 100 times, the state of the special performance restriction flag is changed. The execution of the special performance may be restricted by setting the flag to ON, or by setting the state of the special performance restriction flag to ON. The restriction flag may be cleared off after the restriction period ends. In addition, instead of controlling the time saving state only when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game state, for example, when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the power is turned on, or when the predetermined When the symbols are stopped and displayed, the time saving state may be controlled.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (J), an example is shown in which the currently acquired effect 083AK060B that makes the acquired character image stand out is displayed to make the character image stand out as the first specific display. However, in accordance with this, the first specific display may be made to stand out more by, for example, displaying the second specific display being displayed thinner or smaller. According to this, the update result of the first specific display can be more suitably made visible to the player.

In addition to the above embodiment, for example, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10", the update period of the character acquisition effect is longer than the update display in other cases. You can. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 10-30 (B-1), in the specific production pattern of PT10-02 shown in FIG. 10-13 (J), 4 bodies at timing 1, 3 bodies at timing 2, An example is shown in which 3 characters are acquired in 3, and an example is shown in which 4 dog characters, 3 girl A characters, and 3 girl B characters are acquired at each timing. However, for example, if three characters are acquired at timing 3, the update display period for the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display (i.e., the maximum number of characters that can be acquired is "10"). The update period (in the case where the second specific display is reached) may be made longer than the update display period in the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display at other timings. The update period may be set, for example, in a specific performance pattern. According to this, it becomes possible to more appropriately notify the player that the number of acquired characters has reached the maximum of "10", so that the performance effect can be enhanced. In addition to this, for example, when the number of acquired characters reaches the maximum "10" and when it does not reach the maximum and remains at "9", for example, when multiple characters are acquired and the number reaches 10, Regardless of the number of characters acquired at one time, such as when 10 bodies are acquired, it is displayed as "9" (after displaying the first specific display and second specific display corresponding to 9 bodies). In addition, an effect may be performed to encourage whether or not the number will be "10". If the number is "10", the first specific display and second specific display corresponding to the last tenth body are displayed, and if the number is not "10", messages such as "unfortunate" or "tasty" are displayed. It may also be displayed. According to this, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of expectation as to whether or not the number will reach the maximum of "10", thereby increasing the interest in the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-27 and the like, an example was shown in which the first specific display 083AK060 and the second specific display 083AK050 are always visible to the player, but this is just an example. The second specific display 083AK050 may be invisible for a period of time due to the superimposition of other effects such as the superimposition of the movable body 32, for example. Even in this case, it is sufficient that the second specific display 083AK050 becomes visible at the timing when the update display ends. For example, in the period shown in FIGS. 10-26(H) to 10-27(I), the movable body 32 is superimposed on the second specific display 083AK050, but the state shown in FIG. 10-27(J) (Fig. 10-25), the second specific display 083AK050 may be visible to the player without the movable body 32 being superimposed. According to this, since the display is not obstructed at the timing when the update result of the second specific display is displayed, the update result can be suitably displayed. In this case, for example, the operation period of the movable body 32, that is, the movable body performance period may be determined according to the number of characters to be acquired this time (according to the update period of the second specific display additional display). In addition to this, the rate at which the second specific display 083AK050 becomes invisible due to the superimposition of the movable body 32 is, for example, when five or more second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed and when less than five second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed. The value may be higher if there are fewer than five. That is, it is sufficient that the execution ratio of the effect of superimposing the movable body 32 is different depending on the number of second specific displays 083AK050. In this case, the number of acquired characters is counted, and when the count value is less than 5, the movable body 32 is moved more than when it is 5 or more, and an effect is executed to superimpose it on the second specific display 083AK050. Then, the ratio to be determined can be increased. Note that even in this case, it is sufficient that the second specific display 083AK050 can be visually recognized by the player at the timing when the update result of the second specific display 083AK050 is displayed without the movable body 32 being superimposed. According to this, when the number of characters that have been acquired is small, the remaining number of acquired characters cannot be easily recognized, making it difficult for the player to be aware that the number of acquired characters is small and that there are many remaining, and this makes the game more interesting. It is possible to prevent a decrease in Note that there may be a period in which the first specific display 083AK060 is not visible due to superimposition of other effects, but that period may be shorter than the period in which the second specific display 083AK050 is not visible. Bye. In addition, it is not limited to the period in which the first specific display 083AK060 becomes invisible, but the rate at which the first specific display 083AK060 becomes invisible due to the superimposition of other effects is lower than that of the second specific display 083AK050. Good to have.

In addition, in the above embodiment, in the special performance, the character display that was erased in the special performance is restored and displayed (the first specific display and the second specific display that were displayed before the special production was executed are re-displayed) In addition to this, for example, as a special effect, regardless of the number of first specific displays and second specific displays that were displayed before the special effect was executed, the maximum " It may be possible to display a first specific display and a second specific display (specific display of a specific mode) corresponding to "10" to execute a special effect of a type that definitively informs that the variable display result is a jackpot. . According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and to improve his/her expectations for the execution of the special performance.

Furthermore, for example, regardless of whether or not a specific effect is executed, it may be possible to execute a relief effect that notifies the user that the decorative pattern constituting the loss is controlled to be a jackpot after the decorative symbols that constitute the loss are temporarily stopped, and the relief effect may be executed. When executing, even if a specific effect is executed, the execution of the special effect may be restricted and priority may be given to the execution of the relief effect. Specifically, before executing the process of step 083AKS001 in FIG. 10-5, it is determined whether or not to execute the relief effect, and if the relief effect is to be executed, the relief effect execution determination flag is set to ON, and the process shown in FIG. If the rescue performance execution determination flag is on before the process of step 083AKS007 of -6, the special performance execution setting process and the special performance execution setting process may not be executed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-25, an example was shown in which the display period of the first effect and the second effect is longer as the number of characters acquired at one time is larger (t5> t6 and t7>t8), this is an example. For example, the display periods of the first effect and the second effect may be different depending on whether the total number of acquisitions in the specific presentation period is five or more and when it is less than five. Specifically, if the total number of characters acquired is 5 or more due to this successful character acquisition performance, the display period of the first and second effects will be longer than if the total number of characters acquired remains less than 5. You can. In this case, in the process of step 083AKS014 in FIG. 10-14, the total number of characters acquired by adding up the characters acquired this time may be calculated, and the display period of the effect display may be determined. According to this, it is possible to easily make the player aware that the number of acquired characters has been accumulated. On the other hand, on the other hand, if the total number of characters acquired remains less than 5 even with the current successful character acquisition performance, the display period of the first and second effects will be longer than when the total number of characters acquired is 5 or more. may be made longer. According to this, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from being displayed for a long period of time even though the number of acquired characters has already been accumulated, which can prevent the player from being annoyed, and also to prevent the player from being bothered. It is possible to suitably notify the location where the information should be placed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect as the first special display that connects the first specific display and the display result of "obtain", and the second special display that connects the second specific display and the display result of "obtain". The example in which the second effect as a display is displayed is shown, but in addition to this, there is a difference between the first specific display and the display result of "acquisition", and between the second specific display and the display result of "obtainment". A new effect may not be performed in the display area between, that is, the area superimposed on the first effect and the second effect. For example, a new effect may not be executed during the display period of the first effect and the second effect. According to this, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the first effect and the second effect from being obstructed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from making the new performance look bad and giving the player a sense of discomfort. In addition, as mentioned above, the second effect is deleted before the first effect, so after the second effect is deleted, there is a gap between the second specific display and the display result of "acquisition". It may also be possible to execute a new superimposed effect.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 083AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to feature part 083AK is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Equipped with a performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 capable of executing a specific performance and a character acquisition performance) that can execute a specific performance that updates the performance mode in stages in response to the establishment of a specific condition in a specific period,
The performance execution means is
When the specific period has elapsed and the production mode of the specific production reaches a specific mode, it is possible to notify the player of contents that are advantageous to the player (for example, when the number of acquired characters is the maximum, "10"). (For example, when the variable display result reaches a certain state), it will be definitely announced that the variable display result will be a jackpot, etc.)
When the specific period has elapsed and the production mode of the specific production has not reached the specific mode, it is possible to notify the player of content that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, if the number of acquired characters is less than 10). (If an ally character is defeated, the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loss will be temporarily suspended, etc.)
During a predetermined period after the content that is disadvantageous to the player is announced, it is possible to execute a special performance that updates the performance mode of the specific performance to a disadvantageous mode (for example, displaying the acquired characters (the total number of the acquired characters) a performance control CPU 120 that executes a special performance that updates the acquired character display to a mode that is disadvantageous to the player by erasing the characters (including
Suggestive performances that suggest being controlled to the advantageous state include a first suggestion performance (for example, normal reach reach performance, etc.) and a second suggestion performance that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion performance. It is possible to execute a performance (for example, a reach performance of Super B, etc.) (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes a reach performance, etc.),
The special effects can be executed at different rates depending on when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed in the specific period (for example, when the normal reach effect is executed). (For example, the rate of special effects being executed is higher when Super B's reach effect is executed than when it is executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the special performance at a higher rate when the second suggestion performance is executed during the specific period than when the first suggestion performance is executed (for example, when the normal reach (For example, the rate of special effects being executed is higher when Super B's reach effect is executed than when the reach effect is executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to increase expectations for the second suggestion performance to be executed next.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The performance execution means is capable of notifying that the performance mode of the specific performance will be controlled to the advantageous state when the specific performance mode reaches the specific mode (for example, when the acquired character When the number of ``10'' reaches the maximum (a specific mode), it will be definitely announced that the variable display result will be a jackpot, etc.)
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. Contains (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, 1 to 9 may be determined),
The specific performance may be executed such that the advantageous state is controlled at a higher rate when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the performance mode reaches the first performance mode. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-8, the determination ratio is assigned so that the larger the maximum number of characters acquired, the higher the ratio of the variable display result being a jackpot.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. Contains (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, 1 to 9 may be determined),
The special performance can be performed at a higher rate when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the production mode reaches the first performance mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-18) As shown in the figure, the decision ratios are assigned so that the more characters you acquire, the higher the percentage of special effects that will be decided to be executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to increase expectations for the second suggestion performance to be executed next.

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to increase expectations for the second suggestion performance to be executed next.

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution rate of the special performance when a specific performance results in an unfavorable performance, and also to suitably increase expectations through the special performance, thereby preventing a decrease in gaming interest. It can be prevented.

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

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

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) or (7) above,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the special performance at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special performance is as follows: There are two timings, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect),
When the performance mode of the specific performance has reached the second performance mode, the rate of execution of the special performance at the specific timing is higher than when the performance mode of the specific performance has reached the first performance mode. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-22, the larger the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of timing determined after special effects are executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed after the special effect emphasizes the player's sense of regret, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his interest in the game.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (6) to (8) above,
The advantageous state can be controlled into a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. There is a definite strange jackpot and a certain strange jackpot, etc.)
The special performance includes a first special performance, and a second special performance that is different from the first special performance and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special performance; (For example, as shown in Figure 10-21, the probability of a variable jackpot is higher when the second special performance is executed than the first special performance.)
The second special performance is executed at a higher rate at a specific timing after the end of the special performance than at the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the first special (For example, the second special performance is executed more often at the timing after the special performance than the second special performance.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, after the special effect emphasizes the player's sense of regret, the second special effect is executed at a high rate in which the player is controlled to the second advantageous state with a high degree of advantage. It is possible to improve the game's interest by giving it a sense of surprise.

(10) In the gaming machine described in any one of (6) to (9) above,
The advantageous state can be controlled into a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. There is a definite strange jackpot and a certain strange jackpot, etc.)
The special performance includes a first special performance, and a second special performance that is different from the first special performance and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special performance; (For example, as shown in Figure 10-21, the probability of a variable jackpot is higher when the second special performance is executed than the first special performance.)
As execution patterns of the special effects, a first pattern in which one of the first special effect and the second special effect is executed, and a second pattern in which the first special effect and the second special effect are executed. (For example, pattern 1 in which either the first special performance or the second special performance is performed once, and pattern 2 in which both the first special performance and the second special performance are performed),
The performance execution means is capable of executing the special performance at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special performance is as follows: There are two timings, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect),
When executing the special effect according to the second pattern, after executing the first special effect at the predetermined timing, the second special effect is executed at the specific timing (for example, at a timing during execution of the special effect). After the first special performance is performed, the second special performance is executed at the timing after the special performance ends, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, even if the first special performance is not controlled to an advantageous state after being executed, there is a possibility that the second special performance will be executed, so that the player continues to have a sense of expectation. be able to.

(11) In the gaming machine described in any one of (6) to (10) above,
It further includes a variable display means (for example, a CPU 103 that performs a first special figure game and a second special figure game) capable of executing a variable display,
If the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state ends, it is possible to control the game to a special state that is advantageous to the player (for example, after the jackpot game state ends, the variable display ends a predetermined number of times). (By doing so, it is possible to control the time saving state from the next variable display, etc.)
During a predetermined period before reaching the predetermined number of variable displays, the execution of the special effect is restricted regardless of the presentation mode of the specific effect (for example, the 10th variable display before the predetermined number of times is reached). (e.g., restricting the execution of special effects, regardless of the number of characters acquired in a specific effect, in a variable display from the display to the specified number of times),
It is characterized by

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

(Description of means related to characteristic part 084AK)
The feature section 083AK includes the following feature section 084AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to feature part 084AK is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Equipped with a performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 capable of executing a specific performance and a character acquisition performance) that can execute a specific performance that updates the performance mode in stages in response to the establishment of a specific condition in a specific period,
The performance execution means is
When the specific period has elapsed and the production mode of the specific production reaches a specific mode, it is possible to notify the player of contents that are advantageous to the player (for example, when the number of acquired characters is the maximum, "10"). (For example, when the variable display result reaches a certain state), it will be definitely announced that the variable display result will be a jackpot, etc.)
When the specific period has elapsed and the production mode of the specific production has not reached the specific mode, it is possible to notify the player of content that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, if the number of acquired characters is less than 10). (If an ally character is defeated, the combination of decorative symbols that make up the loss will be temporarily suspended, etc.)
During a predetermined period after the content that is disadvantageous to the player is announced, it is possible to execute a special performance that updates the performance mode of the specific performance to a disadvantageous mode (for example, displaying the acquired characters (the total number of the acquired characters) a performance control CPU 120 that executes a special performance that updates the acquired character display to a mode that is disadvantageous to the player by erasing the characters (including
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. Contains (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, 1 to 9 may be determined),
The performance execution means is
At a predetermined timing during the execution of the special performance, it is possible to execute a special performance that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a special performance that suggests whether the variable display result will be a jackpot or not). (CPU 120 for performance control, etc.),
The special performance can be performed at different rates depending on whether the performance mode of the specific performance has reached the first performance mode or the second performance mode (for example, in FIG. -20, the higher the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of special effects that will be executed),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution rate of the special performance when a specific performance results in an unfavorable performance, and also to suitably increase expectations through the special performance, thereby preventing a decrease in gaming interest. It can be prevented.

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

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

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the special performance at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special performance is as follows: There are two timings, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect),
When the performance mode of the specific performance has reached the second performance mode, the rate of execution of the special performance at the specific timing is higher than when the performance mode of the specific performance has reached the first performance mode. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-22, the larger the maximum number of characters, the higher the percentage of timing determined after special effects are executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed after the special effect emphasizes the player's sense of regret, it is possible to give surprise to the player and improve the interest in the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The advantageous state can be controlled into a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. There is a definite strange jackpot and a certain strange jackpot, etc.)
The special performance includes a first special performance, and a second special performance that is different from the first special performance and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special performance; (For example, as shown in Figure 10-21, the probability of a variable jackpot is higher when the second special performance is executed than the first special performance.)
The second special performance is executed at a higher rate at a specific timing after the end of the special performance than at the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22, the first special (For example, the second special performance is executed more often at the timing after the special performance than the second special performance.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, after the special effect emphasizes the player's sense of regret, the second special effect is executed at a high rate in which the player is controlled to the second advantageous state with a high degree of advantage. It is possible to improve the game's interest by giving it a sense of surprise.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The advantageous state can be controlled into a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. There is a definite strange jackpot and a certain strange jackpot, etc.)
The special performance includes a first special performance, and a second special performance that is different from the first special performance and has a higher rate of being controlled to the second advantageous state than the first special performance; (For example, as shown in Figure 10-21, the probability of a variable jackpot is higher when the second special performance is executed than the first special performance.)
As execution patterns of the special effects, a first pattern in which one of the first special effect and the second special effect is executed, and a second pattern in which the first special effect and the second special effect are executed. (For example, pattern 1 in which either the first special performance or the second special performance is performed once, and pattern 2 in which both the first special performance and the second special performance are performed),
The performance execution means is capable of executing the special performance at the predetermined timing and at a specific timing after the end of the special performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-22, the execution timing of the special performance is as follows: There are two timings, one during the execution of the special effect and the other after the execution of the special effect),
When executing the special effect according to the second pattern, after executing the first special effect at the predetermined timing, the second special effect is executed at the specific timing (for example, at a timing during execution of the special effect). After the first special performance is performed, the second special performance is executed at the timing after the special performance ends, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, even if the first special performance is not controlled to an advantageous state after being executed, there is a possibility that the second special performance will be executed, so that the player continues to have a sense of expectation. be able to.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
It further includes a variable display means (for example, a CPU 103 that performs a first special figure game and a second special figure game) capable of executing a variable display,
If the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state ends, it is possible to control the game to a special state that is advantageous to the player (for example, after the jackpot game state ends, the variable display ends a predetermined number of times). (By doing so, it is possible to control the time saving state from the next variable display, etc.)
During a predetermined period before reaching the predetermined number of variable displays, the execution of the special effect is restricted regardless of the presentation mode of the specific effect (for example, the 10th variable display before the predetermined number of times is reached). (e.g., restricting the execution of special effects, regardless of the number of characters acquired in a specific effect, in a variable display from the display to the specified number of times),
It is characterized by

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

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
The performance execution means is
Suggestive performances that suggest being controlled to the advantageous state include a first suggestion performance (for example, normal reach reach performance, etc.) and a second suggestion performance that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion performance. It is possible to execute a performance (for example, a reach performance of Super B, etc.) (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes a reach performance, etc.),
The special effects can be executed at different rates depending on when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed in the specific period (for example, when the normal reach effect is executed). (For example, the rate of special effects being executed is higher when Super B's reach effect is executed than when it is executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the special performance at a higher rate when the second suggestion performance is executed during the specific period than when the first suggestion performance is executed (for example, when the normal reach (For example, the rate of special effects being executed is higher when Super B's reach effect is executed than when the reach effect is executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to increase expectations for the second suggestion performance to be executed next.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (7) or (8) above,
The performance execution means is capable of notifying that the performance mode of the specific performance will be controlled to the advantageous state when the specific performance mode reaches the specific mode (for example, when the acquired character When the number of ``10'' reaches the maximum (a specific mode), it will be definitely announced that the variable display result will be a jackpot, etc.)
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. Contains (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, 1 to 9 may be determined),
The specific performance may be executed such that the advantageous state is controlled at a higher rate when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the performance mode reaches the first performance mode. (For example, as shown in Figure 10-8, the determination ratio is assigned so that the larger the maximum number of characters acquired, the higher the ratio of the variable display result being a jackpot.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance.

(10) In the gaming machine described in any one of (7) to (9) above,
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. Contains (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, 1 to 9 may be determined),
The special performance can be performed at a higher rate when the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the second performance mode than when the production mode reaches the first performance mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-18) As shown in the figure, the decision ratios are assigned so that the more characters you acquire, the higher the percentage of special effects that will be decided to be executed.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to increase expectations for the second suggestion performance to be executed next.

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game by changing the execution ratio of the special performance when a particular performance results in an unfavorable performance. In addition, by emphasizing the feeling of regret, it is possible to increase expectations for the second suggestion performance to be performed next.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 085AK)
The feature section 083AK includes the following feature section 085AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to feature part 085AK is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a first specific display and a second specific display different from the first specific display (for example, a first specific display including a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters, a second specific display that is an image corresponding to the character;
a performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes a success mode character acquisition performance) capable of executing a specific performance that updates display modes of each of the first specific display and the second specific display in stages; , comprising;
The effect execution means is capable of notifying content that is advantageous to the player when the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach a specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B- 1), when the first specific display 083AK060 indicating the maximum 10 characters is displayed, and the second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, the screen shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 10-30 (B-3), the ally character wins, and as shown in Figure 10-30 (B-4), the combination of decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is displayed temporarily),
The first specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize which stage the display mode currently being displayed is in than the second specific display (for example, the first specific display indicates the number of acquired characters, i.e. (e.g., the specific display is a display that makes it easy to recognize which stage it is in),
The second specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the difference between the currently displayed display mode and the arrival at the specific mode than the first specific display (for example, the second specific display indicates the character that can be acquired). This is a display that makes it easy to recognize the difference between the maximum number of characters and the number of acquired characters, that is, the difference between a specific mode and the current stage),
The performance execution means is
A first update effect that updates the display mode of the first specific display and a second update effect that updates the display mode of the second specific display can be executed in a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-25). As shown, a production control CPU 120 that can execute the first specific display additional display and the second specific display additional display, etc.),
When the predetermined period starts, the first update effect is started, and at a specific timing after starting the first update effect, the second update effect is started, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the second update effect is started. The first update effect and the second update effect are completed (for example, as shown in Figure 10-25, the first specific display additional display is performed first, and then the second specific display additional display is performed, but each (The end timing is the same, etc.)
As an execution pattern of the first update effect and the second update effect, the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display are changed from a first display mode to a display mode that is closer to the specific mode than the first display mode. a first pattern for updating to a second display mode; and a second pattern for updating from the first display mode to a third display mode that is closer to the specific mode than the second display mode (for example, FIG. As shown in Figures 9 to 10-13, there are cases where two characters are acquired at one time, and cases where four characters are acquired at one time, etc.)
The first update effect and the second update effect of the first pattern are executed during the first predetermined period, while the first update effect and the second update effect of the second pattern are executed during the first predetermined period. (e.g., t1>t2 and t3>t4 as shown in FIG. 10-25),
The first update effect updates the display mode of the first specific display in a mode that includes a common update mode between the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, for the first specific display, the display mode of the character to be acquired is Regardless of the number of images, the updated display is performed in a common updating manner such as repeatedly displaying the same updated image),
The second update effect updates the display mode of the second specific display in different modes between the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, for the second specific display, the display mode changes depending on the number of characters to be acquired). (updated display is performed, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the first specific display that makes it easier to recognize the update status starts first, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the update status, and when the update ends, the first specific display and the second specific display start Since the displays are synchronized, it becomes easier to recognize the relationship between them, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced, thereby preventing a decrease in interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first specific display is capable of displaying the update results in an emphasized manner when displaying the update results based on the first update effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-27 (J) and (K)). Displaying effect 083AK060B for acquisition this time),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the update result of the first specific display can be highlighted, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The first update effect and the second update effect, which are executed when the display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display reach the specific mode, reach a display mode different from the specific mode. The performance period is longer than the first update performance and the second update performance that are executed when the number of acquisitions reaches "10" (for example, the update period when the maximum number that can be obtained is "10" is (e.g., making the update display period longer than the update display period in the first additional specific display and the second additional specific display when
It is characterized by

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

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

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

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The effect execution means updates each display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display in stages over a specific period as the specific effect (for example, each time a character is acquired, the first specific display is updated). display and a second specific display, etc.),
The second specific display is displayed with other effects superimposed on it at a higher rate than the first specific display (for example, the rate at which the first specific display 083AK060 becomes invisible due to the superimposition of other effects) is a lower percentage than the second specific indication 083AK050),
The second specific display is better when the presentation mode of the specific presentation is a second presentation mode that is closer to the specific presentation mode than when the presentation mode is the first presentation mode. The frequency at which the other effects are displayed in a superimposed manner is low (for example, the rate at which the second specific display 083AK050 becomes invisible due to the movable body 32 being superimposed is, for example, when five or more second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed). (For example, the value is higher when there are less than 5 items than when it is displayed and when there are less than 5 items.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the number of specific displays being displayed is small, the remaining number required for the specific mode cannot be easily recognized, so that it is difficult for the player to see that there are many remaining numbers. This makes it difficult for players to become conscious of this, and it is possible to prevent a decline in interest in the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
The effect execution means executes the first update effect and the second update effect over a specific period as the specific effect in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period, thereby displaying the first specific display. And the display mode of each of the second specific displays can be updated in stages (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed each time a successful character acquisition effect is executed, etc.) ),
If the specific condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times in the first period, the first update effect and the second update effect are executed the predetermined number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31(A), When acquiring six characters through two successful character acquisition performances in one period, the first additional specific display and the second additional specific display are displayed twice, etc.)
If the specific condition is satisfied the predetermined number of times during the second period, which is shorter than the first period, the first update effect corresponding to the accumulation of the predetermined number of the specific conditions is executed, and the first update effect is executed the predetermined number of times. 2 update performance (for example, as shown in Figure 10-31 (B), when acquiring 6 characters through two successful character acquisition performances in the second period, the first In the specific display additional display, the cumulative number of characters acquired each time is displayed, and the second specific display additional display is performed twice, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent players from feeling rushed and the appearance from being unsightly due to frequent display of updated results in a short period of time, and to suitably enhance the presentation effect. be able to.

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent players from feeling rushed and the appearance from being unsightly due to frequent display of updated results in a short period of time, and to suitably enhance the presentation effect. be able to.

(8) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above,
The effect execution means executes the first update effect and the second update effect over a specific period as the specific effect in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period, thereby displaying the first specific display. And the display mode of each of the second specific displays can be updated in stages (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed each time a successful character acquisition effect is executed, etc.) ),
It is possible to display a suggestive display suggesting that the specific condition is satisfied (for example, displaying a display result of "acquisition" to make it visible to the player that the character has been acquired),
When updating the display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display in response to the establishment of the specific condition, the suggestion display, the first specific display, the suggestion display, and the second specific display are updated. It is possible to display special displays that are associated with each other (for example, the first effect and the second effect are associated with the first specific display and the display result of "obtain", and the second specific display and the display result of "obtain", respectively). ,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display and the first specific display, and the suggestion display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be updated and displayed in conjunction with each other. can be made easier to recognize, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced.

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

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display and the first specific display, and the suggestion display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be updated and displayed in conjunction with each other. can be made easier to recognize, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The special display is displayed so as to cover each display area of the suggestion display, the first specific display, and the second specific display (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display shown in FIG. 10-34 (such as displaying special effects 083AK090 that cover the
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display and the first specific display, and the suggestion display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be updated and displayed in conjunction with each other. can be made easier to recognize, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced.

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

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

(12) In the gaming machine described in any one of (8) to (11) above,
The performance execution means is capable of notifying a performance result that is advantageous to the player when the updated result of the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the specific mode (for example, when the number of acquired characters is the maximum). 10" (a specific mode), it will definitely notify you that the variable display result will be a jackpot, etc.)
The first specific display and the second specific display have a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode that is closer to the specific mode than the first presentation mode (for example, As shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, characters 1 to 9 can be determined, and a first specific display and a second specific display corresponding to each character are displayed, etc.)
When the display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display reaches the second presentation mode, the display time of the special display is longer than when the display mode reaches the first presentation mode (for example, If the total number of characters acquired is 5 or more due to the success mode of character acquisition this time, the display period of the first and second effects will be longer than if the total number of characters acquired remains less than 5.)
It is characterized by

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

(13) In the gaming machine described in any one of (8) to (12) above,
While the special display is being displayed, in the display area between the suggestion display and the first specific display, or between the suggestion display and the second specific display, what is the effect that is being executed at the time when the special display starts displaying? Not displaying a different new effect (for example, preventing a new effect from being performed in the area superimposed on the first effect and the second effect),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the first effect and the second effect from being obstructed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from making the new performance look bad and giving the player a sense of discomfort.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 086AK)
The feature section 083AK includes the following feature section 086AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to feature part 086AK is:
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a first specific display and a second specific display different from the first specific display (for example, a first specific display including a list of acquired characters and the total number of acquired characters, a second specific display that is an image corresponding to the character;
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character in a success mode A performance control CPU 120 that executes the acquisition performance, etc.);
The effect execution means is capable of notifying content that is advantageous to the player when the display modes of the first specific display and the second specific display reach a specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B- 1), when the first specific display 083AK060 indicating the maximum 10 characters is displayed, and the second specific display 083AK050 corresponding to the first specific display 083AK060 is displayed, the screen shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 10-30 (B-3), the ally character wins, and as shown in Figure 10-30 (B-4), the combination of decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is displayed temporarily),
The first specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize which stage the display mode currently being displayed is in than the second specific display (for example, the first specific display indicates the number of acquired characters, i.e. (e.g., the specific display is a display that makes it easy to recognize which stage it is in),
The second specific display is displayed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the difference between the currently displayed display mode and the arrival at the specific mode than the first specific display (for example, the second specific display indicates the character that can be acquired). This is a display that makes it easy to recognize the difference between the maximum number of characters and the number of acquired characters, that is, the difference between a specific mode and the current stage),
The performance execution means is
It is possible to display a suggestive display suggesting that the specific condition is satisfied (for example, displaying a display result of "acquisition" to make it visible to the player that the character has been acquired),
When updating the display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display in response to the establishment of the specific condition, the suggestion display, the first specific display, the suggestion display, and the second specific display are updated. It is possible to display special displays that are associated with each other (for example, the first effect and the second effect are associated with the first specific display and the display result of "obtain", and the second specific display and the display result of "obtain", respectively). ,
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display and the first specific display and the suggestion display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, the player can update the first specific display and the second specific display in conjunction with each other. It becomes easier to recognize that the game is being played, the performance effect can be suitably enhanced, and a decrease in interest in the game can be prevented.

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

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display and the first specific display, and the suggestion display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be updated and displayed in conjunction with each other. can be made easier to recognize, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special display is displayed so as to cover each display area of the suggestion display, the first specific display, and the second specific display (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display shown in FIG. 10-34 (such as displaying special effects 083AK090 that cover the
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display and the first specific display, and the suggestion display and the second specific display can be associated with each other, and the first specific display and the second specific display can be updated and displayed in conjunction with each other. can be made easier to recognize, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced.

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

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

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The performance execution means is capable of notifying a performance result that is advantageous to the player when the updated result of the performance mode of the specific performance reaches the specific mode (for example, when the number of acquired characters is the maximum). 10" (a specific mode), it will definitely notify you that the variable display result will be a jackpot, etc.)
The first specific display and the second specific display have a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode that is closer to the specific mode than the first presentation mode (for example, As shown in FIG. 10-8, in addition to the maximum number of characters 10, characters 1 to 9 can be determined, and a first specific display and a second specific display corresponding to each character are displayed, etc.)
When the display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display reaches the second presentation mode, the display time of the special display is longer than when the display mode reaches the first presentation mode (for example, If the total number of characters acquired is 5 or more due to the success mode of character acquisition this time, the display period of the first and second effects will be longer than if the total number of characters acquired remains less than 5.)
It is characterized by

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

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
While the special display is being displayed, in the display area between the suggestion display and the first specific display, or between the suggestion display and the second specific display, what is the effect that is being executed at the time when the special display starts displaying? Not displaying a different new effect (for example, preventing a new effect from being performed in the area superimposed on the first effect and the second effect),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the first effect and the second effect from being obstructed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from making the new performance look bad and giving the player a sense of discomfort.

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

According to such a configuration, since the first specific display that makes it easier to recognize the update status starts first, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the update status, and when the update ends, the first specific display and the second specific display Since the displays are synchronized, it becomes easier to recognize the relationship between them, and the presentation effect can be suitably enhanced, and a decline in interest in the game can be prevented.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above,
The first specific display is capable of displaying the update results in an emphasized manner when displaying the update results based on the first update effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-27 (J) and (K)). Displaying effect 083AK060B for acquisition this time),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the update result of the first specific display can be highlighted, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (7) or (8) above,
The first update effect and the second update effect, which are executed when the display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display reach the specific mode, reach a display mode different from the specific mode. The performance period is longer than the first update performance and the second update performance that are executed when the number of acquisitions reaches "10" (for example, the update period when the maximum number that can be obtained is "10" is (e.g., making the update display period longer than the update display period in the first additional specific display and the second additional specific display when
It is characterized by

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

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

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

(11) In the gaming machine described in any one of (7) to (10) above,
The effect execution means updates each display mode of the first specific display and the second specific display in stages over a specific period as the specific effect (for example, each time a character is acquired, the first specific display is updated). display and a second specific display, etc.),
The second specific display is displayed with other effects superimposed on it at a higher rate than the first specific display (for example, the rate at which the first specific display 083AK060 becomes invisible due to the superimposition of other effects) is a lower percentage than the second specific indication 083AK050),
The second specific display is better when the presentation mode of the specific presentation is a second presentation mode that is closer to the specific presentation mode than when the presentation mode is the first presentation mode. The frequency at which the other effects are displayed in a superimposed manner is low (for example, the rate at which the second specific display 083AK050 becomes invisible due to the movable body 32 being superimposed is, for example, when five or more second specific displays 083AK050 are displayed). (For example, the value is higher when there are less than 5 items than when it is displayed and when there are less than 5 items.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, when the number of specific displays being displayed is small, the remaining number necessary for the specific mode cannot be easily recognized, so that it is difficult for the player to see that there are many remaining numbers. This makes it difficult for players to become conscious of this, and it is possible to prevent a decline in interest in the game.

(12) In the gaming machine described in any one of (7) to (11) above,
The effect execution means executes the first update effect and the second update effect over a specific period as the specific effect in response to establishment of a specific condition in a specific period, thereby displaying the first specific display. And the display mode of each of the second specific displays can be updated in stages (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are additionally displayed each time a successful character acquisition effect is executed, etc.) ),
If the specific condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times in the first period, the first update effect and the second update effect are executed the predetermined number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-31(A), When acquiring six characters through two successful character acquisition performances in one period, the first additional specific display and the second additional specific display are displayed twice, etc.)
If the specific condition is satisfied the predetermined number of times during the second period, which is shorter than the first period, the first update effect corresponding to the accumulation of the predetermined number of the specific conditions is executed, and the first update effect is executed the predetermined number of times. 2 update performance (for example, as shown in Figure 10-31 (B), when acquiring 6 characters through two successful character acquisition performances in the second period, the first In the specific display additional display, the cumulative number of characters acquired each time is displayed, and the second specific display additional display is performed twice, etc.)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent players from feeling rushed and the appearance from being unsightly due to frequent display of updated results in a short period of time, and to suitably enhance the presentation effect. be able to.

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent players from feeling rushed and the appearance from being unsightly due to frequent display of updated results in a short period of time, and to suitably enhance the presentation effect. be able to.

1... Pachinko gaming machine 11... Main board 12... Performance control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on a variable display and a specific display result derived ,
Equipped with a performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance that updates the performance mode in stages during a specific period,
The performance execution means is
When the specific period has elapsed and the performance mode of the specific performance reaches a specific mode, content advantageous to the player can be notified;
When the specific period has elapsed and the performance mode of the specific performance has not reached the specific mode, it is possible to notify the player of content that is disadvantageous to the player,
During a predetermined period after the content that is disadvantageous to the player is notified , it is possible to execute a special performance that updates the performance mode of the specific performance to a non-advantageous mode;
As performance modes when the performance mode of the specific performance does not reach the specific mode, a first performance mode and a second performance mode that is a performance mode closer to the specific mode than the first performance mode. including,
The performance execution means is
At a predetermined timing during execution of the special performance, it is possible to execute a special performance that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
It is possible to execute a first suggestion performance and a second suggestion performance that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion performance as the suggestion performance that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
The special performance can be executed at different rates depending on when the first suggestion performance is executed and when the second suggestion performance is executed in the specific period,
The specific period includes a first specific period and a second specific period that is longer than the first specific period, and when the presentation mode of the specific production becomes the second presentation mode, the specific production is The special effect can be executed at different rates when executed over the first specific period and when executed over the second specific period,
After the variable display is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the specific display result, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect suggesting that the variable display will be controlled to the advantageous state;
When the predetermined performance is executed, the special performance is not executed even if the specific performance is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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