JP6760658B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is given after a specific display result is obtained in a symbol variation game. Further, in the symbol variation game, a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is given is executed.

Among such pachinko gaming machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a machine in which a special effect for displaying a special image in which the time until the advance notice effect is executed is specified is executed. By executing the special effect, attention can be paid to the time until the advance notice effect is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in such a game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by enhancing the effect of the special effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

A game machine that solves the above problems is provided with an effect executing means for executing an effect in a game machine that executes a predetermined effect that can specify the degree of advantage for the player, and the predetermined effect starts from a predetermined execution start timing. run a production which is started, wherein the directing, the has the specific effect which can specify the execution start timing of a predetermined effect, the specific Starring unloading is the reference timing before the execution start timing of the predetermined presentation A first specific image capable of specifying a part or all of a route connecting a corresponding reference position and an execution start position corresponding to the execution start timing of the predetermined effect , and from the reference position to the execution start position in the route. It is an effect of displaying a moving second specific effect, and at the execution start timing of the predetermined effect , the second specific image is displayed at the execution start position, and the specific effect is such that the distance of the route becomes long. The gist is that the effect is to display the first specific image in which the route is changed and the changed route can be specified .

Regarding the game machine, the specific effect is more advantageous for the player when the distance of the route is a second distance longer than the first distance than when the distance of the route is the first distance. The production may have a high degree .

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

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a comment effect and a cut-in effect. The figure which shows the numerical timer effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing character images. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the movement path of the character image. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the introduction part of the character timer effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the counting part of the character timer effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the counting part of the character timer effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the character timer effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the character timer effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the character timer effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the character timer effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the character timer effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a ghost effect. The figure which shows the comment effect processing. The figure which shows the comment timer effect processing. The figure which shows the cut-in effect processing. The figure which shows the cut-in timer effect processing. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the effect pattern of the timer effect. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing the effect pattern of the timer effect. The figure which shows the effect of preparing a timer. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the effect processing during timer preparation.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. A game board 20 described later is mounted on the frame body 11.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the gaming ball (game medium) is launched toward the gaming area 21 with a strength corresponding to the operating amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19 as an operation means that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing an effect according to the operation of the operation button 19.

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

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot can be recognized by the player. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, the out-of-order can be recognized by the player.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a state in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by the player, which is advantageous for the player. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is given after the jackpot symbol is displayed in the special game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to a specific display result, and the jackpot game corresponds to an advantageous state.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the normal hit can be recognized by the player. When a normal outlier symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is a state in which the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied, which is advantageous for the player.

The information display device 22 usually includes a hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the normal number of reservations is "4".

The information display device 22 may include a game state display unit that displays information that can recognize the game state of the pachinko game machine 10. The information display device 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the jackpot game. It should be noted that these display units and display units 22a to 22f do not have to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 on the front side (front side) through which the game ball flows down. Further, the game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 25 that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 that executes the effect corresponds to the effect executing means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first start winning opening 28 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 28 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a variable member 30 in the gaming area 21. The normal variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 29 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 29. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 29, but it may be more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 in the gaming area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the large winning opening 31 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 31. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 31, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state of the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

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

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes starting winning openings 28 and 29, a large winning opening 31 and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from these winning openings. In this specification, "winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 is open to the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high-probability state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that of the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a ball entry rate improved state in which the entry rate of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 29 is improved as compared with the low base state. As described above, in the high base state, the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second start winning opening 29 is improved as compared with the low base state, and the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 29. Therefore, it is an advantageous gaming state for the player. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the one opening time of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game is set. , It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that are longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is 0. Therefore, the variable member 30 is not normally operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may exceed 0.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time reduction state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for a special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols ZA and ZB as jackpot symbols of the first special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols Za and Zb as jackpot symbols of the second special symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

In the present embodiment, among the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 65 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol ZA, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol ZB. Similarly, among the jackpot symbols of the second special symbol, 65 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol Zb.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined opening time. Then, in the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are played up to a specified number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round production is performed. Further, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the symbols ZA and Za, the first specified number of times (10 times in this embodiment) is set as the specified number of times for the round game. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a second specified number of times (4 times in this embodiment), which is less than the first specified number of times, is specified as the specified number of times for the round game.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given.

The symbols ZB and Zb are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is finished, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number is finished, or before the special game of the upper limit number is finished. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted.

Next, a production symbol variation game that can be executed during the special game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 can execute an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner.

Next, the variable cycle that can be executed during the special game will be described.
The variable cycle is a unit effect executed in each of one or a plurality of periods in one special game, and is a unit effect accompanying a change in the effect symbol. That is, the variable cycle is a unit effect that is executed in one or a plurality of periods to which one special game is assigned (divided). Further, one fluctuation cycle is a period from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the temporary stop display or the fixed stop display. In the following description, an effect in which a plurality of variable cycles are executed in one variable game may be referred to as a "pseudo continuous effect". As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variable cycles can be executed during the execution of one special game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles that can be executed during one special game (4 times in this embodiment) is defined, and the pachinko game machine 10 is executed during one special game. Depending on the number of variable cycles, the possibility of a big hit, that is, the expected degree of big hit can be specified by the player. In particular, the greater the number of variable cycles executed during one special game, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Further, when the number of variable cycles executed in one special game reaches the upper limit, it becomes possible for the player to specify that the jackpot is a big hit. Therefore, it can be expected that more fluctuation cycles will be executed in one special game, that is, the next fluctuation cycle will be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, a continuous effect may be executed to raise expectations for whether or not the next fluctuation cycle is executed. In the present embodiment, the continuous effect corresponds to the special effect, and the timing at which the execution of the continuous effect is started corresponds to the special timing.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game executed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game executed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes an out-of-order fluctuation pattern and a jackpot fluctuation pattern. In the out-of-order variation pattern, the out-of-sight pattern combination is defined as the out-of-order game. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the effect content for deriving the jackpot symbol combination is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the out-of-order fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include fluctuation patterns P1 to P8 in which different fluctuation times are defined. The fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 are fluctuation patterns in which the reach effect is not executed as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns P3 to P8 are fluctuation patterns in which the reach effect is determined to be executed as the effect content of the effect game. The fluctuation patterns P3, P5, and P7 are fluctuation patterns in which the normal reach effect is executed as the reach effect. The variation patterns P4, P6, and P8 are variation patterns in which the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are executed as the reach effect. Further, the fluctuation pattern P2 is a shortened fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P1 is defined.

As shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include fluctuation patterns P9 to P15 in which different fluctuation times are defined. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is determined to be executed. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P9, P11, and P13 are fluctuation patterns in which the normal reach effect is executed as the reach effect. The fluctuation patterns P10, P12, P14, and P15 are fluctuation patterns in which the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are executed as the reach effect.

In the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game is defined. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P1 to P4, P9, and P10 are fluctuation patterns in which "1 time" is defined as the number of fluctuation cycles to be executed. The fluctuation patterns P5, P6, P11, and P12 are fluctuation patterns in which "twice" is defined as the number of fluctuation cycles to be executed. The fluctuation patterns P7, P8, P13, and P14 are fluctuation patterns in which "3 times" is defined as the number of fluctuation cycles to be executed. The fluctuation pattern P15 is a fluctuation pattern in which "4 times" is defined as the number of fluctuation cycles to be executed.

In the present embodiment, a part of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P15 corresponds to the first fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern different from the first fluctuation pattern corresponds to the second fluctuation pattern. Note that some or all of the fluctuation patterns P3, P5, P7, P9, P11, and P13 may be fluctuation patterns in which the super reach effect is executed as the reach effect.

Returning to FIG. 3, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

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

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

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

The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main The control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the game. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a big hit is achieved based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not obtained, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery, determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command and the game start command. And set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

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

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state to the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is finished. Set to flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Set to the base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state to the main control RAM 40c at the end of the big hit game. Set to flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Set to the base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

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

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

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

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

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

On the other hand, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol. Here, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier combination of symbols including the reach (for example, "787"). As the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the out-of-order variation pattern with the reach effect (variation patterns P3 to P8 shown in FIG. 4 in the present embodiment) is determined. In addition, as an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time as a trigger. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, a characteristic effect in the present embodiment will be described.
First, the comment effect and the cut-in effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the comment effect and the cut-in effect are effects executed during the special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the comment effect and the cut-in effect are effects executed during one special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the comment effect and the cut-in effect are effects that are started at a predetermined execution start timing during the special game. In the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the comment effect corresponds to the first execution start timing, and the execution start timing of the cut-in effect corresponds to the second execution start timing.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the comment effect is an effect executed by displaying a predetermined comment image (in the present embodiment, an image including a comment "chance!") On the effect display device 27. is there. This comment production is a production that can specify the possibility of a big hit, that is, the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation level corresponds to the degree of advantage for the player, and the comment effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level corresponds to the first predetermined effect and also corresponds to the predetermined effect.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the cut-in effect is performed by displaying a predetermined cut-in image (in the present embodiment, an image including the characters “super heat” and a character image) on the effect display device 27. It is a production to be executed. This cut-in effect is an effect that can specify the possibility of a big hit, that is, the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree corresponds to the second predetermined effect, and also corresponds to the predetermined effect.

In the present embodiment, when the cut-in effect is executed and the comment effect is not executed in one special game, it is more than when the comment effect is executed and the cut-in effect is not executed in one special game. , The big hit expectation is high. From such a thing, it can be expected that the cut-in effect is executed in one special game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when both the comment effect and the cut-in effect are executed in one special game, the cut-in effect is executed in one special game and the comment effect is not executed, as compared with the case where the comment effect is not executed. , The big hit expectation is high. From such a thing, it can be expected that both the comment effect and the cut-in effect are executed in one special game.

Next, the timer effect will be described. In the present embodiment, the timer effect includes a comment timer effect that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and a cut-in timer effect that can specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect.

In the present embodiment, the comment numerical timer effect and the comment character timer effect are executed as the comment timer effect. Further, as the cut-in timer effect, a cut-in numerical timer effect and a cut-in character timer effect are executed. The details will be described below.

First, the comment numerical timer effect and the cut-in numerical timer effect will be described. Hereinafter, the comment numerical timer effect and the cut-in numerical timer effect may be described as "numerical timer effect". In the present embodiment, the numerical timer effect corresponds to the numerical effect.

As shown in FIG. 6, the comment numerical timer effect is obtained by displaying a numerical image CG1 indicating a numerical value updated at a predetermined cycle (hereinafter, may be described as a “timer value”) on the effect display device 27. It is a production to be executed. Further, the cut-in numerical timer effect is an effect executed by displaying the numerical image CG2 showing the timer value on the effect display device 27. In the numerical timer effect, after the numerical images CG1 and CG2 indicating the counting start time (for example, 15 seconds or 50 seconds) are displayed, the numerical images CG1 and CG2 are displayed so that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. To. Then, when the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG1 becomes 0, the execution of the comment effect is started. Further, when the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG2 becomes 0, the execution of the cut-in effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the comment numerical timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the execution start timing of the comment effect according to the display of the numerical image CG1 indicating the timer value. Further, in the present embodiment, the cut-in numerical timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the execution start timing of the cut-in effect according to the display of the numerical image CG2 indicating the timer value.

Next, the comment character timer effect and the cut-in character timer effect will be described. Hereinafter, the comment character timer effect and the cut-in character timer effect may be collectively referred to as a "character timer effect". In the present embodiment, the comment character timer effect corresponds to the first specific effect and also corresponds to the specific effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the cut-in character timer effect corresponds to the second specific effect and also corresponds to the specific effect.

The character timer effect is an effect executed by displaying an enemy character image imitating an enemy character and a ally character image imitating a ally character in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Then, as will be described in detail later, the character timer effect is an effect executed by moving the displayed enemy character image and ally character image in the display area 27r.

Here, the enemy character image and the ally character image will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the comment character timer effect is an effect executed by displaying the enemy character image CA1 and the ally character image CA2. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the cut-in character timer effect is an effect executed by displaying the enemy character image CB1 and the ally character image CB2.

Next, the movement path and the movement speed of the enemy character image and the ally character image will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 8A, in the comment character timer effect, the character images CA1 and CA2 displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 follow the arrow shown in FIG. 8A from the movement start position AS. And move. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the cut-in character timer effect, the character images CB1 and CB2 displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 move from the movement start position BS to the arrow shown in FIG. 8B. Move along. As described above, the movement paths of the character images CA1 and CA2 in the comment character timer effect and the movement paths of the character images CB1 and CB2 in the cut-in character timer effect are different.

Further, the moving speeds of the character images CA1, CA2, CB1 and CB2 are the same. Further, the moving speeds of the character images CA1, CA2, CB1 and CB2 are constant, and the moving speeds do not change.

The character timer effect of the present embodiment is divided into an introduction unit in which the enemy character images CA1 and CB1 move and a counting unit in which the ally character images CA2 and CB2 move. When the execution of the character timer effect is started, the counting unit is executed after the introduction unit is executed.

First, the introduction part will be described.
First, the introduction part of the comment character timer effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the execution of the introduction unit of the comment character timer effect is started, the displayed enemy character image CA1 moves after the enemy character image CA1 is displayed at the movement start position AS. .. FIG. 9A shows a state in which the movement of the enemy character image CA1 is completed, and the enemy character image CA1 is displayed at the movement end position AG. Comment In the introduction section of the character timer effect, when the enemy character CA1 moves, a route image ARG that can identify the route to which the enemy character CA1 has moved (hereinafter, may be described as "movement route of the enemy character CA1") is displayed. Will be done. When the movement of the enemy character image CA1 is completed, the execution of the introduction unit is completed.

Next, the introduction part of the cut-in character timer effect will be described. The introduction section of the cut-in character timer effect is executed in a manner similar to the introduction section of the comment character timer effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the execution of the introduction unit of the cut-in character timer effect is started, the enemy character image CB1 is displayed at the movement start position BS, and then the displayed enemy character. Image CB1 moves. FIG. 9B shows a state in which the movement of the enemy character image CB1 is completed, and the enemy character image CB1 is displayed at the movement end position BG. In the introduction section of the cut-in character timer effect, when the enemy character CB1 moves, a route image BRG capable of identifying the route to which the enemy character CB1 has moved (hereinafter, may be described as "movement route of the enemy character CB1") Is displayed. When the movement of the enemy character image CB1 is completed, the execution of the introduction unit is completed.

As described above, by displaying the route images ARG and BRG that can identify all the movement routes of the enemy character images CA1 and CB1, the movement start positions AS and BS and the movement end positions of the enemy character images CA1 and CB1 are displayed. AG and BG can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, the route images ARG and BRG that can specify all the routes connecting the movement start positions AS and BS and the movement end positions AG and BG correspond to the first specific image and the first effect. It also corresponds to an element. Further, in the present embodiment, the route image includes a plurality of types of images ARG and BRG having different display modes.

Next, the counting unit will be described. As mentioned above, the counting unit is executed after the introductory unit is executed.
First, the counting unit of the comment character timer effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the execution of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect is started, the ally character image CA2 moves from the movement start position AS to the movement end position AG of the enemy character image CA1 in the path image ARG. To do. This shows how the friendly character chases the enemy character. FIG. 10A shows a state in which the ally character image CA2 is moving. In the counting unit of the comment character timer effect, when the ally character image CA2 moves, the display mode of the portion of the path image ARG to which the ally character image CA2 moves changes. Thereby, in the route image ARG, the portion where the ally character CA2 has moved and the portion where the ally character CA2 has not moved can be distinguished.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10B, the ally character image CA2 moves to the movement end position of the enemy character image CA1 and is displayed so as to overlap the enemy character image CA1. In the present embodiment, since the ally character image CA2 is displayed on the front side of the enemy character image CA1, the ally character image CA2 can be visually recognized by the player in a state where the ally character image CA2 overlaps with the enemy character image CA1. Become. Further, when the ally character image CA2 moves to the movement end position AG, the display mode of the ally character image CA2 may change. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the ally character image CA2 changes by changing the image of the sword possessed by the ally character to an image imitating a star or a heart. In the present embodiment, when the image imitating a sword is changed to an image imitating a heart, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the image imitating a sword is changed to an image imitating a star.

Then, when the ally character image CA2 moves to the movement end position AG of the enemy character image CA1, if the display mode of the ally character image CA2 changes, the execution of the comment effect is started. On the other hand, although not shown, if the display mode of the ally character image CA2 does not change when the ally character image CA2 moves to the movement end position AG of the enemy character image CA1, the continuation is different from the comment effect. The production is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the ally character image CA2 moves to the movement end position AG of the enemy character image CA1, the execution of the comment effect may be started. That is, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CA2 is displayed at the movement end position AG of the enemy character image CA1 at the execution start timing of the comment effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movement end position AG corresponds to the execution start position corresponding to the execution start timing of the comment effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the movement start position AS corresponds to the reference position corresponding to the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect corresponds to a predetermined reference timing prior to the execution start timing of the comment effect, and also corresponds to the first reference timing.

Further, the route image ARG is an image capable of specifying the route connecting the movement start position AS corresponding to the reference position and the movement end position AG corresponding to the execution start position. Therefore, the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect and the execution start timing of the comment effect can be specified from the path image ARG, and the comment effect is executed from the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect. The period until the start timing (that is, the timer value) can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, the route image ARG is an effect element capable of specifying the period from the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect to the execution start timing of the comment effect.

Then, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CA2 moves from the movement start position AS corresponding to the reference position in the route image ARG to the movement end position AG corresponding to the execution start position. Therefore, from the ally character image CA2, the current timing can be specified from the period from the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect to the execution start timing of the comment effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CA2 is an effect element capable of specifying the current timing in the period from the start timing of the counting unit of the comment character timer effect to the execution start timing of the comment effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CA2 corresponds to the second specific image, corresponds to the specific image, and also corresponds to the second effect element.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the comment effect is a timing that can be specified from the route image ARG and the ally character image CA2. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the comment character timer effect is an effect that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect from the combination of the route image ARG and the ally character image CA2, while the route image ARG and the ally character image. It is not possible to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect from either CA2.

Next, the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect will be described. The counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect is executed in a manner similar to the counting unit of the comment character timer effect.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the execution of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect is started, the ally character image CB2 moves from the movement start position BS to the movement end position BG of the enemy character image CB1 in the path image BRG. Moving. This shows how the friendly character chases the enemy character. FIG. 11B shows a state in which the ally character image CB2 is moving. In the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect, when the ally character image CB2 moves, the display mode of the portion of the path image BRG to which the ally character image CB2 moves changes. Thereby, in the route image BRG, it is possible to distinguish between the portion where the ally character CB2 has moved and the portion where the ally character CB2 has not moved.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11B, the ally character image CB2 moves to the movement end position of the enemy character image CB1 and is displayed so as to overlap the enemy character image CB1. In the present embodiment, since the ally character image CB2 is displayed on the front side of the enemy character image CB1, the ally character image CB2 can be visually recognized by the player in a state where the ally character image CB2 overlaps with the enemy character image CB1. Become. Further, when the ally character image CB2 moves to the movement end position BG, the display mode of the ally character image CB2 may change. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the ally character image CB2 changes by changing the image of the sword possessed by the ally character to an image imitating a star or a heart. In the present embodiment, when the image imitating a sword is changed to an image imitating a heart, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the image imitating a sword is changed to an image imitating a star.

Then, when the ally character image CB2 moves to the movement end position BG of the enemy character image CB1, if the display mode of the ally character image CB2 changes, the execution of the cut-in effect is started. On the other hand, although not shown, if the display mode of the ally character image CB2 does not change when the ally character image CB2 moves to the movement end position BG of the enemy character image CB1, it is different from the cut-in effect. The continuous production is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the ally character image CB2 moves to the movement end position BG of the enemy character image CB1, the execution of the cut-in effect may be started. That is, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CB2 is displayed at the movement end position BG of the enemy character image CB1 at the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the movement end position BG corresponds to the execution start position corresponding to the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the movement start position BS corresponds to the reference position corresponding to the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect corresponds to a predetermined reference timing prior to the execution start timing of the cut-in effect, and also corresponds to the second reference timing.

Further, the route image BRG is an image capable of specifying the route connecting the movement start position BS corresponding to the reference position and the movement end position BG corresponding to the execution start position. Therefore, the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect and the execution start timing of the cut-in effect can be specified from the path image BRG, and the cut-in character timer effect is cut from the start timing of the counting unit. It is possible to specify the period until the execution start timing of the in-effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the path image BRG is an effect element capable of specifying the period from the timing before the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect to the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. ..

Then, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CB2 moves from the movement start position BS corresponding to the reference position in the route image BRG to the movement end position BG corresponding to the execution start position. Therefore, from the ally character image CB2, the current timing can be specified from the period from the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect to the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CB2 specifies the current timing among the periods from the timing before the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect to the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. It is a possible production element. Further, in the present embodiment, the ally character image CB2 corresponds to the second specific image and also corresponds to the second effect element. Further, in the present embodiment, the ally character image includes a plurality of types of images CA2 and CB2 having different moving modes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the cut-in effect is a timing that can be specified from the path image BRG and the ally character image CB2. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the cut-in character timer effect is an effect that can specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect from the combination of the path image BRG and the ally character image CB2, while the path image BRG and the ally. It is not possible to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect from either one of the character image CB2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the character timer effect sets the execution start timing of the comment effect and the character effect according to the display of the route images ARG, BRG and the ally character images CA2 and CB2, which are different from the numerical images CG1 and CG2. It is a identifiable production. In other words, in the present embodiment, the character timer effect is an effect that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the character effect according to the display of the path images ARG and BRG and the ally character images CA2 and CB2 that do not use numerical values. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, when the route image ARG or the ally character image CA2 is displayed, it can be specified that the comment effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the route image BRG or the ally character image CB2 is displayed, it can be specified that the cut-in effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the comment effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the character timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree according to the types of the route images ARG and BRG. Further, in the present embodiment, the character timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree according to the types of the ally character images CA2 and CB2. Further, in the present embodiment, the character timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree according to the execution of the comment effect or the cut-in effect when the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect is reached.

Next, an example of the display mode of the effect display device 27 when the timer effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16. In FIGS. 12 to 16, "pseudo 2" and "pseudo 3" indicate that the second and third fluctuation cycles are being executed, respectively. Further, when neither "pseudo 2" nor "pseudo 3" is displayed, it indicates that the first fluctuation cycle is being executed. Further, in the following description, the enemy character images CA1 and CB1 may be simply referred to as "enemy characters CA1 and CB1", and the ally character images CA2 and CB2 may be simply referred to as "ally characters CA2 and CB2".

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.
Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the execution of the introduction unit of the cut-in character timer effect is started, the enemy character CB1 is displayed in the movement start position BS in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. After that, as shown in FIG. 12C, the displayed enemy character CB1 moves. When the enemy character CB1 moves, a route image BRG that can identify the movement route of the enemy character CB1 is displayed. Further, when the execution of the introduction unit of the comment character timer effect is started, the enemy character CA1 is displayed in the movement start position AS in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. After that, as shown in FIG. 13A, the displayed enemy character CA1 moves. When the enemy character CA1 moves, a route image ARG that can identify the movement route of the enemy character CA1 is displayed. Then, when the movement of the enemy characters CA1 and CB1 is completed, the ally characters CA2 and CB2 and the numerical images CG1 and CG2 are displayed. The numerical images CG1 and CG2 are images capable of specifying timer values (for example, 15 seconds or 30 seconds) corresponding to the path images ARG and BRG. As a result, the player can specify that the execution of the comment effect is started after 15 seconds, and the player can specify that the execution of the cut-in effect is started after 30 seconds. Further, a special symbol is displayed in the second column, and it is possible to specify that the next fluctuation cycle is executed, that is, the second fluctuation cycle is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the second fluctuation cycle is executed. At this time, the ally characters CA2 and CB2 move, and the timer values indicated by the numerical images CG1 and CG2 are updated at a predetermined cycle. FIG. 13B shows a state in which the ally characters CA2 and CB2 are moving, the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG1 is 13 seconds, and the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG2 is 28 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the ally character CA2 moves to the movement end position AG of the enemy character CA1, the display mode of the ally character image CA2 changes. At this time, the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG1 is 0 seconds, which is the execution start timing of the comment effect. When the execution of the comment effect is started, a predetermined comment image (in the present embodiment, an image including the comment "chance!") Is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the ally character CB2 moves to the movement end position BG of the enemy character CB1, the display mode of the ally character CB2 does not change. If the display mode of the ally character CB2 does not change, the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG2 is X seconds. At this time, the execution of the continuous effect may be started. In the continuous effect, it is not possible to specify which of the special symbol (indicated by X in FIG. 14A) and the effect symbol (for example, 8) constituting the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second column. It is carried out in various manners. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation as to whether or not the next fluctuation cycle is executed, that is, whether or not the third fluctuation cycle is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, once the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second column, the numerical image CG2 is displayed in a display mode capable of specifying the extension of the timer value. Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the third fluctuation cycle is started, the enemy character CB1 starts moving again. When the enemy character CB1 starts moving, the route image BRG that can identify the movement route of the enemy character CB1 is displayed again. This path image BRG is an image capable of identifying the movement path of the enemy character CB1 after starting the movement again. After that, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the movement of the enemy character CB1 is completed, the value corresponding to the route image BRG that can specify the movement route of the enemy character CB1, that is, the time extended as a timer value (for example). The numerical image CG2 is displayed in a display mode capable of specifying (20 seconds).

After that, as shown in FIG. 15B, the numerical image CG2 is displayed in a display mode in which the extended timer value (for example, 20 seconds) can be specified. Then, as shown in FIG. 15C, the ally character CB2 moves again, and the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG2 is updated at a predetermined cycle. FIG. 15C shows a state in which the ally character CB2 is moving, and the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG2 is 10 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the ally character CB2 moves to the movement end position BG of the enemy character CB1, the display mode of the ally character CB2 changes. At this time, the timer value indicated by the numerical image CG2 is 0 seconds, which is the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. When the execution of the cut-in effect is started, a predetermined cut-in image (in the present embodiment, an image including the characters "super heat" and a character image) is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, the super reach effect is executed, and then, as shown in FIG. 16C, a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the ally character CB2 moves to the movement end position of the enemy character CB1, the continuous effect is executed, and then the enemy character CB1 starts moving again to extend the timer value, and then , The ally character CB2 may start moving again. In such a case, when the ally character CB2 is moving for the first time, it is possible to specify the timing at which the execution of the continuous effect is started, and after that, after the timer value is extended, the ally character CB2 becomes 2. It is possible to specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect during the second movement.

As described above, in the present embodiment, among the cut-in character timer effects, the effect in which the timer value is extended can specify the execution start timing of 1 continuous effect before the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. Later, it is an effect that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, among the cut-in character timer effects, the effect in which the timer value is not extended can specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect, but is before the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. It is an unspecified production.

Further, although not shown, in the comment character timer effect, the enemy character CA1 may start moving again and the timer value may be extended as in the cut-in character timer effect.

In the present embodiment, when the enemy characters CA1 and CB1 start moving again and the timer value is extended, the enemy characters CA1 and CB1 move only once and the timer value is not extended, as compared with the case where the enemy characters CA1 and CB1 start moving again and the timer value is not extended. Expectations for big hits are high. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than in the case where the character timer effect in which the timer value is not extended is executed. In the present embodiment, the character timer effect in which the timer value is not extended corresponds to the first effect, and the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended corresponds to the second effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the character timer effect will be described. There are two types of character timer production: comment character timer production and cut-in character timer production.

As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the comment character timer effect is displayed after the enemy character image CA1 is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, as in the comment character timer effect. , Comment Unlike the character timer effect, the displayed enemy character image CA1 is erased.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the comment character timer effect and the comment character timer effect are the effects executed in the same effect mode from the beginning to the middle. Then, in the present embodiment, the comment effect of the comment character timer effect is an effect in which the execution start timing of the comment effect cannot be specified. In the present embodiment, the comment character timer effect is equivalent to the special effect.

Further, the cut-in character timer effect is different from the cut-in character timer effect after the enemy character image CB1 is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, as in the cut-in character timer effect. This is an effect in which the displayed enemy character image CB1 is erased.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the cut-in character timer effect and the cut-in character timer effect are the effects executed in the same effect mode from the beginning to the middle. Then, in the present embodiment, the cut-in character timer effect is an effect in which the execution start timing of the cut-in effect cannot be specified. In the present embodiment, the cut-in character timer effect is equivalent to a special effect.

Next, the comment effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. This comment effect processing is a process for executing the comment effect, and is performed when the game start command is input.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a comment effect lottery (step S101). In the comment effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires random number information for the comment effect lottery from the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the comment effect lottery has been won (step S102). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern from the game start command, and specifies the comment effect determination value corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern. Then, when the value of the comment effect lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the comment effect lottery and the comment effect determination value match, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the comment effect lottery has been won. When it is determined that the comment effect lottery is not won (step S102: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the comment effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the comment effect lottery has been won (step S102: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the comment effect execution process (step S103). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution start timing of the comment effect corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect in the comment effect execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This comment effect execution flag is a flag for specifying the execution start timing of the comment effect, and is a flag for executing the comment effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the comment effect processing.

When the information that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect is stored in the comment effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a measures the time until the execution start timing of the comment effect in a process different from the comment effect process. Then, when the execution start timing of the comment effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the comment effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of displaying a predetermined comment image on the effect display device 27. When the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the comment effect, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect stored in the comment effect execution flag.

Next, the comment timer effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. This comment timer effect processing is a process for executing the comment timer effect. Further, this comment timer effect processing is a process performed when the comment effect lottery in step S102 is won, that is, when it is decided to execute the comment effect.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a comment timer effect lottery (step S201). In the comment timer effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires random number information for the comment timer effect lottery from the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the comment timer effect lottery has been won (step S202). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern from the game start command, and specifies the comment timer effect determination value corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a has won the comment timer effect lottery when the value of the comment timer effect lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the comment timer effect lottery and the comment timer effect determination value match. judge. When it is determined that the comment timer effect lottery is not won (step S202: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the comment timer effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the comment timer effect lottery has been won (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the comment timer effect (step S203). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the comment timer effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern. The details of the production pattern will be described later. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the change mode of the ally character image CA2 based on the specified fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified, it is easier to determine the change mode that changes to the image imitating a star, as compared with the case where the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, it is easier to determine the change mode that changes to the image imitating a heart, as compared with the case where the missed fluctuation pattern is specified. ing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the comment timer effect execution process (step S204). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the effect content determined in the process of step S203 in the comment timer execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This comment timer execution flag is a flag for specifying the effect content of the comment timer effect, and is a flag for executing the comment timer effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the comment timer effect processing.

When the comment timer execution flag stores information that can specify the effect content of the comment timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the comment timer effect in a process different from the comment timer effect process. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the comment numerical timer effect and the comment character timer effect according to the effect content (effect pattern, etc.) specified from the information stored in the comment timer execution flag. After terminating the execution of the comment numerical timer effect and the comment character timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can identify the effect content of the comment timer effect stored in the comment timer execution flag.

Next, the cut-in effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. This cut-in effect process is a process for executing the cut-in effect, and is performed when a game start command is input.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a cut-in effect lottery (step S301). In the cut-in effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires random number information for the cut-in effect lottery from the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the cut-in effect lottery has been won (step S302). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern from the game start command, and specifies the cut-in effect determination value corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern. Then, when the value of the cut-in effect lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the cut-in effect lottery and the cut-in effect determination value match, the sub-control CPU 41a is said to have won the cut-in effect lottery. judge. When it is determined that the cut-in effect lottery is not won (step S302: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the cut-in effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the cut-in effect lottery has been won (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the cut-in effect execution process (step S303). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the execution start timing of the cut-in effect corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect in the cut-in effect execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This cut-in effect execution flag is a flag for specifying the execution start timing of the cut-in effect, and is a flag for executing the cut-in effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the cut-in effect processing.

When information that can specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect is stored in the cut-in effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the time until the execution start timing of the cut-in effect in a process different from the cut-in effect process. To measure. Then, when the execution start timing of the cut-in effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the cut-in effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of displaying a predetermined cut-in image on the effect display device 27. When the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process of executing the cut-in effect, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect stored in the cut-in effect execution flag.

Next, the cut-in timer effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. This cut-in timer effect processing is a process for executing the cut-in timer effect. Further, this cut-in timer effect processing is a process performed when the cut-in effect lottery in step S302 is won, that is, when it is decided to execute the cut-in effect.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a cut-in timer effect lottery (step 401). In the cut-in timer effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires random number information for the cut-in timer effect lottery from the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the cut-in timer effect lottery has been won (step S402). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern from the game start command, and specifies the cut-in timer effect determination value corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the cut-in timer effect lottery when the value of the cut-in timer effect lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the cut-in timer effect lottery matches the cut-in timer effect determination value. It is judged that the winner has been won. When it is determined that the cut-in timer effect lottery is not won (step S402: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the cut-in timer effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the cut-in timer effect lottery has been won (step S402: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the cut-in timer effect (step S403). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the cut-in timer effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern. The details of the production pattern will be described later. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the change mode of the ally character image CB2 based on the specified fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified, it is easier to determine the change mode that changes to the image imitating a star, as compared with the case where the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, it is easier to determine the change mode that changes to the image imitating a heart, as compared with the case where the missed fluctuation pattern is specified. ing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the cut-in timer effect execution process (step S404). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the effect content determined in the process of step S403 in the cut-in timer execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This cut-in timer execution flag is a flag for specifying the effect content of the cut-in timer effect, and is a flag for executing the cut-in timer effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the cut-in timer effect processing.

When the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the effect content of the cut-in timer effect in the cut-in timer execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the cut-in timer effect in a process different from the cut-in timer effect process. I do. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the cut-in numerical timer effect and the cut-in character timer effect according to the effect content (effect pattern, etc.) specified from the information stored in the cut-in timer execution flag. I do. After terminating the execution of the cut-in numerical timer effect and the cut-in character timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can identify the effect content of the cut-in timer effect stored in the cut-in timer execution flag.

Next, a specific example of the effect pattern of the timer effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. In addition, "T0" in FIGS. 22 and 23 indicates the execution start timing of the special game, "Ta" indicates the execution start timing of the comment effect in the special game, and "Tb" indicates the execution start timing of the special game. It shows the execution start timing of the cut-in effect in. Further, the "introduction unit" indicates the execution of the introduction unit in the character timer effect, and the "counting unit" indicates the execution of the counting unit and the execution of the numerical timer effect in the character timer effect.

First, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), when the specified fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern P4 (see FIG. 4), the effect patterns E4A1 and the effect patterns that can be determined as the effect patterns of the comment timer effect are E4A2 will be described.

In the effect patterns E4A1 and E4A2, the time from the execution start timing of the comment effect indicated by the code Ta, more specifically, the execution start timing of the special game indicated by the code T0 to the execution start timing of the comment effect indicated by the code Ta is the same effect pattern. is there. The effect pattern E4A1 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 and the timer value is the time t1. The effect pattern E4A2 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2 and the timer value is the time t2 (<time t1). As described above, the effect patterns E4A1 and E4A2 are effect patterns in which the start timing of the counting unit is different and the timer value is different.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 22 (c) and 22 (d), when the specified fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern P4 (see FIG. 4), the effect pattern E4B1 that can be determined as the effect pattern of the cut-in timer effect. And E4B2 will be described.

The effect patterns E4B1 and E4B2 are effect patterns in which the execution start timings of the cut-in effects indicated by the reference numerals Tb are the same. The effect pattern E4B1 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 and the timer value is the time t3. The effect pattern E4B2 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3 and the timer value is the time t1. As described above, the effect patterns E4B1 and E4B2 are effect patterns in which the start timing of the counting unit is different and the timer value is different. The timer value of the effect pattern E4B2 may be a time t4 different from the time t1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22C, since the effect patterns E4A1 and E4B1 have the same start timing of the counting unit, the effect pattern E4A1 is determined and the effect pattern E4B1 is determined. The comment character timer effect and the cut-in character timer effect are started to be executed at the same time. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect pattern E4A1 is determined and the effect pattern E4B1 is determined, the timing at which the execution of the comment character timer effect is started and the execution of the cut-in character timer effect are started. The timing is the same. Further, in the present embodiment, the character timer effect is an effect capable of simultaneously specifying the execution start timing of the comment effect and the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the cut-in effect is a timing after the execution start timing of the comment effect.

As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22C, when the effect pattern E4A1 is determined and the effect pattern E4B1 is determined in the present embodiment, the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect indicated by reference numeral T1. The start timing is a timing before the execution start timing of the comment effect indicated by the reference numeral Ta.

As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22D, when the effect pattern E4A1 is determined and the effect pattern E4B2 is determined in the present embodiment, the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect indicated by reference numeral T3. The start timing is a timing after the execution start timing of the comment effect indicated by the reference numeral Ta. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect may be the same as the execution start timing of the comment effect.

Further, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern P10 (see FIG. 4) having the same fluctuation content and the number of fluctuation cycles as the out-of-order fluctuation pattern P4 is specified, the same effect pattern as in FIG. 22 can be determined as the effect pattern of the character timer effect. .. When the jackpot fluctuation pattern P10 is specified, it is easier to determine an effect pattern having a large timer value than when the missed fluctuation pattern P4 is specified. Specifically, the effect pattern E4A1 is more likely to be determined than the effect pattern E4A2. Further, the effect pattern E4B1 is more easily determined than the effect pattern E4B2.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (e), when the specified fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern P8 (see FIG. 4), the effect pattern E8B1 that can be determined as the effect pattern of the cut-in timer effect. ~ E8B5 will be described. Further, "extension" in FIG. 23 indicates that the timer value is extended, and "continuation" indicates an effect in which the start timing can be specified by the cut-in timer effect among the continuous effects to be executed. There is. Although not shown, in the first and second fluctuation cycles of the effect patterns E8B1 to E8B5, among the continuous effects, an effect whose start timing cannot be specified may be executed by the cut-in timer effect. This continuous effect includes an effect that is executed when the counting unit of the character timer effect is being executed, and an effect that is executed when the counting unit of the character timer effect is not being executed.

The effect patterns E8B1 to E8B5 are effect patterns in which the execution start timings of the cut-in effects indicated by the reference numerals Tb are the same. In the present embodiment, the execution start timing of this cut-in effect is the timing in the third fluctuation cycle, that is, the final fluctuation cycle.

As shown in FIG. 23A, the effect pattern E8B1 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the first counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the timer value is the time t11. In the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 in which the time t11 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 can be specified. The timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 is the start timing of the continuous effect. Then, the effect pattern E8B1 is an effect pattern in which the enemy character image CB1 (see FIG. 13) starts moving again at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, and the timer value is extended. Further, the effect pattern E8B1 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the second counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 and the timer value is the time t3. In the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the timing indicated by the reference numeral Tb at which the time t3 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 can be specified. The timing indicated by the reference numeral Tb is the execution start timing of the cut-in effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the character timer effect, the cut-in effect is performed after the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 can be specified at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in the first fluctuation cycle, that is, the non-final fluctuation cycle. There is an effect that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 is the timing in the non-final fluctuation cycle, which is the timing after the time t11 has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. In the present embodiment, for example, the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 in the non-final fluctuation cycle corresponds to the non-final reference timing, and the time t11 corresponds to the special time. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 in the final fluctuation cycle corresponds to the final reference timing, and for example, the time t3 corresponds to a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 23B, the effect pattern E8B2 differs from the effect pattern E8B1 in the timer value of the first counting unit and the start timing of the continuous effect that can be specified by the cut-in timer effect. Is. Specifically, the effect pattern E8B2 is an effect pattern in which the timer value of the first counting unit is time t21 (> time t11). The start timing of the continuous effect that can be specified by the cut-in timer effect is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21 in which the time t21 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. In the present embodiment, the time t21 also corresponds to the special time. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of special time.

As shown in FIG. 23C, the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the number of times the timer value is extended is different from that of the effect patterns E8B1 and E8B2. Specifically, the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the first counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the timer value is the time t2 (<time t11). In the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31 in which the time t2 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 can be specified. The timing indicated by the reference numeral T31 is the start timing of the continuous effect. The effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the enemy character image CB1 (see FIG. 13) starts moving again at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, and the timer value is extended. Further, the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the second counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33, and the timer value is the time t31 (<time t2). In the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 in which the time t31 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33 can be specified. The timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 is the start timing of the continuous effect.

Then, the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the enemy character image CB1 starts moving again at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, and the timer value is extended again. Further, the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the third counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 and the timer value is the time t3. In the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the timing indicated by the reference numeral Tb at which the time t3 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 can be specified. The timing indicated by the reference numeral Tb is the execution start timing of the cut-in effect.

As described above, the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the timer value is extended twice.
As shown in FIG. 23D, the effect pattern E8B4 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the first counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the timer value is the time t3. Further, the effect pattern E8B4 is an effect pattern in which the enemy character image CB1 (see FIG. 13) starts moving again at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 when the time t3 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, and the timer value is extended. .. Further, the effect pattern E8B4 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the second counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 and the timer value is the time t3.

That is, the effect pattern E8B4 makes it possible to specify the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 after the time t3 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in the first fluctuation cycle, that is, the non-final fluctuation cycle. , Is an effect pattern that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect indicated by the reference numeral Tb. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the character timer effect, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in the non-final fluctuation cycle is set to the time t3 from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, that is, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 after the lapse of a predetermined time. After making it identifiable, there is an effect that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the cut-in effect.

As shown in FIG. 23 (e), the effect pattern E8B5 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the first counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the timer value is the time t1 (<time t11). Further, the effect pattern E8B5 is an effect pattern in which the enemy character image CB1 (see FIG. 13) starts moving again at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32 in which the time t1 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, and the timer value is extended. .. Further, the effect pattern E8B5 is an effect pattern in which the start timing of the second counting unit is the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, and the timer value is the time t42 (> time t3). As described above, the effect pattern E8B5 is an effect pattern in which the timer value in the second counting unit, that is, the timer value after being extended is longer than that of the effect patterns E8B1 to E8B4.

Further, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern P14 (see FIG. 4) having the same fluctuation content and the number of fluctuation cycles as the out-of-order fluctuation pattern P8 is specified, the same effect pattern as in FIG. 23 can be determined as the effect pattern of the character timer effect. Is. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P8 and 14 correspond to the specific fluctuation patterns.

When the jackpot fluctuation pattern P14 is specified, the effect pattern E8B3 is more likely to be determined than when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern P8 is specified. The effect pattern E8B1, E8B2, E8B4, E8B5 is an effect pattern in which the extension time is once, and the effect pattern E8B3 is an effect pattern in which the extension time is two times. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher when the number of extensions is large. In the present embodiment, for example, once corresponds to the first number and twice corresponds to the second number.

Further, when the jackpot variation pattern P14 is specified, the effect pattern E8B5 is more likely to be determined than when the out-of-order variation pattern P8 is specified. As described above, the effect patterns E8B1 to E8B4 are timer values after the extension, that is, the extension time is the time t3, and the effect pattern E8B5 is the effect pattern in which the extension time is longer than the time t3. is there. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher when the extension time is long. In the present embodiment, for example, the time t3 corresponds to the first time, and for example, the time t42 corresponds to the second time.

Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the cut-in effect in which a predetermined time has elapsed from the final reference timing (for example, the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 in FIG. 23) in the final fluctuation cycle is determined by the fluctuation pattern. It depends on the type. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution start timing of the cut-in effect includes a timing corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern and a timing corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern. Then, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time includes a time corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern and a time corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern.

Further, although not shown, the execution start timing of the comment effect in which a predetermined time has elapsed from the final reference timing in the final fluctuation cycle differs depending on the type of fluctuation pattern.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a), 22 (d) and 23 (e), in the fluctuation pattern in which one fluctuation cycle is executed and the fluctuation pattern in which three fluctuation cycles are executed, 1 The timer value of the counting unit executed in the second fluctuation cycle may be the same time t1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and 23 (c), in the fluctuation pattern in which one fluctuation cycle is executed and the fluctuation pattern in which three fluctuation cycles are executed, the first fluctuation cycle In some cases, the timer value of the counting unit executed in is the same time t2.

In this way, by making it difficult to specify whether the next fluctuation cycle is executed from the timer value of the counting unit executed in the first fluctuation cycle, it is expected that the fluctuation cycle will continue. Can be uplifted.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) It is possible to execute a character timer effect (specific effect) that can specify the execution start timing of a comment effect or a cut-in effect (predetermined effect). The character timer effect includes path images ARG and BRG (first effect element) and ally character images CA2 and CB2 (second effect element). The execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect is a timing that can be specified from the route images ARG and BRG and the ally character images CA2 and CB2. For this reason, the path images ARG and BRG of the character timer effect and the character timer effect are used to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect that can specify the jackpot expectation while giving the character timer effect variety. It is possible to pay attention to both the ally character images CA2 and CB2. As a result, the effect of the character timer effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) Route images ARG and BRG (first effect element) execute comment effect and cut-in effect from a predetermined reference timing before the execution start timing of comment effect and cut-in effect (predetermined effect). It is a production element that can specify the period until the start timing. The ally character images CA2 and CB2 (second effect element) are effect elements that can specify the current timing in the period from the predetermined reference timing to the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect. Therefore, both the period from the predetermined reference timing to the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect and the current timing can be specified by the player, and both of them can be noted, and the character timer can be used. The effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-3) Character timer production (specific production) and character timer production Gase production (special production) are productions that are executed in the same production mode from the beginning to the middle, and Gase production is a comment production or cut-in. It is an effect in which the execution start timing of the effect cannot be specified. For this reason, even if a Gase effect in which the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect cannot be specified is executed, whether the character timer effect is executed or not from the effect mode up to the middle of the character timer effect. It becomes unspecified whether is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether it is the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-4) The comment effect (first predetermined effect) is an effect in which execution is started from a predetermined first execution start timing, and the cut-in effect (second predetermined effect) is a predetermined second execution. It is an effect that execution is started from the start timing. The first execution start timing of the comment effect is a timing that can be specified from the path image ARG (first effect element) and the ally character image CA2 (second effect element). Further, the second execution start timing of the cut-in effect is a timing that can be specified from the path image BRG and the ally character image CB2. For this reason, a route image is used to specify the first execution start timing of the comment effect and the second execution start timing of the cut-in effect, which can specify the jackpot expectation level, while giving diversity to the comment effect and the cut-in effect. Attention can be paid to both ARG and BRG and ally character images CA2 and CB2. As a result, the effect of the character timer effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-5) The comment effect and the cut-in effect are effects that can be performed during one special game. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation that the comment effect and the cut-in effect will be executed in the same one special game. Further, in order to specify the first execution start timing of the comment effect and the second execution start timing of the cut-in effect that can be executed in the same one special game, the route images ARG and BRG and the ally character images CA2 and CB2 You can be careful about both. As a result, the effect of the character timer effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-6) The character timer effect is an effect capable of simultaneously specifying the first execution start timing of the comment effect and the second execution start timing of the cut-in effect. Therefore, by executing the character timer effect, the first execution start timing of the comment effect and the second execution start timing of the cut-in effect can be specified at the same time, and the effect of the character timer effect can be enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-7) Numerical effect using numerical values It is possible to execute a numerical effect capable of specifying the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect according to the display of the CG1 and CG2. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the effects that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect. Then, as an effect that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect, the display of the numerical images CG1 and CG2 using numerical values, the route images ARG, BRG, and the ally character image CA2 different from the numerical images CG1 and CG2 are used. , CB2 display and can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-8) A route image ARG, BRG (first specific image) capable of specifying a route connecting a reference position and an execution start position, and an ally character image moving from a reference position to an execution start position in the route image ARG, BRG. CA2 and CB2 (second specific image) can be displayed. As a result, the process from the reference timing to the execution start timing and the result of the execution start timing can be specified, attention can be paid to various images, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest.

(1-9) The character timer effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit. Therefore, in order to specify the degree of expectation of a big hit, in addition to the comment effect and the cut-in effect, it is possible to pay attention to the character timer effect that can specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect. It is possible to improve the interest.

(1-10) The character timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree according to the types of the route images ARG and BRG (first specific image). Therefore, attention can be paid to the display mode of the route images ARG and BRG, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-11) The character timer effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree according to the types of ally character images CA2 and CB2 (second specific image). Therefore, in the route images ARG and BRG, attention can be paid to the mode in which the ally character images CA2 and CB2 move from the reference position to the execution start position, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-12) When the character timer effect (second effect) in which the timer value is extended is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the character timer effect (first effect) in which the timer value is not extended is executed. The degree is high. Therefore, by executing the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended, it becomes possible to specify a special timing before the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect, and it is noted that the special timing is obtained. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In particular, when the character timer effect in which the timer value that can specify the special timing before the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect is extended is executed, the character timer effect in which the timer value is not extended is executed. The expectation for big hits is higher than in the case of. Therefore, even before the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect, the expectation that the special timing can be specified can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-13) When the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended is executed, the big hit expectation is higher when the extension time of the timer value is long. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the extension time of the timer value, raise the expectation that the extension time of the timer value becomes long, and improve the interest in the game.

(1-14) When the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher when the number of times the timer value is extended is large. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the timer value is extended, and it is possible to raise the expectation that the number of times the timer value is extended increases, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-15) The character timer effect in which the timer value is extended is an effect that enables the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect to be specified after the special timing can be specified. Therefore, when the special timing can be specified, it is possible to pay attention to the special timing. Then, when it becomes possible to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect after that, it is possible to pay attention to the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect. In this way, it is possible to continuously pay attention to the timing at which the identification becomes possible, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-16) For example, the execution start timing of the cut-in effect is the timing in the final fluctuation cycle, and after the time t3 (predetermined time) has elapsed from the timing (final reference timing) indicated by the reference numeral T14 in the final fluctuation cycle. (See FIG. 23 (d)). Then, for example, in the character timer effect, the timing after the time t3 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 can be specified at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in the non-final fluctuation cycle, and then the cut-in is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. There is an effect that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the effect (see FIG. 23 (d)).

As described above, the timer value notified at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in the non-final fluctuation cycle and the timer value notified at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 in the final fluctuation cycle have the same time t3. Therefore, in the non-final fluctuation cycle, even when the time t3 is notified as the timer value, it is difficult to specify whether the current fluctuation cycle is the final fluctuation cycle or the non-final fluctuation cycle. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the continuation of the fluctuation cycle, and after that, it is possible to specify the execution start timing of the actual comment effect and cut-in effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(1-17) For example, in the character timer effect, the cut-in effect is executed after the timing (special timing) at which the continuous effect (special effect) indicated by the reference numeral T12 is executed can be specified at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. There is an effect that makes it possible to specify the start timing (see FIG. 23 (a)). Therefore, from the execution of the character timer effect, it is possible to specify the timing at which the continuous effect is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 in the non-final fluctuation cycle. This makes it difficult to specify whether the cut-in effect is executed or the continuous effect is executed at the timing when it becomes identifiable, and attention should be paid to the type of effect executed at the timing when it becomes identifiable. Can be done. After that, it becomes possible to specify the execution start timing of the actual cut-in effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-18) Even when the fluctuation pattern P8 or P14 (the same specific fluctuation pattern) is determined, it is possible to give diversity to the production mode of the character timer effect, and to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

(1-19) Since there are a plurality of types of special times (time t11, t21), it is possible to give diversity to the timing at which the continuous production is executed and the production mode of the character timer production, and to improve the interest in the game. be able to.

(1-20) Even when the comment effect or cut-in effect is executed, the time until the comment effect or cut-in effect is executed can be different, and the execution of the comment effect or cut-in effect is started. It is possible to give diversity to the timing and improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, the notification unit of the cut-in character timer effect is executed before the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect are executed. This notification unit notifies that the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in timer effect are executed. Hereinafter, the notification unit of the cut-in character timer effect may be described as “timer preparing effect”. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

First, the timer preparing effect will be described with reference to FIG. 24. This timer-preparing effect is executed in a special game prior to the special game in which the cut-in character timer effect is executed. The timer preparing effect is an effect executed by displaying the preparing image PG in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

In the present embodiment, the special game before the special game in which the cut-in character timer effect is executed corresponds to the notification period. In the present embodiment, the notification unit of the cut-in character timer effect, that is, the timer preparing effect corresponds to the notification effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the information that can identify that the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect are executed corresponds to the information about the execution of the specific effect.

Here, the look-ahead command setting process performed by the main control CPU 40a in the second embodiment will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, in this look-ahead command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired in association with the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value is entered. This is a process of determining (in advance) before executing a special game corresponding to a ball.

First, as shown in FIG. 25, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied (step S501). The main control CPU 40a is, for example, a predetermined number of times (4 times in this embodiment) after the first special hold number is the upper limit value, the high base state, and the control from the high base state to the low base state. If it is a special game, it is determined that the regulation conditions are satisfied.

When it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied (step S501: YES), the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without performing the processes of steps S502 and S503. When it is determined that the regulation condition is not satisfied (step S501: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to step S502.

In the process of step S502, the main control CPU 40a refers to the random number information acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the look-ahead command in the output buffer (step S503) based on the reference result, and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information for the first special game acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies whether or not the value of the random number used for the jackpot determination that can be specified from the read random number information matches the jackpot determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot determination matches the common jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot determination in the main control CPU 40a matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in the high probability state, or matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , It is necessary to specify whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the case of a jackpot based on the read random number information. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies the fluctuation pattern in the case of a big hit based on the read random number information. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies a fluctuation pattern in the case of a loss based on the read random number information.

Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. This look-ahead command is the current number of first special hold, whether or not to win the jackpot lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the case of a jackpot, and the case of a jackpot. This is information that can identify the fluctuation pattern in the above case and the fluctuation pattern in the case of deviation.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 28, and the first special game corresponding to the entry is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate a look-ahead command that can at least identify if. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated look-ahead command in the output buffer. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs this look-ahead command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores information that can be identified from the look-ahead command.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the timer preparation effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This timer-preparing effect processing is a process for determining whether or not to execute the character timer effect notification unit, that is, the timer-preparing effect, based on the look-ahead command. In addition, the timer preparation process is performed with the input of the look-ahead command as an opportunity.

First, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the read-ahead command and the hold number command have been input (step S601).
If it is not determined that the look-ahead command and the hold count command have been input (step S601: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer preparation process.

When it is determined that the read-ahead command and the hold number command have been input (step S601: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition is not satisfied (step S602). The regulation condition is satisfied when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the timer preparing effect, that is, when the execution flag described later stores information that can identify that the timer preparing effect is being executed. Judge that it is. When it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied (step S602: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer preparation process.

When it is determined that the regulation condition is not satisfied (step S602: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs a timer-preparing effect lottery (step S603). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires random number information for the timer preparing effect lottery.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the timer-preparing effect lottery has been won (step S604). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the timer preparing effect determination value based on the look-ahead command and the hold number command. Then, when the value of the timer preparing effect lottery random number specified from the acquired random number information for the timer preparing effect lottery and the timer preparing effect determination value match, the sub-control CPU 41a draws the timer preparing effect lottery. It is judged that the winner has been won.

If it is not determined that the timer preparing effect lottery has been won (step S604: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer preparation effect process.
When it is determined that the timer preparation lottery has been won (step S604: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the timer preparation execution process (step S605). In the timer preparing effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can be specified to execute the timer preparing effect in the timer preparing execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This timer preparing execution flag is a flag for executing the timer preparing effect. Further, in the timer preparing effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a allocates the information that can specify the number of reserved storages specified by the look-ahead command to the sub-control RAM 41c as the number of times until the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Store in the execution count flag. This execution count flag is a flag for counting the number of times until the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command.

When the information that can be specified to execute the timer preparing effect is stored in the timer preparing execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the timer preparing effect when the game start command is input. When the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the timer preparing effect, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can be specified to execute the timer preparing effect stored in the timer preparing execution flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the timer preparing effect, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify that the timer preparing effect is being executed in the executing flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the cut-in effect processing and the cut-in timer effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The cut-in effect processing and the cut-in timer effect process are performed when the game start command is input.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the timer preparing effect is being executed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the timer preparation effect is being executed when the information that can identify that the timer preparation effect is being executed is stored in the execution flag. If it is not determined that the timer preparing effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S301 shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the same processing as that shown in FIG. If it is not determined that the timer preparing effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S401 shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the same processing as that shown in FIG.

When it is determined that the timer preparing effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the number of times stored in the execution count flag once, and the number of times stored in the execution count flag after the subtraction is 0. Determine if there is. If it is not determined that the number of times stored in the execution number flag after subtraction is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S301 shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the same processing as that shown in FIG. If it is not determined that the number of times stored in the execution number flag after subtraction is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S401 shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the same processing as that shown in FIG.

When it is determined that the number of times stored in the execution number flag after the subtraction is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the cut-in effect, and proceeds to the process of step S303 shown in FIG. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the cut-in effect processing. In this way, when the execution count flag after subtraction is 0, the execution of the cut-in effect is determined.

Further, when it is determined that the number of times stored in the execution count flag is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a has a cut-in timer effect, more specifically, a cut-in numerical timer effect, an introduction unit of the cut-in character timer effect, and Decide to execute with the counting unit. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the processes of step S403 and step S404 shown in FIG. 21 to end the cut-in timer effect processing. In this way, when the execution count flag is 0, the execution of the cut-in character timer effect introduction unit and the counting unit is determined.

As described above, the execution count flag is a flag for counting the number of times until the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Therefore, when the execution count flag after subtraction is 0, it corresponds to the look-ahead command. A special game is running. For this reason, when the timer preparation effect is executed based on the look-ahead command, the cut-in effect, the cut-in numerical timer effect, and the cut-in character timer effect are introduced in the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command. Execution with the unit and the counting unit is decided. In this way, when the timer preparation effect is executed, it is possible to specify that the cut-in effect, the cut-in numerical timer effect, and the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect are executed.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-20) in the first embodiment.
(2-1) Preparing a timer to notify that the introduction unit and the counting unit (specific effect) of the cut-in character timer effect will be executed in the notification period before the execution start timing of the cut-in effect (predetermined effect). The effect (notification effect) is executed. Therefore, the execution of the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect can be specified by the player before the execution start timing of the cut-in effect. Therefore, it is possible to raise expectations for the execution of the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect, and the execution of the cut-in effect that can be specified by the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect. It can be improved.

(2-2) The cut-in effect is an effect executed during the special game, and the notification period is a period before the special game in which the cut-in effect is executed. Therefore, in the period before the special game in which the cut-in effect is executed, the player can specify the execution of the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect. Therefore, it is possible to raise expectations for the execution of the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect, and the execution of the cut-in effect that can be specified by the cut-in character timer effect across a plurality of special games. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the second embodiment, for example, when the look-ahead command is input, the execution of the cut-in effect and the execution of the introduction unit and the counting unit of the cut-in character timer effect may be determined.

-In the second embodiment, the notification unit of the cut-in character timer effect is executed in the special game before the special game in which the cut-in effect is executed. For example, in the special game in which the cut-in effect is executed. The notification unit for the cut-in character timer effect may be executed.

-In the second embodiment, for example, in a special game prior to the special game in which the comment effect is executed, the comment character timer effect is notified that the introduction unit and the counting unit of the comment character timer effect are executed. The unit may be configured to be executed. In this case, for example, in a special game in which the comment effect is executed, the notification unit of the comment character timer effect may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the following effect patterns may be provided. For example, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle immediately before the final fluctuation cycle (for example, the second fluctuation cycle) is time tx (for example, 12 seconds), and comments are made from the start timing of the final fluctuation cycle (for example, the third fluctuation cycle). It may be provided with an effect pattern in which the time until the execution start timing of the effect or the cut-in effect is time ty (for example, 45 seconds). This time ty is a time longer than the time tx and shorter than the fluctuation time of the final fluctuation cycle. Further, the time tx is a time shorter than the fluctuation time of the non-final fluctuation cycle. Hereinafter, the first fluctuation cycle of the final fluctuation cycle may be simply described as "the fluctuation cycle one time before". For example, at the start timing of the fluctuation cycle one time before, after making it possible to specify the timing when the time ty has elapsed from the start timing, the continuous effect is executed and the time tx is added to the timer value, so that the final fluctuation An effect pattern that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect in the cycle may be provided. Further, for example, at the start timing of the fluctuation cycle one time before, the time tx is added to the timer value that becomes 0 at the timing after the timing at which the time ty has elapsed from the start timing can be specified. May be provided. In this case, the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect in the final fluctuation cycle can be specified by adding the timer value. Further, for example, at the start timing of the final fluctuation cycle, after making it possible to specify the timing at which the time tx has elapsed from the start timing, the time (ty-tx) is added to the timer value that becomes 0 at the timing. It may have a pattern. In this case, it is an effect pattern that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect by adding the timer value.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the route images ARG and BRG may be images that can identify a part of the movement route of the enemy characters CA1 and CB1.
-In the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation can be specified from the change in the display mode of the ally character images CA2 and CB2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot expectation may not be specified from the change in the display mode of the ally character images CA2 and CB2. Further, for example, when the ally character image CB2 moves to the movement end position BG of the enemy character image CB1, even if the display mode of the ally character image CB2 does not change, the comment effect and the cut-in effect are executed. You may.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be two or more types of movement routes of the ally character CA2. In this case, for example, there may be two or more types of route image ARGs. Further, for example, the jackpot expectation may be specified by the movement path of the ally character CA2.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be two or more types of movement routes of the ally character CB2. In this case, for example, there may be two or more types of route image BRGs. Further, for example, the jackpot expectation may be specified by the movement path of the ally character CB2.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a part or all of the route shown by the route image ARG and the route shown by the route image BRG may be the same.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a plurality of types of ally character images for the comment character timer effect. In this case, for example, the jackpot expectation may be specified by the type of the ally character image of the comment character timer effect. Further, for example, there may be a plurality of types of ally character images produced by the cut-in character timer. In this case, for example, the jackpot expectation may be specified by the type of the ally character image of the cut-in character timer effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the type of reach effect to be executed and the type of character image to be displayed may correspond to each other. For example, when the first reach effect is executed, the first enemy character image or the first ally character image is displayed, and when the second reach effect is executed, the second enemy character is displayed. It may be configured to display an image or a second ally character image.

-In the above embodiment, the moving speeds of the character images CA1, CA2, CB1 and CB2 are the same, but the movement speed is not limited to this. For example, the moving speeds of the enemy character images CA1 and CB1 may be different from the moving speeds of the friendly character images CA2 and CB2. For example, the moving speed of the ally character image CA2 and the moving speed of the ally character image CB2 may be different from each other.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the moving speeds of the character images CA1, CA2, CB1, and CB2 may be configured to change in a certain manner. This certain mode may be a mode in which the moving speed is increased, a mode in which the moving speed is slowed, or a mode in which they are combined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, by using an image different from the route images ARG and BRG, the period from the timing before the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect to the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect is set. It may be identifiable. For example, the above period can be specified by a meter image having a start point corresponding to a timing before the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect and an end point corresponding to the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the current timing may be specified by an image different from the ally character images CA2 and CB2. For example, the current timing may be identifiable by a circular image or a polygonal image.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the comment character timer effect or the cut-in character timer effect may be executed when the operation button is operated in a specific period.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it is not necessary to be able to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect and the execution start timing of the cut-in effect at the same time by the character timer effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the comment character timer effect is being executed, the cut-in character timer effect may not be executed. Further, for example, when the cut-in character timer effect is being executed, the comment character timer effect may not be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the character timer effect in which the timer value is extended, the execution start timing of the continuous effect may not be identifiable.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the character timer effect may be executed over a plurality of special games. In this case, for example, when the number of times the timer value is extended in a plurality of special games is large, the expectation that the latest special game among the plurality of special games will be a big hit may be higher. ..

-In the above embodiment, for example, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the timer value is extended less frequently. Further, for example, the jackpot expectation may not be different depending on the number of times the timer value is extended.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the jackpot expectation may be higher when the extension time of the timer value is short. Further, for example, the jackpot expectation may not be different depending on the extension time of the timer value.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the timer value may be configured not to be extended.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the execution start timing of the cut-in effect in which a predetermined time has elapsed from the final reference timing in the final fluctuation cycle may be configured not to differ depending on the type of fluctuation pattern.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the fluctuation patterns P8 and 14 are specified, a part of the effect patterns E8B1 to E8B5 may not be determined. For example, when the effect patterns E8B2 and E8B3 are not determined, the special time until the continuous effect is executed is one type (time t11).

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the fluctuation patterns P4 and P10 are specified, a part of the effect patterns E4A1 to E4A4 may not be determined.
-In the above embodiment, for example, in a configuration in which the counting unit of the character timer effect is executed in the final fluctuation cycle and the counting unit of the character timer effect is executed even in the non-final fluctuation cycle, the counting unit starts from the start of the final fluctuation cycle. The time to the timing may be the same as the time from the start of the non-final fluctuation cycle to the start timing of the counting unit.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be configured so that the Gase effect is not executed.
-In the above embodiment, when the comment effect lottery or the cut-in effect lottery is won, the comment effect or the cut-in effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be defined that a comment effect or a cut-in effect is executed in response to a fluctuation pattern. In this case, for example, it is not necessary to execute the comment effect lottery or the cut-in effect lottery.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it may have a variation pattern different from the variation patterns P1 to P15.
-In the above embodiment, the comment effect and the cut-in effect are the effects executed during one special game, but are not limited to this. For example, the comment effect and the cut-in effect may be an effect executed over a plurality of special games. For example, the comment effect and the cut-in effect may be an effect executed during the jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation corresponds to the degree of advantage for the player, but is not limited to this. For example, the degree of expectation that the gaming state is advantageous to the player may correspond to the degree of advantage for the player. Further, the degree of expectation, which is a big hit with a relatively large number of rounds, may correspond to the degree of advantage for the player.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a movable body may be provided. For example, the movable body effect may be executed by the operation of the movable body.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a timer effect capable of specifying the execution start timing of the effect different from the comment effect or the cut-in effect may be executed. In this effect, one or more of the display effect by the effect display device 27, the sound effect by the speaker 18, the light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, and the movable body effect by the movable body are selected and combined. It may be configured.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the comment effect may not be executed. In this case, the comment timer effect may not be executed.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the cut-in effect may not be executed. In this case, the cut-in timer effect may not be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the comment numerical timer effect and the cut-in numerical timer effect may not be executed.
-In the above embodiment, an effect different from the comment effect or the cut-in effect may be executed at a timing corresponding to a position in the middle from the reference position to the execution start position. In this case, for example, it may be configured to display an image in which the position in the middle can be specified. Further, for example, it may be configured so that an effect different from the comment effect or the cut-in effect is not executed at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned intermediate position (so-called ghosting may occur). Further, for example, in the introduction unit of the character timer effect, the enemy character images CA1 and CB1 moving to the execution start position and the enemy character images CA1 and CB2 moving to the intermediate position are displayed, respectively. May be good. Further, for example, the enemy character image that moves to the execution start position and the enemy character image that moves to the intermediate position may be different types of enemy character images. Further, for example, a special effect capable of specifying the execution start timing corresponding to the intermediate position may be executed. In this case, the execution start timing corresponding to the intermediate position may correspond to the special timing. Further, the execution start timing corresponding to the position in the middle is a timing before the execution start timing of the comment effect and the cut-in effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the continuous effect may not be executed.
-In the above embodiment, for example, an effect different from the continuous effect may correspond to a special effect. For example, an effect in which the background image changes may correspond to a special effect. In this case, for example, the jackpot expectation may be specified by the change mode of the background image. In this way, the special effect may be an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the timer value of the counting unit of the character timer effect in the final fluctuation cycle may be configured to be longer than the fluctuation time of the non-final fluctuation cycle in which the counting unit of the character timer effect is executed. Good.

-In the above embodiment, the execution start timing of the continuous effect does not have to correspond to the special timing. For example, even if any timing prior to the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect corresponds to the special timing. Good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the timer value may be extended during the execution of the counting unit of the character timer effect. In this case, for example, a predetermined timer value may be added to the timer value larger than 0. Further, in this case, for example, after making it possible to specify the timing before the comment effect or the cut-in effect, it is possible to specify the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect whose timing is extended by a predetermined extension time. May be good. In other words, after making it possible to specify the timing before the comment effect or the cut-in effect, the execution start timing of the comment effect or the cut-in effect may be specified by extending the timing by a predetermined extension time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning openings 28 and 29, and for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 may be configured to be given a probability change state by passing through a special passage. Further, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes through the special passage and a second big hit that is harder to pass through the special passage than the first big hit. Further, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, the probability variation state may be given up to the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a probabilistic state. And, for example, the configuration may not have a high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage, so that a big hit game is given. It may be a so-called "two types of game machines"). Further, for example, it may be a game machine (so-called "a game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed") in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game. Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entry port.

-The function of the main board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
-The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 27, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 18. A control board that controls the board group in a centralized manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-The present invention may be applied to, for example, a slot machine in which a variable game is executed according to a game start operation.
Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.

(A) The specific effect is an effect in which the execution start timing of the predetermined effect can be specified from the combination of the first effect element and the second effect element, while the first effect element and the second effect. The effect is such that the execution start timing of the predetermined effect cannot be specified from any one of the elements.

(B) The specific effect is characterized in that when the execution start timing of the predetermined effect is reached, the degree of advantage according to the execution of the predetermined effect can be specified.
(C) The effect includes a special effect capable of specifying a special timing, and the special timing is characterized in that the timing is earlier than the execution start timing of the predetermined effect.

(D) The second execution start timing of the second predetermined effect is a timing after the first execution start timing of the first predetermined effect, and the second reference timing is the first of the first predetermined effect. The timing is the same as the execution start timing or the timing before the first execution start timing of the first predetermined effect.

(E) The second execution start timing of the second predetermined effect is a timing after the first execution start timing of the first predetermined effect, and the second reference timing is the first of the first predetermined effect. It is characterized in that it is the same timing as the execution start timing or a timing after the first execution start timing of the first predetermined effect.

(F) The first reference timing and the second reference timing are characterized in that they are the same timing.
(G) The specific effect is characterized in that the execution start timing of the predetermined effect can be specified according to the display of a specific image that does not use the numerical value.

(H) The first specific image includes a plurality of types of images in which at least one of the reference position, the execution start position, the path, the number of the reference positions, and the number of the execution start positions is different. It is characterized by that.

(I) The second effect is an effect that makes it possible to specify the execution start timing of the predetermined effect in which the special timing is extended by a predetermined extension time after the special timing can be specified. To do.

(N) The second effect is characterized in that after the special timing can be specified, the execution start timing of the predetermined effect can be specified by extending the special timing by a predetermined extension time. And.

(L) The special timing is a timing at which the execution of a special effect capable of specifying the degree of advantage for the player is started.
(W) The feature is that the time from the start of the final fluctuation cycle to the final reference timing is the same as the time from the start of the non-final fluctuation cycle including the non-final reference timing to the non-final reference timing. To do.

(W) The predetermined time is longer than the fluctuation time of the non-final fluctuation cycle including the non-final reference timing.

AS, BS ... movement start position, AG, BG ... movement end position, ARG, BRG ... path image, CA1, CB1 ... enemy character image, CA2, CB2 ... ally character image, CG1, CG2 ... numerical image, P1 to P15 ... Fluctuation pattern, Ta ... Comment effect execution start timing, Tb ... Cut-in effect execution start timing, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 27 ... Effect display device, 27r ... Display area.

Claims (2)

In a game machine that executes a predetermined effect that can specify the degree of advantage for the player
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production
The predetermined effect is an effect in which execution is started from a predetermined execution start timing.
The effect includes a specific effect that can specify the execution start timing of the predetermined effect.
The specific Starring unloading is possible to specify some or all of the path connecting the execution start position corresponding to the execution start timing of the reference position and the predetermined effect than execution start timing of the predetermined effect corresponding to the previous reference timing the first specific image such, and a demonstration for displaying the second specific image that moves to the execution start position from the reference position in said path,
At the execution start timing of the predetermined effect , the second specific image is displayed at the execution start position.
The specific effect is an effect of displaying the first specific image capable of specifying the changed route by changing the route so that the distance of the route becomes long . The specific effect is an effect that is more advantageous to the player when the distance of the route is a second distance longer than the first distance than when the distance of the route is the first distance. The gaming machine according to claim 1 .