JP7085200B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not a game ball is a big hit on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and if the determination determines that the game ball is a big hit, the game ball is determined. A jackpot game that can be acquired is performed (see Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a variation display of an effect pattern is performed on a predetermined background image on a display unit based on a determination result. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the effect pattern is variably displayed, an effect is performed such that a predetermined background image or the effect pattern is obscured and made invisible.

Japanese Patent No. 6205637

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game, with respect to the gaming machine that obscures a predetermined background image or effect pattern to make it invisible.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
In a gaming machine that can be put into a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player
A staging control means capable of executing a staging using a predetermined staging means including a display unit is provided.
The staging control means
It is possible to display a predetermined background image in the display unit and execute variable display of the effect symbol superimposed on the predetermined background image.
When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable display of the effect symbol, the special gaming state is set.
After the specific effect of hiding the predetermined background image once and making it visible again, a suggestion effect suggesting that the special gaming state may occur may be executed.
After the suggestion effect, a high expectation effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of the special gaming state may be executed.
The specific effect may be executed at the first timing or may be executed at the second timing.
It is characterized in that the probability that the suggested effect is executed differs between when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and when the specific effect is executed at the second timing .

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the basic embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of the display. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the basic embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the staging control board side. (A) is a table showing the general map-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing the special map-related determination information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is the first look-ahead determination table. This is the second look-ahead determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demo movie, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) shows an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probabilistic variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening effect, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round effect, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending effect. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect symbol, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of an effect symbol display area. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is a figure which shows an example from the start of a special figure variation effect to the reach. It is a figure which shows an example of N reach. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach, and is the continuation of FIG. 23. It is a figure which shows an example of SP reach, and is the continuation of FIG. 24. It is a figure which shows an example of a movable body production. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a hold production. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold icon change notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold icon change notice. It is a flowchart of a game control main process. It is a flowchart of the game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 33. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of the staging control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 44. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is the first sliding door notice execution determination table, and (B) is the first sliding door notice mode determination table. (A) is a second sliding door notice execution determination table, and (B) is a second sliding door notice mode determination table. (A) is the first sliding door notice type determination table, and (B) is the symbol action notice execution determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the staging symbol of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the sliding door image used for the 1st sliding door notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma image used for the 2nd fusuma notice. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal first sliding door notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the special first sliding door notice. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol action notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the special 1st sliding door notice of the 1st sliding door notice mode 5. It is a figure which shows an example of a high expectation production. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd sliding door notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma image used for the fusuma notice of the second embodiment. (A) is a sliding door notice execution determination table, and (B) is a sliding door notice execution timing determination table. It is a fusuma notice type judgment table. It is a high expectation effect execution judgment table. It is a high expectation effect execution judgment table. It is a sliding door notice mode determination table. It is a sliding door notice mode determination table. It is a sliding door notice mode determination table. It is a sliding door notice mode determination table. It is a sliding door notice mode determination table. It is a sliding door notice mode determination table. It is a symbol action notice execution judgment table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma notice of the 1st staging type performed at the 1st timing. It is a figure which shows an example of a high expectation production. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma notice of the 2nd staging type performed at the 1st timing. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma notice of the fusuma notice mode 6 performed at the 1st timing. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma notice of the 1st staging type performed at the 2nd timing. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma notice of the 2nd staging type performed at the 2nd timing. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol action notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the fusuma notice of the fusuma notice mode 6 performed at the 2nd timing.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is a premise of the characteristic portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In the following, for the sake of simplicity of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. 1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming board unit YU including the gaming board 1 and a gaming machine frame 2 in which the gaming board unit YU is housed. The gaming machine frame 2 has a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game store, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 to which the gaming board unit YU is attached, and before being rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. It is provided with a door 23.

The outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer shape in front view. The inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21.

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22. The front door 23 includes a frame-shaped front frame 23 m in which a large opening having a substantially vertically long rectangular shape is formed in the center thereof, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU and the transparent plate 23t face each other. The transparent plate 23t is a transparent synthetic resin plate and is formed into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the front surface of the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It suffices if the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 through the transparent plate 23t.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude of the force (launch intensity) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, an upper plate 34 that protrudes greatly forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly under the upper plate 34 are provided. At the center of the front side of the upper plate 34, a first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided. The operation portion visibly protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 of the first effect button 40k is formed into a hemispherical shape. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed. Further, on the upper surface of the lower plate 35, a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing a surplus game ball that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A is provided.

Further, on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the transparent plate 23t on the front surface of the front frame 23 m, the upper side decorative body 31, the right side decorative body 32, and the left side decorative body 33 are provided. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side are predetermined in the left-right direction facing downward. They are arranged side by side at a distance. Further, at the lower part of the right decorative body 32, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided. The operation portion of the second effect button 41k is formed in a rod shape. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided from the right decorative body 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the gaming.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described with reference to FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board production unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a substantially ring-shaped center decorative body 61 is formed so as to project forward along the opening 1A. Further, on the outside of the center decorative body 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decorative body 61, and an outer rail between the left side portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decorative body 61. A curved inner rail 63, which is substantially parallel to the center decoration 61, is formed.

Then, on the front surface of the game board 1, the area surrounded by the center decorative body 61, the outer rail 62, the inner rail 63, and the like forms the game area 6. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the center decorative body 61, the outer rail 62, and the inner rail 63. Further, the area surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launch area 7 through which the launched game ball can pass toward the game area 6.

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of gaming nails (not shown) are projected in the gaming area 6. The game nail appropriately connects the game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the large winning opening 14, and the like. It constitutes a route to guide to.

A general winning device 10D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6. In the general winning device 10D, the general winning opening 10 is formed so that a game ball can be entered. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a first start winning device 11D is provided immediately below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. In the first start winning device 11D, the first start opening 11 is formed so that a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

From the left side portion to the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61, a warp portion 61w through which the game ball is passed is formed. The entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side portion of the center decoration body 61. The game ball that has entered the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which the game ball can roll is provided on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61 near the exit of the warp portion 61w. At the tip of the stage 61s, a downward guiding portion 61y that guides the game ball downward is provided. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guide portion 61y.

A second start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided immediately below the first start opening 11 in the game area 6. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed into a closed mode in which the game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which the game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed mode and an open mode by the electric chew opening / closing member 12k provided in the electric chew 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k.

The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is composed of a substantially L-shaped member in front view, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can project forward from the retracted state where the front end surface is flush with the game area 6. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second starting port 12 opens so that the ball can enter. Specifically, a vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k receives the game ball and is guided from the horizontal portion to the second starting port 12.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decoration body 61. The gate 13 is configured to allow a game ball to pass through. Even if the game ball passes through the gate 13, the prize ball is not paid out. The game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A large winning device 14D is provided on the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 and on the downstream side of the gate 13. The large winning device 14D is formed with a large winning opening 14 that can be changed into a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The big winning opening 14 takes a closed mode and an open mode by the AT opening / closing member 14k provided in the big winning device 14D. That is, the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k.

The AT opening / closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the large winning opening 14. A horizontal rotation axis is provided at the lower end of the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees around its axis of rotation so that its upper end tilts forward. When the AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 6, and the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the ball can be entered.

In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the large winning opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, below the large winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and the guidance path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is the game area 6 (front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to project forward from. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.

It should be noted that the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 10 collectively enter the game ball and pass through the gate 13 of the game ball. Collectively referred to as "winning" to the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

By the way, the game area 6 on which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right-handed".

In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of gaming nails (not shown).

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a large winning opening 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, or the large winning opening 14 by launching the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right.

It should be noted that, at the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Next, the board production unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described. The board production unit EU is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. An image display device 50 and a board movable device 55 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1.

The board movable device 55 includes a movable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a horizontally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 that is maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50. In the standby state of the board movable body 55k, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically, the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is slightly downward from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that only a part of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 can be seen by the player and most of it cannot be seen in the standby state (see FIG. 3A).

Then, the board movable body 55k can descend from the initial position to a predetermined operating position as a whole, rise from the operating position, and return to the initial position (see FIG. 3B). The predetermined operating position is a position where the movable board 55k is located substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, a predetermined work position can be appropriately set, regardless of whether the board movable body 55k is placed above or below the substantially center of the opening 1A in front view. good.

Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in the front view around the rotation axis formed in the front-rear direction at the center thereof (see FIG. 3C). The rotational movement of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the board movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, is held at the operating position, and moves from the operating position to the standby position.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Next, the indicators 8 arranged on the right side (the portion other than the game area 6) substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 includes a special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1”) and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”). A special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying) and a normal figure display 82 for variably displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal figure”) are included. Further, the indicators 8 include a special figure 1 hold indicator 83a for displaying the special figure 1 hold number described later and a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the special figure 2 hold number described later. ..

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Further, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure display 81". Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 83".

The variable display of the special figure informs the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. If the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined special figure, a big hit game is performed with the opening of the big winning opening 14.

The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, the final result is "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■: off), which is the first, second, fifth, and sixth from the left. A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. If the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □", will finally light up. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

Further, in the variable display of the special map, the variable display of the special map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special map is stopped and displayed. The mode of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately even if the gaming ball wins a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. Specifically, it is a case where a prize is given to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 of the game ball during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing are suspended based on the winning. This reserved special drawing lottery and variable display of special drawings are called "special drawing reservations".

The special drawing hold includes the special drawing 1 lottery held based on the winning of the first starting port 11, the "special drawing 1 holding" representing the variable display of the special drawing 1, and the winning of the second starting opening 12. There are a special figure 2 lottery held based on the above, and a "special figure 2 hold" representing the variable display of the special figure 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold display 83a displays the number of the special figure 1 hold, that is, the number of the special figure 1 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b displays the number of the special figure 2 hold, that is, the number of the special figure 2 lottery held and the variable display of the special figure 2.

It is possible to set or not set the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold. Further, when an upper limit is set for the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold, the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold may be the same or different. In the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by turning on the LEDs for the number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Figure 1 Displays the number of holds and Special Figure 2 Holds. In the following, the number of special figure 1 hold is referred to as "special figure 1 hold number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 hold is referred to as "special figure 2 hold number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 hold number" and "special figure 2 hold number" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the "special figure 1 hold indicator 83a" and the "special figure 2 hold indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 83".

Further, the variable display of the fuzu is executed when the fuzu lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the normal map informs the result of the normal map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal map is a predetermined specific normal map, an auxiliary game is performed with the opening of the second starting port 12.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the normal figure display 82 represents a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery, that is, the result of the normal figure lottery. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs will eventually turn on, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). This lighting mode is a hit symbol and represents a hit. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the right will light up, such as "■ □". This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the basic embodiment, the variation display of the normal diagram is an embodiment in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the mode of variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), all LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game control board 100 that controls the game (progress of the game) capable of obtaining the game profit, and the game control board 100 responds to the control of the game. Power is supplied to the effect control board 120 that controls the effect, the image control board 140 that controls the image, the payout control board 170 that controls the payout of the game ball, and the boards 100, 120, 140, 170. The power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. In addition, the game that can acquire the game profit to be controlled by the game control board 100 includes a special figure lottery, a variable display of the special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, and a variable display of the normal figure. , Auxiliary games, etc. are included.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a game control main process, a game control side timer interrupt process, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, and an auxiliary. A game control table and the like are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 105. Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, if there is a prize in the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12 of the game ball, the special figure hold can occur, but if the special figure hold is possible, that is, the number of special figure hold is When the upper limit has not been reached, determination information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery or the like is acquired based on this winning. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure hold. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 of the game ball. Judgment information is referred to as "special figure 2 related judgment information". Further, the special figure 1 related judgment information and the special figure 2 related judgment information are collectively referred to as "special figure related judgment information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 1 hold number is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 2 hold number is set to "4".

Further, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output by various sensors are input to the game control board 100. Further, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a large winning opening sensor 14a. ..

The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 14.

Further, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the prize-winning device 14D.

The type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, the game control board 100 is connected to indicators 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold display 83). The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. A card unit CU and a payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and a launcher 72 is also connected to the payout control board 170. Further, the card unit CU is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 to pay out prize balls and rental balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensor 73a for counting.

Further, the launching device 72 is a device for launching a game ball. The handle 72k constitutes an operation unit or an input unit that receives an operation for launching the game ball to the launching device 72, and is included in the launching device 72. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the launch control circuit 175.

Further, a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the handle 72k. The launching device 72 drives the launching motor 72m so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the knob 72b of the firing volume. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The staging control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 based on various commands sent from the game control board 100.

The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the staging control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, the staging control board 120 is mounted with a staging control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “staging control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the staging of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The staging control board 120 can be positioned as an staging control unit that controls the staging together with the image control board 140, the voice control circuit 161 and the sub drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the staging control unit includes at least the staging control board 120, and uses the staging device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable body 55k, etc.) for game staging, customer waiting staging, and operation promotion. It suffices if the production can be controlled.

The effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect, etc.), customer waiting effect, and operation of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes an operation promotion effect that encourages operation during a valid period (operation valid period).

The staging control microcomputer 121 is stored in a staging ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the staging as the game progresses by the game control board 100, a staging RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a staging ROM 123. The staging CPU 122 that executes the program is included.

The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing an effect control main process, a receive interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, a 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 stores a start winning command holding storage unit 125 for storing a start winning command described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designation command described later, and a special figure for storing a special figure change start command described later. A fluctuation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

Further, the image control board 140 is connected to the staging control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. To do. The connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video) used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145. It is equipped with a Random Access Memory) 146 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. All or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip.

In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a pattern, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc.) (effect). Image data such as (including patterns) and background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. As a result, various staging images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the voice, music, and music from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Output sound effects, etc.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be configured on a board to mount a CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, various sensors serving as an input unit and various actuators serving as a drive source are connected to the staging control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the staging control board 120. Further, the staging control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

The various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k has been pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k has been pressed. When the first effect button sensor 40a and the second effect button sensor 41a detect that they have been operated, they output a signal corresponding to the detected content to the effect control board 120.

The type and number of switches connected to the staging control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the staging control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the staging control board 120 include a motor for rotating members 55m1 and a motor for elevating members 55m2. The rotary member motor 55m1 can drive the rotary member 55k1 to rotate the rotary member 55k1. The elevating member motor 55m2 can raise or lower the elevating member 55k2. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2 via the sub drive board 162. ..

In the following, the operations of the "rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as "the operation of the board movable body 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering or raising the board movable body 55k".

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100 and the like. In detail, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and the frame lamp 53 is in accordance with the light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. The data stored in the staging ROM 123 of the staging control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The sub drive board 162 may be configured by the board to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like and the operation control of the board movable body 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. 3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a general drawing lottery when the launched gaming ball passes through the gate 13. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal map that is stopped and displayed. In addition, the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later.

When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of the normal map and auxiliary games based on the fact that the normal map fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the normal map related determination information is acquired, and the normal map lottery is performed. Can be done. As shown in FIG. 8A, the acquired general map-related determination information includes a normal symbol random number. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using, for example, a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. When associated with the game state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state.

In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number determination value) is appropriately distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or miss is a hit. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation pattern determination / normal map variable display The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using, for example, a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). When associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state), the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern determination table) and the time saving used in the non-time saving state. There is a normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the state.

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is set. The variable display of the normal map when the stop display is performed is determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 30 seconds. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined so that the normal map fluctuation time is 5 seconds. It should be noted that these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate.

Then, the variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the normal map display 82. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal map, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the general map lottery). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D opens

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by using the auxiliary game control table. Auxiliary game components are stored in the auxiliary game control table. For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, it is possible to associate a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The specific contents of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time in which it is difficult to make the electric chew 12D win a game ball such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the game ball is won the electric chew 12D for a longer time than the first opening time such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closing) of 1.0 second. The electric chew 12D is opened only for the second opening time, which is easy to make.

In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the short time state is also called "long open auxiliary game". Further, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in the auxiliary game, and is opened a plurality of times in one auxiliary game, for example, opening once and then opening again with an interval of closing once. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special drawing 1 lottery when the launched gaming ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a variable display of the special figure 1 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. In addition, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is terminated.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched gaming ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is ended.

Further, in the following, winning a game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and winning a prize in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "establishment of the first starting condition" and "establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the normal diagram.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of special figures and a jackpot game based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, the special figure-related determination information is acquired, and the special figure lottery is performed. Then, in order to perform variable display of the special figure, various judgments are made on the special figure-related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a jackpot judgment. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Next, each determination made using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game), in other words, either a jackpot or a loss, using the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, for example, the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with the gaming state described later. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as "normal probability jackpot determination table") and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as "big hit determination table"). , "High probability jackpot judgment table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, and determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table.

It is possible to appropriately change the method of allocating the special symbol random number determination value to the jackpot probability and the determination results of various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, for example, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the component of the jackpot (content that is advantageous to the player) composed of the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the prize is awarded due to the jackpot symbol type determination (causing the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second big hit symbol type determination table).

Multiple types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 and the type of the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 can be appropriately set. For example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is used. As a jackpot symbol A, a jackpot symbol B, and a jackpot symbol C, three types of jackpot symbols are provided, and as a jackpot symbol of special figure 2, three types of jackpot symbols D, a jackpot symbol E, and a jackpot symbol F are used. Can be provided. Then, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination In the reach determination, for example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, whether or not to generate reach by the special figure variation effect described later is determined by using the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (C). It is to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). When associated with the gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach) used in the non-time reduction state. Judgment table).

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value of the reach random number (reach random number judgment value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach).

As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" may be different between the non-time reduction reach determination table and the time reduction reach determination table. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not generate reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot judgment is a big hit or a loss, for example, a fluctuation pattern judgment table of a special symbol as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 (special figure fluctuation pattern). The determination table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special map variation pattern) of the variable display of the special map.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure fluctuation time, a so-called “scale”, an effect flow (effect content) of a special figure variation effect described later, and the like. In addition to the special map fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation effect, the special map variation pattern can also include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination. The type and number of special figure fluctuation patterns can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It can be associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used at the time of the operation.

Then, each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table is used in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving).

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table have a jackpot use, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively. Similarly, the non-time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reachless loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 hold number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special drawing 1 holding number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reachless loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 2 hold number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above.

Then, the special map display 81 performs the variation display of the special map variation time according to the special map variation pattern determined by each special map variation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the special symbol variable display (result of the special symbol lottery) after the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently. , The jackpot game is executed.

Further, it is possible to associate each special figure variation pattern with an effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the third column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12. Here, a typical effect constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be described.

There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production as the effects that make up the effect flow of the special figure variation effect.

The normal fluctuation suggests that the staging symbols that had been stopped and displayed started to fluctuate, and each of the staging symbols constituting each staging symbol was fluctuated at a high speed to the extent that it was difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special symbol was started. It is a production to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation effect (the part from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change) related to the loss change without reach, and the part until the reach is established (determined) in the special figure change effect where the reach occurs are normal fluctuations. May consist of.

Immediately after the reach is established (determined) through normal fluctuations, the N reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped, and the remaining one. This is a production in which the design slows down and fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special symbol variation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of loss, the remaining one staging symbol stops at a staging symbol different from the staging symbol constituting the reach. If the special symbol variation effect does not end in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes at high speed again, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

L-reach is, for example, an effect that can be performed after N-reach, which is performed for a longer time than N-reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than N-reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later) that does not interfere with the background image is smaller than in the N reach. At the upper left of the display unit 50a, the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a), and the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to the L reach (the image dedicated to the L reach is played). In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the production content of L reach, a video of a scene different from the game related to SP reach, which will be described later, is displayed, such as the main character performing special training to learn a special move.

The SP reach is, for example, an effect that can be performed after the N reach, which is performed for a longer time than the L reach, and suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced, and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later) that does not interfere with the background image is smaller than that in the N reach. At the upper left of the display unit 50a, the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a), and the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to SP reach (the image dedicated to SP reach is played). In the SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as the production content of the SP reach, a video of a scene in which the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the rival of the main character belongs play a match is displayed.

The battle effect is, for example, an effect that can be executed after reaching in a short time state, and is an effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in the battle effect, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and the predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the display unit 50a). In the state of moving to the upper right of), it switches to the background image dedicated to the battle production (the video dedicated to the battle production is played). Further, in the battle effect, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a.

In addition, in the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle production, the effect symbols constituting the reach in the N reach, the L reach, the SP reach, and the battle production are displayed in the display unit 50a. Not only the state in which the image is visible in the display unit 50a, but also the state in which the effect symbol constituting the reach is difficult to see or cannot be visually recognized from the display unit 50a for a predetermined period, for example, in relation to the dedicated background image. In addition, the production contents of normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, the effects constituting the special figure variation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, it is possible to give a name to the special figure fluctuation pattern by associating the jackpot determination result and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. .. The special map fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot may be collectively referred to as "big hit fluctuation", and the special map fluctuation pattern related to the loss may be collectively referred to as "loss variation".

Furthermore, the special map fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of the jackpot judgment result is "SP reach variation", the special map fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special map variation in N reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern at which the production ends is sometimes collectively referred to as "N reach fluctuation". In addition, the loss fluctuation with reach is referred to as "loss fluctuation with reach", and the loss fluctuation without reach may be collectively referred to as "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform pre-reading determination using, for example, a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIGS. 13 to 14 based on the acquired special figure-related determination information before performing jackpot determination. be. The look-ahead determination table is the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start prize, in other words, the type of special figure variably displayed by the start prize (special figure 1 / special figure). It is possible to relate to 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where the first start opening 11 is won and the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed, and the second start opening 12 is won, and the special figure is drawn. There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) when the variable display of 2 is performed. The look-ahead determination performed based on the first look-ahead determination table is also referred to as "first look-ahead determination", and the look-ahead determination performed based on the second look-ahead determination table is also referred to as "second look-ahead determination".

Further, the look-ahead determination table can also be associated with a gaming state (normal gaming state / high-probability high-base gaming state / low-probability high-base gaming state) described later. That is, the look-ahead judgment table includes a look-ahead judgment table (a look-ahead judgment table for a normal game state) used in a normal gaming state and a look-ahead judgment table (a high-probability high-base game) used in a high-probability high-base game state. There is a pre-reading determination table for a state) and a pre-reading determination table (a pre-reading determination table for a low-probability high-base gaming state) used in a low-probability high-based gaming state.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in a normal gaming state, a first look-ahead determination table used in a high-probability high-base gaming state, and a low-probability high-base gaming state. The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal gaming state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base gaming state, and the low-probability high-base gaming state. There is a second look-ahead determination table used in.

By the look-ahead determination using the look-ahead determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 14, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by winning the starting ports 11 and 12 is specified. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the prize is performed. In the process of specifying the special figure fluctuation pattern, the success or failure of the jackpot is also specified as the look-ahead determination result.

Then, the look-ahead determination result including the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern and the like is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the staging control board 120 as a look-ahead determination result along with the generation thereof. It should be noted that what kind of information is specified as the look-ahead determination result can be appropriately changed. For example, information on the jackpot symbol type can be included in the look-ahead determination result.

As described above, the special figure display 81 performs variable display of the special figure by performing the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game

The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big winning opening 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. Includes the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending.

It is possible not to provide OP or ED. Further, in the following, the round game of a predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first round game is also referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is also referred to as "10 round (10R)".

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot game with the type of jackpot symbol. And one kind or a plurality of kinds of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements constituting the jackpot game (big hit game components). The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening where each opening is performed, and the time to close until the next opening. (Closed time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included.

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control the jackpot game by using, for example, the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15A. That is, it is possible to set the type of the jackpot game and the jackpot game component for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15A. Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15A will be described.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter, also referred to as "first jackpot game"), a round game is performed 10 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter, also referred to as “second jackpot game”), a round game is performed five times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter, also referred to as "third jackpot game"), a round game is performed five times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol D (hereinafter, also referred to as “fourth jackpot game”), a round game is performed 10 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter, also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), a round game is performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth big hit game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F (hereinafter, also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), a round game is performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the big winning opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth big hit game to the start of the first round game. Further, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the sixth big hit game.

In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 has elapsed, it is large. The winning opening 14 is closed and the round game ends. In addition, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15A, which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed by a method different from this. You may do so. For example, a device capable of distributing to two winning openings is provided in the game area 6, and if one winning opening is awarded, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed, while if the other winning opening is won, a predetermined number is specified. Either a jackpot game consisting of more than a number of round games or a jackpot game consisting of less than a predetermined number of round games may be executed with a predetermined probability by a lottery or the like.

3-4. Game state Next, a game state in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which the jackpot game is executed and a non-big hit game state in which the jackpot game is not executed. The non-big hit game state includes a normal game state, which is a basic base game state, and a specific game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Factors that are "advantageous to the player" related to this specific gaming state include the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12. That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific gaming state.

Regarding the jackpot probability, the advantage to the player is that the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and it becomes easier to win the jackpot. Further, regarding the ease of opening the second starting port 12, the advantage to the player is that the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening of the second starting port 12 per unit time is higher. It means that the time will be longer.

As the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 are advantageous to the player, and the second specific gaming state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific gaming state and a third specific gaming state in which only the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It is also possible to mount a part of the three types of specific gaming states without mounting all of these three types of specific gaming states on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Here, as a partial gaming state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player is referred to as a "high probability state". On the other hand, the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called the "normal probability state".

Further, as a partial gaming state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than that of the normal gaming state, and the second starting port 12 A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time saving state". On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is "non-time saving". It is called "state".

Here, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described in detail. As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which the second starting port 12 is more likely to win a prize than the non-time saving state. Here, a specific method for making it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state will be described.

For example, by setting the time-reduced state to a state in which the fluctuation time of the normal figure is likely to be shorter than that of the non-time-reduced state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time-reduced state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is set in the time-shortened state. Let it be decided. As a result, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger in the time-saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit determination and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the general drawing lottery per unit time As the number of executions increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

Further, by setting the time saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than that in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time saving state. .. For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is released for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Try to open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time becomes the same, so once. Since the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is long, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes long.

Further, by setting the time-reduced state to a state in which it is easier to determine that the hit is a hit than in the non-time-reduced state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time-reduced state. For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536, whereas in the time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536. .. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, if the opening time of the electric chew 12D and the fluctuation time of the normal figure in one auxiliary game are the same, there is a high probability that the hit determination will determine a hit. Since the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes long.

In this way, it is easier to win in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal figure is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long. When the three conditions are satisfied, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and it is possible to easily win a prize in the second starting port 12. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

In the time saving state, not all three conditions for increasing the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 may be satisfied, but only a part of the conditions may be satisfied. Finally, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-reduced state, and it is sufficient that the second starting port 12 can be easily won.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of executions of the special figure variable display per unit time is small or special by making it easier to select a special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. The average of the fluctuation times may be set to be low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure hold is digested becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

In the following, the first specific game state is referred to as a "high probability high base game state" and the second specific game state is referred to as a "high probability low" in relation to the content of the advantage to the player for each specific game state. The "base game state" and the third specific game state are also referred to as "low probability high base game state". Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a "low probability low base gaming state".

Therefore, it can be said that the low-probability low-base gaming state is a gaming state controlled in a normal probability state and a non-time saving state. Similarly, the low-probability high-base gaming state is controlled in the normal probability state and time-saving state, the high-probability low-base gaming state is controlled in the high-probability state and non-time-saving state, and the high-probability high-base gaming state is controlled in the high-probability state and time-saving state. It can be said that the game is in a state of being.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in a low-probability low-base gaming state, a low-probability high-base gaming state, a high-probability low-base gaming state, a high-probability high-base gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be acquired. Therefore, the big hit game state can be said to be an advantageous game state for the player. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can be said to be "advantageous gaming states" that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. Further, the high-probability high-base gaming state and the low-probability high-base gaming state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base gaming state in that the ease of winning the second starting port 12 is higher than the non-time saving state. It is in a gaming state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the first start opening 11 and the big prize opening 14 in which the number of prize balls by one winning is larger than the second start opening 12 are opened, so that the jackpot game state is a low probability low base game. It is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the state.

Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the normal gaming state is first set. In addition, the jackpot game state is set by displaying the stop of the jackpot symbol. On the other hand, the specific game state is set by winning the big hit and executing the big hit game. Next, the setting of the specific gaming state will be described.

3-5. Setting of specific gaming state The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific gaming state with the end of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and advanced in a specific game state. The duration of this specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. It is also possible to limit the period during which the specific gaming state can be continued.

When limiting the duration of the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state can be terminated when the termination condition for the continuation period is satisfied. Then, when the specific gaming state ends, the normal gaming state can be set. Further, regarding the high-probability high-base gaming state, when the end condition is satisfied, the low-probability high-base gaming state or the high-probability low-base gaming state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base gaming state or high-probability low-base gaming state may be continued until the next big hit is won. Further, the same or different end conditions may be set for the newly set low-probability high-base gaming state or high-probability low-base gaming state, and when the end condition is satisfied, the normal gaming state may be set.

In addition, the end condition for the duration of the specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. As the end condition, for example, the number of executions of the variable display of the special figure can be set. In addition, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed is not limited to the elapsed time after the big hit game, the number of balls launched after the big hit game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the big hit game, or whether to end the specific game state. It is possible to set the end condition to derive the result of ending in the lottery (so-called "fall lottery"). Further, these elements may be set individually as the end condition, or may be set in combination.

In addition, these end conditions may be set to be the same for all the specific game states that can be set after the big hit game, and may be set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You may. Further, the end condition may be different for each specific game state.

Further, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. 15B, the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol D, or the jackpot symbol E is high after the jackpot game is completed. The game may be controlled in a high probability base game state. Here, this high-probability, high-base game state can be continued until the jackpot is won without setting an end condition. Further, after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol F is completed, the game may be controlled in a low probability and high base game state. Here, an end condition can be set for this low-probability high-base game state, and the special figure variable display can be set 100 times as the end condition. The relationship between the jackpot type symbol and the specific gaming state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence / absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

In addition, paying attention to the game profit of the big hit, the big hit in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the big hit game is also called "high probability big hit". Further, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "probability change jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a normal probability state and a time-saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-saving jackpot".

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 30.

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The staging mode is a division of staging (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, the special figure variable display is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure and indicates that the standby state is in which the variable display of the special figure is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 as shown in FIG. 16B. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like. It should be noted that the setting items related to the effect can be appropriately set. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demo video G100.

The normal effect mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal game state. Further, a plurality of lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode can be provided. For example, as the lower hierarchy effect mode belonging to the normal effect mode, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided.

In the following, the production mode of the lower hierarchy belonging to the production mode is also referred to as a “production stage”. Along with this, the first normal production mode is also referred to as the "first normal production stage", the second normal production mode is also referred to as the "second normal production stage", and the third normal production mode is also referred to as the "third normal production stage". Say.

When a plurality of production stages belonging to the normal production mode are provided in this way, the production stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate, but for example, the switching condition can be set so that the special figure variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Further, as the switching condition, it is possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure variation effect based on the SP reach loss variation is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, a reach may occur in the special figure variation effect, but the special figure variation effect is established for the entire section of the special figure variation effect when the reach does not occur, and the reach when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a front part before the reach and a rear part after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The front part is composed of the above-mentioned "normal fluctuation".

Then, in the front stage portion of the first normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17 (A): first normal background image G111) mainly representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the front portion of the second normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17 (B): second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the front portion of the third normal effect stage, a background image (FIG. 17 (C): third normal background image G113) mainly showing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display unit 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and the normal effect mode is used. A dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach.

The dedicated background image according to the type of reach in the normal effect mode may be a background image common to the normal effect mode regardless of the type of the effect stage, or may be a different background image for each effect stage.

Further, the normal effect mode may be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal effect mode may be set to the effect mode indicating that the non-time saving state is set. Alternatively, a predetermined effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" and is different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Further, in the low-probability low-base gaming state and the high-probability low-base gaming state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined staging mode different from the normal staging mode may be set.

The probability variation effect mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability high base game state. In the pre-stage portion of the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a background image (probability variation background image G120) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. .. Further, in the latter part of the probabilistic effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the probabilistic effect mode is displayed.

The time saving effect mode can be set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and is either the low probability high base game state or the high probability high base game state, and at least the time reduction. This is an effect mode indicating that the state is in a state. In the front part of the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (E), a background image (time saving background image G130) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. .. Further, in the latter part of the time saving effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving effect mode is displayed.

The time-saving effect mode is set only in the low-probability high-base game state, and can be set to the effect mode indicating that the time-saving effect mode is the low-probability high-base game state.

Further, for either or either of the probabilistic effect mode and the time-saving effect mode, a plurality of effect stages for the effect mode are further provided as in the normal effect mode, and the effect stage is switched when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. You can do it.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, the opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image G2 prompting “right-handed” are displayed on the display unit 50a. Is displayed. The jackpot opening effect is performed. In addition, during the opening, as a jackpot opening effect, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2 on the display unit 50a. ..

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18B, the right-handed image G2 is continuously displayed from the opening on the display unit 50a, and the round image showing the number of rounds is displayed. A round effect is performed in which the prize ball number image G4 suggesting the G3 and the number of prize balls paid out is displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, the background of the right-handed image G2, the round image G3, and the prize ball number image G4 on the display unit 50a, and the background image according to the type of the jackpot game (background for the round). The image G201) is displayed, and the BGM corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.

Further, during the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18C, the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G5 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G6 is displayed is performed. In addition, during the ending, as a jackpot ending effect, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a in the background of the ending image G5 and the total prize ball number image G6. Will be done.

In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are collectively referred to as a "big hit game effect" as an effect performed in the jackpot game. That is, the jackpot game effect is performed in the jackpot effect mode.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure variation effect will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like.

In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the staging symbol, the staging symbol stops after the staging symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the staging symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the staging symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Further, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, various effect devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a panel movable device 55, a first effect button device 40, and a second effect button device 41 are used. It is possible to perform a figure variation effect.

Next, in the special figure variation effect executed in response to the special figure variable display, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a will be described. The staging symbol is also identification information for showing the result of the special drawing lottery, and a plurality of types are provided. In detail, one of the constituent elements of the staging symbol constitutes identification information for showing the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types of staging symbols are provided depending on the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the effect symbols may be composed of numbers 1 to 9, and nine effect symbols may be provided. Then, the effect symbol including the number "1" is referred to as the effect symbol G10a. Similarly, the staging symbols including the numbers "2" to "9" are referred to as the staging symbols G10b to the staging symbols G10e. For convenience, when individual staging symbols are handled without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "staging symbol G10".

In addition, the numerical parts of the effect symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The numerical portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, colors are included in the constituent elements of the effect symbol G10. The configuration of the effect symbol G10 and what the identification information is set to may be appropriately changed. For example, other components such as a character associated with each number may be added to the effect symbol G10.

Subsequently, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction are the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol. The region can be 50b3. The effect symbol G9 is displayed in any of the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3.

Then, mainly, in the front stage portion of the special symbol variation effect, the effect symbol G10 displayed in the left effect symbol area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left effect symbol EZ1", and the effect symbol G10 displayed in the middle effect symbol area 50b2 is referred to. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3, the effect symbol G10 consisting of numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the effect symbols are displayed at relative display positions. When distinguishing G10, it is referred to as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is possible to provide a small symbol area 50c for variably displaying a small symbol in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display unit 50a. In the small symbol area 50c, the small symbol can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbol. The design of the small symbol can be set as appropriate, but for example, the numerical portion of the staging symbol G9 can be reduced as it is to be configured.

In FIG. 19B, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a alternate long and short dash line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. It is described to represent the range of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

Further, as described above, as the effects constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect, there are normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effect. Here, some of these will be described.

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started. Next, the normal fluctuation will be specifically described. As the small symbols, the small symbol KZ1, the small symbol KZ2, and the small symbol KZ3 corresponding to the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are variably displayed in the small symbol area 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbols KZ2, and the right small are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is waiting, FIG. 20 (B). As shown in, the special figure fluctuation effect is started with the start. Specifically, the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

It is possible to make the display mode of the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 different from the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. For example, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display unit 50a, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by displaying each small symbol KZ1 to KZ3. It may be replaced one after another at a fixed position. The display mode of the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be the same as the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

Further, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variablely displayed at high speed immediately after the start of the variable display. While the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variablely displayed at high speed, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically images on the background side such as background images G111 to G115. Is displayed with transparency that is easy to see.

Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the reach occurring (special figure). (Stop display), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the loss stitches (so-called “barracuda stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach.

Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then is shown in FIG. 20 (D). As shown in FIG. 20 (E), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up horizontally at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once, and the stop is stopped. Confirm (stop display of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped at random points, that is, when the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 become the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It stops all at once with the same variation, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

In the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the staging symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left staging symbol EZ1 → right staging symbol EZ3 → middle staging symbol EZ2, but the staging symbols are temporarily stopped. The embodiment is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set.

4-2-2. Reach Next, the establishment of reach will be explained. Even when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss fluctuation), basically, the display unit 50a has the same as the case without the reach described above. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in B), the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 starts.

Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 according to the number "5" temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then is shown in FIG. 21 (D). As described above, the right effect symbols EZ3 having the same number "5" are temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reach is established. Even if the reach is established by the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is continuously performed.

Further, in the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the staging symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left staging symbol EZ1 → the right staging symbol EZ3. Can be done. Further, the number of the staging pattern constituting the reach is not limited to "5". Further, the position of temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special map variation effect when there is no reach loss and the section from the start of the special map variation effect when reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be set as normal fluctuations. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure fluctuation pattern and the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various notice effects such as so-called "pseudo-ren", cut-in notice, and dialogue notice until the reach is established. Alternatively, it is possible to enter the so-called "zone" until the reach is established.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established after the normal fluctuation. The N reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a production for making the player expect a big hit. Next, N reach will be specifically described.

When the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), N reach is performed from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the state when the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a medium effect symbol composed of a number different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss is peculiar to the loss with reach. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

Further, when the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped due to the loss peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 However, it stops all at once with the same loss eyes peculiar to the loss with reach as the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure variation effect does not end at N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), the remaining one medium effect symbol EZ2 that has not stopped fluctuates again at high speed, and N while the reach is maintained. It may develop (switch) from reach to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach and the L reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit. Although the established reach is maintained even in the SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), at the start of the SP reach, the staging symbols EZ1 and EZ3 constituting the reach are reduced and displayed. The left effect symbol EZ1 moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the upper right of the display unit 50a) in the unit 50a so as not to overlap the small symbol area 50c.

Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G114 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, an enemy character appears, and then. As shown in FIG. 23B, an image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "" Beat the enemy batter XX !! "in FIG. 23 (B)" and an effect image G11b that enhances the title image G11a. To.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, a scene in which the main character and the enemy character, which is a rival of the main character, are facing each other is displayed. The content of SP reach consists of a confrontation scene between a baseball pitcher and a batter. Here, the main character is the pitcher and the enemy character is the batter.

After that, in the background image G114 for SP reach, the main character throws the ball as shown in FIG. 24 (A), and the ball advances toward the enemy character as shown in FIG. 24 (B). As shown in C), the enemy character begins to swing the bat. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning or losing turning point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

After this victory / defeat branch point, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 25 (A-1), the display unit 50a shows. , After the enemy character strikes out and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 25 (B-1), the main character who strikes out the enemy character and screams on the mound is displayed, and from the speaker 52. A predetermined sound effect is output. At this time, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

In this way, the display of the main character who wins the confrontation and raises a scream and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute an effect suggesting a big hit (a big hit suggestion effect). After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-1), the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in an manner indicating a big hit.

On the other hand, after the winning / losing branch point, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach is not performed without the jackpot suggestion effect. In image G114, as shown in FIG. 25 (A-2), an enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 25 (B-2), the main character is discouraged on the mound. A loss suggestion production is performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 26 (C-2), the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed with the missed stitches for reach. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters confront each other in baseball, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Next, the movable body effect and the operation effect performed in the special figure variation effect will be described. The movable body effect and the operation effect are performed as a part of these effects in the form of being incorporated into the above-mentioned SP reach, N reach, and the jackpot game effect, and when they are performed independently of these effects. There is. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect accompanied by an operation of a movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body effect is an effect using a movable device such as a board movable device 55, and functions as an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit and the development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable body effect functions as an effect suggesting the development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the special figure variation effect develops from N reach to SP reach, first of all, FIG. 26 As shown in (B), the board movable device 55 operates, the board movable body 55k descends to the operating position in front view, and is held at that position for a predetermined time. Further, at this time, the effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 26C, the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character is displayed in a large size on the display unit 50a is displayed, and the SP reach is developed. The operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4. Operation effect Next, the operation effect will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect according to an operation of the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k, etc. at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. It is possible to perform an operation effect including. The operation promotion effect is an effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result effect is an effect that is performed according to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion effect. Functions as a production.

For example, as described above, when the winning / losing branch point is reached in the SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is valid (the first effect button operation valid period) occurs, and this first effect button operation valid period. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), an effect of urging the operation of the first effect button 40k (first effect button operation promotion effect) is performed.

In the first effect button operation promotion effect, the first effect button operation promotion image G12 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The first effect button operation promotion image G12 is an image (first effect button image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k and an image (pressing operation image) representing an operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. It includes G12b and an image (image of the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period) G12c showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (first effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

The first effect button operation valid period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period with the passage of time. Changes to. Note that FIG. 27B shows a state in which the first effect button operation valid period has occurred and one-third of the first effect button operation effective time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation), after the first effect button 40k is pressed during the first effect button operation valid period, the first effect button 40k is pressed. Alternatively, the operation result effect is performed after the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period is exhausted without the first effect button 40k being operated during the first effect button operation valid period.

As an operation result effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), the board movable device 55 is operated, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position, held at that position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1 is produced. Rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result effect includes the movable body effect. Further, at this time, as an operation result effect, the effect image G13 accompanying the operation of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the board movable body 55k is raised, so that the operation result production is completed. When the operation result effect is completed, a jackpot suggestion effect is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, SP loss fluctuation), the first effect button 40k is pressed during the first effect button operation valid period. Alternatively, even if the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period is exhausted without the first effect button 40k being pressed, the operation result effect is not performed and the loss suggestion effect is performed.

The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the panel movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be appropriately changed or added. In addition, the operation effect is not limited to the special figure variation effect, but can also be executed in the big hit effect.

4-5. Look-ahead effect Next, the look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure hold is executed will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed, based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of the special figure variation effect. be. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that makes the big hit expected even before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the hold. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a hold icon notice using a hold effect indicating a special figure hold. Here, the hold effect and the hold icon notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 28A, the hold display is performed in the hold display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section at the lower end of the display unit 50a. The hold display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the left-right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are provided side by side in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first region 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is the first to occur in the special figure 1 hold, and the special figure 1 variable display is the first to occur based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. The hold icon indicating the special figure 1 hold is displayed. Similarly, in the second region 50d2 to the fourth region 50d4, it occurs second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 hold, and is based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. The hold icon indicating the hold of the special figure 1 in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed is displayed in the 2nd to 4th positions.

In the following, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold in the hold order 1". Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the fourth area 50d4 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold in hold order 2" and "hold order 3". It is referred to as "special figure 1 hold" and "special figure 1 hold in hold order 4". That is, the existing special figure 1 hold is referred to as "hold order 1" to "hold order 4" in the order of occurrence.

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed on the left side of the hold display area 50d. In the variation display area 50e, a variation icon representing the currently executing special figure 1 variation display is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the variable icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, it is a “hold effect” corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. However, since the display of the hold icon and the display of the variable icon are related, in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the variable icon are collectively referred to as "hold effect". .. In addition, the hold icon and the variable icon are collectively referred to as an "icon".

In FIG. 28A, the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are indicated by a alternate long and short dash line, and the first region 50d1 to the fourth region 50d4 are indicated by a broken line. It is described to represent the range of the first region 50d1 to the fourth region 50d4 and the variable display region 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be described. In the following description, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 change is being displayed (the special figure change is being produced) and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), in the above-mentioned first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold (holding order) that occurred first among the special figure 1 hold currently held. The hold icon HA2 representing the special figure 1 hold of 1 is displayed, and in the above-mentioned second area 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold (hold order 2) that occurs after the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA2 is displayed. The hold icon HA3 indicating the special figure 1 hold) is displayed. Further, in the above-mentioned variation display area 50e (not shown), the variation icon HA1 representing the currently executing special figure 1 variation display is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 28B is a normal mode.

As described above, in the hold effect, the hold display area 50d is displayed side by side from the left end to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 hold occurs. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbol, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbol based on the special symbol-related determination information stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 105, is individually displayed by the hold icon. To.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the variation icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before that is deleted. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) is not shown. Move to the first region 50d1 in the figure. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are shifted to the left by one each. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3 is the earliest occurrence of the special figure 1 hold currently held. This is to adapt the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 to the situation according to the variable display of the special figure to be started next.

Further, since the hold icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the execution of the special figure 1 variable display, it becomes the variable icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as a word attached before the "icon", the icon displayed in the hold display area 50d is referred to as "hold", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is referred to as "variation". In other words, when the hold icon is displayed and the start condition for the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied for the special symbol hold indicated by the hold icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the start condition is displayed. The corresponding hold icon is displayed as a variable icon. Further, when the hold icon is changed to the variable icon, in other words, the icon is enlarged about twice when moving from the hold display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 from this situation and the special figure 1 hold occurs, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), a new hold occurs in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. The icon HA4 is displayed in the above-mentioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes the winning / failing information and the special figure fluctuation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on the pass / fail information and the special figure fluctuation pattern information. Displaying this hold icon in a special manner is called "hold icon notice".

When the display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, that is, when the hold icon notice is given, the player can expect that the jackpot may be won by the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon. .. Next, a specific example of the hold icon notice will be described. As a specific example of the hold icon notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon HA4 shown in FIG. 28 (E) is a special mode.

As one type of hold icon notice, a special mode is set immediately after the hold icon is displayed, in other words, the hold icon notice is given when the special figure 1 hold occurs (when the first start port 11 is won). There is a hold icon notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28 (D)), the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 1 is held. When the above-mentioned event occurs, the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the above-mentioned second area 50d2 (not shown) in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold, as in the case of FIG. 28 (E).

Immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 29 (B)) (the hold icon notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 29, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after the display, but it may be displayed in the special mode and the period displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

As another type of hold icon notice, there is a hold icon notice type that becomes a special mode when the hold icon moves, in other words, the hold icon change notice is given when the hold icon is shifted. For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28 (D)), the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 1 is held. When the above-mentioned second region 50d2 (not shown) is generated, as shown in FIG. 30B, the holding icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 30B) corresponds to the occurrence of the holding in FIG. Is displayed in.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30C, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the variation icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display that has been executed until immediately before that is deleted. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3, it is displayed in the first area 50d1 as shown in FIG. 30 (D). The hold icon HA3 is moved to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 is moved to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 30D) (hold icon notice is performed). ).

Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the hold icon notice so that the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is a normal embodiment, and green, red, and gold are special embodiments. Then, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the hold icon can be set so as to increase in the order of white <green <red <gold.

The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, for example, an image other than the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a such as a background image, a sound output from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and a movable board. It is possible to execute the operation by using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55. Furthermore, as an effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues uninterrupted from the execution such as the hold icon change notice by the hold icon HA until the special figure change display is started, the effect symbol is stopped. It may be an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as every time the display is performed or every time the variable display of the effect symbol is started.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 40. The flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. Then, the plurality of processes in the flowchart can be appropriately changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

Further, a counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, and the like appearing in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) Circuit) is set.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol-related determination information and the special symbol-related determination information are added by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is used. The process of updating the counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004). ..

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the game control main process of FIG. 31. That is, the process of updating the counter values of various random numbers related to the normal figure-related determination information and the special figure-related determination information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (main side timer interrupt process). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), then a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106). conduct. The sensor detection process, normal operation process and special operation process will be described later.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107), and ends the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12, the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", the prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, the update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of the game control main processes S002 to S004 until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), The game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous game control side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Outputs the command etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 34. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If no game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if a game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered. General prize-winning prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 10 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status described later is 1, in other words, whether or not the variable display of the normal figure or the auxiliary game is performed. It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, and if the normal operation status = 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F). The normal symbol random number indicated by the above is acquired as the normal diagram-related determination information (S205), and the acquired normal symbol-related determination information is stored in the normal diagram holding storage unit 86 provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S206). Proceed to.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 12 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 (YES in S207), the game ball is designated. The second starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12.

Next, when the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the special figure 2 hold number provided in the gaming RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S209). If the number of special figure 2 hold is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the number of special figure 2 hold is not "4" or more (less than "4"), the process proceeds to step S214. NO in S209), special figure 2 holding number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is increased by "1".

Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-). The special figure 2 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S211).

Next, the second look-ahead determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second start-up winning command is specified and specified by collating the current gaming state with the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a. If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 (YES in S214), the game ball is designated. The first starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the first starting port 11 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11.

Next, the number of special figure 1 hold (specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the gaming RAM 104 (special figure 1 hold number counter)) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not it is (S216). If the number of special figure 1 hold is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the number of special figure 1 hold is not (less than) "4" or more (NO in S216). ), The special figure 1 hold number addition process is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-). The special figure 1 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S218).

Next, the first look-ahead determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first start winning command is specified and specified by collating the current gaming state with the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. The first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the storage area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 hold (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 14a. If the game ball has not won in the large winning opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has won in the large winning opening 14 (YES in S221), the gaming RAM 104 is entered. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening 14 in one round game of the big hit game. In addition, the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game is completed. In the first embodiment, the winning rule number is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

When the counter value of the big prize opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9". If (NO in S222), the counter value of the large prize opening prize counter is added by "1" (S223), and the large winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), End the sensor detection process. In the large prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the large winning opening 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 14.

As a sensor capable of detecting the game ball, a sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided, and based on the sensor detecting the game ball, processing other than the processing shown in FIGS. 33 to 34 is performed. Is also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a normal operation process relating to the control of the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, the processing related to the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal map and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state, and the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined, and the normal map fluctuation display of the normal map fluctuation time according to the determined normal map fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal map display 82. And change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the normal map fluctuation start command according to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal map variation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is variablely displayed. In the normal symbol variation processing (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal map fluctuation time has elapsed since the execution of the normal map variation display started (whether or not the normal map variation display is terminated), and the normal symbol variation processing is performed. If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stop display of the normal figure is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the normal map fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal map fluctuation display.

The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the running normal figure started (whether to end the stop display of the normal figure). Whether or not) is determined, and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal figure displayed as stopped is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game is completed, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, a special operation process relating to the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the processing related to the special figure display 81, the special figure hold display 83, and the grand prize device 14D is divided into six statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501).

The game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". The process (S1503) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control The process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby in which the variable display of the special symbol and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The special symbol variation processing will be described in detail later.

The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination process will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot game control process to perform the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the jackpot game ends, the special action status is changed to "5". When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Further, when all the round games are completed and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting a game state to be controlled after the big hit game when the big hit game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a big hit game, the high probability flag is turned ON in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Further, at this time, when limiting the duration of the high probability state, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the high probability state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104. .. Further, when controlling in the time saving state after the big hit game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Further, at this time, if the duration of the time saving state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "time saving specified number of times") is set in the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

Further, in the game state setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating the game state after the big hit game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. 37. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (S1601). When the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the special figure 2 is a special figure. 1 It is determined whether or not the number of reservations is "0" (S1608). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer wait flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol wait process is completed, and if the customer wait flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , The customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is completed.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" but the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start. When there is one or more stores of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the mouth 11, the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the earliest stored one is read out and based on the jackpot determination table associated with the game state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit judgment).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (big hit symbol type determination). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the loss symbol data representing the loss is set in the special symbol buffer, and the symbol designation command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the state is currently in a non-time saving state (S1651). If it is in the non-time saving state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state is selected (S1652), and then the process proceeds to step S1654. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is "big hit". If it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a big hit (YES in S1654), it is for the big hit symbol from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the variation pattern determination table in Special Figure 1 (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 makes a reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) to determine whether or not there is reach.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is “with reach” (S1656). If there is reach (YES in S1656), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). Then, the process proceeds to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current number of special figure 1 holdes is confirmed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 is used. Select (S1657) the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach according to the number of reserved special figures 1 and then proceed to step S1660.

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special figure fluctuation pattern random number and collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1569. Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the set special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 1) and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). Information on the result (information on the special map fluctuation pattern including information on the presence or absence of reach and the special map fluctuation time) is included.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 display 81a to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). ..

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. The storage area corresponding to the first hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 hold number counter (S1613), and reduces and changes the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold display 83a by "1" (S1613). S1614), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1617), and performs special symbol standby processing. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is completed without executing step S1617.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, one or more of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 is stored. If there is, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610). ..

The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is basically performed except that the table used for the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table and the table used for the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since the process is the same as that of the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) is also basically a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) except that the table used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination is the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. Since the process is the same as S1610), the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 display 81b to start the change display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time corresponding to the special figure change pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 hold number counter (S1606), and reduces and changes the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold display 83b by "1" (S1607). ), The special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615), and the process proceeds to step S1616.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is easier to win the jackpot symbol that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold. It should be noted that the digestion of the special figure 1 hold may be executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 2 hold. Further, the digestion of the special figure 1 hold and the digestion of the special figure 2 hold may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs regardless of the type of the special figure.

[Special symbol change processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. 39. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the variation display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1701), when the variation processing of the special symbol is terminated and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated (YES in S1701), the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 81. Is terminated, and the stop display of the special symbol according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure confirmation time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the special symbol ends is output as an output buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol change processing is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In the special symbol determination process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). When the stop display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1751), when the stop display of the special symbol is terminated by ending the special symbol confirmation process (YES in S1751), the normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF) is currently present. It is determined whether or not it is (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), the game control microcomputer 101 is in the time saving state (time saving flag is ON). Whether or not it is determined (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the time saving state (YES in S1753), the rest of the variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time saving state. The value of the time saving remaining number counter for measuring the number of times (time saving remaining number) is subtracted by "1" (S1754), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time reduction remaining number counter (number of time reduction remaining) is not "0" (NO in S1755), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time reduction remaining number) is "0" (in S1755). YES), the state is changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is turned off) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Is determined (S1758). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special symbol confirmation process is completed, and if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), the game state is reset (YES). The normal game state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0") (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. In the jackpot game preparation process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table according to the type of the jackpot symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104. In addition, the jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening according to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is turned on in the predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and the predetermined opening time (the jackpot game starts) according to the type of the jackpot symbol. (Time from being done to starting one round) is set in the special operation timer. Further, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 according to the type of the jackpot symbol. The opening command according to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed is started.

6. Control of staging by staging control board 120 [Staging control main processing]
Next, the control of the staging by the staging control board 120 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 41 to 45. The flowchart for controlling the effect described below is an example. Then, the plurality of processes in the flowchart can be appropriately changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

Further, the counter, timer, flag, buffer and the like appearing in the following description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 43 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the staging control main process, first, the power-on process is performed according to the power-on (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations related to various effects are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include various random numbers for determining the content of the effect, such as a random number for determining a stop symbol pattern and a random number for determining a special figure variation effect pattern, which will be described later.

As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect start, which will be described later). A command, an ending effect start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the staging control board 120 can output sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (execute various staging by voice), and the sub drive board, together with various staging performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via 162 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (various effects are executed by the operation). The various effects include a special figure variation effect, a jackpot game effect (big hit opening effect, round effect, big hit ending effect), a customer waiting effect, an operation effect, a look-ahead effect, and the like.

The staging control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 are input to the external INT input unit of the staging control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This receive interrupt process is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. 42. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs an input process (S4101) in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates the second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 emits light emission data created by the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image. Is output to the sub drive board 162. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable device control process (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the board movable body 55k) in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a receive command analysis process for analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described in detail in the first embodiment described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the voice control process, the creation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and the voice control circuit 161 are performed based on the effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124. Is output.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data creation process (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, light emission data is created based on the effect content or the like indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 45. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the game control board 100, in other words, receiving the starting winning command. It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the staging control microcomputer 121 performs a start winning process according to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command hold storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree. The look-ahead effect includes a hold icon notice that displays the hold icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect that is performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of the special symbol, and the like. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

When the look-ahead effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls voice according to the pre-reading effect content indicated by the pre-reading effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the pre-reading effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed. An image is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (a look-ahead effect is executed by the sound), and a frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via a sub drive board 162 (a look-ahead effect is executed by the light emission). It is possible to operate 55k (perform a look-ahead effect by the operation).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol specification command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the symbol specification command (YES in S4303), the effect control command is issued to the effect RAM 124. It is stored in the symbol designation command storage unit 126 in (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure change start command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure change start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the special figure change start command has been received (YES in S4305), the effect content of the special figure change effect is determined. , The special figure variation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure variation effect is performed.

In the special figure variation effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first stores the special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage unit 127 in the effect RAM 124. Next, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed based on the content of the stop special symbol (type of jackpot symbol, lost special symbol) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command. -EZ3 and the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop symbol for determining the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the staging control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random number value for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination) is set for a plurality of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Value) is distributed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random numbers with the selected stop symbol pattern table, and determines the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, the data representing the determined effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the special symbol variation pattern is a loss variation without reach, a combination of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to have a so-called “separate stitch”. If the special symbol variation pattern is a loss variation with reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 is different from them. The combination of KZ3 is selected. Further, if the special symbol variation pattern is a jackpot variation, a combination of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to have so-called "doublets" according to the effect mode and the type of the jackpot symbol. ..

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates a special figure variation effect pattern in which the effect content of the special figure variation effect is associated with the effect mode in which the effect is staying and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. Select the special figure variation effect pattern determination table for determining the special figure variation effect pattern to be determined. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, one or a plurality of special figure variation effect pattern has a random number value for determining the special figure variation effect pattern (special figure variation effect pattern) so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Judgment value) is distributed. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation effect pattern as a random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, and the special figure is based on the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern is judged.

The effect control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure variation effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure variation effect pattern table in the special figure variation effect pattern determination, and determines and determines the special figure variation effect pattern. The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the special figure variation effect start command indicating the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is predetermined from the image ROM 142. The effect image of the above is read out, and the special figure variation effect is performed by the image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

Further, in addition to the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure variation effect start command includes the special figure variation effect by the voice output from the speaker 52 and the special figure variation effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53. The effect content of the figure variation effect and the effect content of the special figure variation effect by the operation performed by the movable board 55k are included.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, while the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140. The sound is output from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (the special figure variation effect by the voice is executed), and the frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the sub drive board 162 (the special figure by the light emission). (Execute the variation effect) and operate the board movable body 55k (execute the special figure variation effect by the operation).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the staging control microcomputer 121 has not received the special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), it proceeds to step S4309, while if it has received the special figure fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307), the special figure change. A special symbol variation effect end process (S4308) is performed to end the effect (stop the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and perform the stop display).

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure variation stop command in the special figure variation effect end process, and appropriately ends the special figure variation effect based on the analysis result (effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and small symbol KZ1). A special figure variation effect end command for stopping the variation display of KZ3 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the image control board 140 receives the command to end the special symbol variation effect, the image control board 140 ends the special symbol variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the game state command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, while if the game state command has been received (YES in S4309), the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the game state command. , The game state represented by the game state command is specified, and the game state setting process for setting the game state is performed (S4310).

In the game state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. For example, if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. Further, if the game state indicated by the game state command is a high-probability high-base game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag "02H" in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is a low-probability high-base game state.

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if the effect waiting command has been received (YES in S4311), the effect waiting effect waiting process is performed. (S4312), the received command analysis process is completed.

In the customer waiting effect standby process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time:, for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect symbol to the start of the customer waiting effect. Set in the timer. The staging control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the waiting time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed, the staging RAM 124 issues a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect. Set in the output buffer of.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the staging control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), it proceeds to step S4315, while if it has received the opening command (YES in S4313), the jackpot game accompanies the start of the jackpot game. The opening staging start process is performed (S4314).

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command in the jackpot opening effect start process, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed from now on based on the analysis result. If you want to execute it, select the effect content of the jackpot opening effect (big hit opening effect pattern), and output the jackpot opening effect start command to start the jackpot opening effect with the selected jackpot opening effect pattern of the effect RAM 124. Set in the buffer.

In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game control board 100 has received the round number designation command, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317, while if the round number designation command has been received (YES in S4315), the round effect start process accompanying the start of the round game is performed. (S4316).

The staging control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command in the round staging start process, determines whether or not to execute the round staging according to the round game to be started, and if so, the round staging. The effect content (round effect pattern) of is selected, and the round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4317), the received command analysis process is completed, while if the ending command has been received (YES in S4317), the jackpot ending effect start process associated with the start of the ending of the jackpot game (NO). After performing S4318) and the effect mode setting process (S4319), the received command analysis process is completed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command in the jackpot ending effect start process, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed, and if it is executed. The effect content of the jackpot ending effect (big hit ending effect pattern) is selected, and the jackpot ending effect start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot symbol indicated by the ending command in the effect mode setting process (effect mode). Process to control).

For example, if the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, the effect control microcomputer 121 is set to the probability variation effect mode suggesting a high probability and high base game state. Then, the effect mode flag indicating the probability change effect mode is turned on in the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and the probability change effect mode start command indicating that the probability change effect mode is set is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the probability variation effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending is completed. , The probability variation background image G120 is displayed as the background image, and the probability variation BGM is output as the BGM.

Further, in the staging control microcomputer 121, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol B, the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot symbol E, or the jackpot symbol F, the high-probability high-base gaming state or the low-probability high-base Set a time saving effect mode in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which of the game states it is. Then, the staging control microcomputer 121 turns on the staging mode flag indicating the staging mode in a predetermined area of the staging RAM 124, and issues a time saving mode start command indicating that the staging mode is set to the output buffer of the staging RAM 124. Set to. When the time saving effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending is completed. , The time-saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time-saving BGM is output as the BGM.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-mentioned basic embodiment according to the present invention. As described above, there are SP reach, L reach, and the like as the staging that constitutes the staging flow related to the special figure fluctuation pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, as an effect constituting the effect flow related to the special figure fluctuation pattern, there is a high expectation effect in addition to these effects. In the first embodiment, the points different from the basic embodiment will be mainly described. Further, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as those of the basic embodiments or the corresponding configurations.

As shown in FIG. 46, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment is different from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the basic embodiment. High expectation production can be executed at the time of loss and at the time of big hit. Therefore, the high-expectation effect is also an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit game state like SP reach and L reach. From the selection rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the high expectation effect shown in FIG. 46, it is suggested that the jackpot expectation of the high expectation effect is higher than the jackpot expectation of L reach and SP reach.

High expectation production is feasible before SP reach. In the first embodiment, the special figure variation effect does not end in the high expectation degree effect, and the SP reach is always executed after the high expectation degree suggestion effect. However, after the high expectation suggestion production, it may be developed into a production other than SP reach. Further, the special figure variation effect may be completed with the high expectation effect.

Furthermore, there are cases where the N reach develops into the SP reach without the high expectation effect being executed. In the following, the special figure fluctuation pattern when the SP reach is executed via the high expectation degree effect is referred to as “special SP fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern when the SP reach is executed without going through the high expectation effect is called "normal SP fluctuation". The jackpot expectation of special SP fluctuation is higher than the jackpot expectation of normal SP fluctuation.

In the following, the "special SP jackpot fluctuation" in the case of a jackpot is referred to as "special SP jackpot fluctuation", and the "special SP fluctuation" in the case of loss is referred to as "special SP loss fluctuation". Further, the "normal SP fluctuation" in the case of a jackpot is referred to as "normal SP jackpot fluctuation", and the "normal SP fluctuation" in the case of loss is referred to as "normal SP loss fluctuation". Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the high expectation effect is performed regardless of the jackpot determination result is collectively referred to as "high expectation effect variation".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment may be in a big hit game state in addition to the high expectation effect and the effect constituting the effect flow related to the special figure fluctuation pattern such as SP reach. As a suggestive effect, a fusuma notice and a symbol action notice may be executed. The fusuma notice and the design action notice will be described below.

The fusuma notice is an effect of hiding the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image displayed on the display unit 50a by a pair of left and right fusuma images to be described later. Fusuma notice may be executed at the time of big hit and at the time of loss. Therefore, the fusuma notice is a production that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit game state. The fusuma notice may be executed immediately after the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when the staging is developed from N reach to L reach, SP reach, and high expectation staging, and when the normal staging stage is switched. be. In the following, the fusuma notice performed when developing from N reach to L reach, SP reach, and high expectation production is referred to as "first fusuma notice", and immediately after the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. The fusuma notice to be executed is called "second fusuma notice".

Whether or not to execute the first sliding door notice is determined by the first sliding door notice execution determination. The first sliding door notice execution determination is performed by the staging control microcomputer 121. The staging control microcomputer 121 makes a first sliding door notice execution determination based on a special figure fluctuation pattern in which the staging flow includes L reach, SP reach, or a high expectation staging. The first sliding door notice execution determination is executed based on the first sliding door notice execution determination table provided for each special figure fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 47 (A), a probability of determining that the first sliding door notice is executed and a probability of determining that the first sliding door notice is not executed are set for each first sliding door notice execution determination table.

In addition, five production modes are set as the production mode of the first sliding door notice (first sliding door notice mode). The effect mode of the first sliding door notice is associated with the sliding door image used for the first sliding door notice. The production mode of the first fusuma notice includes the first fusuma notice mode 1 associated with the white fusuma image, the first fusuma notice mode 2 associated with the red fusuma image, and the first one associated with the golden fusuma image. There are a fusuma notice mode 3, a first fusuma notice mode 4 associated with a fusuma image on which a rainbow is drawn, and a first fusuma notice mode 5 associated with a fusuma image on which a girl with a baseball spike is drawn.

Although the details will be described later, the girl with the spikes of baseball depicted in the fusuma image according to the first fusuma notice mode 5 constitutes a part of the production content of the high expectation effect. That is, the first sliding door notice mode 5 suggests that the high expectation degree effect is executed. In addition, the first sliding door notice mode 1 to the first sliding door notice mode 4 suggest a high-low relationship of the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state. Specifically, the jackpot game state in the order of the first sliding door notice mode 1 (white) <first sliding door notice mode 2 (red) <first sliding door notice mode 3 (gold) <first sliding door notice mode 4 (rainbow). It suggests that it is likely to become.

Which of the first sliding door notice modes is used when the first sliding door notice is executed is determined by the determination of the first sliding door notice mode. The first sliding door notice mode determination is performed by the staging control microcomputer 121. The staging control microcomputer 121 determines the first sliding door notice mode based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the staging flow includes L reach, SP reach, or high expectation staging. The first sliding door notice mode determination is executed based on the first sliding door notice mode determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 47 (B), the probability (selection rate) of selecting each first sliding door notice mode is set for each first sliding door notice mode determination table.

Since the first sliding door notice mode 5 is an effect mode that suggests that the high expectation effect is executed, it can be selected only in the case of the special SP jackpot fluctuation and the special SP loss change. Further, the first sliding door notice mode 4 can be selected only in the case of the special SP jackpot fluctuation, the normal SP jackpot fluctuation, the special SP loss fluctuation, and the normal SP loss fluctuation. That is, the first sliding door notice mode 4 is an effect mode suggesting that SP reach is executed.

Further, whether or not to execute the second sliding door notice is determined by the second sliding door notice execution determination. The second sliding door notice execution determination is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The staging control microcomputer 121 makes a second sliding door notice execution determination based on a special figure fluctuation pattern in which the staging flow includes normal fluctuations. The second sliding door notice execution determination is executed based on the second sliding door notice execution determination table provided for each special figure fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 48 (A), a probability of determining that the second sliding door notice is executed and a probability of determining that the second sliding door notice is not executed are set for each second sliding door notice execution determination table.

Four production modes are set as the production mode of the second sliding door notice (second sliding door notice mode). The effect mode of the second sliding door notice is also associated with the sliding door image used for the second sliding door notice. The second sliding door notice mode includes the second sliding door notice mode 1 associated with the green sliding door image, the second sliding door notice mode 2 associated with the red sliding door image, and the second sliding door notice associated with the golden sliding door image. There is a fusuma notice mode 3 and a second fusuma notice mode 4 associated with a fusuma image on which a rainbow is drawn. The fusuma image according to the second fusuma notice mode 1 is not included in the fusuma image according to the first fusuma notice. Further, the fusuma images according to the second fusuma notice mode 2 to the second fusuma notice mode 4 are configured in the same manner as the fusuma images according to the first fusuma notice mode 2 to the first fusuma notice mode 4.

Similar to the first sliding door notice mode 2 to the first sliding door notice mode 4, the second sliding door notice mode 1 to the second sliding door notice mode 4 suggest a high-low relationship of the possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state. Specifically, the jackpot game state in the order of the second sliding door notice mode 1 (green) <second sliding door notice mode 2 (red) <second sliding door notice mode 3 (gold) <second sliding door notice mode 4 (rainbow). It suggests that it is likely to become.

Which second sliding door notice mode is used when the second sliding door notice is executed is determined by the determination of the second sliding door notice mode. The second sliding door notice mode determination is performed by the staging control microcomputer 121. The staging control microcomputer 121 determines the second sliding door notice mode based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the staging flow includes normal fluctuations. The second sliding door notice mode determination is executed based on the second sliding door notice mode determination table provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 48 (B), the probability (selection rate) of selecting each second sliding door notice mode is set for each second sliding door notice mode determination table.

Similar to the first sliding door notice mode 4, the second sliding door notice mode 4 can be selected only in the case of the special SP jackpot fluctuation, the normal SP jackpot fluctuation, the special SP loss fluctuation, and the normal SP loss fluctuation. That is, the second sliding door notice mode 4 is also an effect mode suggesting that SP reach is executed.

Next, the symbol action notice will be described. The symbol action notice is an effect in which the effect symbol performs an action, specifically, a character constituting the effect symbol according to the first embodiment described later jumps out of the effect symbol. The symbol action notice may be executed at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss. Therefore, the symbol action notice is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit game state.

The symbol action notice may be executed before the first sliding door notice is executed. Further, the symbol action notice is not executed, but if it is executed, it may be executed before the timing of execution.

In addition, the character related to the symbol action notice may close the sliding door of the sliding door image related to the first sliding door notice after jumping out of the staging symbol. That is, the symbol action notice may be linked to the first sliding door notice. Therefore, the symbol action notice is an effect suggesting that the first sliding door notice may be executed.

By the way, the first sliding door notice is a case where the sliding door closes in conjunction with the character constituting the effect symbol when the symbol action notice is executed, and a character constituting the effect symbol when the symbol action notice is not executed. There are cases where the sliding doors are closed automatically without interlocking with. In the following, the fusuma notice given when the symbol action notice is executed is referred to as "normal first fusuma notice", and the fusuma notice given when the symbol action notice is not executed is referred to as "special first fusuma notice". That is. In the following, whether or not the symbol action notice related to the first sliding door notice is executed is positioned as the production type of the first sliding door notice.

When executing the fusuma notice, whether to use the first fusuma notice or the special first fusuma notice is determined by the first fusuma notice type determination. The first sliding door notice type determination is performed by the staging control microcomputer 121. The staging control microcomputer 121 determines the type of the first fusuma notice based on the staging mode of the first fusuma notice to be determined. Therefore, when the staging control microcomputer 121 determines that the first sliding door notice is executed, the first sliding door notice type determination is performed after the first sliding door notice mode determination is performed. When the first sliding door notice type determination is determined to be the special first sliding door notice, the symbol action notice is always executed, so that it is determined that the symbol action notice is also executed.

The first sliding door notice type determination is executed based on the first sliding door notice type determination table provided for each first sliding door notice mode. As shown in FIG. 49 (A), a probability of determining that the normal first sliding door notice is executed and a probability of determining that the special first sliding door notice is executed are set for each first sliding door notice type determination table. .. As shown in FIG. 49 (A), the first sliding door notice mode 1 (white) <first sliding door notice mode 2 (red) <first sliding door notice mode 3 (gold) <first sliding door notice mode 4 (rainbow) The probability of executing the special first sliding door notice in turn is high. Furthermore, the first sliding door notice that is performed when the symbol action notice is executed is higher than the first sliding door notice that is performed when the symbol action notice is not executed. Aspects 3 to 1 First 襖 Notice The first 襖 notice of Aspect 5 is easy to be executed. In addition, the first sliding door notice that is performed when the symbol action notice is executed is the first sliding door notice mode 5 (girl) than the first sliding door notice that is performed when the symbol action notice is not executed. The first fusuma notice is easy to execute.

Further, even when it is determined that the first sliding door notice is not executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the symbol action notice execution determination for determining whether or not to execute the symbol action notice. In this case, the character that jumps out of the effect symbol performs the same operation as in the case of the special first sliding door notice until the middle, but finally, the operation of returning to the original effect symbol without closing the sliding door related to the sliding door image. I do.

The symbol action advance notice execution determination is executed based on the symbol action advance notice execution determination table provided for each determination result of the jackpot determination. That is, the symbol action advance notice execution determination table includes a symbol action advance notice execution determination table in the case of a big hit and a symbol action advance notice execution determination table in the case of loss. As shown in FIG. 49B, a probability of determining that the symbol action notice is executed and a probability of determining not to execute the symbol action notice are set for each symbol action notice execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 49 (B), the symbol action notice without the first sliding door notice is more likely to be executed in the case of a big hit than in the case of loss.

Next, specific examples of the high expectation effect, the first sliding door notice, the second sliding door notice, and the symbol action notice will be described. However, since these effects are examples, the contents of the effects are not limited to the following description and can be set as appropriate.

First, the staging pattern of the first embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 50 (A) to 50 (I), the effect symbols of the first embodiment include nine effect symbols composed of combinations of different numbers and characters. Specifically, the staging symbol is composed of a combination of the numbers "1" to "9" and the characters associated with the numbers.

Then, the effect symbol including the number "1" is referred to as the effect symbol G10a. Similarly, the staging symbols including the numbers "2" to "9" are referred to as the staging symbols G10b to the staging symbols G10i. When handling individual staging symbols without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "staging symbol G10".

In addition, the numerical parts of the effect symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The numerical portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i according to "9" are blue. That is, colors are included in the constituent elements of the effect symbol G10.

Next, the sliding door image G20 used for the first sliding door notice and the second sliding door notice will be described. 51 (A) to 51 (E) are examples of the sliding door image G20 used for the first sliding door notice. The fusuma image G20 used for the first fusuma notice has five types of designs. This design constitutes the production mode of the first sliding door notice (the first sliding door notice mode 1 to the first sliding door notice mode 5).

Further, FIGS. 52 (A) to 52 (D) are examples of the sliding door image G20 used for the second sliding door notice. The fusuma image G20 used for the second fusuma notice has four types of designs. This design constitutes the production mode of the second sliding door notice (the second sliding door notice mode 1 to the second sliding door notice mode 4).

The sliding door image G20 is composed of a left sliding door image G20L arranged on the left side and a right sliding door image G20R arranged on the right side. Although the details will be described later, the fusuma image G20 can be opened and closed. 51 and 52 show the fusuma image G20 in a closed state.

Next, the normal first sliding door notice in the first sliding door notice will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), it is assumed that the reach is established and N reach is performed, and as shown in FIG. 53 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 slows down and the N reach is about to end. .. At this timing, as shown in FIGS. 53 (C) to 53 (D), the first sliding door notice is usually executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 are moved from the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a toward the center so as to be closed, and as shown in FIG. 53 (D). In addition, the sliding door image G20 is completely closed, and the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized. It should be noted that the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed on the fusuma image G20. That is, the fusuma image G20 does not hide the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

When the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and then shown in FIGS. 53 (E) to 53 (F). As shown above, the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 move left and right to open the fusuma image G20. When the fusuma image G20 is opened, the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image appear. The first sliding door notice is usually completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

Then, when the first sliding door notice is usually completed, it develops into L reach, SP reach, or high expectation production. In FIG. 53 (F), the background image G114 for SP reach is displayed. That is, it has developed into SP reach after the first fusuma notice. Further, with the development to SP reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 50a while being reduced, and the right effect symbol EZ3 moves to the upper right of the display unit 50a while being reduced. Further, with the development to SP reach, the effect symbol G10e constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is simplified only to the numerical portion related to the effect symbol G10e.

Next, the special first sliding door notice will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), it is assumed that the reach is established and N reach is performed, and as shown in FIG. 54 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 slows down and the N reach is about to end. Occasionally, for example, the character G21 included in the effect symbol G10e related to the left effect symbol EZ1 constituting the reach pops out from the effect symbol G10e, and the symbol action notice that appears in the center of the display unit 50a is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 54 (C) to 54 (D), the special first sliding door notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), the character G21 performs an operation of closing a pair of fusuma images G20 arranged apart from each other on the left and right, and as shown in FIG. 54 (D), the fusuma image. Close the G20 completely. When the sliding door image G20 is completely closed, the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the sliding door image G20 and cannot be visually recognized, as in the case of the first notice.

In this way, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the sliding door image G20, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) as in the case of the first sliding door notice, and then FIG. 54 As shown in (E) to FIG. 54 (F), the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 move left and right to open the fusuma image G20. When the fusuma image G20 is opened, the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image appear. The special first sliding door notice is completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

Then, when the special first sliding door notice is completed, it develops into L reach, SP reach, or high expectation production. In FIG. 54 (F), the background image G114 for SP reach is displayed. That is, it has developed into SP reach after the first fusuma notice.

It should be noted that the normal first sliding door notice and the special first sliding door notice differ in the production content until the sliding door image G20 is closed, but the production content after that is common. However, it is also possible to make the production content after the sliding door image G20 different between the normal first sliding door notice and the special first sliding door notice.

Next, the symbol action notice when the first sliding door notice is not performed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), it is assumed that the reach is established and N reach is performed, and as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 slows down and the N reach is about to end. Occasionally, for example, the character G21 included in the effect symbol G10e related to the left effect symbol EZ1 constituting the reach pops out from the effect symbol G10e and appears in the center of the display unit 50a. Then, after standing still for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) in this state, the character G21 returns to the effect symbol G10e constituting the original left effect symbol EZ1 as shown in FIG. 55 (C).

After that, it develops into L reach, SP reach, and high expectation production as appropriate. In FIGS. 55 (D) to 55 (E), SP reach has been developed, and the first normal background image G111 has been switched to the SP reach background image G114. Further, with the development to SP reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 is reduced and moved to the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is reduced and moved to the upper right of the display unit 50a. Further, the staging symbol G10e constituting the left staging symbol EZ1 and the right staging symbol EZ3 is simplified only to the numerical portion related to the staging symbol G10e.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, since the reach was established by the effect symbol G10e related to the number "5", the character related to the effect symbol G10e popped out, but the reach was established by the other effect symbols G10. If so, the character related to the effect symbol G10 pops out and the sliding door image G20 is closed. Further, when developing into SP reach or the like, the effect symbol G10 is simplified only to the numerical portion related to the effect symbol G10.

Next, an example of developing from N reach to a high expectation effect through the special first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), it is assumed that the reach is established and N reach is performed, and as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 slows down and the N reach is about to end. Occasionally, the character G21 included in the effect symbol G10e related to the left effect symbol EZ1 constituting the reach pops out from the effect symbol G10e and appears in the center of the display unit 50a.

Subsequently, the special first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 56 (C), the character G21 performs an operation of closing the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice mode 5. The sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice aspect 5 moves from the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a toward the center, and is completely closed as shown in FIG. 56 (D).

Then, from the state where the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is completely closed, the sliding door image G20 of the first sliding door warning mode 5 is opened as shown in FIGS. 56 (E) to 57 (A). When it disappears, the first fusuma notice ends. When the fusuma image G20 of the first fusuma notice mode 5 is opened, a background image dedicated to the high expectation effect (high expectation effect background image G115) appears, and the high expectation effect is executed. In this way, when the N reach develops into a high-expectation effect, the background image of the special figure variation effect (in FIG. 56, the first normal background image G111) is hidden by the image G20 related to the first notice. The first normal background image G111 is switched to the high-expectation effect background image G115.

Further, when the N reach is developed into a high-expectation effect, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the effect symbol G10 related to the right effect symbol EZ3 that constitute the reach are also changed after the first sliding door notice. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), the effect symbol G10 is changed to the effect symbol G10 consisting of only the number portion. Further, when the N reach is developed to the high expectation effect, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are reduced and moved. Specifically, the left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left corner of the display unit 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 moves to the upper right corner of the display unit 50a.

The background image G115 for high-expectation production is composed of a video in which a girl who likes the main character presents a baseball spike to the main character. For example, in the background image G115 for high expectation effect, a girl first approaches the main character as shown in FIG. 57 (A), and the girl makes a baseball spike as shown in FIG. 57 (B). As shown in FIG. 57 (C), the main character receives a baseball spike. The effect content related to the high-expectation effect background image G115 is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set.

As described above, the fusuma image G20 according to the first fusuma notice mode 5 depicts a girl holding out a baseball spike. The display content of the fusuma image G20 according to the first fusuma notice mode 5 is included in one scene of the high expectation effect shown in FIG. 57 (C). Therefore, the first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5 suggests the execution of the high expectation degree effect. In the case of the second normal production stage or the third normal production stage, as in the case of the first normal production stage, the high expectation effect is produced from the second normal background image G112 and the third normal background image G113. Switch to the background image G115.

Then, as the high expectation effect is completed, as shown in FIGS. 57 (D) to 57 (E), the background image G115 for high expectation effect is switched to the background image G114 for SP reach. ..

In addition, in FIG. 57, after the N reach, the high expectation level production is developed through the special first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5, but the special first sliding door notice other than the first sliding door notice mode 5 is developed. It may develop into a high-expectation production through. In this case, the sliding door image G20 corresponding to the effect mode of the first sliding door notice is displayed. In addition, after N reach, it may develop into a high expectation production usually through the first sliding door notice. In this case, the fusuma image G20 corresponding to the effect mode of the first fusuma notice is closed without the character G21 appearing, and then the background image G115 for high expectation effect is switched to.

Further, since the first sliding door notice mode 5 suggests a high expectation effect, it does not develop into L reach or SP reach immediately after the first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5 is executed. That is, the N reach does not develop into the L reach or the SP reach through the first sliding door notice of the first sliding door notice mode 5.

Next, the second sliding door notice will be described. As described above, the second sliding door notice is usually executed when the production stage is switched. First, the switching of the normal staging stage, which is the premise of the second sliding door notice, will be described. Here, it is assumed that the first normal production stage is switched to the second normal production stage. For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (A), when the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed from above the first normal background image G111 while staying at the first normal staging stage, the first normal staging is performed. It is assumed that the conditions for switching from the production stage to the second normal production stage are satisfied.

Here, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), when the special symbol confirmation time elapses after the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed and the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is about to start. In addition, the sliding door image G20 is closed as in the case of the first sliding door notice. Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the fusuma image G20 immediately opens and disappears, but when the fusuma image G20 opens, the stage is switched to the second normal effect stage, and the effect is produced on the second normal background image G112. The fluctuation display of the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed.

In this way, when switching from the first normal effect stage to the second normal effect stage, the 襖 image G20 is displayed, and the background image is hidden by the 襖 image G20, and the first normal background image G111 to the first 2 Switch to the normal background image G112.

Similarly, when switching from the second normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, or when switching from the third normal effect stage to the first normal effect stage, the second normal background image G112 to the third normal background image It switches to G113 and from the third normal background image G113 to the first normal background image G111.

By the way, the sliding door image G20 normally used when the production stage is switched is basically the same white sliding door image G20 as in the first sliding door notice mode 1. However, the fusuma image G20 other than the white fusuma image G20, which is the same as the first fusuma notice mode 1, may be displayed. It is the sliding door image G20 of the above-mentioned second sliding door notice mode 1 to the second sliding door notice mode 4. That is, when the normal production stage is switched, the sliding door image G20 of the second sliding door notice mode 1 to the second sliding door notice mode 4 is displayed, which constitutes the execution of the second sliding door notice. Further, the fact that the same white sliding door image G20 as in the first sliding door notice mode 1 is displayed constitutes the non-execution of the second sliding door notice.

As described above, in the first embodiment, after the first sliding door notice for hiding the background image is performed, a high expectation effect suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high is performed, and the background for the high expectation effect is performed. It changes to the image G115. The first sliding door notice includes a normal first sliding door notice and a special first sliding door notice, in which the production contents are different, specifically, the process until the background image is hidden is different. Then, the expectation level at which the high expectation degree production is performed differs between the normal first sliding door notice and the special first sliding door notice. Therefore, the effect of the first sliding door notice is enhanced, the game entertainment is improved, and the player can pay attention to the first sliding door notice. Further, when the special first sliding door notice is executed than the normal first sliding door notice, the first sliding door notice is more likely to be executed in the first sliding door notice mode 5, which suggests the execution of the high expectation effect. The effect of the first sliding door notice is enhanced, the game interest is improved, and the player can pay attention to the first sliding door notice.

Further, after the N reach, the high expectation effect may be executed without the first sliding door notice being executed, and the background image G115 for the high expectation effect may be changed. Therefore, even if the first sliding door notice is not executed, the player can have a feeling of expectation for the execution of the high expectation degree effect. However, it is more likely that the high expectation effect will be executed when the first sliding door notice is executed. Therefore, the effect of the first sliding door notice can be enhanced.

In addition, the first sliding door notice hides the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 that are temporarily stopped. Then, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 to be hidden can execute the symbol action notice that performs a predetermined operation, and when the symbol action notice is executed, the first one is linked to the symbol action notice. Since the fusuma notice is executed, the fun of the first fusuma notice is increased and the game entertainment is improved. Further, since the jackpot expectation is different depending on whether the symbol action notice is executed or not, the effect of the symbol action notice can be improved and the execution of the symbol action notice can be focused on. In addition, the expectation of the first sliding door notice production mode (first sliding door notice mode 4 and first sliding door notice mode 5) suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high depending on whether the symbol action notice is executed or not. Since the degree is different, the effect of the symbol action notice is improved, and the execution of the symbol action notice can be noticed.

(Example of modification of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, after the first fusuma notice is executed, a high expectation degree effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the game state is favorable to the player, which is a big hit game, is executed, but the high expectation degree is executed. The target of suggestion of the effect is not limited to the jackpot game, but may be a jackpot game having a relatively large number of rounds, a high probability state, a time saving state, or another effect suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high. Further, after the first fusuma notice is executed, the timing for executing the effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the game state is advantageous to the player (hereinafter, "advantageous game state suggestion effect") is not particularly limited. , Other timings after reach, before reach, and during jackpot game production.

Further, the advantageous game state suggestion effect is composed of an effect that constitutes an effect flow associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern (effect flow composition effect), but is composed of other effect flow composition effects such as SP reach and L reach. It may be configured. Further, the advantageous game state suggestion effect may be configured by a so-called "zone effect", and the zone may be entered after the first sliding door notice to change to a background image without a story for the zone effect. Alternatively, the advantageous gaming state suggestion effect may be configured by the above-mentioned movable body effect or operation effect.

Further, the first sliding door notice and the advantageous gaming state suggestion effect may be executed before the special figure variation effect which is the suggestion target of these effects is performed. In this case, whether or not the first fusuma notice can be executed, the mode of the first fusuma notice, the type of the first fusuma notice, and whether or not the advantageous game state suggestion effect can be executed are determined by the start winning command indicating the result of the look-ahead determination. It may be done based on.

Further, in the first embodiment, the sliding door image G20 is used to give a sliding door notice that hides the background image and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, but the image is not limited to the sliding door and may be appropriately set. Alternatively, the background image and the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 may be hidden by using a movable device that can be opened and closed with respect to the display unit 50a, such as the fusuma image G20, or a transparent illumination panel. In this case, when the fusuma notice is given by the movable device, the movable device may be made capable of emitting light, and the emission color of the movable device may be set as the effect mode of the fusuma notice. Further, when the fusuma notice is given by the illumination panel, the emission color of the illumination panel may be set as the effect mode of the fusuma notice.

Further, in the first embodiment, the production type of the first sliding door notice is two, but three or more may be set. Further, the presence or absence of the intervention of the character G21 is associated with the effect type of the first fusuma notice, but the effect content of the process of closing other fusuma such as the closing speed and the closing direction of the fusuma image is the effect type of the first fusuma notice. May be associated with.

Further, in the symbol action notice, the character G21 constituting a part of the effect symbol G10 is performed by jumping out of the effect symbol G10, but the symbol action notice may be performed using the entire effect symbol G10. In this case, the entire effect symbol G10 may perform a predetermined operation on the sliding door image G20 so as to be linked with the first sliding door notice. Further, the entire effect symbol G10 may independently perform a predetermined operation without being involved in the sliding door image G20 so as not to be linked with the first sliding door notice.

Further, after the first fusuma notice, it may be possible to execute an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of another jackpot game state different from the high expectation effect. Further, after the second sliding door notice, it may be possible to execute a high expectation effect or an effect suggesting that another jackpot gaming state may occur.

Further, the first sliding door notice and the second sliding door notice hide all the background images displayed on the entire display unit 50a, but the images related to the first sliding door notice and the second sliding door notice are changed. , A part of the background image displayed on the display unit 50a may be hidden.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the above-mentioned basic embodiment of the present invention. Also in the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the sliding door notice at two timings. However, unlike the first embodiment, it is possible to perform a high expectation effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is high after the fusuma notice at any timing. The second embodiment mainly describes the differences from the first embodiment. Further, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as those of the basic embodiments or the corresponding configurations.

The fusuma notice according to the second embodiment can be executed at two timings, that is, at the start of the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and at the time when the reach is established. In the following, the former execution timing will be referred to as "first timing", and the latter execution timing will be referred to as "second timing".

Further, the production content of the high expectation effect, which can be executed after the fusuma notice and suggests that the jackpot expectation is high, is different from the high expectation effect of the first embodiment. The high expectation effect of the second embodiment is composed of a so-called "zone effect". In the zone effect, unlike the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113, a background image dedicated to the zone effect (high expectation effect background image G116) is displayed. Will be done. As will be described later, the background image G116 for high-expectation production is configured to be cheered by a cheering party of a team of the main character.

Further, also in the second embodiment, the symbol action notice can be executed. However, in the second embodiment, the symbol action notice can be executed at any of the first timing and the second timing.

Further, also in the second embodiment, there are a sliding door notice executed when the symbol action notice is executed and a sliding door notice executed when the symbol action notice is not executed. That is, the effect type of the fusuma notice includes a first effect type and a second effect type associated with the presence / absence of execution of the symbol action notice. In the following, the former will be referred to as a “first effect type” and the latter will be referred to as a “second effect type”. At either of the first timing and the second timing, there are a first effect type and a second effect type as the effect type of the fusuma notice.

Further, as the sliding door notice production mode (fusuma notice mode), six production modes are set. The effect mode of the fusuma notice is associated with the fusuma image used for the fusuma notice. As shown in FIGS. 59 (A) to 59 (F), the fusuma notice mode includes the fusuma notice mode 1 associated with the white fusuma image, the fusuma notice mode 2 associated with the green fusuma image, and the fusuma notice mode 2. In the fusuma notice mode 3 associated with the red fusuma image, the fusuma notice mode 4 associated with the golden fusuma image, the fusuma notice mode 5 associated with the rainbow-patterned fusuma image, and the fusuma image with the cheering party drawn. There is an associated fusuma notice aspect 6.

Although the details will be described later, the cheering party depicted in the fusuma image according to the fusuma notice mode 6 constitutes a part of the production content of the high expectation effect. That is, the fusuma notice mode 6 suggests that the high expectation degree effect is executed. Further, the fusuma notice mode 1 to the fusuma notice mode 5 suggest a high-low relationship of the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state. Specifically, the jackpot game state in the order of fusuma notice mode 1 (white) <fusuma notice mode 2 (green) <fusuma notice mode 3 (red) <fusuma notice mode 4 (gold) <fusuma notice mode 5 (rainbow). It suggests that it is likely to become.

Whether or not to execute the fusuma notice is determined by the fusuma notice execution determination. The fusuma notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The fusuma notice execution determination is executed based on the fusuma notice execution determination table provided for each special figure fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 60 (A), a probability of determining that the fusuma notice is executed and a probability of determining that the fusuma notice is not executed are set for each fusuma notice execution determination table. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination according to the special figure 1 is performed using the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the above-mentioned basic embodiment. Therefore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is selected from the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns described in the basic embodiment.

When the staging control microcomputer 121 determines that the fusuma notice is to be executed, the staging control microcomputer 121 determines whether to execute the fusuma notice at the first timing or the second timing (fusuma notice execution timing determination). The fusuma notice execution timing determination is performed by the staging control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the sliding door notice execution timing based on the special figure fluctuation pattern. The fusuma notice execution timing determination is executed based on the fusuma notice execution timing determination table provided for each special figure fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 60 (B), the probability (selection rate) of selecting each execution timing is set for each fusuma advance notice execution timing determination table.

As shown in FIG. 60 (B), in the case of a big hit, the selection rate of the second timing is higher, while in the case of loss, the selection rate of the first timing is higher. Further, in the same jackpot determination result, the selection rate of the second timing is higher in the case of the SP reach fluctuation than in the case of the L reach fluctuation. Further, in the same special figure fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of the second timing is higher in the case of the jackpot fluctuation than in the case of the loss fluctuation. Therefore, the player can expect a big hit if the fusuma notice is executed at the second timing.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the fusuma notice is executed, it determines whether or not to execute the fusuma notice when the symbol action notice is executed, that is, which effect type the fusuma notice is executed. Judgment as to whether to execute (judgment of fusuma notice type). The fusuma notice type determination is performed by the staging control microcomputer 121. The staging control microcomputer 121 determines the sliding door notice type based on the combination of the special figure fluctuation pattern and the execution timing of the sliding door notice. As shown in FIG. 61, the fusuma notice type determination table is executed based on the fusuma notice type determination table provided for each combination of the special figure fluctuation pattern and the execution timing of the fusuma notice. The probability (selection rate) of selecting the effect type of each fusuma notice is set for each fusuma notice type determination table.

As shown in FIG. 61, regardless of the special figure fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of the first effect type at the time of the first timing and the selection rate of the first effect type at the time of the second timing. Is different. Further, in any case of the special figure fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of the second effect type at the time of the second timing and the selection rate of the second effect type at the time of the second timing are different. Further, in the case of a big hit, the selection rate of the second effect type is higher at the second timing. On the other hand, in the case of loss, the selection rate of the second effect type is higher at the first timing. Further, in the same jackpot determination result, the selection rate of the second effect type is higher in the case of the SP reach variation than in the L reach variation at any execution timing. Further, in the same special figure fluctuation pattern, the selection rate of the second timing is higher in the case of the jackpot fluctuation than in the case of the loss fluctuation. Therefore, the player can expect a big hit if the fusuma notice is executed at the second timing.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the fusuma notice is executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a high expectation effect execution determination for determining whether or not to execute the high expectation effect effect after the fusuma notice. The high expectation effect execution determination is executed using the high expectation effect execution determination table. As shown in FIGS. 62 to 63, the high expectation degree effect execution determination table is set for each special figure variation pattern. Further, the high expectation degree effect execution determination table set for each special figure fluctuation pattern is also divided according to the combination of the execution timing of the fusuma notice and the effect type.

As shown in FIGS. 62 to 63, it is more likely that the second effect type is determined to execute the high expectation effect effect for each execution timing of each special figure variation pattern. Further, for each effect type of each special figure variation pattern, there is a higher probability that the first timing is determined to execute the high expectation effect effect. Further, when comparing the same execution timing of SP reach and L reach and the combination of the effect type, it is more likely that the jackpot case is determined to execute the high expectation effect.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the fusuma notice is to be executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the fusuma notice mode for determining in which effect mode the fusuma notice is to be executed. The fusuma notice mode determination is performed using the fusuma notice mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 64 to 69, the sliding door notice mode determination table is set for each special figure variation pattern. Further, the fusuma notice mode determination table set for each special figure fluctuation pattern is also divided according to the combination of whether or not the high expectation degree effect is executed after the fusuma notice and the execution timing.

As shown in FIGS. 64 to 69, when the high expectation degree effect is executed for each special figure fluctuation pattern, the first timing suggests the execution of the high expectation degree suggestion effect rather than the second timing. The selection rate of the notice mode 6 is high. Regarding each jackpot determination result, the selection rate of the sliding door notice mode 6 is higher in the SP reach than in the L reach. Further, regarding SP reach and L reach, the selection rate of the fusuma notice mode 6 is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of loss. Since the fusuma notice of the fusuma notice mode 6 may be executed even in the case of a big hit, the fusuma notice of the fusuma notice mode 6 is an effect suggesting that the big hit game may be executed.

Further, even when it is determined that the sliding door notice is not executed, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the symbol action notice execution determination for determining whether or not to execute the symbol action notice. The details will be described later, but in the case of the first timing, the same symbol action notice as in the case where the fusuma notice of the second effect type is given is given. In the case of the second timing, the character that jumps out of the effect symbol performs the same operation as in the case of the fusuma notice until the middle, but finally returns to the original effect symbol without closing the fusuma related to the fusuma image. Do the action. That is, in the second embodiment, the effect content of the symbol action notice performed when the fusuma notice is not executed at the second timing is the same as the effect of the symbol action notice when the first fusuma notice is not executed in the first embodiment. The content.

The symbol action advance notice execution determination is executed using the symbol action advance notice execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 70, the symbol action notice execution determination table is set for each special figure variation pattern. Further, the symbol action advance notice execution determination table set for each special figure fluctuation pattern is also divided according to the execution timing.

As shown in FIG. 70, for each special figure fluctuation pattern, the selection rate for executing the symbol action notice is higher in the second timing than in the first timing. Regarding each jackpot determination result, the selection rate of executing the symbol action notice is higher in the SP reach than in the L reach. Further, regarding SP reach and L reach, the selection rate of executing the symbol action notice is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of loss. Since the symbol action notice may be executed even in the case of a big hit, the symbol action notice is an effect suggesting that the big hit game may be executed.

Next, specific examples of the fusuma notice, the high expectation degree effect, and the symbol action notice of the second embodiment will be described. However, since these effects are examples, the contents of the effects are not limited to the following description and can be set as appropriate. The staging symbol used in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. Further, the fusuma image used for the fusuma notice is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the fusuma image of the fusuma notice mode 6.

First, the fusuma notice of the first production type performed at the first timing will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 71 (A), when the special figure variation display is started from the time when the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, as shown in FIG. 71 (B), the normal mode. The variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started at. The mode when the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started is not particularly limited and can be appropriately set. For example, the normal mode is that the stopped staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move downward as they are. do.

Then, the sliding door notice is executed immediately after the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 71 (C), the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 are moved from the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a toward the center so as to be closed, and as shown in FIG. 71 (D). In addition, the sliding door image G20 is completely closed, and the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized. On the fusuma image G20, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. That is, the fusuma image G20 does not hide the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

In this way, when the sliding door images G20 hide the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and then a pair of left and right images are used as in the case of the first embodiment. The fusuma image G20 moves left and right to open the fusuma image G20. When the fusuma image G20 is opened, the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image appear. The sliding door notice is completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

If the high expectation effect is not executed after the fusuma notice, the background image immediately before the fusuma notice is executed is displayed as shown in FIG. 71 (E). In FIG. 71 (E), the first normal background image G111 is displayed after the sliding door notice is completed. When the high expectation effect is executed after the sliding door notice, the background image G116 for the high expectation effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 72 (A).

If the high expectation effect is executed after the fusuma notice is given at the first timing, the high expectation effect continues until the N reach is completed. That is, as shown in FIG. 72 (B), after the reach is established, as shown in FIGS. 72 (C) to 72 (D-1), the N reach is completed and the staging symbols EZ1 to show the loss. High expectation effect until EZ3 stop display is performed, or until N reach ends and develops into L reach or SP reach, as shown in FIGS. 72 (C) to 72 (D-2). The background image G116 is displayed.

When the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss is performed, the background image G116 for high expectation effect is switched to the original background image, and the next special figure is provided on condition that the number of reserved special figures is 1 or more. A variable effect is performed. On the other hand, when it develops into L reach or SP reach, the background image G116 for high expectation effect is switched to the background image for L reach or the background image G114 for SP reach.

Next, the fusuma notice of the second production type performed at the first timing will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 73 (A), when the special figure variation display is started from the time when the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, a special mode is shown as shown in FIG. 73 (B). The variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started at. Specifically, the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been stopped and displayed vibrate violently up, down, left and right at that position for a predetermined time (for example, for 2 seconds), and then the variable display is started. The violent vibrations of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 up, down, left, and right constitute the symbol action notice related to the first timing. After the symbol action notice, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move downward with a stone and perform variable display at high speed, as in the case of the normal mode.

Then, with the end of the symbol action notice, the fusuma notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 73 (C), the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a are moved toward the center so that the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 are closed from above the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3. As shown in FIG. 73 (D), the sliding door image G20 is completely closed, and the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized.

After that, it is the same as the case of the first effect type. If the high expectation effect is not executed after the fusuma notice, the background image immediately before the fusuma notice is executed is displayed as shown in FIG. 73 (E).

In FIGS. 72 (C) to 72 (D) and 73 (C) to 73 (D), the fusuma notice is given in the fusuma notice mode 1, but the fusuma notice is given in the fusuma notice mode 6. When it is executed and the high expectation effect is performed after that, as shown in FIGS. 74 (A) to 74 (C), the fusuma image G20 on which the cheering party according to the fusuma notice mode 6 is drawn is closed and the effect is produced. Hide the patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 74 (D), the fusuma image G20 is opened, and the background image G116 for high expectation effect is displayed to perform high expectation effect.

Next, the fusuma notice of the first production type performed at the second timing will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 75 (A), the sliding door notice is executed immediately after the reach is established in the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 75 (B), the left end of the display unit 50a and the right end move toward the center so that the pair of left and right sliding door images G20 are closed, as in the case of the first timing. However, as shown in FIG. 75 (C), the sliding door image G20 is completely closed, and the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden and cannot be visually recognized.

Then, as in the case of the first timing, after this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 move left and right to open the fusuma image G20. When the fusuma image G20 is opened, the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image appear. The sliding door notice is completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a.

When the high expectation effect is not executed after the fusuma notice, the background image immediately before the fusuma notice is executed is displayed as shown in FIG. 75 (D). In FIG. 75 (D), the first normal background image G111 is displayed after the sliding door notice is completed. When the high expectation effect is executed after the sliding door notice, the background image G116 for the high expectation effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 75 (E).

Even if the high expectation effect is executed after the fusuma notice is given at the second timing, the high expectation effect continues until the N reach is completed. Specifically, as in the case of the first timing, after the reach is established, the N reach ends and the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and displayed, or the N reach ends. Then, the background image G116 for high expectation effect is displayed until it develops into L reach or SP reach.

Next, the fusuma notice of the second production type performed at the second timing will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 76 (A), the symbol action notice is first executed immediately after the reach is established in the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 76 (B), the character G21 included in the effect symbol G10e constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 pops out from the effect symbol G10e and appears in the center of the display unit 50a.

Subsequently, the fusuma notice of the second effect type linked to the symbol action notice is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 76 (C), the character G21 performs an operation of closing a pair of fusuma images G20 arranged apart from each other on the left and right, and as shown in FIG. 76 (D), the fusuma image. Close the G20 completely. The sliding door image G20 is completely closed, and the sliding door image G20 hides the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image.

In this way, when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image are hidden by the fusuma image G20, this state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) as in the case of the first effect type, and then FIG. 76 ( As shown in E) to FIG. 76 (F), the pair of left and right fusuma images G20 move left and right to open the fusuma image G20. When the fusuma image G20 is opened, the staging patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image appear. The sliding door notice is completed when the sliding door image G20 is completely opened and disappears from the display unit 50a. After the fusuma notice, it is the same as the case of the first production type.

Next, the symbol action notice when the fusuma notice is not given at the second timing will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 77 (A), when the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 77 (B), for example, the character G21 included in the effect symbol G10e constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 is the effect symbol G10e. It pops out from and appears in the center of the display unit 50a. Then, after standing still for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) in this state, the character G21 returns to the effect symbol G10e constituting the original left effect symbol EZ1 as shown in FIG. 77 (C).

After that, the N reach ends, and the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the loss is performed. Alternatively, N reach ends and develops into L reach or SP reach.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 76 to 77, since the reach was established by the effect symbol G10e related to the number "5", the character related to the effect symbol G10e popped out, but the reach was established by the other effect symbols G10. If so, the character related to the effect symbol G10 pops out and the sliding door image G20 is closed.

Further, in FIGS. 75 (B) to 75 (C) and FIGS. 76 (C) to 76 (D), the fusuma notice is given in the fusuma notice mode 1, but the fusuma notice is given in the fusuma notice mode 6. When it is executed and the high expectation effect is performed after that, as shown in FIGS. 78 (A) to 78 (C), the fusuma image G20 on which the cheering party according to the fusuma notice mode 6 is drawn is closed and the effect is produced. Hide the patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the background image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 78 (D), the fusuma image G20 is opened, and the background image G116 for high expectation effect is displayed to perform high expectation effect.

When the high expectation effect is executed after the fusuma notice, the fusuma notice may be executed in a fusuma notice mode other than the fusuma notice mode 1 and the fusuma notice mode 6.

As described above, in the second embodiment, after the fusuma notice, a high expectation effect suggesting that the big hit expectation is high is performed. The execution timing of the fusuma notice includes a first timing and a second timing, and the degree of expectation that the high expectation degree effect is performed differs depending on the execution timing. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to make the player pay attention to the execution timing of the fusuma notice and prevent the player from getting bored with the fusuma notice.

In addition, there are a first effect type and a second effect type as the effect type of the fusuma notice, and the degree of expectation that the high expectation effect is performed differs depending on the effect type. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to make the player pay attention to the production type of the fusuma notice and prevent the player from getting bored with the fusuma notice. Further, there are two types of fusuma notice mode: the fusuma notice mode 6 that suggests the execution of the high expectation effect, and the fusuma notice mode 1 to the fusuma notice mode 5 that does not directly suggest the execution of the high expectation effect. The degree of expectation of the fusuma notice mode 6 differs depending on the production type of the fusuma notice. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to make the player pay attention to the production mode of the fusuma notice and prevent the player from getting bored with the fusuma notice.

(Example of modification of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, after the fusuma notice is executed, a high-expectation effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the game state is favorable to the player, which is a jackpot game, is executed. The suggestion target is not limited to the jackpot game, but may be a jackpot game with a relatively large number of rounds, a high probability state, a time saving state, or another effect suggesting that the jackpot expectation is high.

Further, the fusuma notice is executed as an effect before the high expectation effect is performed (hereinafter referred to as "specific effect"), but the effect content of this effect is not limited to the fusuma notice and may be set as appropriate. For example, the specific effect may be performed by using an image other than the sliding door image G20, and the effect content other than the effect of hiding the entire display unit 50a as in the sliding door notice may be used. For example, the hidden range of the display unit 50a may be partially covered. Further, the production content may be such that the background image and the production pattern are not hidden. Alternatively, the specific effect may be performed by using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the board movable device 55.

Further, the high expectation effect may be performed on an image displayed on a part of the display unit 50a other than the image displayed on the entire display unit 50a such as the background image G116 for the high expectation effect. Further, a specific effect may be configured by an effect that constitutes an effect flow related to the special figure fluctuation pattern such as SP reach. Alternatively, the high expectation effect may be performed by using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the panel movable device 55.

Further, there are two types of execution timings of the fusuma notice, immediately after the start of the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and immediately after the reach is established, but the execution timing is not limited to these and may be appropriately set. For example, the so-called "pseudo-ream" or step-up notice may be made executable, and the fusuma notice may be executed when the number of pseudo-reams or the number of steps of the step-up notice increases. Further, the sliding door notice may be executed at another timing before the reach is established or at another timing after the reach is established after the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. Furthermore, three or more types of fusuma notice execution timings may be provided. Then, the degree of expectation that the high expectation degree effect is performed may be different depending on the execution timing. Alternatively, the degree of expectation that the high expectation degree effect related to a part of the execution timing is performed may be the same.

Further, the fusuma notice and the high-expectation effect may be executed before the special figure variation effect, which is the suggestion target of these effects, is performed. In this case, whether or not the fusuma notice is executed, the mode of the fusuma notice, the type of the fusuma notice, and whether or not the high expectation effect is executed may be determined based on the start winning command indicating the result of the look-ahead determination. good.

Further, in the second embodiment, the effect type of the fusuma notice is two, but three or more may be set. In this case, the degree of expectation that the high expectation degree effect is performed may be different depending on the effect type. Alternatively, the degree of expectation at which the high-expectation effect related to some of the effect types is performed may be the same. In addition, whether or not the symbol action notice is executed is associated with the effect type of the fusuma notice, but the effect content of the process of closing other fusuma such as the closing speed and closing direction of the fusuma image is associated with the effect type of the fusuma notice. Is also good.

Further, although the effect content of the symbol action notice differs between the first timing and the second timing, the symbol action notice having the same effect content may be performed regardless of the execution timing.

Further, after the fusuma notice, it may be possible to execute an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state different from the high expectation effect. In this case, at the first timing and the second timing, the same type of effect may be executed after the fusuma notice, or different types of effect may be executed.

7. Other Modification Examples Next, other modification examples of the basic embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first to second embodiments will be described below. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first to second embodiments will be referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the like".

In pachinko gaming machines such as PY1, variable display of the staging symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed using the display unit 50a in order to notify the special figure lottery result, but instead of the image display device, a so-called "rotating drum type gaming machine" (Slot machine) ”may be arranged, and the special figure lottery result may be notified by variably displaying the drum on which the symbol is displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, the big winning opening 14 can be opened in the big hit game, but a winning area that can be opened in the big hit game may be provided in addition to the big winning opening 14.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, when it is determined to be a specific jackpot symbol type, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting condition of the high probability state may be changed. For example, apart from the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and a game ball can enter at the time of opening is provided at a position where the game ball in the game area 6 can reach, and the big hit game is in progress. When the game ball that has entered the second big prize device after the second big prize device is opened in a predetermined round game passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state is reached with the end of the big hit game. May be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big prize device opens for a time (for example, 29.5 seconds) that makes it easy to enter the ball, and a second big prize device wins the ball. A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. Further, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the game ball won in the second big prize device can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game ball to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Then, although the opening time of the second prize-winning device is the same, the jackpot symbol and the high-probability state that make it easy to set the high-probability state can be obtained by combining the opening mode of the second prize-winning device and the operating mode of the distribution device. It is also possible to provide a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 or the like, the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the effect control board performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the game control and the staging control are performed on different boards as in the case of 120, it may be configured to perform the game control and the effect control on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine, a rotating body type gaming machine (so-called "slot machine"), and the like.

8. Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3, and invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C3.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
In a gaming machine that can be in a special gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A staging control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using a predetermined effect means including an image display unit (display unit 50a) is provided.
The staging control means
In the image display unit
It is possible to display a background image,
When displaying a predetermined background image (first normal background image G111 to third normal background image G113, etc.), a specific effect (fusuma notice) for hiding the background image may be executed.
After the specific effect, a specific background image (background image G115 for high expectation effect) suggesting that the special gaming state may occur may be displayed, unlike the predetermined background image.
The specific effect is characterized in that there are at least a case where it proceeds by the first process (special first sliding door notice) and a case where it progresses by the second process (usually the first sliding door notice).

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
It is characterized in that the probability that the specific background image is displayed differs between the case of the first process and the case of the second process.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
In the effect mode of the specific effect, a first specific effect mode (first sliding door notice mode 5) suggesting that the specific background image is displayed and a second mode that does not suggest that the specific background image is displayed. There is a specific production image (1st sliding door notice mode 1),
It is characterized in that the probability that the specific effect of the first specific effect mode is executed differs between the case of the first process and the case of the second process.

It should be noted that the invention A has the effect of improving the interest in the game with respect to the problem A described below with respect to the game machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to determine whether or not the gaming ball is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, and the determination is determined to be a big hit. And, a big hit game that can acquire a game ball is performed. Then, based on the result of the determination, the display unit performs variable display of the effect pattern from above the predetermined background image. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, when the effect pattern is variably displayed, an effect is performed so as to cover up a predetermined background image or effect pattern to make it invisible. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game, with respect to the gaming machine that obscures a predetermined background image or effect pattern to make it invisible. Therefore, the subject A is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest in gaming. Then, the invention A1 has a problem A, "when displaying a predetermined background image, a specific effect for hiding the background image may be executed, and after the specific effect, the predetermined effect is performed. Unlike the background image, a specific background image suggesting that there is a possibility of the special gaming state may be displayed, and the specific effect proceeds at least by the first process and by the second process. The configuration that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 does not have, that is, there is a case where the game is used, has an advantageous effect of improving the entertainment of the game.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
In a gaming machine that can determine whether or not to enter a special gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A staging control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using a predetermined effect means including a display unit (display unit 50a) is provided.
The staging control means
In the display unit
Variable display of staging symbols is possible,
When the effect symbol is variably displayed, a specific effect (fusuma notice) for hiding the effect symbol may be executed.
The effect symbol may execute an action effect (design action notice) in which a predetermined operation is performed.
The specific effect includes at least a first specific effect (special first sliding door notice) performed at the time of the motion effect and a second specific effect (normally the first sliding door notice) not performed at the time of the motion effect. It is characterized by having.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
As the effect mode of the specific effect, it is determined that the first specific effect mode (first sliding door notice mode 5), which suggests that it is highly likely that the special game state is set, and the special game state are set. There is a second specific staging mode (first fusuma notice mode 1) that does not suggest that there is a high possibility.
It is characterized in that the probability that the specific effect of the first specific effect mode is executed differs between the case of the first specific effect and the case of the second specific effect.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The effect control means is characterized in that the operation effect can be executed based on the result of the determination.

According to the invention B, there is an effect of improving the interest in the game with respect to the problem B described below regarding the game machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to determine whether or not the gaming ball is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, and the determination is determined to be a big hit. And, a big hit game that can acquire a game ball is performed. Then, based on the result of the determination, the display unit performs variable display of the effect pattern from above the predetermined background image. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, when the effect pattern is variably displayed, an effect is performed so as to cover up a predetermined background image or effect pattern to make it invisible. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game, with respect to the gaming machine that obscures a predetermined background image or effect pattern to make it invisible. Therefore, the subject B is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest in gaming. Then, the invention B1 "may execute a specific effect for hiding the effect symbol when the effect symbol is variably displayed, and the effect symbol performs a predetermined operation" for the problem B. The motion effect may be executed, and the specific effect includes at least a first specific effect performed during the motion effect and a second specific effect not performed during the motion effect. " , The configuration not provided in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 has an advantageous effect of improving the enjoyment of gaming.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
In a gaming machine that can be in a special gaming state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A staging control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using a predetermined effect means including a display unit (display unit 50a) is provided.
The effect control means may execute a suggestion effect (high expectation effect) suggesting that the special gaming state is likely to occur after the specific effect (fusuma notice) on the display unit.
The specific effect may be executed at the first timing (first timing) or at the second timing (second timing).
It is characterized in that the probability that the suggested effect is executed differs between when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and when the specific effect is executed at the second timing.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect (a fusuma notice of the first effect type) and a second specific effect (a fusuma notice of the second effect type).
It is characterized in that the probability that the suggested effect is executed differs between when the first specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C1 or the invention C2.
The effect mode of the specific effect includes a first specific effect mode (fusuma notice mode 6) that suggests that the suggestion effect is executed, and a second specific effect mode that does not suggest that the suggestion effect is executed (the fusuma notice mode 6). There is a fusuma notice mode 1) and
The probability that the specific effect of the first specific effect mode is executed differs between when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and when the specific effect is executed at the second timing. It is characterized by that.

According to the invention C, there is an effect of improving the entertainment interest of the game with respect to the problem C described below regarding the game machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 as a prior art document. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to determine whether or not the gaming ball is a big hit on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, and the determination is determined to be a big hit. And, a big hit game that can acquire a game ball is performed. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port, the special symbol is variably displayed. The fluctuation display of the symbol is performed based on the result of the determination. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed after performing a predetermined effect during the execution of the variable display of the symbol. be. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the gaming machine that performs the suggestion effect suggesting that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Therefore, the subject C is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances the interest in gaming. Then, the invention C1 solves the problem C by "the effect control means may execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the display unit is likely to be in the special gaming state after the specific effect. There are times when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and times when the specific effect is executed at the second timing, and when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and the second timing. The configuration that the game machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 does not have, which states that the probability that the suggestion effect is executed differs depending on whether the specific effect is executed at the timing, can improve the entertainment of the game. It has a beneficial effect.

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 1 ... Game board 11 ... 1st starting port 11a ... 1st starting port sensor 12 ... 2nd starting port 12a ... 2nd starting port sensor 14 ... Large winning opening 14a ... Large winning opening sensor 50 ... Image display Device 50a ... Display unit 52 ... Speaker 53 ... Frame lamp 55 ... Board movable device 55k ... Board movable body 100 ... Game control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board 121 ... Production control microcomputer 140 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can be put into a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player
A staging control means capable of executing a staging using a predetermined staging means including a display unit is provided.
The staging control means
It is possible to display a predetermined background image in the display unit and execute variable display of the effect symbol superimposed on the predetermined background image.
When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable display of the effect symbol, the special gaming state is set.
After the specific effect of hiding the predetermined background image once and making it visible again, a suggestion effect suggesting that the special gaming state may occur may be executed.
After the suggestion effect, a high expectation effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of the special gaming state may be executed.
The specific effect may be executed at the first timing or may be executed at the second timing.
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the suggested effect is executed differs between when the specific effect is executed at the first timing and when the specific effect is executed at the second timing. ..

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